Fantasie introduces its range of Spring/Summer 2013 swimwear collection, where warm Mediterranean colors meet an exotic east influence. Introducing Kyoto, a collection inspired by fragrant Japanese flower blossom. Wear the bright bandeau bikini top in color Lotus Blossom (available 32D-38F) with a choice of either mid rise brief (available S-2XL) or new style scarf tie brief (available XS-XL). Alternatively, dip your toes in the warm water of St. Kitts, this … Read More
By Layla L’Obatti
Flashforward/ Flashback – Knickerocker Rocks The Classic Applique Bow
Remember my post about Trompe L’oeil in reference to Schiaperelli a while back? Here is a perfect example in both vintage and modern lingerie. Bows that are not bows in function or really in any way other than “shape”.
Flashback: Classic 1930’s girdle from the McCord Museum’s archives features a gorgeous example of trompe l‘oeil applique in a … Read More
My personal pipe dream was to one day relinquish all the “stuff” that clutters our lives as we “grow up” and return to a lifestyle of simple aesthetics. For me, the more tropical climates answer that call. There is something about the heat and the light that influences the local complexion. There is a perpetual aura of contentment in the air. I first discovered this in my 20’s while vacationing … Read More
By Rhea Cortado
For the months that I was a beach bum living out of a suitcase—and a bucket and clothesline was my wash/dry cycle—bikinis were my underwear. In the tropical heat, wearing anything structured or proper felt as ridiculous as walking in stilettos on the sandy waterline. Back on the mainland, I’m always searching for a way to hold onto the comfort and carefree attitude that a tied triangle … Read More
C Magnifique
A must-have collection offering a similar silhouette and a younger, more uplifted shape. This line is very feminine, a garland of roses in guipure lace for timeless elegance, inspired by Parisian couture.
by Marina Rybak
I love Paris on any day, especially in May. When the chestnut trees are in bloom I feel so much at home there. I effortlessly blend into Parisian palette and melt in its shade in the pursuit of the hidden authentic treasures. I can still find few local sparklers, bypassing the signs of globalization, which burden the neighborhood color of any major city anywhere.
By Ellen Lewis
When I was in my 20’s I traveled to Columbia with 2 of my girlfriends on an all inclusive budget trip to Cartegna, Columbia. The electricity in the hotel worked about half the time and if I remember correctly, someone had chickens on the flight down. It was my first venture into an adventurous paradise and the thought crossed my mind as I drank rum and baked, … Read More