Fall-Holiday 2012
Visiting the Hanky Panky showroom in NYC today, I walked into a carnival of color; not surprising for this playful and provocative brand. But it was the explosion of prints that really accelerated the “fun meter”. I felt as if I was in a candy store filling my goody bag – in this case my camera- with multiple visual treats. There were more than I could possibly … Read More
She is neither pink nor pale,
And she never will be all mine;
She learned her hands in a fairy-tale,
And her mouth a valentine
. . . .Edna St. Vincent Millay
The day of witching is upon us and something tells me that the cultural obsession with all things beguiling will continue to cast its spell on this holiday’s mystique. After all, we read books about wizards, lust over … Read More
By Aimee Guthinger
Destination weddings have increasingly become more popular. They offer a combination of wedding and vacation all wrapped in to a seminal event not just for the bridal party, but their guests as well. It is not unusual that lately I have been hearing from brides to be who are choosing romantic destinations to stage their events. The idea evokes images of soft sandy beaches, picture perfect horizons … Read More
I am on a brushed back satin band wagon this week. I remember back in my Macy days when this fabric was a mainstay of fall sleep and loungewear sales. Well, what goes around comes around and I am really pleased to see this commodity product has re-surfaced and been elevated to a luxury item, compliments of the premium Louis At Home tri-colored robe collection. Exquisitely tailored in lush cosmetic … Read More
Lately I have been spending time visiting a friend on the upper west side of Manhattan. Her apartment is located just around the block from the sophisticated luxury chocolate shop, Jacque Torres. I always stop in for a latte and to feast my fantasies on the rich selection of artful confections offered there. I haven’t splurged yet, out of respect for Jenny Craig, but let’s face it, intent and reality … Read More
As one might know by now, I am always ferreting trends, not because I am searching for fashion highs, but rather I can’t halt the merchant instinct that drives me. When an idea continues to re-surface, I take note. One direction gaining real momentum in the Lingerie world is soft bras. Thus, my interest in the Clo Intimo line. First and foremost, I have watched this company grow exponentially over … Read More
This is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, a very important time for those of us who spend our lives dedicated to the belief that all women should have the chance to feel good about themselves. For me, it is a particularly poignant month, the anniversary of the death of my beloved friend and sister in law, Celeste, who lost her life to Cancer. I do not usually use this … Read More