By ALISON CONNOLLY
Lingerie does not need to be flashy or impractical to be sexy; it can be an everyday indulgence that works with your active lifestyle. French lingerie brand Icone has recognized this from the beginning, with designs that fit into the sexy, yet practical category perfectly. In fact, the Icone brand was created in 2014 by Marion Toccacieli with the intention of “making lingerie accessible to all”. This … Read More
By HOLLY JACKSON
I’ve spent the last few days getting ready to move next month, which at this stage mostly involves sorting through my stuff and deciding if I really love each item enough to pay to move it. Once I sorted through my lingerie I realized that I, like most women, tend to wear the same bras over and over again. Not unexpectedly, these bras tend to be both … Read More
If you are looking for light coverage with a modern aesthetic, On Gossamer’s Sheer Bliss demi spacer bra is the perfect t-shirt solution. Breathable and soft as butter, it feels as if there is nothing there. Engineered mesh wings and spacer cup technology insure smooth comfort. Fully adjustable convertible back straps provide style versatility. Wear this bra from day into evening without compromising the excellent support. It’s a Lingerie essential … Read More
By ELLEN LEWIS
As I culled together this portfolio of lingerie bridal images, I started a search for fine art icons that were inspired by wedding scenes. Paintings from masters such as Marc Chagall, Edmund Blair Leighton, Grace Hartigan and Frank Salisbury beckoned. The history of art has long been inspired by brides and that was my intent as I prepared to integrate them into this blog. The concept of … Read More
By ALISON CONNOLLY
Having once owned a luxury lingerie boutique (Faire Frou Frou, based in Los Angeles), I have a high level appreciation for any small business that can maintain a high-end niche identity and thrive throughout the years. In the case of Jane’s Vanity, it’s been 29 years! Clearly the ladies behind this business are onto something.
Established in Portland, OR in 1990 by Jane Adams, Jane’s Vanity… Read More
By TINA WILSON
The summer heatwave is on and it kicked off recently with a massive power failure that darkened the West Side of Manhattan for more than a few hours. But in true NY fashion we made the best of it, despite the lack of A/C. It got me to thinking about all the hot sticky movies I have fallen in love with over the years and the wardrobes … Read More
By HOLLY JACKSON
I’ve been more than a little obsessed with lightweight bras recently! They used to be incredibly hard to find in larger cup sizes so I always assumed I’d never be able to try one. In my eyes, the mesh plunge bra was pretty much the perfect summertime basic – if only someone made one in a wider size range.
While the new Maya Bra by Parfait doesn’t … Read More