Becoming famous, owning a beautiful home, having a family, gathering things of beauty; these were the aspirations of my youth. I was naive and attainment seemed the best way to safeguard my ego. But time has schooled me well. If there is one lesson I have learned, it’s to be careful what you wish for. You just might get it. But in the process, you might ignore the greatest gift … Read More
There is something timeless about Fleur of England lingerie, at once seductive, always elegant and beautifully tailored. But it is the bridal intimates that evoke the sumptuous images of a champagne wedding. Indulging in the sumptuous silk, bespoke laces and atelier trims, these pieces are exquisite keepsakes worthy of any bride. The creme always rises to the top.
I first noticed Ian Hooton’s photography on Instagram and was immediately drawn to his use of natural light when shooting images of women in lingerie. So, I decided to investigate further and discovered that his work extended beyond the boudoir. I contacted Ian to learn a bit more about his background as its no secret that I love the arts, and in particular, photography when it captures the essence of … Read More
One message that prevailed for the lingerie industry this season was the importance of the color blue. It overshadowed every other trend indicator and permeated every single collection preview. Why? No doubt it has do with the fact that blue, all shades of it, is the most popular color in the world. French artist Yves Klein even patented his trademark ultramarine pigment “International Klein Blue”. In fact, it is Klein’s … Read More
If you are reading this, then I have arrived at my home in Cabo San Lucas. I hope you will all forgive me for my lack of new product reveal today; but having been en route all day Monday, beginning with a 4 AM wakeup call, plus the added diversions last week of travel preparation, unforeseen babysitting duty and the unexpected crash of the Lingerie Briefs website, focus on writing … Read More
And, I DO NOT MEAN BREAST CANCER AWARENESS! Pink is the color of unconditional love and nurturing, or so it is said. It has perpetually been associated with femininity, warmth, intuition and calm. And it has been hi-jacked by breast cancer organizations as a metaphor and changed the conversation from romance to money. I was never the “pink” girl, but I was always inspired by the pink world. Everywhere we … Read More
In order to keep up with the contemporary art scene, I subscribe to the Artsy website. Recently, they posted an editorial on the upcoming Frieze London Art Fair (10/14-10/17). The show is a consortium of 164 galleries representing 1000 artists from 30 countries. I was panning through the site today and came upon these Rampas (carpet collages) by Nevin Aladag, that will be showcased by the German Wentrup gallery. They … Read More