My first recollection of feeling bad about my body was immediately after being crowned Miss Texas. I walked by the judges’ section and a woman named June, who was head of a beauty company, and had just voted for me, told me to work on the beginnings of my cellulite for the upcoming Miss USA contest. Now think about that. I had just won for being … Read More
“I have always liked painters. It seems to me that we are in the same trade.”
~ French fashion designer Paul Poiret
Art and fashion have been inseparable ever since the first caveman decided to decorate his animal-hide wrap with a few charcoal stick figures.
But even the French couturier Poiret — whose affinity for artists and illustrators of … Read More
Every time I see another new style from the sassy and sexy Mimi Holliday collection, I am reminded of my youthful obsession with Bassett Licorice Allsorts, the mouthwatering bon-bon that hails from the UK. Just as these delicious sweets take a basic confection
to a whole new level, Mimi Holliday has raised the design bar for fashion intimates. This British diffusion label, the offspring of the luxury avant-garde Damaris brand… Read More
Call me Ishmael, or….
Call me Insane. Recently, I cannot recall how long ago, being the pauper I am, I was perusing old books at an ancient book store. Call it the pre-Kindle, pre-e-book era. I thought I would go on a trip, but having no income to outlay for such a venture I imagined I might escape in a story. Then I saw, on the … Read More
Every time I go home to Santa Cruz I have to get a raspberry napoleon at the locally famous Gayle’s Bakery . The crust is slim, airy and flakey and in just the right ratio proportions in relationship to the raspberry and whipped cream filling. Other napoleon’s will be an acceptable fix but will never be the same. I tried to take one home to L.A. in … Read More
In honor of Mother’s Day, this May 13th, let’s celebrate how Motherhood can be an opportunity to take the most exquisite care of our bodies and our lives from pregnancy and throughout all the stages being a parent. For those of you who are mothers and are shaking your head, thinking “if I only had the time…” please consider reading this to the end.
When I was … Read More
Yesterday, I decided to take a short road trip and explore the general area surrounding my new home. I was quasi familiar with this region since I really haven’t moved that many miles away from my old domain. Personally, I find this discovery process fun. Seemingly mundane details need to be revealed: where to buy groceries, take the dry cleaning, get a good cup of coffee, buy gas cheap (not … Read More