By HOLLY JACKSON
I have a highly fashionable friend who recently gave birth, who is dealing with being a new mom like a superhero but is really struggling with the loss of her former style. Like many new moms, she feels trapped in her cheap and ugly stretch clothing but also unable to move on from it (she says she’s changing her shirt at least three times a day at … Read More
By ELLEN LEWIS
I had another post planned for today, but it will have to wait. I am at our family vacation retreat on Schroon Lake in upstate NY. The house is going up for sale after 60 years of memories. There is nothing quite like October in the Adirondack Mountains. Usually at this time of year, the trees are ablaze with color, but for some reason (climate change?) they … Read More
I went to my friend Gale’s farm yesterday. I was in dire need of a “horse fix”. Leaving the greyed out light of my Connecticut apartment complex and the damp city streets, I was expecting the temperatures to be colder, but I didn’t care. I needed the comfort of space and the clarity of purpose that equine activity always delivers. But, as I drove inland, the real surprise was the … Read More
We are in the heart of summer now. July 4th surrenders us to hot languid days, off shore breezes and evening thunder storms. The best feeling is not to feel burdened at all: light clothes, whisper soft, airy, almost bare. I, who am in constant search for panties that perform without fanfare, and are feminine and delicate as if they are not really there, have found the perfect pair. … Read More
by Libby Dowd
Any bride-to-be is likely to find herself knee deep in brand new lingerie by the time her honeymoon arrives. In fact, she may end up with more intimate apparel than regular clothes in her suitcase. Since it’s wise to travel with a little extra room in your suitcase, I’ve compiled this list of Honeymoon must-haves:
Something Sweet: Chemises and camisoles are a popular bridal gift item … Read More
The New York skyline is an exquisite work of art, a sculpted landscape of concrete and glass that seems to defy gravity with skyscrapers whose facades soar skyward in a diaspora of architectural grace. The details on these surfaces reflect the evolution of our national ethos and distinguish the differences that inform the New York character. There is a vitality and sensuality in these structures that define a cultural diversity … Read More
