My affair with the color orange started in high school when, much to the dismay of my very conservative mother, I purchased a turtleneck sweater in this spectacular hue. Forever after the attraction has been present: a little bit of vitality insinuated into my standard NY black wardrobe via accessories. Orange has a sense of humor, a modicum of optimism and incredible warmth. I even took a risk and painted … Read More
By Ellen Lewis
There is nothing like a tropical dream to divert oneself from the everyday minutiae that tends to manipulate out lives. I am leaving for my home in Cabo San Lucas on Friday and most excited by the prospect of tropical gardens, luscious fruit, fresh sea air and the general slowdown that informs the lifestyle of this Mexican community. Since the everyday attire is swimwear and I need … Read More
I am constantly amazed at what Halloween has become in the United States. Two days ago I was in Ricky’s, the edgy New York cosmetic and accessory chain and the entire store was converted to a costume hub. Forget about buying shampoo. Last week at Costco, racks of kiddy costumes had usurped the apparel aisles. In the malls Pop Up stores are bedecked with orange and black paraphernalia. This day … Read More
By Kim “Kimmay” Caldwell
Maybe it’s because I live in NYC. Maybe it’s because I’m practical. Or maybe it’s because it’s downright sexy. I love black lingerie. In my 10+ years in the industry, I’ve seen a few colors trending here or there, but black was always a popular option – either for those who want something extra special or for those looking to create a foundations bra wardrobe.
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By Michelle Metens
Most women have a never ending desire to deck themselves out and flaunt their best assets, and party season is the prime time of the year when we have a legitimate opportunity to do just that. But when it comes to Halloween, which is the kickoff for the fall party season, just exactly where does the urge to dress up as sexy bumble bee come from??
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The witching hour is approaching. On October 31 witches will appear everywhere, young, old, good and bad; an affirmation of our national obsession with Halloween. Certainly, sorceresses are long time inhabitants of literature, poetry, drama and the arts. But for me, the greatest of all times was Morgan le Fay. I was only 12 when I first watched her cast her spell in the original Broadway musical Camelot. She shared … Read More