Oh Caftan, My Caftan

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"An old stove, and an old husband, and they both take too long to heat up."  

Helen Roper

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Before any of us even knew what was involved to engage in "Man Repelling," Helen Roper was an old pro at the sport.  This Toast is dedicated to the precocious, Caftan clad, redhead who never seemed to get enough Stanley.
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I got two Caftans for Christmas!  My Mother and Sister were both speculative at best.  You're going to wear that . . . where (?!?) was the general consensus.
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But it seems that I have Emilio Pucci, Tory Burch, Michael Kors, Nicole Richie - by way of the flawless Winter Kate, and Oscar de la Renta (just to name a few) in my corner.  I'd call that fashionably polite company.
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Another Summer of Love is upon us!  There's a Revolutionary Costume for that.
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The Summer of LOVE by toastofthetown featuring a long sleeve shift dress

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BTW:  Toast of the Town Slim Down has been a smashing success!  With an average of five and a half pounds lost per participant, it's time for more of you to join the fun.  Email us at (toast of the town at me dot com) to get the 411!

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Next Week . . . the recipe to end ALL makes its debut.  My (Grandmother) Honey's PERFECT Pound Cake gets a makeover.  And you'll find out what the whole neighborhood is buzzing about. 

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To Nicole, Tory, Michael, Diane, Oscar & Emilio

For "Giving IT," Getting It, and Being Hip to the Dealio

Let's Raise our Glasses to Helen Roper

Who was forever (in Stanley's polyester pants), poor dear,
an unfortunate Interloper.

"From fearful trip" may her "victor ship"

Come in with affection won.