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Stephanie Maxwell’s Beach Bag Musts
The Elusive File July 8th, 2010When Stephanie Maxwell hits the beach she is always well supplied. Here she shares her must-haves to keep skin and hair glowing, even under the harsh summer sun: First, keep hair off your face with Emi-Jay Summer Color Hair Ties. Better yet, dose your hair with Neil George Detangling Nourishment Spray before you pull it [...]
Read MoreThe Glamorous Jan Showers Shops Taigan
The Elusive File June 24th, 2010We love Dallas-based interior designer Jan Showers—and her new book Glamorous Rooms. Filled with gorgeous photographs and useful tips, the book features some never-before-published projects and a foreword by designer Michael Kors. “Design like Jan’s fuses great taste and an expert eye with the reality of life as it is actually lived,” Kors says. “That’s [...]
Read MoreJoe Nye’s Favorite Finds!
The Elusive File May 27th, 2010L.A.-based designer Joe Nye is known for his fresh color schemes and crisp approach to traditional design. He also knows how to mix things up, pairing 18th century antiques with 1950s pendant lamps. In Flair, his new book subtitled “Exquisite Invitations, Lush Flowers, and Gorgeous Table Settings,” he focuses his considerable talents on the art [...]
Read MoreSpring Cleaning
The Elusive File March 18th, 2010As the weather transitions from winter into spring, it’s time to renew your skin and get your body in shape for warm weather styles. Below, from Stephanie Maxwell, are some of her favorite “Spring Cleaning” products: The new Clarisonic Mia in yellow or pink to support breast cancer research. The Clarisonic Skin Cleansing brush uses [...]
Read MoreFeelin’ Groovy
The Elusive File February 25th, 2010The guys at Sid Mashburn give us a list of some favorite tunes. Sid’s awesome collection of LPs is one of the many reasons we love hanging out at the store. Listen up! THAT’S TRUCKDRIVIN’ (compilation) by Red Sovine track: “Girl on the Billboard” “Who is the girl wearing nothing but a smile and towel [...]
Read MoreStephanie Maxwell’s Skin-Saving Tip List
The Elusive File February 18th, 2010Wherever your travels may take you during this resort season, it’s crucial to prep your skin beforehand for what it might encounter. So before boarding that plane, start training your skin by incorporating hydrating facials and deep-cleansing treatments into your beauty regimen. If you know you’ll be in the sun, avoid highly concentrated vitamin C [...]
Read MoreJoel’s Haute Holiday Tiplist
The Elusive File November 18th, 2009Joel Dondis is an accomplished chef and owner of New Orleans’s premier catering and event-planning company, Joel—responsible for everything from memorable intimate dinners to some of the region’s most extravagant events. On top of that, he is founding partner in the restaurants Grand Isle and La Petite Grocery (one of New Orleans’ most beloved bistros), [...]
Read MoreThe "Master" List
The Elusive File November 4th, 2009When in doubt, wear a tie. That line is just one of the excellent pieces of advice gathered in Walker Lamond’s Rules for My Unborn Son. A refreshing, urbane, and often very funny guide to civilized behavior in an era when we need it most, the book is a must-read (and a must-gift) not just [...]
Read MoreElusive Find: Love Potion
