Every August of my childhood, my family would pack up the station wagon and drive north for a 2 week vacation camping on the islands of Lake George. My memories of these trips center on my dad. His approach to the entire process taught me important lessons on preparation and attention to detail. Even though we were isolated outdoors, without plumbing or electricity, he was able to transform an ordinary … Read More
I just moved into an old, never renovated 1950’s house replete with retro character; my words for never updated. It brings back memories of my family home and week-ends spent in Atlantic Beach, NY. My mother and her friends congregated under beach umbrellas by our cabana wearing their one piece skirted bathing suits. We went seaside, mostly to avoid parental governance. Swimwear fashion in the 1950′,s now considered vintage design … Read More
From the time I was a very young girl, I disliked the feeling of anything body confining. Born in the early 50’s my mother thought girdles were a rite of passage. I cleared that notion up quickly. As a young woman, pantyhose were an annoyance, the waistbands biting into my much smaller middle at the time. Thus, my proclivity for pants. I have never been a fan of shapewear; the … Read More
ID Sarrieri brings seductively cool intimates to keep us all refreshed on a hot summer day! via Pinterest
Pick a few gems from the green gardens at Garland Row Jewelry in the UK via Instagram
Maggie Gyllenhaal chills out in Agent Provocateur while temperatures rise. via Pinterest… Read More
I have something I want to say today and so, I digress from our regular story flow. Yesterday, I read a very upsetting blog posted by my colleague, Cora Harrington, founder and publisher of The Lingerie Addict. Apparently the integrity of this very popular and very well curated website has been compromised by a very “sick” individual. A man who goes by the name of Tom Slew has invaded … Read More
The ballet has always been a source of inspiration for Lingerie Designers. Here, found on Pinterest, is the Rose Petal Tutu designed for the Scottish production of The Nutcracker Suite
The Kyoto Bra from La Perla. Could these bra cups be interpreted into a tutu. Inspiration works two ways.
I moved this past weekend for the 5th time in 3 years. They say moving is one of the most stressful events in life, but I’ve become such a connoisseur of the process that I can safely say, this move was a breeze. Life has a way of inducing change and I have been forced to embrace it. As a result, I just don’t own much. The constant transitions … Read More