The female form continues to inform visionary photography. And intimates when perceived which such grace, elevate the images to another level of beauty. The question is: Which comes first, the form or the function?
When I sold my family house 3 years ago, I purged the majority of my belongings, the most difficult of which was a library, filled with books (yes real hard and soft cover books) that I had collected over many years. Since the head to toe bookshelves that engulfed that room was a major influence on why I purchased that house, the elimination of its contents was a knotty task … Read More
Whenever I think about the ethereal effect of whisper weight cotton, particularly white cotton voile that drapes like a breeze around the body, Salua Lingerie surfaces in my bridal conscience. This quintessential nightwear: classic, romantic styles, handcrafted in Colombia in the tradition of the Salua Atelier is worthy of any young bride. Sexy, yet demure, they are perfect for any warm weather honeymoon.
By ALI CUDBY
“People who put their bra on backwards and fasten it before turning it around are influencers.”
Yes, that’s a direct quote from an article in the UK’s Daily Mail from Patti Wood, a body language expert who has connected the way women put on their bras with their underlying personality types.
She goes on to categorize women into four categories: Drivers, Influencers, Supporters and Careful Correctors. T… Read More
When I first saw the paper sculptures by Japanese artist, Noriko Ambe, I was overwhelmed by the way her art resembled the texture of a piece of fabric. The depth of the work was made more prominent by the patterns form by the contrast of light and shadow on the pure white surfaces.
Pleats, tiered and folded compliment cut-outs to create fashion art by Elly Sofocli Couture
La Perla sculpts … Read More
I just moved into an old, never renovated 1950’s house replete with retro character; my words for never updated. It brings back memories of my family home and week-ends spent in Atlantic Beach, NY. My mother and her friends congregated under beach umbrellas by our cabana wearing their one piece skirted bathing suits. We went seaside, mostly to avoid parental governance. Swimwear fashion in the 1950′,s now considered vintage design … 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