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 … 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 … 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 … 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 … 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 … Read More
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