#wellness #strength #pololifestyles How much of what you read about fitness, and see and hear online, is true? How many times have you blindly accepted fitness tips from fitness coaches and gurus? How many times have you followed diets, consumed supplements and herbs without consulting a doctor or registered clinical dietitian? How many times have you paused, taken a step back, and rationalized the fitness tip you have been asked to follow? If these questions make you ponder,

#mentalhealth #wellness #pololifestyles I often hear the phrase “If you want something done right, then do it yourself”. From one perspective, this might be viewed as representing a strong work ethic. On the other hand, it might also be taken as an unspoken message that you do not trust those around you to get things done. And while you may get the work done, you may end up sacrificing personal or family time in the process. Without realizing it, you may be overworking you

#spirituality #passion #service #selflessness #pololifestyles The holidays are already upon us - I love this time of year because I feel we have an excuse to give more – and that puts joy in our hearts. Call me idealistic, but I’d like to think we humans are secretly looking for any reason to be extra nice, or to help those less fortunate. We are especially inspired by the selfless acts of others during the holidays. In the spirit of this season of giving, I want to share the

#wine #foodandwine #holidaywine #pololifestyles Perfect Turkey Pairings The holiday season is upon us and despite some abnormalities as a result of this pesky and annoyingly persistent pandemic, there will be steadfast and reliable facets of our celebrations that will hopefully evoke comforting feelings of security, hope and spontaneous gaiety. There will be gifts, Santa Claus, trees and carols, but most importantly there will be family and friends. There also will be turkey

#astonmartin #pololifestyles #DBX ‘Tis the season to four-wheel drive, and what better way than in the DBX, Aston Martin Lagonda’s latest luxurious, premium SUV. Aston, known for its reputation as the cars to the bad boys (and some girls), sees the generational need continue as luxury premium auto manufacturers race to market with their re-envisioned ideas speaking to our consumer needs – expensive, flashy family SUVs. We all know we can’t fit two kids plus car seats, the fa

#christianlouboutin #louboutin #pololifestyles #claridgehotel Discover the world of Louboutin at the Claridge Hotel. Have tea in the Loubi Express or snap a selfie in front of the trees decorated by Christian Louboutin himself before shopping the line's fabulous collection of shoes for him and her, plus beauty essentials. Our favorites include the Kate and So Kate Booty (right) along with the men's Fun Louis Junior and Loubishark (right). From the beauty line, you can't go wr

#migrants #migration #millionaires #pololifestyles Special to Polo Lifestyles by Giles Tremlett A few years ago, Christopher Catrambone, a garrulous American entrepreneur who had spent almost a decade traveling the world to build a multi-million-dollar company, decided to take a break. Tangiers Group, which Catrambone runs with his wife Regina, provides insurance in conflict zones – to US military subcontractors, NGO workers, journalists and missionaries, among others. The bu

#brunch #holidays #pololifestyles With the festive season ahead of us, there’s a lot of feasting to be done. And, for it to be done properly — enjoyed, and not just endured — there are some dos and don’ts. Special for Polo Lifestyles by Chef Yotam Ottolenghi Generally, I tend not to be so prescriptive. But, around this time of the year, I do find myself getting a little bit list-y, the result of both my enthusiasm for the season and the wisdom I’ve accumulated over the years

#holidayfilms #pololifestyles #houseofguccimovie As the year comes to an end, there are still plenty of movies and TV shows to gather and enjoy. House of Gucci The wild tale of a marriage gone bad, and a divorce that got worse. The lives of Patrizia and Maurizio Gucci, the head of Gucci, come to the silver screen in a murder case so camp, it’s Gucci. Based on the eponymous book, Lady Gaga and Adam Driver are accompanied by Jared Leto and Al Pacino in this Ridley Scott-directe

#ivygetty #gettywedding #pololifestyles #johngalliano Oil heiress Ivy Getty wore John Galliano for Maison Margiela Couture in San Francisco to walk down the aisle. Here, we go behind the scenes at fittings and the morning of her high-society wedding.