Over the years I have made a few savvy personal purchases, mainly on instinct. Something unexpected about the item alerts my style radar. That is how I felt when I found this pair of UGG boots 20 years ago in a small cold weather shop in the Hudson Valley. It was like discovering a hidden treasure. Preferring fashion that lives comfortably outside of the box, I was glad that the … Read More
Made from a unique second-skin microfiber knit from Italy that is ultra-lightweight and smooth, Hanky Panky BARE disappears under the clingiest fashions without sacrificing the signature fit, quality and comfort of your favorite Hanky Panky pieces.… Read More
Some years ago, when I was juggling 3 kids and a full time job, my oldest friend and I would take one long week-end each June for a reprieve. She anointed me Secretary of Transportation; my only responsibility was to get us to our destination. She took on all logistics, which was a vacation in itself for the multi-tasking me. I have very warm memories of those brief segues into … Read More
By Ali Cudby
Summer presents many opportunities for retailers to upsell accessories to customers, particularly for wearing under a sundress, the wardrobe staple of summer.
Here are three items you may not think of, but are summer sundress essentials for every woman’s wardrobe:
Seamless Underwear
Fabrics can be clingy, and the last thing a woman wants is the dreaded VPL – Visible Panty Lines. VPL will ruin the look of … Read More
Even though I have been in Cabo for 12 days, it takes some time to debrief. Living in this Mexican haven is very different than traveling on the tourist track. I spent last week running around organizing my life and chasing a 14 month old. This week I got smart, hired a nanny and decided the beach needed my attention. Sitting in my garden is a daily requirement. This lifestyle … Read More
By Ali Cudby
Has anyone else noticed that there has been a lot of focus on tween and teen bras lately? It all started with the media flurry over a new company called Yellowberry.
Yellowberry is a company that’s gotten a lot of press. It’s a crowd source-financed bra company founded by teenager Megan Grassell. It all started when Grassell took her 13-year old sister bra shopping for the first … Read More
By Lindsey Borchard
Shopping for anything for myself since James was born has not been a fun experience. I still have some baby weight to drop. I’m still adjusting to this new body of mine and let’s be honest, shopping for baby clothes is A LOT more fun. However last week I was able to focus some time on myself and find some pretty lingerie over at Claudette’s offices.
I … Read More