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
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
Imagine a confident woman, her tall slender figure striding effortlessly in wedged heels across the cobblestone streets of an ancient Italian city aglow with culture. She is on her way for a mid-day espresso, dressed in an understated, impeccably tailored suit. Jacket casually unbuttoned, a stunning stretch microfiber cropped push up bra with a sweetheart neckline and ¾ sleeves peeks out. She is wearing Cosabella’s Betsy bra, a creation of … Read More
Sunday was a beautiful day; perfect for an outdoor art show at The Bruce Museum in Greenwich Connecticut, so we decided to bring our grandson and take advantage of the fall air. It’s been a long time since I had an art infusion and this was a juried expo, so I hoped worthy of the effort. I was not at all disappointed, even though we had to take a side … Read More
Along my career path, I made a 10 year stop in Turkey, not the country, but a company whose base was in Istanbul. Charged with the management of some very key Private Label accounts as well as pivotal name brands, I was focused much of the time on fabric development. When it comes to fabric, particularly knits, Turkey is a mecca. The speed at which we could present new fabrics … Read More
Ten years ago at the ripe young age of 54 I decided to pursue a long time dream and began taking riding lessons. My passion for the sport has only grown and today, although I will never be an equestrian superstar, I am proud to say that I am more than a beginner. This includes understanding how to tack a horse and the necessity of quality gear to insure a … Read More
Same fit, different name. Last week I had the good fortune to try Panache’s new Porcelain Elan t-shirt bra and I have to say, even though I am already a Porcelain fan, this version is a terrific reincarnation. Incorporating constructive feedback from retailers who have done very well with this style, Panache has infused the remake with new features that increase its comfort level significantly. Tag-free with padded hook … Read More