Life + Culture

Westport Is The Bestport

Summer favorites from the local lifestyle brand that celebrates and gives back to the town. Article by Ariel Dunne Like many Westporters, founder and designer, Ariel Dunne moved to Westport from N.Y.C. and immediately fell in love with the town, beach side vibes, and the pride and participation the people of Westport have in their local community. Here, Ariel shares some of her favorite things about this special place we call home. Old Mill Beach:  My family often likes to escape the...

Style + Beauty

Soak Up The Sun

MDSolarSciences CEO Renee Plato is a true sun safety advocate. Article by Sara Gaynes Levy | Photography by Tomira Wilcox Before joining MDSolarSciences as their CEO, Westporter Renee Plato had an impressive career in media, working for brands like Univision, Nielsen, and the Walt Disney Company. “I worked across digital platforms, developing strategies, building partnerships, and scaling audiences. But what fascinated me was watching how beauty and skincare brands were really leading the...

Entertainment

SATC at WCP

Candace Bushnell, creator of 'Sex and the City,' brings her one-woman show to Westport. Article by Sara Gaynes Levy On July 9th, Candace Bushnell will bring her one-woman onstage memoir, True Tales of Sex, Success and Sex and the City , to the Westport Country Playhouse. Candace is, of course, the creator of Sex and the City , the column-turned-book that became the iconic TV series.  Westport Lifestyle chatted with Candace—a Connecticut native!— about what audiences can expect from this...

Travel

Magical Itineraries

The Westport Lifestyle team shares their family-friendly trips that celebrate real-world magic. Article and Photography by Across The Pond by Sara Gaynes Levy This past March, I had the incredible opportunity to visit London with my oldest child, 7, to celebrate the launch of the Hogwarts Library Collection with Yoto, a screen-free audiobook player for kids. While Yoto planned the centerpiece of our trip— a fantastic day on a British Pullman train where we had afternoon tea and got to...

Entertainment

With The Band

Folk-Americana trio I'm With Her is taking the stage at the Levitt Pavilion as part of their summer lineup. Article by Sara Gaynes Levy | Photography by Alysse Gafkjen I’m With Her, the celebrated folk-Americana band comprised of Aoife O’Donovan, Sarah Jarosz, and Sara Watkins, released their second studio album, Wild and Clear and Blue , on May 9th of this year. The trio is spending the summer touring in support of it, including a stop at the Levitt Pavilion on July 16th. “I’m so excited to...

Style + Beauty

Compo-Approved Fashion & Fun

Summer style, must-have accessories, and outdoor essentials for your best season under the sun. Article by Anna Barnes For Her:  Summer is officially here, and there's no better place to soak it all in than Westport. Whether you’re planning a relaxing day at Compo, an impromptu sunset picnic, or a full afternoon of tennis, our town offers the perfect backdrop for summer memories. To help you make the most of the season, this style guide filled with summer style staples and fun-in-the-sun...

Auto + Marine

La Vita Vespa

Motoplex offers an exclusive selection of Italian scooters and motorcycles right here in Fairfield County. Article by Yael L. Maxwell | Photography by Courtesy Motoplex Ryan Ambrifi has always loved  la dolce vita,  especially feeling the freedom of the coastal wind on his face while riding one of his three Vespas. With a storied career in marketing, plus owning one of the largest Land Rover dealerships in Connecticut, he’s taking on his next venture with Motoplex, a full-service scooter and...

Arts + Culture

Six Summer Reads

Books to pack in your beach bag. Article by Amanda Parrish Morgan Amanda Parrish Morgan was recently named the interim executive director of the Westport Writers Workshop, a hub for writers and authors in Westport (and beyond) to hone their craft. Amanda is a celebrated author herself—her book  Stroller  was heralded by The New Yorker , noting that “the central strength of the book is not comprehensiveness but the way the stroller, and Morgan’s experience of her own strollering years, become...

Wellness

A New Beginning

Actress Wynter Kullman Warshaw relaunched her career as a therapist. Article by Sara Gaynes Levy Westporter Wynter Kullman Warshaw had an almost cliché dreams-coming-true moment not long after she moved to New York City for an acting conservatory as an 18-year-old.  The Pittsburgh native had wanted to become an actor since she was in elementary school, so when a talent manager stopped into the restaurant where she was working in Manhattan and asked if she was an actor, Wynter couldn’t believe...

Beauty

Beyond the Haircut

Westport Cut & Shave is redefining men's grooming. Article by Lauren Brown West-Rosenthal | Photography by Abby Cole Photography The grooming culture in Westport is unique, according to Westport Cut & Shave owner Cathy Castiblanco. “Our clients value both style and self-care,” she says. “Many of them lead busy professional lives but still make time for grooming and wellness. They’re not just looking for a quick haircut—they want an experience that helps them feel refreshed and confident.” ...