palazzo pants…

the ultimate party pants…palazzo pants became popular in the 1930’s…when they were also known as beach pajamas and worn with a loose top over a swimsuit…they have a comfortable feel that can be casual or dressy…depending on fabric and accessories… the best part…they feel like you are wearing your pajama’s…but you don’t look like you […]

men’s corner: taking the plunge…

it seems that swimwear for men is getting shorter…are you ready for that? while most men are still pretty modest or perhaps less secure about the midriff…mr ronen jehezkel of parke & ronen…a swimwear store in chelsea, ny…brought up a good point in an article in the ny times last month…”a lifeguard for before you […]

it’s a cover-up…

there are so many wonderful ways to ‘cover up’ when you’re walking to and from the pool or beach…you’re only limited by imagination…of course…if you prefer…just a plain white shirt always works too…how do you cover up? gottex sheer floral pareo (bloomingdales) dvf romper cover up (bloomingdales) ralph lauren halter dress cover up (bloomingdales) becca […]

summer colors…

happy summer solstice! longest day of the year & official first day of summer! intense sunlight + saturated color = summer think of sherbet, mangoes, and the candy-colored houses of the tropics…the vibrant tones of summer sparkle in sunlight…they make us smile…whether we wear hot pink as an accessory to show off a tan…or a […]

sum…sum…summertime…

since i just sent out my june newsletter…i thought i would insert an excerpt from it for my fabulous blog readers…it is all about summer time! as a kid…the thought of summertime can conjure up seemingly endless days of playing outdoors…a vacation with the family…softball games…bbq’s…or maybe days at the beach…(or if you’re from the […]