As a teenager, my father promised me a trip to France if I proved the seriousness of my intent to learn the language. Meeting his expectations, off I went with the Experiment in International Living to immerse myself in the French lifestyle and discovered a culture inexplicably entwined with feminine mystique. I learned my lessons well. My conservative parents’ values were a bit jarred, however, when I returned to the States decked out in a … Read More
I am pretty excited about a new product that I discovered this week at The Nightwear Network showrooms in NYC. They just introduced the West Coast based robe line, Wrap UP by V.P, and the initial response has been amazing! It’s a vibrant (very LA) 
printed robe and shower wrap collection made in a high quality absorbent microfiber fabric that is buttery soft, very light and by the way, Made in the USA. I … Read More
By Aimee Guthinger
The seasons are shifting, days warming and somewhere (not in the northeast) flowers are beginning to peek out from the darkness underground. It means only one thing to those who love romance. The bridal shower season is upon us. It is that special time when girls get together to celebrate someone’s coming betrothal. In honor of shower season, I have decided to write a series of blogs featuring different themes. The variety … Read More
It’s March and very soon there will be a subtle shift in the atmosphere. Next week-end is daylight savings time and overnight, the weight of winters load will begin to dissolve. Light changes everything, how we see, how we feel, how we act. Light is an artist’s primary asset. It molds and manipulates every object in its field of vision. As the days lengthen so will they warm. Freed from our swaddled cocoons, we will … Read More
I had every intention of updating you daily from the New York Curve show this week, but unfortunately hotel hysteria intervened with 4 room changes in 4 days. (Don’t ask). Anyway, better late than never. There was lots of product to see, some interesting trends, new brands percolating and a quintessentially New York energy: focus without fanfare. To be honest, I don’t spend a lot of time on New York based brands since I have … Read More
This blog is slightly late this week, but I have a good excuse: my daughter gave birth to a baby boy on Sunday so I have been a bit preoccupied. But I still have a great intimate story. When we left for the hospital last Thursday night, I had no idea that I would not be home for 72 hours. As you might imagine, I dressed quickly, not really focused on my own needs. Being … Read More
By Margaret Shrum
Getting married is one of the most celebrated events in many women’s lives; a rite of passage, honoring each other as husband and wife. Besides picking the perfect gown, selecting the bridesmaid’s dresses, booking the location of the wedding, the caterers, etc., how about the recognition of the bridal boudoir? Sometimes brides get so caught up in all the decision making, that they leave the lingerie and boudoir to the last minute … Read More