The Glam Letter

Some places you visit. Others you return to, summer after summer, until they start to feel like a second home. For my family, that place is Sorrento. We've been coming here almost every summer since around 2014, and this year's trip, our second stop on a few weeks in Italy, reminded me exactly why we keep coming back. Our journey started up north: we took the train from Brescia to Rome, then settled in for the drive south about three hours of winding roads and coastline views

There are places in Italy you arrive in with an itinerary. Then there are places you experience slowly with a best friend over an espresso, a long lunch, an aperitivo in the piazza, and a dinner that somehow lasts for hours, like Brescia. On our recent trip to Northern Italy, we found ourselves in the hometown of a dear friend, Brescia and its surrounding countryside. We discovered historic streets, intimate trattorias, beautiful architecture, local pasta, antique treasures,

In New York’s Hudson Valley, a new kind of retail experience a type of micro department store brings fashion and modern living back into focus. There is a certain romance to the department store the discovery, the architecture, the unexpected encounter with something you didn’t know you were looking for. Canvas + Clothier is reimagining that Idea. Set inside a light-filled former social club at 27 Garden Street in Poughkeepsie, the destination feels removed from the transacti

What if your wedding day didn't have to be stressful, extravagant, or overwhelming to be unforgettable? On the latest episode of Live The Glamour Chats, host Dawn Del Russo sits down with the founder of Cakewalk, a New York City company rethinking the traditional wedding experience with intimate, ceremony-focused celebrations. Because sometimes, the most meaningful wedding isn't the biggest one. It's the one that feels most like you. Planning a wedding can quickly become a fu

In a world where AI can create an image in seconds, luxury is choosing something much slower, the human hand. Luxury has always been about the details the things you can feel, recognize, and understand took time. And now, as artificial intelligence makes it easier than ever to produce polished visuals instantly, some of fashion’s most coveted houses are moving in the opposite direction. They’re choosing illustrators. And honestly? It makes perfect sense. For luxury, imperfect

Sant Ambroeus celebrated its 90th anniversary at its Soho location during Frieze New York with an intimate gathering of creatives, tastemakers, and friends of the brand. It also happens to be one of my favorite places to stop when I'm in the area. The evening featured the unveiling of a special collaboration with artist Tess Ramirez, who transformed the restaurant’s iconic plate wall into a visual tribute to Sant Ambroeus’ rich history. The installation highlights signature

I’ve stayed at the Four Seasons Philadelphia twice now—once for my birthday and again on New Year’s Eve—and both experiences were nothing short of incredible. Somehow, even a single night here feels like you’ve been away for a full week. It’s the kind of escape that completely resets you. Set high above the busy streets of Philadelphia, the hotel feels worlds away from the city below. Philly wouldn’t normally be my go-to for a getaway, but the moment you arrive, everything c

It's Day 2 of our new series, "How to Curate Your Life, Glamorously." We, of course, are talking about wardrobe because it is that important to how you live daily. How to Build a Signature Wardrobe That Feels Like You Elevated A signature wardrobe is the ultimate fashion flex—it makes getting dressed effortless and confidence automatic. Start by noticing what you reach for most, the silhouettes that make you feel gorgeous, and the colors that feel like your favorite emotion,

Curating your life doesn’t mean reinventing everything—it’s about refining the details. The little choices that make your days feel more intentional, more beautiful, and unmistakably you . From how you get dressed to how you start your mornings, elevating your lifestyle is less about excess and more about thoughtful simplicity. Think of this as your best-friend guide to editing, upgrading, and romanticizing everyday moments—because a well-curated life is the ultimate form of

The season of giving (and glamorous gifting) is officially here. LiveTheGlamour.com is thrilled to unveil our 2025 Holiday Gift Guide , thoughtfully curated to inspire joy, self-care, and a little well-deserved indulgence. This year’s guide is filled with elevated picks for every woman on your list—whether she’s the style-obsessed trendsetter, the beauty lover who adores the latest skincare breakthroughs, or the wellness and fitness enthusiast who’s all about balance and fe