What a surprise when, at The Curve Lingerie show last month, I bumped into two young designers who were just beginning their careers when they worked with me in a past life. Now, several years later, Courtney Newman and Erica Paul have propelled their personal retro style into a showcase of glamorous lingerie for women who are blessed with sexy curves. Inspired by the vintage under-things worn by burlesque stars … Read More
I have been watching the Olympics for the past two weeks, mesmerized by the audacious athleticism that seems to be part of the Winter Games. Although this event is, without a doubt, the premiere international gathering of the world’s sporting elite, Canada’s declaration that they will “own the podium”, has enabled the friendly rivalry between the USA and Canada. The United States leads the medal count in a sport’s … Read More
No tale better expresses a little girl’s dream of lasting love than that of the handsome prince wakening the beautiful princess from her long dark slumber. On a personal note, I was never very taken by this illusion, but, I have to admit that the age old story, filled with fairies and witches, wedding court scenes and rambling bushes protecting an empire for 100 sleepy years, was definitely a gift … Read More
This is my dog, Libby, dressed as a bunny rabbit for the Halloween parade at the Mid-Atlantic Dachshund Pfest in Virginia. She won first prize for the cutest costume. I know she does not look too pleased, since she probably would have preferred the accolade for the sexiest attire in the contest. After all, dressing like a bunny for Halloween should evoke sensual and feminine images that border on the … Read More
I am not much of a gambler, but having visited the CurveNV Lingerie show held at the Venetian Hotel in Las Vegas last week, and based on the feedback I received, I would bet that business is beginning to stabilize.
The Las Vegas vibe has never been my cup of tea. I would rather spend my time horseback riding in the open air. But now and then, bright lights and … Read More
I am off to Las Vegas this weekend for the Curve Lingerie show and I have to say that I am actually looking forward to it. Besides the anticipation of seeing new ideas from established sources, there is always the hope of discovery. Many designers will be showing for the first time and, of course, there is that quintessential west coast vibe.
I could use an infusion of sunlight, color … Read More
When I was a teenager, I was very taken by the work of D.H. Lawrence. I was particularly enamored by the novel Sons and Lovers and I fell in love with a passage in the book where Gerald schools Hermione on how to eat a fig. All of Lawrence’s poetic writing was ripe with passion. He said:
“Be still when you have nothing to say; when genuine passion moves … Read More