I’ve been in Cabo now for just one week. Perhaps it’s the familiarity of this place for me after several years, but I have begun to notice innuendos of this environment. Past the vegetation and margarita Sundays exists an elegant idyll. For the last few days a bleached light has permeated the atmosphere. The sky is coated with a canopy of alabaster clouds. The beach is serene; the sand cool … Read More
Having arrived in Cabo after a long drawn out expedition here last Friday, I have been re-thinking my perspective on travel. There was a time when leaving home to discover new cultures was a major focus for me. Maybe it’s my age, although I doubt it. I suspect it’s the headaches of flying, the time consumption and discomfort required to deal with the airlines. It’s easier to find an interesting … Read More
I grew up in the 60’s the prodigy of parents who came of age in the 1940’s. My parent’s youth was defined by patriotism aptly earned. Mine rebelled against a war born of politics. They called us Baby Boomers. My children think we were hippies. Even today, they describe me as eccentric. The truth is that we were no different than today’s Millennial: products of a modern culture anxious to … Read More
By ALISON CONNOLLY
The world of luxury lingerie continues to reveal new talent, and it appears this year’s newer notable is E.L.F. Zhou London. This fashion-forward intimate apparel label features daring silhouettes and cutout details to create a full ensemble worthy of any seductress! The designer, Elf Yue Zhouhas, created this avant-garde bodywear brand in 2015 with the intention of merging lingerie with ready-to-wear. You can see where … Read More
Jackson Pollack
Jackson Pollack was a driving force behind Abstract Expressionism. Considered a major influence in the history of modern art, redefining painting. His radical splatter paintings forever changed the way contemporary art is perceived. In many ways, the Antigel Swimwear collection is emulating his message in the bathing suit category. Using a freeform palette of vibrant colors combined with the excellence of the Antigel construction, the La Belle Artiste … Read More
Recently, I had the opportunity to review a beautifully photographed lingerie campaign for the luxury British brand Pompadour. Shot by fine art boudoir photographer Jess Petrie in Sheffield, England, I was impressed with these romantic and feminine images that were truly sensual. Personally, I am not a fan of most boudoir photography as I find it often an expression of blatant sexuality. To me, this is not empowering and often … Read More
As an Art History major, I spent substantial time immersed in the Renaissance. My appreciation for this inventive epoch was fueled mainly during time I spent in Italy exposed to the genius of Michelangelo. It was his sculptures that truly changed my perspective. What made him such a defining force and ha sustained his influence through 4 centuries was his extraordinary ability to transform a traditional subject into a living, … Read More