http://www.EDGEnewengland.com Your life... with an EDGE. en-us 2012 EDGE PUBLICATIONS, INC. editor@edgepublications.com (Managing Editor) webmaster@edgepublications.com (Webmaster) Mon, 06 Feb 2012 09:07:18 -0500 http://www.EDGEnewengland.com/rss Gay/Lesbian/Bisexual/Transgender/Style/newengland http://www.edgenewengland.com/?128957 http://www.edgenewengland.com/index.php?ch=style&sc=&sc2=features&sc3=&id=128957 Brazil has been long dismissed as the land of skimpy bikinis and rubber flip flops. But with its galloping economy and hordes of newly minted millionaires, the South American giant is the fashion and luxury industry's newest darling. Mon, 06 Feb 2012 00:00:00 EST http://www.edgenewengland.com/?129427 http://www.edgenewengland.com/index.php?ch=style&sc=&sc2=news&sc3=&id=129427 Brooklyn Navy Yard born & bred vintage pop-up brand, BKLYN Dry Goods launched their first scent, the aptly named Spent Musket Oil, with D.S. & Durga during New York's biggest fragrance event dubbed Elements Showcase. Sun, 05 Feb 2012 00:00:00 EST http://www.edgenewengland.com/?129218 http://www.edgenewengland.com/index.php?ch=style&sc=&sc2=news&sc3=&id=129218 The oldest known Valentine was a love poem written by the French Duke of Orleans, when he was a prisoner of Henry V, to his wife. Among the list of items associated with romance are: most things French, and chocolate. Sun, 05 Feb 2012 00:00:00 EST http://www.edgenewengland.com/?129045 http://www.edgenewengland.com/index.php?ch=style&sc=&sc2=news&sc3=&id=129045 The movement for marriage equality in the United States stands on the shoulders of a centuries-long Chinese tradition, according to new information published by Rainbow Rumpus, the online magazine for kids and teens with LGBT parents. Sun, 05 Feb 2012 00:00:00 EST http://www.edgenewengland.com/?129623 http://www.edgenewengland.com/index.php?ch=entertainment&sc=&sc2=news&sc3=&id=129623 Men's underwear is in the news this weekend. H&M is debuting ads for its new undergarment collection by David Beckham during the Super Bowl on Sunday, and Jockey wasted no time signing football star Tim Tebow as its new spokesman. Sat, 04 Feb 2012 00:00:00 EST http://www.edgenewengland.com/?128967 http://www.edgenewengland.com/index.php?ch=style&sc=&sc2=features&sc3=&id=128967 Back in the days before retailers like Gap, J. Crew or American Eagle Outfitters, there were guys like L.L. Bean, Eddie Bauer, David Abercrombie and Ezra Fitch. Sat, 04 Feb 2012 00:00:00 EST http://www.edgenewengland.com/?129179 http://www.edgenewengland.com/index.php?ch=style&sc=&sc2=news&sc3=&id=129179 Super Bowl parties are synonymous with greasy finger foods, but you can create a quick, easy and impressive spread that will allow you to watch the game, not the stove. Fri, 03 Feb 2012 00:00:00 EST http://www.edgenewengland.com/?128953 http://www.edgenewengland.com/index.php?ch=style&sc=&sc2=news&sc3=&id=128953 A Vincent van Gogh landscape and other paintings from the collection of Elizabeth Taylor are up for auction in London next month. Christie's auction house says 38 works belonging to the late actress will be included in Impressionist and modern sales. Fri, 03 Feb 2012 00:00:00 EST http://www.edgenewengland.com/?129049 http://www.edgenewengland.com/index.php?ch=style&sc=&sc2=features&sc3=&id=129049 The British Fashion Council (BFC) announced that three womenswear designers and one menswear designer, James Long, will receive Fashion Forward sponsorship for two consecutive seasons to show in London. James is the first menswear to receive support. Thu, 02 Feb 2012 00:00:00 EST http://www.edgenewengland.com/?129343 http://www.edgenewengland.com/index.php?ch=style&sc=&sc2=features&sc3=&id=129343 Since 1992, Martine's Chocolates has been a staple on the Upper East Side of Manhattan at Bloomingdale's, when Martine Leventer presented a new concept in the making of sweets, heralding the "open kitchen concept." Wed, 01 Feb 2012 00:00:00 EST http://www.edgenewengland.com/?128789 http://www.edgenewengland.com/index.php?ch=style&sc=&sc2=features&sc3=&id=128789 It's not easy for everyone on Valentine's Day. There are a lot of Miss Lonelyhearts out there - and Valentine's Day is the perfect opportunity to show them some love. Celebrate those who put the eros and amour in your life with any of these gifts. Wed, 01 Feb 2012 00:00:00 EST http://www.edgenewengland.com/?129448 http://www.edgenewengland.com/index.php?ch=style&sc=&sc2=news&sc3=&id=129448 KRUPS USA, world leader in coffee and espresso machines and kitchen appliances, announced the "KRUPS Best Brew Awards 2012," a campaign introduced to discover the best coffee shops across the nation. Tue, 31 Jan 2012 00:00:00 EST http://www.edgenewengland.com/?129425 http://www.edgenewengland.com/index.php?ch=style&sc=&sc2=features&sc3=&id=129425 It's possible to think of Elements Showcase as the Art Basel of the fragrance industry. As much an art fair as it is a design show, New York's Elements Showcase has become an acclaimed exhibition for some of the most visionary creators of fragrance. Tue, 31 Jan 2012 00:00:00 EST http://www.edgenewengland.com/?129145 http://www.edgenewengland.com/index.php?ch=style&sc=&sc2=news&sc3=&id=129145 Lauren Greenfield's Sundance Film Festival entry "The Queen of Versailles" tells the story of every American in danger of losing a home. The difference is that the home in question was a 90,000-square-foot mansion inspired by Versailles. Tue, 31 Jan 2012 00:00:00 EST http://www.edgenewengland.com/?128616 http://www.edgenewengland.com/index.php?ch=style&sc=&sc2=features&sc3=&id=128616 Grp. E Jeans is based out of San Francisco, with a strong emphasis on fit, finish, and functionality - and any pair will have every San Francisco weekend rock star hooked. Tue, 31 Jan 2012 00:00:00 EST http://www.edgenewengland.com/?129268 http://www.edgenewengland.com/index.php?ch=style&sc=&sc2=news&sc3=&id=129268 PAMA, the original pomegranate liqueur, is now accepting submissions for the Best Home Bar Star Contest. PAMA wants to find a cocktail enthusiast who knows how to create a killer cocktail that is perfectly balanced and elegantly presented. Mon, 30 Jan 2012 00:00:00 EST http://www.edgenewengland.com/?129170 http://www.edgenewengland.com/index.php?ch=style&sc=&sc2=features&sc3=&id=129170 Housing Works Love and Leather sales event is returning on February 9th, 2012. The second annual event will feature a total leather takeover of the Housing Works flagship shop in Chelsea. Mon, 30 Jan 2012 00:00:00 EST http://www.edgenewengland.com/?129185 http://www.edgenewengland.com/index.php?ch=style&sc=&sc2=news&sc3=&id=129185 Home sales in December reached their highest pace in nearly a year. The gain coincided with other signs that the troubled housing market improved at the end of last year. Sun, 29 Jan 2012 00:00:00 EST http://www.edgenewengland.com/?129313 http://www.edgenewengland.com/index.php?ch=style&sc=&sc2=features&sc3=&id=129313 The final day of Paris's spring-summer haute couture week saw Jean Paul Gaultier serve up a cigarettes-and-all homage to late singer Amy Winehouse and Valentino show off the dazzling couture work of seamstresses. Sat, 28 Jan 2012 00:00:00 EST http://www.edgenewengland.com/?129188 http://www.edgenewengland.com/index.php?ch=style&sc=&sc2=news&sc3=&id=129188 Chobani is making Greek yogurt as fast as Americans are eating it. Its plant here in upstate New York farm country already pumps out 1.5 million cases of the thick yogurt every week, and pallets are stacked four stories high in the chilled warehouse. Sat, 28 Jan 2012 00:00:00 EST