Archives March 2016 | New York Lifestyles Magazine

Peter, to the Max!

By Ivette MannersPop artist Peter Max’s work has become so much a part of American culture; you’ve probably seen a poster, ad campaign or portrait and not even realized it was one of his pieces. As much a New York iconic figure as the Statue of Liberty, which he has painted dozens of times in different variations...

March at a Glance

By NYLMThings to do and places to see in New York ...

IIA Technologies: A World Leader In Grown Diamonds

By Mason SouthmoreMarilyn Monroe said it better than anyone before her or since: “Diamonds are a girl’s best friend.” While Marilyn could afford most any diamond she wanted... and Elizabeth Taylor most certainly did, the average guy has to dig deep into his savings account to come up with the means of buying an engagement ring worthy of his true love...

Spotlight on Beauty: Science, Passion & Health

By Doris Day, MDClose your eyes and think of the word “beauty.” What comes to mind? Is it a person, a place, a feeling, a sound? Beauty is complicated. I submit to you that beauty is a conglomerate of science, passion, health, generosity of spirit and desire. It can be fleeting and elusive for those who only see its pure physical sense...

“Concussion - The Movie,” But Real Life

By Devi Nampiaparampil, MD, MSConcussion, a true story set at the intersection of spirituality, science and sports, highlights one man’s fight to tell the truth. Dr. Bennett Omalu, played by Will Smith, is the forensic pathologist who autopsied football legend, “Iron Mike” Webster and discovered a pattern of brain abnormalities he would later name “chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE).”...

Winter Beauty Reboot

By Ivette Manners When outside temperatures drop and indoor heat zaps moisture from the air it’s time to protect your skin. The chilly winter months can irritate your skin’s barrier—the lipid-rich surface that’s sensitive to changes in temperature, climate, and humidity—not only causing...

Fashion: The Fabric of New York

By Miki MakrillosBeautiful models, creative designs and a savvy audience all eagerly await the upcoming season’s fashion trends in designers’ displays of artistic expression during the bi-annual New York Fashion Week shows and presentations. The city that never sleeps is well known as the fashion capital in the United States, as well as around the world. Fashion has always been the fabric of New York’s history, economy and lifestyle...

Shamrock City: St. Patrick’s Day in Dublin

By Richard C. Murray and Laurie Heifetz | Photos by Richard C. Murray/RCM IMAGES, INC
When one thinks of jamborees, Carnival in Rio, New Year’s Eve in Beijing and Mardi Gras in New Orleans may come to mind. We, however, left JFK Airport and crossed the Atlantic to check out St. Patrick’s Day in Dublin...

Thailand: A Fun & Cultural Experience

By Jon Haggins
Koh Samui is Thailand’s second largest island after Phuket with an abundance of sandy beaches, coral reefs and coconut trees. Upon arrival in Koh Samui, we transferred to a pier where we boarded a private speedboat and sped through the tranquil blue water...

Mexican Holiday

By Ivette MannersTake your pick of one of Mexico’s muy caliente coastal towns for a get-out-of-the-cold vacation. We’ve scouted out five of our favorites that shouldn’t be overlooked. Once overrun by tourists or underdeveloped and little known, these resort locales are now some of the chicest places to be seen in...

Marvelous Mesa

By Mira Temkin | Photos courtesy of Visit Tucson
From Wild West adventure, Native America history, to arts, culture and the natural beauty of desert and mountains, Mesa, Arizona, is a city that knows no bounds. This geographic wonderland provides unique experiences to tempt your palate as well as give you a few thrills. Here are a just a few ways to have a good time in Mesa...

Caribbean Calling

By Ivette Manners
By the time March rolls around we’re completely over winter and in desperate need of some fun in the sun. So, why not get out of town and head to the jewel-blue waters and warm white sands of the Caribbean for a quick getaway or weeklong holiday? We did a little island hopping...

Abe & More: Spring Vacation with the 16th President

By Jodi JacobsWhile presidential candidates pontificate on what they would do to or for the country, reconnect with the president who did change the country’s course. This spring, leave Fort Lauderdale and Corpus Christi beaches to the college students to walk in Abraham Lincoln’s footsteps...