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It was gorgeous in NY today, perfect summer weather and possibly why the first day of the Curvexpo show was so refreshing. Some key stories reinforced my journey to Paris last month for Mode City and Interfiliere: Blue matters, Watercolor Florals rule and Plus Sizes are important.

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bedhead detail 1I had an interesting take I planned to use today in my blog about Bedhead Pajamas. It was all about how their prints never fail to conjure a memory of some meaningful moment. This is, in fact, exactly what occurred when I looked at the Royal Peacock cotton sateen pjs delivering this Fall. I recalled my visit to the Bronx Zoo last year with my toddler grandson. We were on … Read More


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I saw Lise Charmel’s current bridal collection several weeks ago in Paris. And as one would expect, it is exquisite. This acclaimed French atelier, renown for their handwork with beautiful Calais levers laces and delicate guipure, has always represented, to me, the luxury go to brand for wedding lingerie. Notice the incredibly detailed execution of the embroidery and lace.  Now they have introduced a new collection, Dressing Floral which  utilizes … Read More


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These images of Marloes Horst photographed by Will Davidson for Harper’s Bazaar Australia in 2012 capture the true essence of lingerie. The drape of the fabric says it all.

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When I was a kid, one of my favorite TV shows was Zorro. We’d sit in my parent’s bedroom around the little black and white set in anticipation of the masked man’s next adventure. In later years, when the movie was produced in hi-definition full color (The Mask of Zorro), nostalgia got the best of me. Watching Antonio Banderas in action didn’t hurt either. But, it was Elena, his feisty … Read More


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What goes around comes around, particularly in fashion. So, it’s not surprising that the brief is on the rise, both in lingerie collections and swimwear. I was scouring through some old photos of feminine icons the other day, celebrities that graced the media in the 1940’s to the 60’s. It’s uncanny how the two piece bathing suit designs worn by the likes of Marilyn Monroe, Betty Grable, … Read More


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