Style + Beauty

Editor's Pick: Hudson+Bleecker

A do-it-all travel bag from a Westport-based founder. Article and Photography by Eram, the CEO and founder of Hudson+Bleecker, is a Westport-based mom of two who started her own company when she couldn't find travel bags that suited her needs. The Jetsetter Train Case, seen here, is a favorite from the collection. "This bag is the ultimate at-home or on-the-go beauty must-have," Eram says. "Featuring water-resistant, antimicrobial, wipe-clean lining, this bag is the holy grail of makeup...

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Now & Forever

Permanent accessories can change your whole look. Article and Photography by Sure, you can throw on an eye-catching pair of shoes or grab a chic bag to add a statement-making pop to your outfit. But what about something you can wear 24/7— something that adds style to everything, even your sleepwear? Permanent (and semi-permanent) accessories are a genius way to do exactly that. Whether you want wearable art in the form of a tattoo, jewelry that expresses who you are via piercings and...

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Crown Jewels

The art of jewelry design, according to local jeweler Gauhar Murray. Article and Photography by Gauhar "Gaga" Murray is the designer behind the eponymous jewelry brand GAUHAR— a line that combines bespoke elegance with Gaga's own cultural history and her incredible eye for shape, color, and proportion. Luckily for us, she recently relocated from Miami to Westport, and her beautiful pieces are now being designed right here.  Westport Lifestyle  spoke with Gaga about the origins of her line...

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Skin Deep

A Westport dad is reinventing skincare for men. Article by Sara Gaynes Levy Westport dad and talent agent Jake Rosenblum, like many Westporters, left N.Y.C. “for two weeks” in March of 2020 when COVID-19 hit. He and his wife Lauren fled the city to stay with her parents here in Westport, and Jake forgot his dopp kit— which contained his drugstore-brand moisturizer and SPF—back at their apartment. So, he fatefully borrowed Lauren’s skincare, testing out the high-end moisturizer and retinol she...

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Aligned, In Style

This Westport couple proves fashion can tell a story all its own. Article by Sara Gaynes Levy | Photography by Mindy Briar Westporter Nikki Bonacorsi Williams was, quite literally, raised to have great style. “My great-grandmother, Amelia Haboush, believed being put together was a daily ritual, not a special occasion,” Nikki tells Westport Lifestyle . “She exuded an unwavering sense of style, effortlessly adorned even in her kitchen, where the rhythmic clatter of pots was complemented by the...

Arts + Culture

'Goin' All Out' For Arts Bash

Article by Lauren Brown West-Rosenthal When Alexandra Davern Korry and her family moved to Westport in 2012, she was struck by the disparity in arts access. Her children's schools offered vast programs, a stark contrast to the limited opportunities in nearby communities like Norwalk. Wanting to make a difference, Alexandra, a lawyer, educator, and civil rights advocate, bought an old church in 2019 with the vision to create a space where kids could receive free art classes and local artists...

Style + Beauty

The One Thing You Need This Fall Is...

Notable Westporters share their must-have style staples for the season. Article and Photography by "The one thing I need this fall—and every season for that matter—are a pair of R13 jeans, my favorite jean brand and what I wear almost every day. This season, the Cuffed X-BF Jean is at the top of my list." - Kitt Shapiro, owner of WEST R31 slouch BF jean built with Italian selvedge denim,  $795, at WEST (117 Post Road E.) and  west2westport.com "I absolutely love the cozy and supersoft...

Style + Beauty

Splurge OR Save?

Local stylists share fall's best trends, at price points that fit your style. Article and Photography by Fall is fashion's biggest moment. This is the time of year when the looks that will dominate the coming months start to shine, so we asked three local stylists for their can't-miss trends of the season, at both a splurge price and a less indulgent price tag. Here are their picks for the hottest combos of fall 2025. Alexandra Rahmani, personal stylist @alexandra.rahmani Brown Suede...

Event Planning + Services

Tomato Takeover

Article by Robin Selden | Photography by Michael Kleinberg Photography There’s something about late summer in Connecticut, when the farm stands are overflowing with the most incredible tomatoes: heirloom, sungold, cherry, green zebra, and brandywine, just to name a few. It’s truly like Mother Nature saved the best for last. That sun-ripened flavor, the colors, and the juicy perfection have my mouth watering.  What better way to celebrate the end of summer than by gathering your favorite people...

Travel

Pretty In Pink

Bermuda’s chicest boutique hotel is just a short trip away. Article by Marisa MacLean Here’s a little secret: your dream escape to pink sands and turquoise seas is just a short flight away. Set against Bermuda’s iconic pink beaches and warm ocean breezes, The Loren at Pink Beach pairs island beauty with seriously good style. The island is known for its pastel-colored homes, laid-back rum swizzle spirit, and coastal charm. But The Loren offers a refreshing twist: sleek, modern architecture...