It’s funny how the generations roll over on each other. There seems to be this timeless lock, inexplicable in its emotional impact, but clarified by the familial items that anchor our memories. I have been thinking a lot about my mother since my grandson was born. She was such a wonderful grandmother: we used to call her Mary Poppins. There she would be, crawling on the floor under a card … Read More
By Ali Cudby
The Three Things You Need to Know This Spring/Summer about Panache
Between the trade shows and the time product arrives in stores, it’s easy to forget the details of a particular brand’s new lines. Understanding the details of new product can help make the sale. When a retailer or employee speaks knowledgably about the unique features of a new lingerie line she is providing superior customer service, … Read More
By Cristina Casciano-King
First men in Tights, now Dogs in Tights.
Sounds crazy, but this in fact the latest K-9 craze from China. Grab your Dog and put some pantyhose on it! Dogs, have for decades been dressed up like man’s best friend or in this case woman’s. Think dogs in coats and princess outfits- even those special shoes for when it snows…
Now they have to suffer through the … Read More
One of my all-time favorite stores is Pylones, a brand I first discovered in Paris eons ago when I happened into this shop exploding with color, fun ideas and lots of originality. My first purchase was feather pens for everyone I could think of. Now this iconic gift shop is in NYC and I pass it all the time traveling through Grand Central Station. It’s Years later, but the pens … Read More
By Marina Rybak
Every time I find myself above 42nd street and west of Eighth Avenue, I remind myself to go out of my way to stop by Domus (“home” in Latin). This eclectic home-décor and gift shop is nestled at 413 W 44th street between 9th and 10th avenue, right in the heart of Hell’s Kitchen, NYC.
The experience of visiting this splash of local color always brightens my … Read More
By Margaret Shrum
The American tradition of wearing something old, something new, something borrowed, something blue still seems to play a part in weddings. For the something blue, I have selected some of my favorite pretty blue panties that the bride can wear underneath her gown on her wedding day. Maybe it could be fun to throw a “Something Blue Bridal Shower” and treat her to a nice selection of … Read More
Recently, my husband and I took a leap and built a home in Mexico, which, as you can imagine, needed to be furnished. We have an understanding about communal purchases: he has very little say regarding décor issues, and lots of input on anything technical. I am all about comfort and style. He analyzes every stitch expecting maximum structural integrity at the best possible price. But when it came time … Read More