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 in the 1920’s, Dirty Dolls… Read More
The past few weeks at work have been pretty hectic and finding down time has been an elusive goal, so last night when I was able to relax at home with a glass of wine and soothing music, I was finally in my comfort zone. Listening to Sade’s silky rendition of the Grammy winning song, Smooth Operator, I was reminded of how a great jazz song can be sexy and soft although it is … Read More
It’s been raining all summer in the Northeast. So when the sun broke through last week for two consecutive days, it was a pleasure to actually sit outside on my porch and witness a butterfly floating through the milkweeds. The rainy weather has kept us cocooned since spring.
It’s hard to believe that it’s the middle of August and these colorful gems, often regarded as flying flowers, have already begun their migration south. I am … Read More