Last December my husband finally convinced me to replace my wedding band. I hadn’t worn it in some time because the simple gold band that I had purchased with him in Florence during our honeymoon (don’t ask) no longer fit comfortably. I am not a person of tradition and didn’t care to spend the money because, after 36 years of marriage, why does it matter? But one day in Cabo … Read More
See Tina Wilson’s fabulous illustrations of her take on the Oscar celebrities’ gorgeous gowns and what she imagines the stars might have worn underneath! READ and SEE more here…… Read More
by TINA WILSON ~ Illustrator
We watch and we judge. We judged the performances they gave and the dresses they will wear to receive their accolades. I love the Oscars and I don’t believe I have missed….blah blah blah
Okay, that was my opener BEFORE the … Read More
Without exception, everyone I spoke to following the Salon International de la Lingerie in Paris raved about the Swiss brand, Lyn Lingerie. That includes Alison, whose discretionary eye had already landed on this newcomer to the designer market. READ and SEE more in our Gallery… Read More
By ALISON CONNOLLY
It seems as though each week I am covering lingerie from a different country! Just this year alone I have covered brands from France, Russia, Belgium, Poland and the USA. So without further ado, this week’s intimate apparel country of choice is Switzerland! The brand being featured is Lyn Lingerie, which is a bold, modern line that is perhaps best known for its striking bodysuits and … Read More
This week I had a WOW market day. My friend and colleague Flora Backer (aka founder of Flora Nikrooz) invited me to preview her new brand, the Rya Collection, before she launches next week at Curve NY. The styles are all Flora at her creative best. She has ventured forth on her own because as she explained to me, she wanted total freedom to create out of the box … Read More
By ALI CUDBY
I’m addicted to this song by Grace. It’s not a new song, in fact, it’s a remix of the classic by Lesley Gore, “You Don’t Own Me.”
Wherever you look, women are sharing that message.
When I had my first transformational fitting in … Read More