by Morgan O’Neill
Billy Collins was appointed Poet Laureate of the United States for 2001-2003. He is the author of six collections of poetry. Sailing Around the Room, published in 2001 by Random House is one of my favorites. There is a breeziness and charm to Collins’ poetry; an unexpectedness that catches the reader by surprise and often makes him smile. Perhaps, it is foolish to think that a … Read More
by Nivara Xaykao
After finally catching a few episodes of Boardwalk Empire at a friend’s house not too long ago, I immediately became hooked and marathon-watched the entire series over the holidays. Aside from its fascinating look into the dark underbelly of 1920s Atlantic City, the extravagant, meticulously detailed costumes provide more than enough reason to tune in.
Although women are meant to be seen and not heard in Boardwalk … Read More
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 … Read More
