I grew up with strict dress codes. In fact, I wore a school uniform for seven years. I wasn’t allowed to wear make-up, save for grub day (when we were allowed to wear “normal” clothing for $1 or $2) and earrings were limited to studs and small hoops (“keepers”). No nail polish either. And guess […]
This is the time of year when people scramble to come up with original, and hopefully useful, gifts for friends and family. Here are some that may appeal to the globe-trotters on your list. 1. HEYS CARRY-ON Many airlines are charging for checked luggage now. If you have a relatively short trip (or you […]
I’m in Hong Kong for more than a week and packed a huge checked-in suitcase for the trip. It is the holiday season, after all, and there are many dinners and reunions to go to. However, that isn’t the only suitcase I have with me. I also packed a smaller roller-on-board to take with me […]
The show was an hour late (or, in fashion-speak, half an hour), but it was definitely worth it. Prada‘s Fall/Winter 2011 line’s all about flight. Ranging from aviator sunglasses to caps and big button coats the collection also had vibes several decades, ranging from mod 1960s to the 1980s. The “it” item, fur, was also a big […]
