I spent every summer of my childhood camping on the islands in Lake George, N.Y.  in the heart of the Adirondack Mountains. The tradition continued into adulthood, shifting to the family log cabin on the shoreline of Schroon Lake, located further north in this six million acre state park. My affection for the verdant forests, pristine lakes and silent beauty must have influenced my fierce affinity for all things green.

I see the mountain light and how it yields to so many different hues of green as something organic and alive with possibilities.

 Nature gives us fabrics that are a reflection of this pure and clean environment and finding products that sustain the environment remains an essential tenet of our lifestyle.

Hanky Panky recently … Read more

For me, Teddy Roosevelt’s famous quote:  “Speak softly and carry a big stick” has always informed my approach to communication.  Keep the dialog warm, calm, and open but make sure it is powered by an infrastructure of facts.   My opinion is that this is the most productive way to make a statement.

I visited the Premiere Vision Preview show in NYC last week.  The show was small and not particularly dynamic, BUT one message kept running through my mind as I reviewed the fabrics and colors presented for 2010.  There was a clear statement of softness and light supported by a solid industrial foundation.  Roosevelt’s quote kept running through my mind.

 These shows can be very esoteric, so I always try to focus on one … Read more

I was rummaging through an old box of vintage costume jewelry the other day and was struck by how unique these pieces were.  I keep thinking how matronly I thought they were when my mother showed them to me years ago.  Now, they seem so interesting.   I  wonder how they might look pinned on a particular linen jacket in my closet.

I think the juxtaposition of the new with the old is a real fashion statement.

 A while ago, I had the opportunity to review The Betsey Johnson Intimates line at the Carole Hochman showroom.  Besides the fact that this collection is so well merchandised, I was particularly impressed with how Carole used knitted nylon tricot to design baby dolls and chemises that looked sexy, … Read more

I have always believed that shopping at the ideal Lingerie Boutique is like diving into a box of gourmet chocolates.  I want to lose myself in the rich sweet flavor and feel great during the entire experience.  Once and awhile, breaking the rules should be satisfying.

 For me, one of the best venues for indulging the urge to treat myself is the iconic lingerie store, La Petite Coquette, located in downtown NYC.  The sexy retro vibe and European flair combined with the warm, welcoming atmosphere are a special shopping treat.

Backed by a 30 year history, the expertise in bra fitting and the pitch perfect presentation of current and developing trends in the lingerie world, make this the ultimate shopping pleasure.  Can’t get to … Read more