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Nesting Tips for the New Homeowner
Buying your first abode is the first step to becoming a confident homeowner. Next comes navigating all the decisions you never had to make as a renter. These five fast and practical tips will help you turn your house into a home with the ease and style of a seasoned pro.
Nora Ephron
The esteemed writer talks to Glam about her involvement in the Women's Conference and the woman she most admires in the entertainment industry.
Prep for a Party In Just 15 Minutes
When creating fabulous fetes, ambiance is right up there with a good guest list and tasty food and drink. But savvy hostesses know that setting a mood-enhancing scene has little to do with spending wads of dough on décor or hours scrubbing down the kitchen. Put these five home-prep tips in your back pocket, pull them out right before guests come over, and your pad will instantly be party ready.—Erika Lenkert
Priya Haji
World of Good co-founder and CEO Priya Haji works with women artisans in developing countries to bring their fashion accessories to the mainstream retail market. Glam talked to Priya Haji to learn more about her fashion inspiration and how she helps us look and feel fabulous about the accessories we’re wearing.
Raven Symone
The young star talks about the woman she most admires and why she's a part of The Women's Conference.
Sheila Kelley
Thanks to Sheila Kelley, the art of seduction is no longer hidden behind bedroom doors. The New York–based actress-producer turned exotic fitness instructor slinked onto the fitness scene—and 20/20, Oprah, and The View—with her sensual, feminine, and notably sexy form of exercise known as the S Factor. Her striptease- and pole-dancing classes have taught thousands of women that moving with self-assured sensuality is integral not only to fitness but also to self-confidence.
Sofia Crokos
A wedding orchestrated by Sofia Crokos is anything but a cookie-cutter affair. Capturing a couple’s personality and determining how to best let it shine through is priority number one for the Manhattan-based planner.
The Bar Minimum: Stocking Up for a Cocktail Party
A properly stocked bar is essential for the successful hostess. Rather than dashing to the store for more ice or digging into her special wine stash to save the suddenly dry day, she is more likely to be carelessly flitting from one cluster of party people to the next while the bar practically mixes drinks for itself. How does this savvy party planner know how many pitchers of her famed potion to make or how much ice to stash in the freezer? It’s simple math, darling. Put two and two together and you’ll be forever fabulous. –Erika Lenkert
The World's Best-Kept Secrets
With summer comes the opportunity for unforgettable escapes. Whether your paradise is a tropical haven or a charming village, these locations are replete with extraordinary sights and experiences begging to be captured.
The World's Top 8 Beaches
We know. It’s virtually impossible to pick only 8 of the world's best beaches, but it sure was fun to try. This selection of our favorite places to disappear with a big towel, a good book, and lots of sunscreen should be inspiration for your upcoming vacation. Ladies and gentlemen, welcome to fantasy islands.
Thomas Keller
We asked the California native to divulge some of his food, wine, and entertaining preferences. Find out his delicious, and sometimes unexpected, answers.
Tropical Dinner Party
If you and your friends can't escape to an exotic seaside destination to dine along a balmy shore, why not bring the spirit and sex appeal of the tropics home for the evening?
Valentine's Party for Singles
Who says Valentine's Day is just for lovers? While couples stress about how to make cupid's annual holiday live up to its romantic hype, you can throw a fabulous fete for the other half of the population—the single crowd. It's a perfect opportunity to celebrate friendship, keep lovelorn spirits up, and embark on fresh flirtations. Invite a bunch of singles, ask them to bring their favorite unattached friend of the opposite sex, add the following party particulars, and who knows what will happen. After all, Cupid's arrow usually strikes when you least expect it. —Erika Lenkert
Vanessa Williams
The Ugly Betty star reveals which woman has made the biggest impression in her life and when she feels most empowered.
Where the Stars Stay
Whether you want to share elevator space with tabloid regulars, rest your head on the same pillow as today's hottest talent, or slink into VIP bars with stars, you can't go wrong with any of the following hotels.
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