When you visit Cabo San Lucas as a tourist your involvement is quite different than that of a “gringo”. As an expat, one becomes somewhat inured to the very things that were once the highlights of vacationing here: reams of bougainvilla blooming everywhere, giant cacti punctuating endless desert terrain, tiny newts scurrying down the walls of the house, an avalanche of color drenching the landscape, the ocean and even the … Read More
Chevron Midnight Plunge Bikini Top with Classic Brief
Aye Aye Captain! A fresh take on all things nautical, Elomi Swim’s Chevron collection experiments with a naval-inspired print and contemporary styling to create a host of exciting swim styles for the new season. Vertical front seams are designed to flatter all figure types and are accentuated with a narrow piping detail in a flash of hot pink. The suit has a … Read More
So pretty in soft pink, this new collection from Sculptresse will have all the girls with curves applauding!
Sasha features a moulded t-shirt bra cup style in ultra smooth microfibre teamed with a delicate stretch lace. Sasha’s optional racer back sliders make this an everyday essential in the Sculptresse collection. This seamless silhouette has great shape, and goes up to an H cup. Sasha is a stylish, yet comfortable … Read More
Over the weekend I finished reading F. Scott Fitzgerald’s “The Beautiful and the Damned”. I haven’t read Fitzgerald since my school age days, where literature courses required that we dissect his writing style. Frankly, I found the task laborious; so much description, so many words to make a simple point. But as I have grown less judgmental and more discerning with age, I decided to take another stab at this … Read More
By ALISON CONNOLLY
Putting together this post involved quite a few “I want that…I need that…how do I not have that?!” moments. I had the pleasure of recently discovering the Barcelona-based brand La Costa del Algodón, which specializes in loungewear with a vintage-inspired twist.
Flowing fabrics with floral patterns defines this label that creates kaftans, robes and nightgowns that transition beautifully from inside the bedroom to out and about. … Read More
Get them before they’re gone! While supplies last, PJ Harlow is offering many of their fabulous sleep and lounge collections in fun, new summery colors. These delightful palate offerings include: delicious Light Peach, Icy Blue and cool Mint ~ the colors of relaxation and comfort.
Cami – Knit Racerback Cami With Spaghetti Straps
Charlie – Rib Racerback Tank
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I remember earlier in my retail career, whenever I felt too bogged down in paperwork, I would abandon my desk and re-merchandise the selling floor. It was like mental yoga, balancing color and form without compromising focus on key items. The challenge refreshed me. Today, a little under the weather and on a publishing deadline, I decided that the best salve for my current physical and mental challenges would be … Read More