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Salon International de la Lingerie et du Swimwear Mode City… Read More
Last week the Supreme Court finally showed its stuff and proved that our Constitution is really “of the people, by the people and for the people”. I was beginning to wonder. In America, there is often dissidence, shocking opinions, troubled waters. Yet, when bold moves are made to change the course of history, we can revel in the fact that this system still works. If you have traveled anywhere else … Read More
Some years ago, at the end of June, I went on a mini-cation to Nantucket with my oldest friend; I call her Buzz. It started a tradition we sustained for some years that excluded family and work obligations. Lucky for us that particular week-end was blessed with perfect summer weather and we spent 3 full days bicycling around a rose laden island to different beaches. Everywhere we rode, we came … Read More
By ALI CUDBY
I recently saw this life advice from Oscar-winning screenwriter Diablo Cody and it really struck home:
What I love about the quote is that it’s powerful on two levels.
First, it’s the choice to take action on its surface. Walking into a room with utter confidence is an amazing feeling. In the story, Cody discussed … Read More
Another Day At Medano Beach in Cabo San Lucas
I guess it’s no secret that I have been in Cabo San Lucas for the past 3 months, living and working in the home we built here several years ago, when we thought retirement was on the horizon. Oh well, best laid plans. . . The next few days will be a big transition as I head back East to prepare … Read More
This was my last day at the beach, probably until I return to Mexico next fall. I am New York bound this week. One thing I can tell you for certain; bathing suits have infiltrated my psyche in Cabo San Lucas. There are more swim stores here than Lingerie Boutiques (of which there are almost none). The jamboree of vibrant color playing pool and seaside here truly raises the volume. … Read More
In the nascent days of my retail career, I had a brilliant mentor who guided me through my basic training. I credit much of my success as a merchant to his vision and expectations. One lesson that has never left me, particularly as I rose to management positions, is that excellence in merchandising depended on a combination of Picasso and Einstein. One needed vision as well as sterling analytical skills. … Read More