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Alison Rubke

By ALISON CONNOLLY

Oysho on LingerieBriefs

For those of us in the lingerie industry (me being a former lingerie boutique owner), it is our job to represent a multitude of brands.  There are the labels we sell, the labels we blog about, and the labels that sponsor us.  Most important, however, are the brands we actually wear in our daily life.  We all have a particular bra and panty style that we grab … Read More


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By ALISON CONNOLLY

Isosceles Lingerie on Lingerie Briefs

For some women, myself included, beautiful lingerie can serve as a wonderful mood-boosting pick-me-up.  When I know I have a special day ahead, I tend to select a special lingerie set to match the occasion.  Or sometimes I plan my outfit with the intention of showing just the slightest detail of my bra underneath.  With Isosceles Lingerie, you can’t help but want a reason to share … Read More


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Faire Frou Frou

When I first walked into Faire Frou Frou unannounced last week, Alison Rubke, the charismatic co-owner of this eponymous boutique was clearly surprised. We had tried to connect during several of my previous LA visits but never seemed to make it happen.   Obligations always interfered; so this time, I did not want to make a promise I might not keep. It’s a bit of a trek from downtown Los Angeles … Read More


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