When it comes to bondage inspired intimates, no one does it quite as elegantly as luxury lingerie brand, Bordelle. This week the Gallery features the inspirational images of the A/W 2016 collection. READ and SEE more here… Read More
Crushed! A very familiar word in the past 10 days. It got me to thinking about the real meaning of this term. The dictionary definition states the obvious. But there is, thanks to the creativity of the English language, other poetic interpretations of this expression. Consider this: crushed grapes, crushed ice, a romantic crush. I am thinking succor and love. Add to this PJ. Salvage’s new Crushin’ It collection and … Read More
It is with great pleasure that we introduce our newest Spotlight Partner, the iconic world renown lingerie brand from Spain, Janira. Relatively new to distribution in the United States, Janira boasts a robust stable of intimate and fashion collections meant for both men and women. I became personally acquainted with the Janira brand one year ago when their leggings entered my basic “can’t live without” wardrobe itinerary. Now by visiting … Read More
Last week, following the dramatic events that occurred in the United States, my two daughters, age 32 and 34, telephoned me here in Mexico in similar states of hysteria. They voiced a combination of angst and fear about their future in America with heavy emphasis on their place as women in this new reality. I reminded them of the pamphlet by Thomas Paine, Common Sense, written during the American Revolution … Read More
At the very heart of this website is a celebration of femininity. We understand the power of the female spirit, the beauty of a woman’s body, and recognize the unique talent of women-owned businesses. This week Alison exhibits the stunning photography of Julia Noni. READ and SEE more.… Read More
Over the last 48 hours I’ve been searching for some sort of escape to a place of intelligent design. So I have decided to move up my editorial plans for this month. Burrowing into the archives of 120 years of French lingerie coupled with contemporary artwork exploring “seduction, eroticism, glamour and fashion” seemed like an intriguing way to channel my need for creative relief.
This post highlights the upcoming Art … Read More
Today, there is so much trepidation in the United States, the stress is palpable. I am 66 years old and have clear memories of our nation under game changing duress: Kennedy, Selma, Vietnam, Watergate, 911. But nothing in our country’s past has shaken our core quite like this election. I never believed that embarrassment would ever infect our patriotic spirit. It’s not my intent to be political in this column. … Read More