When I first looked at the Obsidian brand, Elle Macpherson’s ultra sophisticated collection of luxury intimates, I was reminded of the way certain minerals offer such an intricate array of visually intriguing details. Some people collect these rocks as works of art.
I am intrigued by the unique way Elle highlights this brand, always using her personal design signature, a touch of turquoise embedded in an all neutral palette. But … Read More
By Moira Nelson
I found myself wandering around the West Village on Sunday afternoon, popping in and out of specialty boutiques. I have always appreciated small, independently owned businesses. I admire their entrepreneurial spirit and their passion for taking risks on lesser known designers and brands. One of my stops was the lingerie boutique Marc and Max on Bleecker Street. I was thrilled to see that they are now carrying … Read More
By Morgan O’Neill
Summer is here and with the long languid days, ever warm, I think of Lake George east of the Adirondacks in upstate New York. It is not hard. My parents, both deceased for many years are buried there. I don’t mean in a cemetery landed and occupied by strange neighbors on a hillside somewhere. I mean their cremated remains are scattered on the lake. Morbid? No. Far … Read More
By Aimee Guthinger
Now it’s time for some bridal girl-brief answers! Here’s where we last left off:
“I’d like to buy a wedding chemise for a shower gift, but is this something only meant for the brides’ mother to give?”
This is an important question, however the answer is relatively simple and goes something like this…I have yet to meet a bride who has ever received too many chemises. She … Read More
I know that Father’s Day is supposed to
be all about tools and ties, but that depends on who is giving the gift. Less we forget how the men in our lives became dads; I might suggest that one could make an argument for lingerie as the best possible celebration of your significant other on this particular holiday. There are a slew of possibilities but I am intrigued this week … Read More
By Margaret Shrum
Henna artist Sandy Patangay is known for over a decade of designing gorgeous traditional Indian henna body decorations for brides in NYC. Last year she decided to expand her henna artistry onto gorgeous little hand decorated artisanal wedding cakes in bright colors and heart and square shapes with her company Creme Delicious. I met Sandy at a bridal marketing round table and was immediately drawn to … Read More
By Rhea Cortado
Without a plan and with the intention of “just looking,” I went to the Rose Bowl flea market in Pasadena. This is not a good idea. The Rose Bowl flea market is bigger than any flea market you have ever been to, multiplied by tens and a lot of it is redundant. If you get lost, there is no way someone can find you using descriptions like, … Read More