Last weekend was the annual Virginia Gold Cup horse race in Middleburg, Virginia and Washingtonians ceased the opportunity to escape the city for the countryside for mint juleps, bourbon and barbecue.  As an event attendee for the past five years, I couldn’t resist the chance to leave Manhattan for the weekend for the occasion.  With […]

I’m a huge fan of Koh Gen Do products, particularly the Koh Gen Do Chiffon Lip Gloss, which I’ve been using religiously since discovering it at Barney’s New York last year. I just caught wind of a new balm from the Japanese beauty brand called the Oriental Plants Moisture Veil Balm. Until this spring, the […]

Though I seldom write about men’s style on this site, I felt the need to do so this week in honor of the Kentucky Derby, Virginia Gold Cup and Foxfields Races.  At the insistence of a few of my guy friends, I spent a some time this evening putting together several looks that, in my […]

Heading to the Kentucky Derby, Foxfield Races or Virginia Gold Cup this spring? Here are a selection of hats I found online in all price points.  Thanks to all you darling readers for emailing me about your hat shopping conundrums. A few tips: Yes you can wear a fascinator instead of a hat for the […]

There are only 13 days left until the 87th running of the world famous Virginia Gold Cup steeplechase race in Middleburg, Virginia.  Half of Washington will be headed down for a day of sipping mint juleps, watching horses and hanging with friends.  Of course the best part about the day is donning some of spring’s […]

Over 25,000 Washingtonians and out-of-towners headed to Great Meadow in the Plains, Virginia for the 86th running of the Virginia Gold Cup steeplechase race.  Hailed as one of the can’t miss social events in our nation’s capital, yours truly and a few friends from New York City made the trip down South.  The weather couldn’t […]

Wondering what to wear to the Kentucky Derby? Here are a few options inspired by celebrities who’ve attended the famous event in the past. These looks also work for the Belmont Stakes and polo matches.  Hats always make an outfit stand out so don’t be afraid to find the proper topper that will take your […]

The Kentucky Derby and Virginia Gold Cup are only a week away, which means it’s time get your liver ready for Bourbon and mint juleps as well as watch horses run around the race track.  The most stressful thing come Derby season for me is the same each year, what kind of hat should I […]