Author: LEANNE ITALIE AP lifestyles writer

Stumped on a holiday gift? Reach for a coffee table book. The sometimes pricey, often large-format books are abundant at holiday time. Take care to invest in just the right one to avoid sad or puzzled eyes when your gift is unwrapped. Some suggestions among new releases: This two-volume opus covers the film industry from […]

BRIDGEHAMPTON, N.Y. — BRIDGEHAMPTON, N.Y. (AP) — Ralph Lauren took to Hamptons horse country for a rollout of his signature Americana featuring first lady Jill Biden, Usher and Colman Domingo on his front row and Naomi Campbell, Christy Turlington and a bevy of adorable kids on his runway. Horses and riders meandered Thursday night in […]

NEW YORK — Do LGBTQ+ tourists have a green book-like system for staying safe while traveling in these politically precarious times? They don’t have one. They have many. In recent years, there’s been an outpouring of specialized blogs, cruise and tour operators, and booking sites for accommodations. There are organizations that certify the support of […]

NEW YORK — Uncle Jim is profoundly red, politically speaking. Cousin Jane is liberal, activist left. The two can’t usually be in a room together without sparks flying, but both are invited to your wedding. “I’ve had couples call me in a panic after realizing their seating chart might accidentally turn their reception into a […]