By Ellen Lewis
Did you know that the original bridal trousseau originated in France? It was meant as part of the hope chest, an armoire to be filled with a variety of things that the bride would need to start a new life. Here in the USA, the tradition was translated into the Bridal Shower celebration, for which lingerie remains one of the most sought after gifts. No wonder some … Read More
Maybe I am dating myself, but listening to the Beach Boys while suffering on the treadmill today got me in to a summer thinking mode. After all, Memorial Day is nigh. Bathing suit season looms. That’s another story. I found the perfect camouflage in the market last week at The Nightwear Network showroom from the hot LA based brand, Cover UP by VP. Twelve dynamic prints in nine easy … Read More
By Ellen Lewis
It’s no secret I am a Samantha Chang fan. She has that rare mixture of an artist’s touch and business reality. When I saw her new Modern Vintage collection, I flashed back to my wedding when I was 22 and insisted on wearing a vintage peasant wedding dress. My very traditional mother did not fare well during the try on process. My taste was always eclectic leaning … Read More
I am not much of a TV watcher, but once in a while I find myself totally absorbed in a series that manages to capture my imagination. I usually wait a season or two for positive buzz and then I settle into Netflix, commercial free and non-stop. My most recent obsession is the highly acclaimed “Revenge”. The story contradicts everything I believe. It is a testimony to over-indulgence, payback … Read More
I am always looking for the unexpected, that special something that peeks through the mundane and catches my eye. I call it street fashion, the take no prisoners personality that defines charisma. When it’s personal, intimate and just the right amount of flirty, than the dynamic is irresistible. There are so many girls searching for affordable feel good lingerie. I walked into the Kensie showroom a few weeks ago … Read More
My personal pipe dream was to one day relinquish all the “stuff” that clutters our lives as we “grow up” and return to a lifestyle of simple aesthetics. For me, the more tropical climates answer that call. There is something about the heat and the light that influences the local complexion. There is a perpetual aura of contentment in the air. I first discovered this in my 20’s while vacationing … Read More
By Ellen Lewis
When I was in my 20’s I traveled to Columbia with 2 of my girlfriends on an all inclusive budget trip to Cartegna, Columbia. The electricity in the hotel worked about half the time and if I remember correctly, someone had chickens on the flight down. It was my first venture into an adventurous paradise and the thought crossed my mind as I drank rum and baked, … Read More