Malaysian couture out to wow the Middle East (Reuters via Yahoo! News)
Malaysian couture designers are drawing on their country's Islamic heritage to lure wealthy Gulf Arab fashionistas seeking a conservative, yet contemporary, alternative to Western luxury brands. us.rd.yahoo.com
Hello, Day Spa? This Order Is for Delivery
Spa regulars who are frustrated with getting a dose of attitude, rather than serenity, are retreating to their living rooms. nytimes.com
Bending, Posing and Teaching Beyond the Mat
A small but growing number of yoga practitioners are reaching out to the homeless, to prisons and to troubled youth. nytimes.com