By ELLEN LEWIS
Somehow the lingerie industry, with its often traditional notions of cultural norms, floods the market with bridal lingerie in the spring. That’s why it’s always a perk when I find a line like Marie Jo’s Bella collection that is in stores right now. October is a perfect month for a wedding, at least where I grew up in New York. The weather is predictable and the … Read More
Inspired by Shakespeare’s “Merhant of Venice”, Helen Sanchez channels Portia to design the Rosado silk collection for Fall 19. Draped in luxurious 19 mummy silk and detailed with exquisite lace, these pieces transform a woman’s body into a sensual landscape. Hand crafted in New York City under the watchful eye of the designer herself, each piece is is created with a couture like approach. Worn inside the boudoir or out … Read More
By ELLEN LEWIS
I flew to Mexico Wednesday to my home in Cabo San Lucas. Due to a lapse in thinking, I had to leave my house at stupid o’clock (3 AM) to get to the airport on time. I never sleep on planes so this entry will be a bit briefer because I really need to unpack and set up the house after 3 months of no occupancy. Speaking … Read More
By HOLLY JACKSON
Every time I browse through my Instagram lately, I keep seeing the same bra. It was made from black mesh with beautiful pink and gold embroidery and seemed to show up over and over again on curvy customers and bloggers. The first few times I scrolled past it, I didn’t have time to see who had made it. It also didn’t have the look of any brand … Read More
By ALISON CONNOLLY
Olivia von Halle is one of those brands that raise the bar each season, creating luxe loungewear collections that are consistently paired with decadent campaign images. This season’s Pagoda Motel Collection is no exception, with its exotic, bold prints and colors presented in an avant-garde setting. The current campaign is described by the brand as “Familiar yet unknown; it has a dreamlike quality. Within it, three … Read More
By ELLEN LEWIS
Following up on Tina’s recent blog on the infusion of animal prints into the fashion stratosphere, I was inspired to write today’s missive on Lise Charmel’s Coralle Fauve Collection. Whenever I embark on a Lise Charmel story, I am energized. This brand’s aesthetic is so in sync with my love for the artistry of lingerie that stories surface easily. This particular group was inspired by nature and … Read More
By ELLEN LEWIS
Last weekend I attended my 50th High School Reunion. It was iffy there for a while; I really didn’t want to go. With the exception of one person in my class of 450, I hadn’t seen anyone since age 18. Not particularly sentimental, more of a here and now person, I really did not see the point of trying on old relationships for a new fit. … Read More