"Lost Souls Of The Pacific" Spring 2013
My older sister and I were not particularly close when we were young, or so I thought. After all, she was impeccably groomed and hysterically neat (my description). She slept in a perfectly made bed; head full of rollers, hands detailed in never chipped red lacquer laid carefully atop the bodice of her crisp white nightgown. I, on the other hand, could be … Read More
My mother taught me a very valuable shopping lesson when I was young that I believe has informed my entire approach to buying, both personally and professionally throughout my career. If you see something that you think you really want, walk away from it. If, after some breathing space, you can’t get it out of your mind, then perhaps, the product is worth a second look. This is where instinct
I’m up at Shirley’s lakeside cottage in New Hampshire for a few days and what a welcome respite from the hectic pace, not to mention the crazy heat in NYC. The air is so clear here and the water so pure, I feel cleansed. It’s the same exact quality that the new SKIN Organic Undies collection celebrates. Designed in naturally saturated mineral colors, they are sold in a clever zip … Read More
During the past few weeks, events have catapulted my life into another stratosphere and it looks as if I will be moving away from my beloved Hudson Valley locale. But that’s ok, because change is good. I have decided to try something really new, living in a more urban environment with amenities at my doorstep. It’s the balance between established needs and fresh perspectives that adds flavor to my life. … Read More
By Ali Cudby
Is Your Lingerie Store Selling the Wrong Thing?
Imagine a woman walking into your lingerie store – what is she shopping for? If your answer is “lingerie” you are, on some level, wrong. While a customer may end up purchasing a bra or shapewear, the truth is that she is shopping for something much more profound.
As lingerie professionals, we KNOW that a woman is seeking emotional … Read More
By Jené Luciani
Something I’ve been pontificating lately is the sudden usage of the word “lazy,” in reference to lingerie. Recently, Bravo star-turned-mogul Bethenny Frankel released her line of shapewear via Dreamwear known as Skinnygirl Solutions. At the press preview, she proclaimed that it was “lazy” lingerie. Why? Because, as a 41-year old working mom and entrepreneur, she still has to please her husband too. This smoothing-and-shaping line of … Read More
Last weekend I was eating at the Red Hat Restaurant in Irvington, NY with my daughter Kate, when it occurred to me that casual summer dining can be a form of art. Perhaps it was the symmetry of white linens, white orchids and a full-on view of the sun setting over the Hudson that set the mood. More likely it was the excellent white wine we were drinking while waiting … Read More