Splendid Beauty ~ Flora Nikrooz

March 28, 2011

There is a moment when the Magnolia blooms

These buds are there all winter

They rest cocooned in a lacey canopy

Stagnant on this tree

Me watching at the bedroom window

Perched above

Waiting for the great escape.

The petals will open this spring

Enormous bowls of silken pink

Curled into the sun

Transforming the tree and me to a place of poetry

Light has shifted in the western hemisphere and it is officially spring, or it is supposed to be, but snow still dusts the garden and the pansies I planted last week are lying limp in their beds. We are all tired of this savage winter, the forces of nature and humanity converging in an exhausting onslaught, hijacking our energy and attitudes. We need a harbinger of hope, a sign of change, the pleasure of anticipation. The Magnolia is an ancient genus, a magnificent symbol of perseverance, purity and dignity. Known for its splendid beauty, its early blossoms are a commitment to renewed life.

For almost 30 years, Flora Nikrooz has spun her poetic vision into her exquisite collections of Intimate Apparel. Her brand is a metaphor for fantasy, feminine empowerment and glamorous expectation. Delicate detailing and luxurious fabrics are her trademark. Using silk charmeuse, fine georgettes, chiffon, Chantilly and Levers lace, these special occasion designs are defined by Flora’s signature pleating, elegant embroideries, and lacey bodices. Aptly named the Flower Basket babydoll this all-over lace style embellished with hand-made chiffon flowers is available in a rich latte or a seductive black. It is an example of the fairytale innocence and inherent beauty of the renowned Flora Nikrooz bridal collections. Made in New York City, every step of the creative process is personally monitored by Flora, insuring the same productivity and quality of her label. Beauty still blooms in America.