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
Last week a new colt was born at the stables in Cabo where I ride. This is the 3rd one this year joining a herd of 50 horses. It is an extraordinary feeling to arrive in the morning and discover a tiny foal nuzzled next to her mother. The bond between this 1000 lb powerhouse and her baby is one of nature’s maternal snapshots. If you have ever given … Read More
Today is a very traditional day in the Judeo-Christian world. And this year the convergence of Good Friday and the first night of Passover proffer a whole other spin on the meaning of kinship. Many academics claim that the Last Supper and the Seder were one of the same. As a child growing up in a family bridging the spectrum of Jewish doctrine from Reformed to Orthodox and filtered through … Read More