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Now and Zen

7:17 a.m. Jolt out of bed, already late, with slight hangover from work dinner and late-night carousing.

8:08 a.m. Tap foot in line at Starbucks. Practically trample the guy in front of you while lunging for latte. So totally late ...

Rocks of Ages

Writer Anna Quindlen has observed that there are three stages in the life of women: pre-babe, babe, and post-babe.

But every once in a great while, a post- turns pre-, without scary surgery or pathetic attempts to look like someone ...

Cold Comfort

What’s cooler than cool? Ice cold.

Actually, it’s even colder than that. It’s 28 degrees, to be exact, which is the temperature at which a martini is best served.

But you’re so cool, you knew that.

If you didn’t, it’s ...

Atmospheric Pressure

The fashion world, let it be said, is not known for its delicacy.

Between runway collections with all the subtlety of a train wreck and salesgirls with all the diplomacy of Tom DeLay, high fashion is all too often synonymous ...

Head Case: a Haiku

I am mini-man.
Alas, I have no body.
Only a bald head.

But I’m here for you
When you are feeling stressed out
Or even just bored.

Keep me on your desk,
In your car, purse, or briefcase.
Or bedside ...

Get a Room

You know what they say about space, right? It’s the final frontier.

And that’s as true about your own closet as it is the snazziest of shops.

Betty Riaz took Newbury Street by storm two years ago when she opened ...

The Weekend Guide

So much to do this Halloween weekend, it’s a little scary.

DO
Eyes Wide Open
What: Volunteer to help set up the powerful exhibit honoring the 2,000 American soldiers who have fallen in Iraq.
Why: You don’t know from scary.

From Persia with Love

So many things are almost phenomenal — except for one key detail.

That ridiculously hot guy who’s great in bed? If only he had a job. That designer skirt practically being given away at a sample sale? If only it fit ...