Most of us are familiar enough with May Day to remember that (1) it is celebrated on May 1st (2) has something to do with spring/planting/etc (3) Young girls in white dresses dancing around a maypole and holding ribbons seems …
Happy Spring! I was beyond delighted this morning when I received my weekly email from The Farmer’s Almanac (seriously) reminding of today’s importance – the vernal equinox. Having very little idea as to what that meant (but safely assuming it …
Polo is among our favorite events for SoleMates. Not only are polo matches fun & fancy, but if you are at a match, chances are that you are somewhere temperate & beautiful. After all, polo is played in good weather…right? …
Years ago, I was a bridesmaid in a series of weddings all of which took place from late October through January. I wore a red bridesmaid’s dress to all of them, and at least two out of the three had …
You can’t help but to feel a little defeated when your emails start coming in from retailers announcing the “biggest sales” of the year. I always cringe thinking about how much money I have blown on that scarf/shirt/toy. If only …
It’s easy to shop for moms – even the most difficult of mothers are well practiced in the art of feigning enthusiasm and showering gift givers with praise. Candles, picture frames, serving platters, jewelry, hand bags, and spa gift certificates…go …
Many brides make the dream of a White Christmas a reality for themselves when they choose to get married during the Holiday Season. Generally, weddings that take place in mid-December and until New Year’s have a holiday element. Some commonly …
In the morning you get dressed, but for parties you dress up; and “up” is the operative word. When was the last time you went to a party—and I mean one with a certain sense of occasion—and saw a woman …
Always in search of the perfect gift, but have a hard time ever figuring out what that gift might be? Here are some ideas for that special guy that might just do the trick: Watch: No pun intended, but a …