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Who Wore It Better? Pink Printed Patio Dress

FabSugar — Fri, 30 Nov 2007 11:00:22 PST

Who would have thought that not one, but two girls would wear such a Summery dress in the Fall? Paris Hilton wore her pink printed patio dress to a tanning salon in LA, while actress Olivia Wilde rocked it on the red carpet at the Movies Rock kick-off party. Both ladies have resort on their minds, but who do you think wore it better?

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5 Charming, International Private Houses That Moonlight as Hotels

Julia Walsh — Thu, 25 Aug 2011 15:35:00 PDT

WSJ. Magazine hits newsstands this Saturday in the Journal's weekend paper, and the magazine has offered us an exclusive preview of its September décor feature! This month, in "There's No Place Like (Someone Else's) Home," former Domino editor Rita Konig takes readers around the world to visit five exquisite residences that also double as hotels. "Most of these tranquil home-away-from homes are run by rather remarkable women with wonderful taste, an appreciation for simple, delicious food and a fondness for bringing unique decorating style to a remote setting," says Konig. So if you appreciate the finer things in life and don't need all of the bells and whistles of a resort or traditional hotel, think about planning your next vacation at one of these getaways, which are a lot like, well, paradise.

Casa de Madrid - Madrid, Spain

"Staying at Casa de Madrid is like being put up by a rather grand friend of a friend of your mother's," Konig says. The décor of each room of the seven-room hotel is inspired by a storied place around the world, such as Rome, Japan, and India. While there's no hotel restaurant or even a dining room to speak of, the neighborhood offers plenty of eateries, and Konig says, "in true Spanish style, wine and tapas are laid out in the sitting room before you go out for the evening."

Ocean View Club - Harbour Island, Bahamas

Located right on the water of a Caribbean island famous for its pink sand beaches, Ocean View's nine bedrooms are "colorfully decorated with the wonderful ease of various lamps, odd tables, local art and things gathered from here and there - a look that is very Bahamian with an element of mismatched European style," Konig says. The food is as fresh as can be, and only the hotel guests and their friends can dine on "the hotel's calm, sun-dappled patio."

Trasierra - Seville, Spain

"Walk through the large wooden gates into the rose-and-lavender-scented courtyard of this 16th-century olive oil and wine farm," and your heart will skip a beat, Konig says. With 19 whitewashed bedrooms dressed with faded chintzes and delicate accessories, this Southern Spanish getaway is "quite simply the perfect fusion of the Spanish countryside with old English charm."

Read more about these impeccably run houses and discover a few more, and start planning your next great escape!

What to Do For Memorial Day If You're . . .

Tara Sharp — Fri, 27 May 2011 16:48:15 PDT

Take a deep breath; what's that smell? Why, it smells like Summer is around the corner! OK, so here in San Francisco it was raining and cold this week, but let's just pretend that we're heading into bikini season. Monday is Memorial Day, after all, and the three-day weekend ushers in the sunny season with BBQs, beach trips, and friend-filled festivities. If you don't have plans yet, here are some ideas for enjoying your day off whether you're single, paired up, or just looking to spend time with your besties.

In a Relationship: Get out of a date night rut this weekend and go on a mini road trip. Memorial Day is about remembering, so take a trip down memory lane, literally. You could go to somewhere that's significant to the two of you, be it a bed and breakfast, a favorite antique shop, or a hole-in-the-wall diner. Even if you just make it a day trip or stay one night somewhere, it's a great way to recharge your batteries.
Single and Looking: Plan a backyard, park, or rooftop BBQ with your friends and have everyone bring an eligible bachelor they aren't interested in to mix and mingle with. The pressure will be off since there's a big group of people and plenty of beer to loosen up the crowd. And since your friends brought fellas they know, there's less chance the guys are crazy stalkers.
Hanging With the Girls: Swap cosmos for beer and miniskirts for caps for a girls' day at the ballpark. Grab your gals and head to a baseball game, hotdogs and garlic fries required. And it's OK if you're not the sportiest group of ladies; it's really about enjoying the outdoors, catching up with friends, and ogling the players. Make a day of it by tailgating before the game, and maybe you'll even meet some cute b-ball fans to meet up with afterward.
Married and Need a Date Night: If you want to take advantage of the weather but still dress up for a special date night, find a restaurant that has an outdoor patio for enjoying the warm evening. Bonus if the eatery has a romantic ambiance complete with candlelit tables and twinkle lights. Even better if it sits alongside a creek or the ocean! Savor a late-night meal and a bottle of wine under the stars on Sunday night, so you can sleep in and relax on Monday with your honey.
Having Out-of-Town Friends Over: If you're anything like me, you keep meaning to do all the tourist-y things your city has to offer but just never make it happen. Having friends visit from out of town is the best motivation for crossing off your tourist to-dos. Research ahead of time some of the best attractions and little-known factoids about your 'hood. Then spend the weekend acting as a tour guide for your buddies while you check out historical monuments, museums, restaurants featured in movies, and other local hot spots.

What are you doing this holiday weekend?

Photo by Flory Photo via Forget Me Knot Weddings

Sugar Shout Out: The Evolution of the Wedding Dress

PopSugar — Mon, 11 Apr 2011 23:55:00 PDT

Kate Hudson Puts Her Bikinis Away but Still Enjoys the Cabo Sun

Allie Merriam — Tue, 08 Mar 2011 08:17:33 PST

Kate Hudson continued her vacation in Cabo yesterday by stepping out onto her patio in a white sundress to enjoy the sunshine. The actress was in LA over the weekend to watch her son Ryder's baseball game, and they then headed to Mexico for a vacation with her boyfriend, Matt Bellamy. The trio were together for a fun day outside, with Kate showing off her pregnant stomach in a white bikini. Kate's adjusting her laid-back style to suit her changing shape, and she's seeming to have no trouble at all dressing for a casual day or a fancy night.