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The Black Dress Traveler
www.blackdresstraveler.com
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Travel, fashion, beauty and lifestyle news written by a dressaholic with a sense of adventure. The Black Dress Traveler helps women to make everyday an adventure - whether they are commuting to work or jetsetting to their dream vacation.
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Beauty in a Glass: Champagne Pol Roger

"I cannot live without Champagne. In victory, I deserve it, and in defeat, I need it." Sir Winston Churchill A flight of Pol Roger Champagne - a thing of beauty!  Fine Champagnes flir...

3 h ago

Take Me Away: ESPA at D-Hotel Maris in Turkey

Listen up spa lovers: ESPA has opened a brand new and super luxurious spa at D-Hotel Maris in Turkey. Set on a hillside in the Datca Peninsula nature preserve, the peaceful enclave is surrounded by p...

2 days ago

Black Dress, Big City: Chic Looks for Sightseeing

From NYC to Paris, a little black dress and chic accessories are always in fashion. Here are a few elegant essentials that will keep you stylish anytime, anywhere.   Angelique Drape Back Sleeve...

23 may 12

Perfect Plate: Eric Riperts Soft Shell Crabs & Crisp Strasserhof Kerner White Wine

Soft shell crabs have been on my mind way too much lately and I need to get them out of my dreams and onto my plate before theyre gone! This seasonal seafood is only available for a few months of the...

22 may 12

Weekend Wish List: Sparkling Rosé, Chic Stripes and a Fun Tote

Really, Im a simple girl. Give me some sunshine, good company, a cute dress, some tasty eats, a delicious glass of vino and Im in heaven. Since the upcoming Memorial Day weekend is the unofficial sta...

21 may 12

Coming Soon! Sophisticated Cocktails at SoBou in New Orleans

Cocktail Goddesses Abigail Gullo & Lu Brow will head the cocktail program at SoBou in New Orleans. If you find yourself in New Orleans this summer, sashay over to SoBou for cutting-edge cocktails...

18 may 12

Oh Brazil: Kenoa Beach Spa & Resort and Sauipe Swimwear

Kenoa Beach Spa & Resort A member of Design Hotels, Kenoa Beach Spa & Resort is a wellness sanctuary and private retreat located on Brazils northeast coast. Just 9 degrees south of the equato...

17 may 12

Sheraton Social Hour: A Delicious Partnership with Wine Spectator

Now even the most discerning wine drinkers can raise their glasses with glee when ordering vino at the Sheraton! Sheraton Hotels & Resorts, in cooperation with Wine Spectator, has announced the g...

16 may 12

Sophisticated Sip: Amaro Montenegro

Please keep sugary sweet cocktails far away from me - I prefer a drink with layers of flavor where savory, bitter, and sweet combine together to create a drink with depth. Last year, I had my first s...

15 may 12

London Calling: Celebrate the Queens Diamond Jubilee in Style!

Image: Suzanne Plunkett—ReutersIve always said that Im not a Royal Watcher but have I been lying to myself? Allow me to present the evidence: in 1981 I woke up early to watch Diana marry Charles, I t...

14 may 12

Bold & Bellissimo Marchesi di Barolo Wine: Five Fun Facts

Wow. Wow. Wow. Yes, tasting a 1970 Marchesi di Barolo left me momentarily monosyllabic. Sipping a wine that was bottled before I was born, that had matured in an Italian cellar and traveled across th...

09 may 12

Time to Spoil Mom: Great Gifts for Mothers Day

Mothers Day is just a few days away (Sunday, May 13) but there is still time to give your Mom a gift that will make her feel like a jetsetter whether she is taking a trip or relaxing at home. (image:...

08 may 12

In the Bag: Scala Collezione Tres Jolie Sun Hat

From city streets to sandy beaches, a great hat is a must when the weather heats up. The Scala Collezione Tres Jolie/Ribbon Crusher is a stylish chapeau that also provides UPF 50 sun protection. Avai...

07 may 12

Dresses, Drinks & Destinations: The Paris Edition

In my unofficial, utterly unscientific but eerily accurate poll, Paris dominates the list for the destination that many women dream of visiting and revisiting. And, why not? Breathtakingly beautiful,...

03 may 12

A New York Minute: Schiaparelli & Prada, Harlem Jazz Shrines & Wine Tasting

Metropolitan Museum of ArtMay 10 - August 19$25 recommended admission.It looks like the Costume Institute at the MET has another blockbuster exhibition on their silk-gloved hands. Inspired by Miguel ...

01 may 12

Horses, Hats & All That: Kentucky Derby Style

On Saturday May 5th Ill be imagining myself at the 138th Kentucky Derby in a scene-stealing hat and all the accoutrements. Known as the two most exciting minutes in sports, those beautiful horses and...

30 apr 12

Ill Take the Dresses AND the Cookies!

  Nanette Lepore Chica Linda Dress ($328) and Carousel Dress ($278)Did you know that Nanette Lepore is one of the few major designers to still manufacture the vast majority (85%) of her clothes...

27 apr 12

The Travel Crush

The movies make it seem like romance ALWAYS happens when you travel but that hasnt been my experience. Sure, flirting may come easier when youre away from home but genuine romantic feelings are elusi...

25 apr 12

Have You Heard of Ascoli Piceno? A "Secret" Spot In Italy

image courtesy Italia LivingCould Ascoli Piceno be Italys best kept secret? While gaggles of visitors flock to Rome and Tuscany, only a savvy few have explored Ascoli Piceno in the Le Marche region. ...

24 apr 12

Nicolas Feuillatte Rosé: A Sexy Spring & Summer Sip

Sometimes I receive an invitation that is so amazing that I do a little happy dance! The most recent catalyst for my spontaneous swirls and twirls was an invitation to attend a private tasting of Nic...

23 apr 12

A Tisket A Tasket - A Chic Tracy Reese Clos du Bois Picnic Basket

Make your next picnic a truly special event and sashay into the park with this lovely limited edition Chic Picnique basket created by fashion designer Tracy Reese for the California winery Clos du Bo...

19 apr 12

Hidden Gardens and Forever Paris: 2 Great Guides to the City of Lights

I racked up millions of miles as an armchair traveler before finally visiting Paris in 2007. All those years of reading Hemingway, Josephine Baker bios, and countless magazine articles really paid of...

16 apr 12

Famous Faces

One of the best parts of my job is getting to meet some pretty well-known people. Here are a few of my faves.  And, wow, Ive had quite a few hairstyles! with domestic/culinary goddess Nigella L...

10 apr 12

A Private Isle of Your Own: Eagle Island in Georgia

Havent we all had those days where we wanted to retreat from the world and bask in the luxury of our own private island? A recent story in the Wall Street Journal, Your Own Island, on a Dime, showcas...

09 apr 12

Nacho Figueras (Wandas Favorite Polo Player) on 60 Minutes This Sunday

One of my all-time favorite summer outings was attending a polo match at the Greenwich Polo Club. Dolled up in our pretty summer frocks, me and my girlfriends enjoyed a champagne picnic, flirted with...

06 apr 12

Five Fab Beauty Products Worth Packing

I love variety in my beauty products but travel forces us to make some tough choices. Due to limited space and that darn ZipLock bag rule, not all of our favorite lotions and potions can hit the road...

05 apr 12

Life is A Special Occasion: What Are You Waiting For?

Im a big believer in dressing up just because you feel like it and not waiting for a special occasion. Yesterday, I had a really rough day but when I woke up this morning I was determined that yester...

03 apr 12

Really, I Dont Always Wear Black: Fab Frocks in Juicy Spring Colors

On the days that Im not wearing a black dress, people tend to comment. Some jokingly scold me like Im a schoolgirl out of uniform and others look a little disappointed. Dont get me wrong,  I lo...

30 mar 12

My NYC: Follow My Big Apple Map on urbantag

As a native New Yorker, I love sharing my favorite hometown places with the world, so I was thrilled when the newly launched website urbantag invited me be a Tastemaker and to compile a map of my New...

29 mar 12

Traveling Pretty: Norma Kamali Kulture, Fraas Scarves & Frye Sandals

Looking to add a few new pieces to your spring wardrobe? Start with a frisky little frock from Norma Kamali and punch it up with a Fraas scarf and a pair of Frye sandals. These sassy staples will loo...

28 mar 12

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