Art Central 2017

1.  Afonso Tostes, Fogo Mensageire, 2016

A Quick Look at Art Basel Hong Kong 2017

1.  Michel Perez Pollo, Hermitano, 2017

Finding the Right Look for Spring

A trench coat may be a timeless classic but when everyone starts wearing one I begin to crave something different. That's where Smythe comes in. With their silhouette hugging jackets they seem like a perfect addition to your Spring wardrobe. I find them stylish and extremely flattering especially since they cinch in your waistline just where you need it most. Their latest season has several to choose from along with a few other pieces that I thought I'd add into the mix. If you don't want to pay full price, and I don't blame you, you may be able to find something similar at designer resale sites such as Tradesy where there are more and more options to choose from. It certainly never hurts to look.

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Weekend Links

Avish Khebrehzadeh

South American tribe with the healthiest hearts

Dior's new creative director

The Pioneer of Arab Art: Mahmoud Said

A Diabetes Doctor speaks

How One Woman Started a $25 million company

The most potent inflammatory: turmeric

Why everyone should take fish oil

Christo's latest project: The Mastaba

World's cartoonists on this week's events

Weekend Links

Nostalgia by Prasad Raghavan

The 10,000-step myth and the real health goals you should aim for

In Paris, the Two Women who are Colette

Unlocking the Secrets of a Mediterranean Diet

Is Fashion Getting Smarter?

African migrants in Italy launch organic yoghurt, vegetable business

Advice from International Women's Day

On Joan Didion and her new book

Women in Fashion on How to Get Ahead

The Business of Hygge

Mohsin Hamid has written a new novel, Exit West

Architectural Digest undergoes a makeover

The Latest Sales at Christie's

How to Fix Your Metabolism

Best Diet for Women in their 30's

Billionaire BernardArnault expands his Parisian museum empire

What you need to know about Botox and other treatments

20 Beet recipes

5 Art Exhibits to See in Paris

Chloe gets a new creative director

Domenico Starnone's New Novel, "Ties"

40 Stocks that Are Up 1000% Since 2009

A User's Guide to the Whitney Biennial

Life is Not a Beauty Contest

But it sure feels that way. While you may not be able to control the number of freckles on your face you can control the strength of your body. And nothing is more empowering than taking care of your health. For that reason, I wanted to feature fitness guru Ewa Chodakowska today. Ewa is already quite well-known in her native Poland and once you have a glimpse of her Instagram and see the success of her devotees you'll see why. The dramatic before and after transformations will have you itching to try her workouts. With so many to choose from, you can be sure to pick one that's right for you. If you're not a fan of cardio then you can start with Skalpel which focuses more on toning. Or if you like Pilates mat work then there is her Secret DVD. But there are plenty of others and they offer worldwide delivery. So when gym workouts reach their peak or you still haven't found something that gives you the results you want then you may want to give her a try. She may turn out to be the only fitness expert you ever need.

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If I Could Rob One Store, Colette Would Be It

Of course, I would start off with the shoes and then the clothes would follow. Naturally, I would need a truck, a big truck, but preferably an automatic. And then off I'd go. Life would be good, at least for a little while, until next season anyway. But silly thoughts aside, I really thought that my love of fashion would abate with time, but so far that hasn't happened. I've just become pickier. Lately though, it hasn't been easy to find anything unique; everyone seems to be wearing the same things. That's why Colette is a great store to visit, even if it's just online. Run by a mother-daughter team, Colette Roussaux and Sarah Andelman respectively, the store celebrates its 20th anniversary this March. Judging by the duo's philosophy it's easy to see why the store has survived so long: 

“We never take things just because we think it’s going to sell,” Ms. Andelman said. “There has to be a certain logic. It has to be different, something unto itself, that’s of high quality and that we’ve never seen before. It has to have integrity and be new. With everything that already exists out there, it’s really hard to do something new.” (NYT)

Here are some of the latest additions to the store that I quite liked:

1.  J. w. Anderson

Weekend Links

Martin Kline, Palm Beach #2, 2012

Chaos and a Little Creation in Milan

Product trends from the Mobile World Congress 2017

Black bean soup anyone?

Omega-3's can combat effects of air pollution.

All about NY's art fair week

Hygge foods

The Walled Off Hotel opens March 11 starting at $30 a night

A Month Without Sugar

Inside the New Saint Laurent

Fermented honey 

On Sophie Calle

I Am Simply Loving this Living Room

I don't usually write about interiors but this room is so casual and down to earth, it's hard not to like. And the layered side tables are fantastic. Who wouldn't want to relax in here?

Belle magazine - April 2017

Aussie Oceanscapes Never Looked Better

When you're dreaming of your next vacation, look no further than these images of Australia's east coast for inspiration. Taken by aerial photographer Gabriel Scanu, with the help of a drone, the works give a whole new meaning to landscape photography. To purchase limited edition prints visit Art2Muse, prices range from $3,300 to $14,500.

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