The time has come,” the Walrus said,
“To talk of many things:
Of shoes–and ships–and sealing-wax–
Of cabbages–and kings–
And why the sea is boiling hot–
And whether pigs have wings.”
When I was a little girl, my mother kept several porcelain figurines on her coffee table. They were meant to represent each of her 3 children. One of them was clearly a replica of Alice In Wonderland holding a … Read More
This Week’s Intimate Discovery: Meet Me @ Montelle Intimates For A Champagne Chat
As you might imagine, I have many great fitting bras in my wardrobe, so it takes a lot for a new style to pass muster with me. When Montelle Intimates introduced
me to their Pure Plus bra about 18 months ago, I was a bit skeptical. Suffice it to say, trying it proved that any good … Read More
Marilyn Monroe was a famous movie star when I was a child. I remember seeing Some Like It Hot at the Lake George Drive In Theater during summer vacation with my parents. It is amazing how 50 years later this actress, with her sultry demeanor dimly veiling a girl next door naivety, still fascinates the American public. Michelle Williams, who stars in the highly acclaimed My Week With Marilyn, … Read More
This Week’s Intimate Discovery: A Provocative French Brand Ices the Cake
From the time I was a little girl, I was alway
s just a little bit too interested in the icing on the cake. Maybe that is why I have always had an eye for items that provide the show stopping moment in any production. There is a time and place for everything, but Valentine’s Day is one … Read More
I wrote my senior thesis in college on Vincent Van Gogh. The major theme was the impact of vivid color and the intensity of his brushstroke. Was he mad as the pundits claimed? Or did he, in fact possess a confident audacity to defy the artistic traditions of his time and risk acceptance in order to make his own personal statement. My obsession with Van Gogh began in 1970 at … Read More
This Week’s Intimate Discovery: A Renown RTW Designer Enters The Loungewear Market
Since I am still lulling around in my post trip comfort zone I thought this could be a great 
time to reveal my latest 
intimates discovery, Nicole Miller. When I first heard that this brand, which I have often identified with black, bold, form fitting designs, had now entered the Lingerie market, I was curious. After … Read More
This has been an enervating week: round trip travel to Paris for 4 full days of product analysis combined with a bit too much indulgence in French cuisine and wine. Add to the recipe the on-going learning curve from having just launched our new website and the attention it demands, and I must admit my inspirational meter has peaked. Sometimes one just needs comfort food. Retreating to the familiar has … Read More