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Memorial Day weekend commences at 6p today, or for those of you with “summer” Friday’s your holiday may start a few hours earlier. Either way we couldn’t be more excited to break out of the office and break in some of our favorite new looks from the Spring collections.

What would a Memorial Day weekend be without a sexy swimsuit in your bag? We couldn’t possibly let you trek to the beach without a look at this haute number by Eres.

Nanette Lepore is styling up some chic little dresses for some of the country’s trendiest hotels, just in time for summer vacation.

The premium-cigar industry is a pretty traditional one; one that has deep roots often through many generations ... However once in a while, a brand pops up with the balls to be different; to push the envelope in new directions that our industry isn't used to.

Yoga refers to the traditional physical and mental disciplines originating from India. The word is associated with meditative practices in Hinduism, Buddhism and Jainism, in which the sum total of all activities is zen of all the senses. Because we all need a little more balance in our lives. Literally.

The sun is shining, music fills the air, and food and drinks abound – what better way to ring in the summertime than with a Memorial Day bash? Whether you are celebrating in La Jolla or the Vineyard, go ahead and entertain the troops with these Top Five orGLAMic Memorial Day Musts...and believe me these summertime staples will thrill you through Labor Day.

Legendary racecar driver Sir Sterling Moss was once again associated with a major collector car auction sale last weekend during Bonham’s 11th annual Aston Martin Works Service sale. This time, Moss’s name surfaced in connection to his role in the racing lineage of a rare 1950 Aston Martin DB2 team car that was prepared specifically for competition in the second postwar 24 Hours of Le Mans.

So this week we are bringing you our top picks for a Memorial Day weekend getaway. Monday we showed the hautest stilettos that are perfect for romping around the Hamptons on a Saturday evening, and yesterday was a look at Tory Burch’s chic beach towel—ideal for a day spent tanning our winter white bods.

Monday May 31, 2010 we are free to wear white, catch lightening bugs, slip into our new swimsuit, fire up the grill, and take a drive with the convertible top down because summer is officially here. So grab your summer purse, or if you fancy a murse, and stuff it with these five healthy summer essentials.

British fashion designer Giles Deacon, known for his playful design style (for Spring 2010, he sent models carrying stuffed dinosaur bags down the runway) has been officially confirmed as Emanuel Ungaro’s new creative director.

When Chicago was incorporated in 1837, it chose the motto Urbs in Horto, a Latin phrase which translates to a "City in a Garden." As a result, Chicagoans and visitors alike are privileged to be surrounded by some of the best gardens and parks in the country that bloom year round. The foliage is really what sets Chicago apart from other major metropolitan cities, plus of course our fabulous food and Midwest charm.

As someone who considers myself an extreme sushi connoisseur, I have eaten at probably 80% of the Japanese restaurants in the city and frequent these select few way too often. If there’s one thing I know, it’s a good fish. Kampai.