It’s the 6th day of Hanukah and Christmas is 2 weeks away. Here I sit in Cabo San Lucas slightly disconnected from the seasonal hoopla that infiltrates our culture in the USA. In Mexico, the holidays are apparent, but much lower key. There are festivities planned at schools and one can see some decorations gracing major town squares; but frankly, the celebration is reserved. It takes place in churches … Read More
What does it mean to be Cutting Edge? Beethoven’s “Ninth Symphony” was cutting edge. Picasso’s “Les Demoiselles D’Aviginon” and Jackson Pollack’s “Drip Paintings” were cutting edge. Martha Graham’s “Modern Dance” was cutting edge. Frank Lloyd Wright’s Guggenheim Museum was cutting edge. Bill Gate’s “Windows” and Steve Job’s “Mac” were cutting edge. Elon Musk’s “Tesla” is the current cutting edge phenomenon. Surely, I could go on. These products have transformed the … Read More
By JEAN CRISS
I was always inspired by black lace, sultry designs, couture and sexy lingerie. I typically bought high-end lingerie for years before and even after my diagnosis with breast cancer, although afterwards, I was challenged. The post-surgical apparel lines with any brand from hospitalists to retailers were as utilitarian as were the over-garments. The market was remiss and I had to get creative.
I ended up buying stretch … Read More
It is said that some things get better with age. Having officially entered the era of social security and senior discounts, I must say that I agree. There are women who fight the milestones of maturing. I think that fine lines and a morphing shape mark my journey. Sure, I wouldn’t mind some of the youthful camouflage that once empowered my self-image but time has gifted me the wisdom to … Read More
For designers and artists, vision often merges. Note this pleated garment by David Laport and Richard Sweeny’s Vortex 1, a hand pleated and wet folded watercolor paper and adhesive sculpture. SEE MORE… Read More
White, the color of clarity, purity, and calm, is an excellent canvas for creative thought. In art and fashion, white allows form to take center stage. The question is, which comes first? In the world of lingerie, often relegated to the preference of brides and basic underwear, white is emerging as a major design trend. Could it be the inspiration found on runways and galleries worldwide.
Saturday morning, in the aftermath of the tropical storm that hit Cabo on Friday, I went horseback riding in the desert with some of my barn friends. It was drizzling; the sun trying desperately to break through. We trotted in a silent tableau of sand, sky and cacti, the rain misting our vision; invigorating and Zen-like. It was the scent of the wet desert, though; floral, moist and breezy, that … Read More