I’m back in Cabo again, wedding over and family returned east to in their proper roosts. It’s hotter than when I left in January. The season is inching closer to summer. I was so excited about escaping the horrific Northeast weather that I forgot just how much the temperature informs the culture here. I have mentioned the colors, the flowers, the water, and sand and I am sure there will … Read More
Last fall I was introduced to the Ivette brand, a family owned bridal business created over 50 years ago as homage to owner Jacinto Parera’s wife Isabel. Designed in their Barcelona atelier with the finest European laces and produced by local artisans, Ivette is recognized by boutiques throughout the world for its comprehensive and exquisite collection of bridal lingerie. Capitalizing on the Spanish wedding heritage infused with a Mediterranean aura, … Read More
I have been a bit MIA this week in the wake of my son’s wedding in Newport Beach, California last Saturday. And now, straight from a week-end packed with one event after another, I flew to our home in Cabo with family in tow. Focus has been a challenge, but just to prove that lingerie really is the poetry in a woman’s wardrobe, here’s a few relevant highlights (and a … Read More
Today is the first day of spring. Nothing commemorates seasonal rejuvenation or new beginnings quite like a burst of color. Today is also my son’s wedding day and as you can imagine I am a bit distracted. In fact, it is an intensely emotional moment. So with the help of my long time partners, Hanky Panky and their Spring 2015 incarnation of signature lace, I am placing this message to … Read More
Walking through the Curve show last month, I did a double take when I passed the Barbara booth. The Anna blue and white printed bra and panty set displayed front and center for fall 2015 was a showstopper. I have always perceived this brand’s niche as stretch lace. However with the onset of their new fashion assortment for spring 2015, it is clear that something has changed at Barbara. … Read More
Although I am no academic, the metaphoric communiques offered by the art world have always informed my perspective. I studied art and somehow found a career where visual properties commanded a major role. I am drawn often to color, light and material and the power they have to transform space when placed in the hands an expert. I find these instincts innately feminine and by association a major proponent in … Read More
Comfortable undergarments has a lot to do with personal preferences as it is a basic part of getting dressed each day and a must-wear for men. Most people think that there are not many options with men’s underclothing, but the fact is, that is not so. There are a wide variety of choices available for men that mainly focus on the style, the brand, and the material.
The guy needs … Read More