Once and awhile you come across a brand that has your back. They identify market niches, justify them across consumer profiles and anoint product categories to position them for fashion relevance. Hanky Panky is a prime example. Ubiquitous proprietors of a very fluid underpinning business they have been on the forefront of seismic shifts in the panty category since their birth 35 years ago. They are acutely tuned into the … Read More
From the time I was a very young girl, I disliked the feeling of anything body confining. Born in the early 50’s my mother thought girdles were a rite of passage. I cleared that notion up quickly. As a young woman, pantyhose were an annoyance, the waistbands biting into my much smaller middle at the time. Thus, my proclivity for pants. I have never been a fan of shapewear; the … Read More
I moved this past weekend for the 5th time in 3 years. They say moving is one of the most stressful events in life, but I’ve become such a connoisseur of the process that I can safely say, this move was a breeze. Life has a way of inducing change and I have been forced to embrace it. As a result, I just don’t own much. The constant transitions … Read More
Ornella is also available in Black and Platine
For Fall, Empreinte plays with an infinite variety of blues: dark, bright, shiny, matt, plain, highlighted with touches of gold… Harmonious color palettes create a joyful and sophisticated seduction while sumptuous fabrics delicately embrace the female body and enhance feminine curves.
Grace is also available in Blush and Black
Which one will you succumb to: Grace and its seamless lace in the … Read More
When I was 16 years old, I spent a summer in France: the goal of which was to learn to speak French. But the summer gifted me with much more than language skills. It introduced me to a culture whose respect for the female body was clear in the underpinnings of their art as well as their style. It spoke of a casual elegance and it informed my perception of … Read More
Sexy and sophisticated, any bride would agree that Ivette Bridal collections are exquisitly designed to be the perfect pieces for underneath to make her feel beautiful and glamorous on her wedding day. Luxurious European laces adorn these special lingerie pieces which are all carefully hand crafted by local artisans in Barcelona… almost a shame to hide under a wedding gown. But the groom will certainly appreciate this gorgeous lingerie as … Read More
Last week the Supreme Court finally showed its stuff and proved that our Constitution is really “of the people, by the people and for the people”. I was beginning to wonder. In America, there is often dissidence, shocking opinions, troubled waters. Yet, when bold moves are made to change the course of history, we can revel in the fact that this system still works. If you have traveled anywhere else … Read More