A Spanish Wedding ~ Ivette Bridal

March 29, 2015

Last fall I was introduced to the Ivette brand, a family owned bridal business created over 50 years ago as homage to owner Jacinto Parera’s wife Isabel. Designed in their Barcelona atelier with the finest European laces and produced by local artisans, Ivette is recognized by boutiques throughout the world for its comprehensive and exquisite collection of bridal lingerie. Capitalizing on the Spanish wedding heritage infused with a Mediterranean aura, these are beautiful intimates worthy … Read More

What Lies Beneath ? Wedding Intimacy

March 26, 2015

I have been a bit MIA this week in the wake of my son’s wedding in Newport Beach, California last Saturday. And now, straight from a week-end packed with one event after another, I flew to our home in Cabo with family in tow. Focus has been a challenge, but just to prove that lingerie really is the poetry in a woman’s wardrobe, here’s a few relevant highlights (and a few not so relevant) that … Read More

Wedding Bounty ~ Lise Charmel & Eprise Bridal Lingerie

March 8, 2015

Weddings are on my mind. My son is being married in two weeks and here I am, mother of the groom, completely ensconced in wedding speak and I am not even responsible for the actual wedding day. Still, the decisions are never-ending: clothes, air travel, hotels and of course the rehearsal dinner. And even though I am an observer when it comes to the actual event, I have been updated regularly on the plans as … Read More

Mimi’s Holliday Wedding Lingerie ~ Happy Valentines Day

February 11, 2015

Simply elegant details including the most delicate laces, silky fabrics and sexy shapes are perfect underpinnings for the Mimi bride. I imagine a Mimi Holliday inspired wedding to be frothy, pink and very pretty. Her cheeky chic aesthetic is reflected everywhere on her wedding day. Stepping out of the box to peak the imagination, these are classy, yet sassy bridal intimates

The Classic Wedding ~ Priamo Sleepwear

January 12, 2015

By ELLEN LEWIS

Clearly I find a perfect correlation between the bridal market and the world of Intimate Apparel. It’s not just about the lace, or the ribbons, beading, buttons and more that change a simple garment into a work of art. It’s the details in every aspect of the production that pulsate with femininity, no matter the style. When it comes to a wedding, perfectly liberal minded women find solace in the traditions of … Read More

Holiday Wedding Gold

December 23, 2014

By ELLEN LEWIS

I once attended a wedding during the holiday season hosted by the uber wealthy brother of a friend of mine. I was overwhelmed by the level of opulence and frankly a bit distraught at the no holds barred obvious expense: 27 piece orchestra, 12 full grown lit up fir trees surrounding the dance floor and so many white orchids enveloping the chapel and the dinner tables that I expressed my disdain to … Read More

The Giving Bride

December 15, 2014

A few months ago,, during Lingerie Fashion week, I had the good fortune of meeting Maggie Gillette, the creative entrepreneur behind the nascent bridal brand, The Giving Bride. What enticed me about Maggie’s work was not only the delicate platinum lace that details the Ashley collection (some of the photos highlighted here) but also her mission: to donate part of the proceeds to women’s shelters. All of these designs are produced with careful oversight … Read More

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