What is it about a manicure? No other beauty treatment carries the same worldview-shifting, mood-lifting capacity in quite the same way. All of the sudden, the everyday feels elevated.

Darshana Jariwala, Brand Manager and Hospitality Entrepreneur has a wardrobe that combines her Indian roots and glamorous New York style. For Margot's shopping fantasy, this elegant beauty considered not only what she wanted but what would complement her existing wardrobe.

What clothes & accessories would you choose if given 25k to spend? We asked four Margot women for their unique interpretations.

Classic New Yorker Maryjane Fahey, founder of Glorious Broads, isn't a shopper. So when asked to participate in Margot's fantasy shopping spree, she called on her fashionable friends for guidance.

Margot visits 90-year-old artist Sheila Schwid at her studio in the Westbeth building, NYC. Painting since she was a little girl her love for creating art is stronger than ever.

Walda Laurenceau recalls her cherished childhood memories and favorite traditional Haitian dishes; her mother Ketlie has shared the recipes.

Standing over 6 feet the stunning writer Erika Veurink went for custom suiting and a quick jaunt to Paris for the Margot shopping spree. Discover what she considers the ultimate investment buys.

There is more to Egyptologist Dr. Colleen Darnell than meets the eye. From her established role in academia and incredible vintage fashion collection to her home filled with storied treasures, Colleen embodies the eras she so passionately loves.

Historian and Bésame founder Gabriela Hernandez believes that when it comes to makeup - the past always informs the present.

In a world of 'no-makeup' makeup, there’s nothing quite like color to introduce a note of vibrance. A swipe of neon offers instant energy and bold primary colors and shimmering metallics are visual bywords for silver screen glamour.

Known for her legendary weekend gatherings, serial hostess Charmaine Landicho Baechle pulls out all the stops for Margot’s entertaining challenge.

Author and interiors stylist Hilary Robertson believes our beds should be lavished with as much attention as our personal wardrobes.

For as long as I can remember I have loved magazines. Growing up in Sydney, Australia, they satisfied my curiosity, stoked my wanderlust, shaped my eye and connected me to a much larger world beyond my own.

Sandhya Satia reflects on how her passion for the animal world has led her to greater insight into humans, unexpected adventures, self-understanding and friendship.