Despite all my global travel, I had never been to San Francisco. Now, my son has relocated there and I had a perfect excuse this weekend to take a detour on the way to see clients on the West Coast. He lives within striking distance of the Golden Gate Bridge and since this is an anchor of this charming city, he was very anxious to show it to me in all its sunlit glory. However, … Read More
September is here. Hard to believe how time moves on. September is a very melancholic month for me. My beloved friend and sister in law, Celeste died several Septembers ago from cancer. Having ferried her through the 5 year fight to endure, I learned a thing or two about women suffering through this deadly scourge. Our industry pays special attention to breast cancer, which is fitting and admirable and will be the focuses of much … Read More
Yesterday I got caught in a flash flood here in Connecticut. I was taking a riding lesson when a wicked downpour exploded over the ring. Thunder and lightning forced an immediate dismount. By the time we got the horses back to the barn, there was water everywhere and rising fast. We took refuge in the hayloft to wait it out. That storm defies the fact that summer is over even if this weekend is the … Read More
Up in NH last week visiting & working with Shirley, we took the Portsmouth Harbor tour for a short reprieve. Passing by the now defunct Portsmouth Naval Prison, the infamous brig where Humphrey Bogart is rumored to have spent a brief respite, I got to thinking about his illustrious career. I am not much of a TV or Movie fan, but those old black and white films where he exudes machismo as he lights his … Read More
I have been following Layla L’Obatti’s work for several years now. I had already seen some of the Between The Sheets designs highlighted in the press before Layla’s partner, Josh, was kind enough to bring some styles to my home to see first hand. My definition of this brand is simplicity wrought from an in depth attention to intimate details. Layla mines many sources of inspiration but I particularly like her focus on vintage lingerie… Read More
In my continuing post wrap of the recent Lingerie market events, I want to share one more story about a panty that may not be exactly “new” but is definitely “tried & true”. After all, these shows are about the pursuit of fashion, fit and profit and I believe the B-Fitting underwear collection from Wacoal answers this call. I never would have entertained the notion of a one size panty for myself, because frankly, one … Read More
Who is the Aubade Bride? What would you imagine? A luxury wedding gown from Cymbeline, Paris at sunset, a French garden, a mystery veiled in sensuality . Champagne, laughter and Lessons in Seduction. And don’t forget to cut the cake.
