When my sister in law was married in Paris a few years ago, albeit a very intimate party, there was something somewhat “Je ne sais quoi” about the whole affair. It’s that French chic that permeates most everything one sees in this elegant city. No lingerie design house possesses this style more then the venerable Cadolle. Every detail; stitch, ribbon, fagoting, embroidery, fabric, boning and lace reminds me who … Read More
When I was a teenager, the preppy trend was huge and the hot item for the “cool” girls was the Lilly Pulitzer® shift dress made famous by the Oprah of the day, Jackie Kennedy. The 60’s were a trans-formative fashion era as the prissy 50’s relaxed into the audacious 70’s. Rebellious color combinations were emerging and the designer at its roots was Lilly Pulitzer®. Recognized for her free spirit, she … Read More
By ELLEN LEWIS
My recent fascination with the swimwear market has been relegated to new heights as I spend these weeks in a beach community that runs the gamut from laissez-faire to sophisticated chic. Since the world lives in shorts and bathing suits here in Cabo, it is natural for cover-ups to take a front and center position, not only at the water’s edge, but also in the streets. On … Read More
It’s late Monday evening and I just returned from Costco here in Cabo San Lucas. Constantly enamored by the multi-faceted psyche of this stellar retailer, I mine their assortment wherever I happen to stumble upon one of their stores. I was, however, somewhat stumped last week when I found a table of bathing suits sitting right next to a display of fur trimmed winter parkas. Adding to the confusion was … Read More
We went snorkeling yesterday at Chileno Bay. Daily, tourist groups are brought there to explore the reefs for which this cove is known. Here in the southern Baha, the ocean is very clear near the shore. Floating face down in these warm Mexican waters is somewhat of a transcendent experience. Beneath the surface, the sunlight creates an undulating translucence simulating a 3D movie. The fish, each a unique color and … Read More
I was taking a walk in my neighborhood last week in the late afternoon when I was surprised by a wedding party departing for the church. At first, I was a bit taken aback. Here I was in a southern Mexican location where color is a habitual signature. I would not have expected the bride to be accompanied by 6 bridesmaids dressed in grey and two flower-girls fluffed out in … Read More
Today there are 3 cruise ships anchored in the harbor. I can see them from my hillside deck, miniature behemoths besieging the seascape. Close up and beachside, the scope of even one of these multi-deck ships belies the imagination. They used to bother me, invading the romance of the Cabo shoreline and distorting the aquatic view. But now I understand how important they are to the economic infrastructure of this … Read More