The first time I saw David Blaine perform his Street Magic, I must admit I was somewhat wary. I am not a fan of tricks, sleight of hand or wizardry. But it did not take too much scrutiny for me to realize that what I was observing was a form of extraordinary art. In Blaine’s space, reality shifts, perception intercedes, and astonishment results. What you see is what you get. … Read More
By Richard Vincente
Kristen Stewart was just down the road from me in Toronto last Thursday night, walking the red carpet at the film festival and basking in some sisterly love from a throng of sympathetic fans. Being polite Canadians, no one – not even the press – asked her about the affair.
Kristen had been photographed the night before wearing one of ex-beau Robert Pattinson‘s T-shirts as … Read More
I have always been a firm believer in the critical importance of fabric research and development as the primary element of great Lingerie design. It is after all, the most important facet of the Intimate creative process, because unlike outerwear, lingerie, worn so close to the naked body, is limited in the types of trims and accessories that can be used. For intimates, it is all about the feel, drape … Read More
By Aimee Guthinger
Couldn’t wait to share with all of you a fun bridal shower gift game I heard about the other day while a maid of honor was shopping here at Bedroom I’s Boutique. It seems the hosts decided to create a panty party game within this bride’s shower.
Each guest is asked to bring a panty separately wrapped as one of the bride’s gifts and to be sure … Read More
By Cristina Casciano-King
The Ripped Tight Trend-is it over yet?
With Lady Like Lux coming into vogue this fall, has the ripped tights trend finally founds its proper place on the trash heap of tights also ran? The past few season pre-ripped tights have been seen in various collections from Jonathan Aston to Pretty Polly and of course Leg Avenue. This trend could be easily maintained without even looking for … Read More
By Marina Rybak
At first I brushed off the latest wave of Russian textile and stylistic influences that resurfaced in the design world. I am fluent in Russian and the culture is already under my skin. I was not feeling nostalgic for the “good old days”, especially on demand. That being said, the current Russian tide that is sweeping the mainstream media finally caught my attention.
In politics the philosophy … Read More
“Something there is that doesn’t love a wall,
That sends the frozen-ground-swell under it,
And spills the upper boulders in the sun,
And makes gaps even two can pass abreast. . .”
In his poem Mending Walls, Robert Frost queried the necessity of separating individual purpose. Why not crossover? Surely there is virtue in sharing each other’s space? This is not easy, states his neighbor, or so he was taught … Read More