My father was not a man of many words, and usually refrained from espousing advice unless asked. As a result, the opinions he shared were valuable moments of intelligent interface that impacted my perspective as I grew up. One such affirmation that is fixed in my mind occurred when I sought his counsel about a relationship with a particular friend. He told me that in general, one can tell a … Read More
Meet Lily. I fell in love with her when Peter Burke, owner and visionary entrepreneur of the 18 year old PJ Salvage brand showed me pictures of her schmoozing with models at a recent photo shoot. The minute I looked at these images of young women clad in PJ Salvage merchandise, playing with Lily, feeding her spaghetti and generally spoiling the daylights out of her, I knew Peter had a … Read More
Here in Mexico, I find myself attracted to colors that I would never consider for my wardrobe back in New York. Color seems to dominate the culture. Last week my friend Kelly took me to a boutique in San Jose de Cabo that caters to women looking for true Mexican design rather than flee market souvenirs. I, who rarely enjoys shopping (except for work); found myself mesmerized by the vibrant … Read More
Some time ago I was at a Canyon Ranch Spa with my friend Adrienne who owned a better bra fitting boutique in the Midwest. When she saw me wearing a Prima Donna bra with (I won’t admit what brand) cotton panties, she almost had a heart attack. Dismayed, she could not believe that I, a proponent of upscale intimates would not be wearing matching underpants. This conundrum has confronted me … Read More
I was first introduced to the Tutti Rouge label last year at Curve. I had heard about the brand from a retailer who asked me to check them out. The Tutti Rouge collection is a candy land of delicious intimates in multiple colors that satisfy a taste for fun, fanciful and frilly underwear. They are a perfect solution for the curvy girl who craves color and froth in her underwear … Read More
After a 40 + year career in merchandising, you can imagine that I have been to more trade shows than I care to count. Both internationally and here in the USA, I have attended these expositions in the role of retailer, product developer and as a manufacturer presenting product. There have been times that I arrived at the purview wondering why I came: overwhelmed with projects back home, wallet tight, … Read More
Sometimes the past reconvenes to redirect the future. One might say that the essence of luxury is founded in the underpinnings of history. I have always believed that in the study of art, no other source better defines sophistication than the Renaissance. The epicenter of this era of intense creativity was Italy. Italian artisans are the founders of artful elegance and in the world of Lingerie, Cosabella’s heritage speaks … Read More