By ALISON CONNOLLY
Having owned a lingerie boutique for nearly a decade, I still look at new lingerie collections in terms of what I would or would not carry in my shop. Every now and then there’s a brand that I just know my customers would have loved, and that I would have had fun promoting. Luckily, I still have an outlet for my enthusiasm for inspiring works via this blog, and it gives me … 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.
The Art Nouveau movement was unique. It’s influence permeated every aspect of contemporary culture in its day: architecture, jewelry, ceramics, sculpture, furniature, lighting, graphics; just to name a few. Combining flowing designs with organic forms and geometric contours, this prolific period changed the face of art history. Seeking to elevate decorative art to fine design, excellence in workmanship was a priority. It was a visual gamechanger and became the precursor of the Modern Art … Read More
There is something almost poetic about the flowering pears outside my bedroom window and the way they juxtapose with the naked bark of every other tree on the street. Clearly we are finally at the fulcrum of winter’s last breath and springs rebirth. It’s the dichotomy that intrigues me. The clarity of light and the crystal blue skies belie the frost bitten nights. The earth remains brown and wet even as daffodils and forsythia etch … Read More
