It was unusually cool in Cabo yesterday; a blanket of dark clouds coating the sky. I decided to take a long walk in the arid hills behind my house. One might question my decision. Hiking through the desert is not often a first choice destination. This terrain, often perceived as a dry and barren space is, to me, a place of serene beauty. A mix of sun washed color, the landscape transforms after the rainy … Read More
Happy New Year from Lingerie Briefs – 2015! Wishing all happiness, health & prosperity.… Read More
I was shopping the other day in the Mega Mart here in Cabo San Lucas when I came across a bright yellow panty display in their intimates department. At first I was confused. It was the only fixture merchandised with a single color and certainly it was very bold. And then I remembered a bit of trivia told to me several years ago: in Latin countries, yellow underwear is a must wear item on New … Read More
By ELLEN LEWIS
On my way back to Cabo this past fall, I suddenly realized that I did not have one bathing suit upon which I could depend. Time was short, so I called my friends at Panache and did something I rarely do and asked for help. I needed a swim suit quickly to insure I had at least one when I left. Much to my surprise, I received several, all of which I … Read More
By ELLEN LEWIS
I once attended a wedding during the holiday season hosted by the uber wealthy brother of a friend of mine. I was overwhelmed by the level of opulence and frankly a bit distraught at the no holds barred obvious expense: 27 piece orchestra, 12 full grown lit up fir trees surrounding the dance floor and so many white orchids enveloping the chapel and the dinner tables that I expressed my disdain to … Read More
Whenever I think of design perfection I think of my old friend and colleague Marcia Bayard with whom I worked for many years, first at Macy’s and later on at the Turkish based NAP, NY where we launched the Crabtree & Evelyn Sleepwear line together. Our symbiotic relationship consisted as me, the merchandiser challenging design viability and cost and Marcia, the designer whose vision often outreached the current trends. We spent many hours together working … Read More
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