From the very first Christmas I shared with my husband in 1976 – he wasn’t my husband then – we would invest in a distinctive ornament for our family tree. It became a ritual and over the years, a quality collection of eclectic shapes and colors formed. In fact, we got a little carried away with the entire process. Gathering hand painted renderings of Snow White & The Seven Dwarfs, … Read More
By Moira Nelson
It’s a very busy time of the year, full of holiday shopping, working long hours, year-end meetings, goal-setting for 2013, dinners, parties and other events. And I’m full of anxiety… attempting to accomplish everything I set out to do before the year is over. Am I the only one that’s feeling the pressure? Any good tips for maintaining a sense of balance during this time of the … Read More
By Ellen Lewis
Every merchant wants to maximize sales. Cardinal rule: Add value to a transaction and give your customer not only what they need, but what they want. No one does this as well as Hanky Panky. Case in point, these colorful gift packs. Using their venerable lace thong, widely recognized as a fashion commodity, they have cleverly engaged the consumer in multiple sales. Not only are they … Read More
By Layla L’Obatti
Vintage Strap Bralette & Hopeless Lingerie’s Modern Take
Flashforward: Hopeless lingerie’s romantic ivory knit bralette with strappy underbust detail. Sliders add modernity & fit to a vintage inspired silhouette.
Flashback: 1930’s Kesto’s style bra in silk and lace.
Inquiries: www.hopelesslingerie.com.au
I am not a print person I never wear them, but I do love charismatic colors, intriguing patterns, texture and most of all art that makes me stop and think. When I was in my 30’s, Nicole Miller‘s dynamic conversational prints exploded in the marketplace. It was her ties that first captured my eye; slashes of storied silk that were a man’s passport from boring to bold. There were … Read More
By Aimee Guthinger
People undergo interventions for a wide range of reasons. And often, that action promotes positive change. Lately, I have been considering the idea of an under-intervention, an “undervention” for brides. Or, for that matter, for all of the women who visit our store.
There is a subtle irony in the idea that those hidden undergarments so important to our overall look often reveal more about us than … Read More
By Marina Rybak
I always feel privileged to visit the home of my dear friend Alex Murray, an avid antique kimono collector with one of the finest collections outside of Japan. Every time I glance at the one-of-a-kind textile art objects, lovingly displayed and exalted on his interior walls, I gasp in admiration. Like the masterpieces on canvas, their beauty is transcending. What a clear reminder that my true kimono … Read More