Meet Godiva, Irish and Bandit, three miniature horses that live the life of riley at the Therapeutic Equestrian Center in Cold Spring, NY where I volunteer to assist people with special needs.  They might look pint sized but believe me they have huge personalities, with no idea that they are ¼ the size of pasture mate, Otto.  I have nicknamed them my little mini coopers because they are as adorable as my beloved sports coupe, … Read More


Only In New York

Where else but in NYC could I find this crazy angel flitting around Greeley Square Park while playing her silent flute. Of course I had to take her picture.  Not in the least bit put off, she actually came forward and kissed me on the cheek.  And I, the incredulous New Yorker, could not decide whether to smile or run away quickly to wash my face. First, is this encounter with the tutu laden nymph … Read More


Color Me Beautiful!

By Aimee Guthinger

The concept of color choice in a woman’s wardrobe has really peaked my interest recently.  For some reason I have had a slew of customers come into the shop in recent weeks holding “Color Season” cards searching for Intimates that would work well with their complexions. This idea was popular in apparel back in the 80’s when women would have their “Season” read based on their actual skin, hair and eye tones.  … Read More


The slight shift in the weather this week had me thinking.  I used to go to France every September to shop the stores and attend the fabric shows.  Mandatory on my agenda was a trip to the Marché Aux Puces, the celebratory Paris flea market, where inspiration can jump out from the rambling assemblage of eccentric, elegant and engaging shops.  This shopping mecca is a crossroads of art, steeped in history, and ratified by the … Read More


Romance Returns ~ Amulette

 

I think that I am just a little bit in love.  I am inspired by the sophisticated underpinnings that so eloquently define the Amulette brand.  I have been watching this label for several seasons now and have grown more and more enamored with these beautifully conceived collections of romantic lingerie designs made in Columbia with exquisite European fabrics and laces.  I am always careful in my assessment of intimate potential, preferring a watchful strategy.  … Read More


Intimate Magic ~ Chantelle

The first time I saw David Blaine perform his Street Magic, I must admit I was somewhat wary.  I am not a fan of tricks, sleight of hand or wizardry.  But it did not take too much scrutiny for me to realize that what I was observing was a form of extraordinary art.  In Blaine’s space, reality shifts, perception intercedes, and astonishment results.  What you see is what you get.  It does not matter that … Read More


Sensual Style ~ Samantha Chang

I have always been a firm believer in the critical importance of fabric research and development as the primary element of great Lingerie design.  It is after all, the most important facet of the Intimate creative process, because unlike outerwear, lingerie, worn so close to the naked body, is limited in the types of trims and accessories that can be used.  For intimates, it is all about the feel, drape and shape of the material.  … Read More


1 273 274 275 276 277 594 Page 275 of 594