By TINA WILSON
Beware…this will be one of those “all over the place” blogs but if I am successful I will spur a bit of sensory curiosity. Last week I took a chance and registered for a seminar given by Trend Union with the special guest being a fascinating woman named Betony Vernon, a self-described “sexual anthropologist”. We were a small group who gathered in a West Village Brownstone … Read More
Working against cultural forces has always been a struggle for women. Growing up in the 1950’s and 60’s, was a particularly poignant era to come of age. The forces driving us forward were being held at bay by the established bylines of the times. For me, femininity never resided in the classic parameters of feminine tastes: princesses, knights on horseback, frills and ruffles. My father’s words: “Make sure you can … Read More
I am back on the East coast going through my semiannual transition to my NY lifestyle. Besides waking up in the middle of the night and walking in the wrong direction to the bathroom, I am also acutely aware of certain amenities available in the USA that we often take for granted even though we shouldn’t; like water. In Cabo, water delivery to our homes via the city is a … Read More
Today, Deedee brings you her exclusive podcast with Katia Charle, lead designer at Simone Perele. Katia brings her personal insight into the complexities and joys of lingerie design, particularly on a luxury level. Listen Here… Read More
This Audio Brief episode features Deedee Crosland’s chat with Katia Charle, designer for 23 years at Simone Perele. Katia shares her love of incorporating embroidery and Leavers Lace in the design of lingerie. She also discusses the creative design process and how the technical aspects are equally as important when designing luxury lingerie.
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Traveling back to NY from Cabo puts a bit of wrench in my writing schedule. So, today, I decided to share some of my photos, most taken by me on Medano Beach. Swimwear stores are as prevalent in Cabo as nail salons are in New York. It’s lifestyle clothing here. I am always amazed at the beachwear options and the potential of this business. Too bad the there is such … Read More
If you are reading this today, I have landed at JFK, motored back to my Connecticut home base and begun the transition back into my New York lifestyle. But today, my last in Mexico, I am, as promised earlier this week, at the beach. In Cabo the beach is a true generational melting pot. If one is aware of the swimsuit trends, which I instinctively am, Medano Beach is the … Read More