By Marina Rybak
There are many hot places on the planet, yet during the month of May and this year from the 15th till the 26th the hottest spot of all is on the Côte d’Azur at Cannes. And to add to the temperature the prestigious Cannes Film Festival is followed by another “Glam” Slam event – tennis Roland Garros in Paris; unmistakably the French heat wave is on in … Read More
By Ellen Lewis
Did you know that the original bridal trousseau originated in France? It was meant as part of the hope chest, an armoire to be filled with a variety of things that the bride would need to start a new life. Here in the USA, the tradition was translated into the Bridal Shower celebration, for which lingerie remains one of the most sought after gifts. No wonder some … Read More
Maybe I am dating myself, but listening to the Beach Boys while suffering on the treadmill today got me in to a summer thinking mode. After all, Memorial Day is nigh. Bathing suit season looms. That’s another story. I found the perfect camouflage in the market last week at The Nightwear Network showroom from the hot LA based brand, Cover UP by VP. Twelve dynamic prints in nine easy … Read More
By Elisabeth Dale
News of Angelina Jolie’s prophylactic double mastectomy and breast reconstruction has many women wondering about their own risk and what they might do given the same diagnosis. But not every woman facing breast cancer has identical surgical options. Some women undergo lumpectomies (partial removal of breast tissue), bi-lateral mastectomies (loss of one breast), any of a number of breast reconstructions, or no breast reconstruction at all.
Jolie’s … Read More
By Layla L’Obatti
Flashforward/ Flashback – Honeycooler Makes Classic Lace Applique Techniques Modern
Flashback: The foundation of applique techniques are rooted in stitching and cutting away. This Vintage slip would’ve been sewn and the lace appliqued and cut away before finishing touches like florets and straps were added.
Flashforward: This stunning work of layered appliques in the Geraldine Deco cami requires lots of precise stitching and cutting, leaving sheer panels … Read More
By Ellen Lewis
It’s no secret I am a Samantha Chang fan. She has that rare mixture of an artist’s touch and business reality. When I saw her new Modern Vintage collection, I flashed back to my wedding when I was 22 and insisted on wearing a vintage peasant wedding dress. My very traditional mother did not fare well during the try on process. My taste was always eclectic leaning … Read More
I am not much of a TV watcher, but once in a while I find myself totally absorbed in a series that manages to capture my imagination. I usually wait a season or two for positive buzz and then I settle into Netflix, commercial free and non-stop. My most recent obsession is the highly acclaimed “Revenge”. The story contradicts everything I believe. It is a testimony to over-indulgence, payback … Read More