February 2008

before & after: bathroom makeover

space invasions Interesting Homes. Offices. Playgrounds.You’ve been eyeing that powder room for quite some time and you need to make some changes before spring. Here

is it morally right?

Scanning the Internet, for the most part, provides a much-needed source of entertainment and release from the strictures of this world. But every now and

Educated Fool, Sit Down

When I was a youngster my cousins and I enjoyed playing a game called “Simon Says.” The game could be played indoors or outdoors –

black is beautiful

Tasso Elba Two-Button Black Worsted Wool Suit $595.00www.macys.comNarciso Rodriguez Shower Gel$30.00www.bloomingdales.comCherokee Hat and Glove Gift Set$9.99www.target.comD&G Dolce & Gabbana Aviator Sunglasses $135.00www.saksfifthavenue.comGolden Fleece 7-Fold Solid Silk Tie$165.00www.brooksbrothers.comJay-Z The Black Album$13.99www.bestbuy.comDiesel

the x-ecutioners – revolutions

Sony DJ supergroup X-Ecutioners’ latest album, Revolutions, contains mostly new material, but sprinkles in some of their best moments of the past few years. A

mandy moore – coverage

Sony Of the bleached-blonde class of ’99 pop starlets, (that yielded Christina, Jessica, and Britney); Mandy Moore has had the least amount of tabloid attention.

Diane Schuur – Some Other Time

Columbia Vocalist Diane Schuur has existed on the margins of jazz as a technically accomplished singer who nonetheless keeps numerous pop songs in her repertoire.

branford marsalis – the steep anthology

Columbia Modern jazz legend Branford Marsalis gets the anthology treatment with The Steep Anthology. It traces his sessions from his debut as a band leader

all about hair

all about hair bodywell Too often, people say, “My hair won’t grow” or “My hair is shedding.” Usually, neither of these statements is true. When

elizabeth nonie – equal opportunity

Founder, Plus Size Productions While it can be a fascinating life, the entertainment business can also be a brutal industry where a person’s image overshadows