I saw Lise Charmel’s current bridal collection several weeks ago in Paris. And as one would expect, it is exquisite. This acclaimed French atelier, renown for their handwork with beautiful Calais levers laces and delicate guipure, has always represented, to me, the luxury go to brand for wedding lingerie. Notice the incredibly detailed execution of the embroidery and lace. Now they have introduced a new collection, Dressing Floral which utilizes … Read More
These images of Marloes Horst photographed by Will Davidson for Harper’s Bazaar Australia in 2012 capture the true essence of lingerie. The drape of the fabric says it all.
Just launched, this adorable Mimi Padded Balconnet Bra & matching brief set from Cleo by Panache features small scale animal print in classic animal shades teamed with vibrant orange for that important pop of colour. Finished with their signature printed wirecasing in Black with Burnt Orange wording.available in sizes 28-38 C-H. Brief is available in sizes XXS-XXL
When I was a kid, one of my favorite TV shows was Zorro. We’d sit in my parent’s bedroom around the little black and white set in anticipation of the masked man’s next adventure. In later years, when the movie was produced in hi-definition full color (The Mask of Zorro), nostalgia got the best of me. Watching Antonio Banderas in action didn’t hurt either. But, it was Elena, his feisty … Read More
Marilyn Monroe 1950
What goes around comes around, particularly in fashion. So, it’s not surprising that the brief is on the rise, both in lingerie collections and swimwear. I was scouring through some old photos of feminine icons the other day, celebrities that graced the media in the 1940’s to the 60’s. It’s uncanny how the two piece bathing suit designs worn by the likes of Marilyn Monroe, Betty Grable, … Read More
My daughter Kate recently introduced me to the art of Tara Donovan. As I am often confused by the current art world, Donovan’s work is a refreshing alternative to what I consider convoluted statements of basic form. Donovan avoids this, transforming fundamental materials into contemporary masterpieces. Her sculptures, many of them installations that must be rebuilt for each show, approach classic minimalism, repeats it and re-informs it with a modern … Read More
By ALI CUDBY
I’ve been thinking about social media marketing a lot lately. As something I use in my business as a tool, social media marketing can be great. I share blog posts, pictures of my life or random thoughts that are seen by friends and clients around the world in an instant. Awesome.
At the same time, I’m increasingly troubled by the dark side of social media. The … Read More