Meredith Lepore, Author at Dandelion Chandelier

Meredith Lepore

Meredith Lepore is a travel and luxury writer and editor whose work has appeared in Travel + Leisure, InStyle.com, Marie Claire, Self and more. She’s visited many top hotels and restaurants (although she’s still waiting on that private jet ride, which she insists would help her get over her fear of flying.) Her personal definition of luxury is Doritos and The Gilmore Girls, plus the occasional meal at Per Se. Meredith resides in New York City with her Yorkie, Otis; her preferred home décor vibe channels Valley of the Dolls.

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If You’re Going to Try Algae Chips, These are the 4 Best Brands

New year, new food and nutrition trends. Health, fitness, wellness and sometimes weight loss are top of mind for many of us right now. When we investigated the new healthy eating and food trends of 2023, one of them stood out. Algae chips. While that might not sound immediately appealing, we urge you to reconsider.…

4 days agoByMeredith LeporeShare PostShare on Facebook Share on TwitterShare by EmailSend Link

If you'll be in New York City (NYC) this Christmas holiday season, our list of 6 new places to visit that are sure to be great fun.

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The 6 Best New Places to Visit for Fun this Holiday Season in NYC

Planning to be in New York City this Christmas holiday season and wondering what you should see, do, shop and dine? As native New Yorkers, we've shared our tips on the best ways to spend the Christmas holiday season in New York City. Now we're highlighting 6 new places to explore if you've hit all…

December 14, 2022ByMeredith LeporeShare PostShare on Facebook Share on TwitterShare by EmailSend Link

where to book a visit and plan a stay at one of the 7 top luxury hotels with the most Stunning Christmas holiday decorations this year.

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The 7 Top Luxury Hotels with the Most Stunning Holiday Decorations

The holidays are the most wonderful time of the year. So, what are the best luxury hotels, resorts and small inns to visit for some festive holiday cheer? Here's our curated list of where to book a visit and plan a stay at one of the 7 top luxury hotels with the most Stunning Christmas…

December 14, 2022ByMeredith LeporeShare PostShare on Facebook Share on TwitterShare by EmailSend Link

Best items in the adorable new home collection from Anthropologie for Christmas holiday 2022, including pillows, stockings, candles and more.

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The 11 Best Fun New Holiday Home Items from Anthropologie

The hands-down best new collection of Christmas holiday home décor for 2022 is the one at Anthropologie. We can't get enough of the adorable, whimsical and fun items, and we're sharing our favorites. Maybe hurry up and have a look, because we bet these will sell out fast. Here's our take on the 11 best…

December 6, 2022ByMeredith LeporeShare PostShare on Facebook Share on TwitterShare by EmailSend Link

Best under desk and portable treadmills right now, for the luxury of working out while at work, including foldable and versions with wheels.

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What are the Best Under Desk Treadmills to Buy Right Now?

Multi-tasking is a fact of modern life, so we say let's find ways to make it work for us. Like finding ways to improve our health while we tend to our professional duties. Our quest led us to consider some of the best small treadmills on the market right now. Here's our edit of the…

December 6, 2022ByMeredith LeporeShare PostShare on Facebook Share on TwitterShare by EmailSend Link

The new holiday movies to watch and love this season on Hallmark, Lifetime, and Netflix that are bound to be future Christmas classics.

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6 New 2022 Holiday Movies So Good they’ll be Christmas Classics

One of the jolliest elements of the holiday season is the original movies that run nonstop all month in December. Rom-coms, mysteries, family dramas and even the occasional horror flick, there's holiday season movie out there for every taste. While this month brings a flood of new titles, some will be quickly forgotten. But a…

December 5, 2022ByMeredith LeporeShare PostShare on Facebook Share on TwitterShare by EmailSend Link

Our edit of the best designer knee-high and over-the-knee boots this season, including from brands like Reformation, J. Crew and Mango.

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Forget the Ankle Boot, Right Now the Knee-High is Center Stage

Now trending: statement designer knee-high and over-the-knee boots. We will never stop loving ankle boots, but we're totally open to the long and lean look. With that in mind, we went in search of the best ones out there right now. Here's our edit of the best designer knee-high and over-the-knee boots to buy and…

November 17, 2022ByMeredith LeporeShare PostShare on Facebook Share on TwitterShare by EmailSend Link

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The Hot Trend this Winter is the Chic Designer Brand Balaclava

Baby, it's cold outside, and you know what that means. Time to bundle up! And if you want to stay both warm and on trend this winter, we've got one word, dear reader: balaclava. The balaclava was a hot trend last winter, thanks to TikTok. Now the leading luxury designer brands are going all in…

November 17, 2022ByMeredith LeporeShare PostShare on Facebook Share on TwitterShare by EmailSend Link

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Katherine McPhee has Launched a Dazzling New Jewelry Collection

Katherine McPhee has always struck us as a luminous presence that we just can't take your eyes off of. Now, she has launched an equally dazzling new jewelry collection, KMF, just in time for the holidays. Whether for you to wear to a holiday party or to give as a luxury gift to someone special,…

November 16, 2022ByMeredith LeporeShare PostShare on Facebook Share on TwitterShare by EmailSend Link

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Strong Women are Taking Center Stage in the Best Fall 2022 Movies

Fall culture season is in full swing, and one of the notable trends with the autumn feature film releases is how many of them feature a tough, compelling female protagonist. Our correspondent has curated a list of them. Here are five examples - in addition to Cate Blanchett's star turn in Tár - where strong…

October 22, 2022ByMeredith LeporeShare PostShare on Facebook Share on TwitterShare by EmailSend Link

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The 9 Best New Romantic Luxury Travel Escapes for the Fall Season

Fall is a perfect season for luxury travel - the weather is temperate almost everywhere in the world, and the fall foliage can make for stunning scenery. Whether you're looking for a rustic hideaway or a sophisticated city vacation, there are lots of great options. After talking with travel experts and well-traveled friends, we've curated…

October 16, 2022ByMeredith LeporeShare PostShare on Facebook Share on TwitterShare by EmailSend Link

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The 8 Luxury Travel Bags to Love for Every Kind of Trip This Fall

Fall is a perfect season for luxury travel - the weather is temperate almost everywhere in the world, and the fall foliage can make for stunning scenery. And of course, many of us are back on the road for business travel (we had forgotten how much fun that can be!) Either way, this may be…

October 5, 2022ByMeredith LeporeShare PostShare on Facebook Share on TwitterShare by EmailSend Link

Our edit of the best new designer workout clothes collections for women in 2022, including leggings, tops, sneakers, and more.

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The 10 Best New Designer Workout Clothes for Women in 2022

With the holidays approaching (looking at you, Halloween), now might be a good time to recommit to our fitness regimes. And research shows that we'll work out more often and for longer periods of time if we feel good in our workout clothes. So to get us all on our feet, we have curated a list…

October 3, 2022ByMeredith LeporeShare PostShare on Facebook Share on TwitterShare by EmailSend Link

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10 Interior Design Ideas Best for Staying On Trend this Fall

Autumn is upon us, which means that hosting and entertaining season is kicking into high gear. If you have an upcoming dinner party or festive brunch, and you need inspiration and on trend interior design ideas for fall entertaining, look no further. Our correspondent Meredith Lepore has curated a list of 10 tabletop ideas and home décor buys to usher in the fall season.

September 12, 2022ByMeredith LeporeShare PostShare on Facebook Share on TwitterShare by EmailSend Link

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Why Shelter Island is New Exclusive Destination in the Hamptons

Everyone knows that the Hamptons are the long time playground of the rich and famous - or those who used to be or hope to be. And the North Fork of Long Island has in recent years become a chic summer destination for those hoping to escape the madness of summer in the Hamptons. But now a new Hamptons-adjacent destination is on the radar of those in the know: Shelter Island. Our correspondent Meredith Lepore explains why relatively remote Shelter Island is the new luxury hot spot in the Hamptons, and shares tips on where to stay, dine and what to do if you decide to make this East End hideaway your next luxury vacation destination.

September 11, 2022ByMeredith LeporeShare PostShare on Facebook Share on TwitterShare by EmailSend Link

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12 Tennis Inspired Designer Fashion Sweaters Perfect for Fall

Tennis inspired looks have been hot in the world of fashion since last summer - thus the name "tenniscore." If you love this preppy, sporty, classic look, there's no need to abandon it now. The luxury designer tennis sweater is everywhere this fall fashion season. Our correspondent Meredith Lepore has curated a list of 12 tennis inspired - aka tenniscore - on trend luxury designer fashion sweaters perfect to sport this fall 2022.

September 4, 2022ByMeredith LeporeShare PostShare on Facebook Share on TwitterShare by EmailSend Link

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11 Luxury Ice Bucket Picks Perfect for an Outdoor Dinner Party

The bar cart has become the star of the show at indoor and outdoor parties this year. But what's a chic bar cart without the perfect ice bucket? Our correspondent Meredith Lepore has curated a list of 11 of the most beautiful luxury ice buckets to fashionably style your bar cart or trolley for your next party.

September 1, 2022ByMeredith LeporeShare PostShare on Facebook Share on TwitterShare by EmailSend Link

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How to Get Happy: 11 takes on Designer Fashion Dopamine Dressing

Is it possible that what we wear affects our mood? Ummm . . . yeah. Small wonder then that as we stumble out of our pandemic fog and emerge back into society, lots of us are reaching for uplifting outfits. Otherwise known as "dopamine dressing," it's very easy to do. Think color, sparkle, feathers and frippery, and you're there. Our correspondent Meredith Lepore shows how to get happy with designer fashion outfits that are the epitome of dopamine dressing, including dresses, pants, shorts, purses, and more.

August 6, 2022ByMeredith LeporeShare PostShare on Facebook Share on TwitterShare by EmailSend Link

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