I was rummaging through an old box of vintage costume jewelry the other day and was struck by how unique these pieces were. I keep thinking how matronly I thought they were when my mother showed them to me years ago. Now, they seem so interesting. I wonder how they might look pinned on a particular linen jacket in my closet.
I think the juxtaposition of the new with the … Read More
I have always believed that shopping at the ideal Lingerie Boutique is like diving into a box of gourmet chocolates. I want to lose myself in the rich sweet flavor and feel great during the entire experience. Once and awhile, breaking the rules should be satisfying.
For me, one of the best venues for indulging the urge to treat myself is the iconic lingerie store, La Petite Coquette, located … Read More
Horses are my passion! This is Trigger. He belongs to my friend Gale and I have a tremendous crush on him. Horseback riding is a sport I took up, just 5 years ago and now, I ride every week. I have decided that moving in tandem with a horse is being in a state of grace.
For me, comfort during sports has always been a challenge. I have struggled … Read More
In early June, I went to the New York Botanical Gardens to see the spring Dutch Bulb display, but what really intrigued me were the plethora of peonies wrapped around the main greenhouse. Layers of petals unfold when a peony blossoms. 
The inside of a pink peony is a perfect metaphor for spring 2010 lingerie. It is silky, soft, cool, light, a statement of sensual innocence. Look at the stamen
I have decided to write down my thoughts here about the lingerie industry because frankly, after 25 years of immersion in this venue, I feel certain that I have a perspective and an insight that is unique. After all, I am constantly exposed to the market, both retail and wholesale under the umbrella of my consulting business, Intimate Product Concepts.
When I interviewed for my first buying job with Mickey … Read More
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