By ALISON CONNOLLY
It should come as no surprise that I truly appreciate a good photo campaign when it comes to enjoying a lingerie brand. In fact, it’s often the first step in grabbing my attention, and I highly value the way it sets the tone and feel for what the designer is intending to convey. The posts I create for this Gallery are all driven by beautiful images; editorial-style … Read More
By ELLEN LEWIS
I am headed back to New York next week for my daughter’s wedding. It will be a very small family affair. That was her choice. She has very understated but decidedly upscale taste. Kate’s an artist, visually brilliant, flirting on the edge of the millennial generation; but way past fairy tale wedding expectations. She says she trusts me and will bow to my planning decisions. With only … Read More
By ELLEN LEWIS
I am always touting young brands that continue to mature. There is nothing more satisfying to a merchant at heart than the discovery of a product that has legs. Such was the case when Nubian Skin launched in 2014, brought their ground breaking “New Nude” concept for women of color to the market. Still, I hesitated; waiting for brand traction, not because I didn’t see the viability, … Read More
You asked for pretty prints, Panache Swim delivers!
Following the season’s top trend of high-neck bikinis, Panache Swim introduces two new styles: Ayanna and Lani. (Appearing on their site soon!) Ayanna, show above, comes in a festival-ready blue multi pattern and is designed for great coverage and support. Multi-part, hidden underwire cup is fine mesh with angled and vertical seams and bra-sized for a perfect fit!
Lani’s aqua floral print … Read More
Maison Lejaby presents a cadre of underpinnings ripe with their special signature of French mystique and modern chic. Gorgeous gemstone colors equivalent to onyx, pearls, opalines and citrines transfer the Mandela and Soie Moi collections, delivering now, into lingerie jewels. Always ahead of the game, Lejaby’s newest collections stand out with the emphasis on shades of yellow, this springs hottest trend.
Soie Moie moves elegantly on the body in stretch … Read More
BY TINA WILSON
Two separate journeys to China in one month, the second time for just one weekend. It sounds more painful that it was. In fact it wasn’t painful at all but a hell of a lot of fun. I shared the first trip in my previous blog which was work related and now I want to let you in on what it’s like to be a judge … Read More
By ELLEN LEWIS
For me, though my mom has been gone for over 30 years, Mother’s Day remains a floral reminiscence. For as long as I can remember, on this holiday, I gave her a single yellow rose, her favorite. My mother loved gardens. After my parents sold our family home, she was always pilfering from mine: bouquets of tulips, daffodils, forsythia, peonies and of course my roses. After she … Read More