By Cristina Casciano-King
Philippe Matignon introduces its Fall 2012 Collection…with Bra La Mode
My favorite buy of the season for PeekBrooklyn.com is always for Fall. I get so excited sitting with all the different vendors at the various shows..whether its Curve NY, Mode City Salon International in Paris or just meeting one on one with the vendors. Philippe Matignon collections shine year after year…always hitting the style high notes.
Their Fall Collection is no disappointment. … Read More
When I first looked at the Obsidian brand, Elle Macpherson’s ultra sophisticated collection of luxury intimates, I was reminded of the way certain minerals offer such an intricate array of visually intriguing details. Some people collect these rocks as works of art.
I am intrigued by the unique way Elle highlights this brand, always using her personal design signature, a touch of turquoise embedded in an all neutral palette. But it’s the exclusive laces and … Read More
By Moira Nelson
I found myself wandering around the West Village on Sunday afternoon, popping in and out of specialty boutiques. I have always appreciated small, independently owned businesses. I admire their entrepreneurial spirit and their passion for taking risks on lesser known designers and brands. One of my stops was the lingerie boutique Marc and Max on Bleecker Street. I was thrilled to see that they are now carrying my favorite lingerie brand, Ann … Read More
By Morgan O’Neill
Summer is here and with the long languid days, ever warm, I think of Lake George east of the Adirondacks in upstate New York. It is not hard. My parents, both deceased for many years are buried there. I don’t mean in a cemetery landed and occupied by strange neighbors on a hillside somewhere. I mean their cremated remains are scattered on the lake. Morbid? No. Far from it. Since I was … Read More
By Aimee Guthinger
Now it’s time for some bridal girl-brief answers! Here’s where we last left off:
“I’d like to buy a wedding chemise for a shower gift, but is this something only meant for the brides’ mother to give?”
This is an important question, however the answer is relatively simple and goes something like this…I have yet to meet a bride who has ever received too many chemises. She alone will decide what her … Read More
I know that Father’s Day is supposed to
be all about tools and ties, but that depends on who is giving the gift. Less we forget how the men in our lives became dads; I might suggest that one could make an argument for lingerie as the best possible celebration of your significant other on this particular holiday. There are a slew of possibilities but I am intrigued this week with Lisa’s Folly Luxe. This … Read More
By Margaret Shrum
Henna artist Sandy Patangay is known for over a decade of designing gorgeous traditional Indian henna body decorations for brides in NYC. Last year she decided to expand her henna artistry onto gorgeous little hand decorated artisanal wedding cakes in bright colors and heart and square shapes with her company Creme Delicious. I met Sandy at a bridal marketing round table and was immediately drawn to her beautiful product. Her cakes … Read More
