Maryann LoRusso

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The Glam Girl’s Guide to London

As any proper Anglophile is fully aware, it is never a bad time to visit London. Forget what you heard about the rainy, foggy weather. This vibrant metropolis has got everything you need for a perfect urban getaway, from cutting-edge theatre and fashion, to creative restaurants and hip nightlife. Throw in a few British hallmarks such as the Royal jewels and afternoon tea, and you’ve got a perfectly refined, slightly whimsical vacay. So, after you’ve crossed Big Ben and Parliament off your to-do
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How Long Does It Take to Become a San Franciscan?

San Francisco is my city and I love it. But our 16-year relationship — at first superficial, then rocky, and at times tumultuous — took a long time to gel. My husband’s job brought us here in 2003. We showed up with a small moving truck, a 10-month-old baby and, admittedly, a “what the hell are we doing on the West Coast” attitude. Torn from my family, friends, and career in New York, I made my husband promise that our Bay Area stint would be two years, max. Ah, but it was September — San Fran
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Don’t Fly Without These Travel Essentials

Whether you’re gearing up for some autumn business travel or planning ahead for holiday excursions, now is the time to take inventory of your carry-on bag. We say a woman needs a finely curated (read: lightweight) selection of necessities to get her through a long flight in comfort and style. So the next time you fly the  dehydrating, claustrophobic, noisy skies, arm yourself with these 10 travel must-haves. 1. Tap Filter Bottle. Isn’t it a drag when your bottle of Evian is confiscated at the s
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Five Fabulous Girls Getaways

We love romantic escapes with our significant others. We adore playful weekends away with the family. But sometimes we just need a getaway with the girls. We need a trip with the women who know and love us and can put up with our biggest quirks—including our penchant for turning up that really bad 90s music on the rental car stereo, hogging up the armrest on the airplane, or spitting sunflower seeds out the window as we drive (wait, no, that was Billy Crystal in When Harry Met Sally). If you’re