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
Amoressa proves how swimwear so often informs lingerie design. These two fashion disciplines are joined at the core. Blue dominates the Spring 2017 Swim market from pale sky to deep ocean and beyond the horizon. READ and SEE more… Read More
The essence of Lingerie Briefs is to provide lingerie insight via poetic moments in my life. There are days when I write this blog that I am flooded with thoughts. Something within my focus ignites an idea and I am off. Experience and vision combine and the deed is done, sometimes within minutes. This, however, is not always the case. Today is one of those days. And now, when the … Read More
One of the aspects of Latin culture for which I have such admiration is their genuine regard for family and friends. Children play an intricate part in their everyday rituals. Today is Dia de Los Muertos here in Cabo. That’s Spanish for the Day of the Dead, a two day holiday that follows directly after Halloween paying tribute to family who have passed on. Dating back centuries, the observance which … Read More