In the wake of the Olympics, I have been thinking a great deal about women and sports. Except for a period of time in my 30’s swimming laps before work, I really never had a propensity for sports. I think this was generational. Girls weren’t on teams. They were cheerleaders. Yes, we witnessed women achieve extraordinary feats during the Olympics: Nadia Comaneci, Janet Evans, Florence Griffith Joyner, but these were … Read More
This week Alison explores the unique French lingerie aesthetic so aptly captured in the collections of Madame Aime; luxury luxury intimates defined by a contemporary lifestyle . READ and SEE more here… Read More
By ALISON CONNOLLY
Madame Aime is a luxury lingerie brand that beautifully captures a subtle, refined elegance in each of its designs. The label, founded in 2014, playfully takes on the persona of “Madame Aime” who lives in a world where she creates her own version of the feminine ideal. The ideal being someone who wants fashion and beauty to be a constant in her innerwear and outerwear, someone who … Read More
“What to wear when you want to look BARE.”
Gorgeous lace pattern is printed on Hanky Panky’s unique second-skin microfiber knit from Italy that is ultra-lightweight and smooth. Venise BARE features barely-there coverage that virtually disappears under your clothes. Innovative moisture-wicking fabric keeps you dry and comfortable and Hanky Panky’s innovative BARE styles have contours that keep them in place and offer extraordinary comfort and disappears under the clingiest fashions. … Read More
I have a love-hate relationship with Facebook. When it launched during my son’s freshmen year in college, I found the concept intriguing. I am a huge proponent of communication as a tool. It opens many vistas, but then Facebook exploded. To me, it was teaching a whole generation the wrong definition of sharing long before they could possibly grasp the ramifications of over exposure on the internet. But, like all … Read More
For Fall-Winter 2016, Misia has been reworked in a very intense grey, “Orage”, a darkly seductive shade that sets off the coppery touches of the embroidery to perfection. A very sophisticated look that is also easy to wear with grey as its main colour. Inspired by Art Nouveau and its muse at the time, Empreinte’s Misia whisks us away into a world of liberated and joyful seduction, in a spirited, … Read More
Let’s be honest, finding an everyday bra that is equally stylish and comfortable can be challenging for most, but not for b.tempt’d. The modern brand, with the same quality and fit aesthetic as their sister brand Wacoal, understands the importance of having a draw with just the right bras to accommodate your lifestyle needs. Introducing b.splendid, their latest collection that will become your ideal everyday essential. This collection features a … Read More