In the GAUNTLET OF POLO's best of three, La Dolfina conquered their first American season with a U.S. Open victory. Concluding the most prestigious polo tournament in the United States, the U.S. Open Polo Championship, fans and polo enthusiasts filled a sold-out stadium at the National Polo Center (NPC) on U.S. Polo Assn. Field One on Sunday, April 21. Reaching the apex of the Florida high-goal season, La Dolfina (Alejandro Aznar, Rufino Merlos, Poroto Cambiaso, Tomas Panelo) and Valiente (Adolfo Cambiaso, Mariano “Peke” Gonzalez Jr., Paco de Narvaez Jr., Joaquin “Pelo” Vilgre La Madrid) met ..read more

It started as an innocent trip to Trader Joe’s on a Friday night. We’d worked hard on this issue of Polo Lifestyles all day and I wanted a couple of nice steaks for dinner, maybe some broccolini, too. I found myself in an absolute traffic jam unusual for that time of the evening, but even-more unusual, the vast number of limos and stretch limo Hummers all trying to make a tough left turn into a parking lot. It dawned on me: prom night. When I finally arrived at Trader Joe’s, it was as though the prom pre-party was in the parking lot, giving me a chance to peruse the 2024 prom fashion do’s and ..read more

Louie, an English Bulldog, needed a little nip n’ tuck after being diagnosed with an eyelid condition. As people age, our eyelids stretch, and the supportive muscles around our eyes tend to weaken. To fix this common yet pesky issue is a surgical procedure called blepharoplasty, which repairs droopy eyelids and may involve removing excess skin, muscle, and fat. In terms of popularity, blepharoplasty cosmetic procedures come in just second to a rhinoplasty (nose reshaping) with 325,112 performed annually in the U.S.. Ironically, this procedure has become equally popular among our furry companio ..read more

In the whirlwind of fashion month this February, the unveiling of the fall 2024 collections brought with it an exciting array of handbag trends that are as diverse as they are innovative. Designers reached into a deep well of creativity, presenting pieces that not only complement the wardrobe of the modern woman but also stand out as objects of desire in their own right. From the tactile intrigue of studded and fluffy textures to the visual delight of beads and the rich depths of oxblood, the trends of the season speak to a wide range of tastes and styles. Additionally, the practical yet sty ..read more

Whether you’re visiting NYC (home to the most pet-friendly hotels in the world), Paris or Hong Kong, there’s no need to pay a small fortune to have someone watch your furriest friend. Bring them along, they make the best travel companion!  Top hotels across all price points are putting the “friendly” in pet-friendly. The best pet-friendly hotels not only allow dogs, but often pamper them as much as (if not even more than) their humans. Some of these hotels have a resident pooch who oversees the lobby (tip them with snacks), while others greet doggie guests with curated local treats a ..read more

When you hear the term “acceptance,” what comes to mind? Maybe you think that acceptance means it is time to give up on this experience. Or maybe you think that acceptance means, How can I change this experience from happening? Acceptance is another term that society either gets wrong or does not completely understand because true acceptance is not about either of those things. Rather, acceptance is about empowerment, helping someone tolerate the truth of what is occurring rather than letting your emotional reaction take over. Acceptance is about acknowledging what is happening and that nothin ..read more

Twenty-five hundred years before Quantum Science was developed, Buddha became a master of space and time, as a realized cosmic being. “With the intensification of conflicts, climate change-related disasters, forced displacement reaching record levels and crises lasting longer than ever, humanitarian needs keep outpacing the response despite the generosity of aid donors. Partnerships are crucial to transform the aid system, end silos and ensure that aid is more efficient and cost-effective. Whole-of-child education programs offer a proven pathway for stakeholders to collaborate in enabling ..read more

Welcoming a new pet into your family is both exciting and challenging. Practicing these basic guidelines can help make the transition smoother and support a successful adoption. Be Patient Being in a new home and around new people can be overwhelming to anyone, including your dog. It is important to give your dog time to adjust and become familiar with all the new things she will encounter, including new visitors and other animals. Exposure to these new situations should be positive, and not forced. Establish a Routine A consistent and reliable routine is essential for creating a calm and ..read more

What? Your dog doesn't have their own fridge? Whether your dog is a Pomeranian compact enough to carry in a tote bag all over town or a towering golden retriever who commands a larger footprint, the pooch deserves their own space at your home—an indoor area where they have free domain. There are numerous creative ways for dog owners to carve out a space that’s dedicated to their pets and still stylish, said Jason Nixon, an interior designer who is the co-founder of the Thomasville, North Carolina-based home décor brand and design firm Madcap Cottage. What that means depends on what your home ..read more

In “Oppenheimer,” the writer and director Christopher Nolan’s blockbuster biopic, Emily Blunt's character of Kitty Oppenheimer is effaced twice over. Kitty, played by Emily Blunt, is the woman behind the man: Though a scientist herself, she is the sidelined wife of J. Robert Oppenheimer (Cillian Murphy), the American physicist who led the development of an atomic weapon during World War II at Los Alamos, N.M. “Oppenheimer” is emphatically his movie, so much so that a lot of the script was written in the first person (“I OPEN my eyes- JUMP out of bed- SCRAMBLE to dress”). And second, though Ki ..read more