There has been some commentary on social media recently questioning the use of the Japanese Geisha as a reference for design. It has been called out as what some see as the glorification of women serving men. I find this perspective incredulous. It is clear that this statement precludes knowledge of the Geisha culture. These women hold a powerful place in Japanese society. The word actually translates to artisan. In … Read More
By ALISON CONNOLLY
Odds are, you are quite familiar with the brand Bordelle. If not, it is my privilege to get you acquainted. Since 2009, Bordelle has changed the game in luxury lingerie, and more specifically with bondage-inspired intimates. This UK label made the risqué just a bit more mainstream and S&M a bit more palatable, perhaps because it is infused with high-fashion glamour and created with groundbreaking designs.
The … Read More
By ALISON CONNOLLY
At the very heart of this website is a celebration of femininity. We understand the power of the female spirit, the beauty of a woman’s body, and recognize the unique talent of women-owned businesses. More specifically, however, we encourage women to adorn their bodies with only the very best undergarments. We celebrate the beauty in the ritual of dress and undress. It should come as no surprise … Read More
Over the last 48 hours I’ve been searching for some sort of escape to a place of intelligent design. So I have decided to move up my editorial plans for this month. Burrowing into the archives of 120 years of French lingerie coupled with contemporary artwork exploring “seduction, eroticism, glamour and fashion” seemed like an intriguing way to channel my need for creative relief.
This post highlights the upcoming Art … Read More
By ELLEN LEWIS
I’ve been doing some thinking since Ali Cudby posted her last two articles in our She Buzz column. Her forthright foray into her past and those incidents that caused her the kind of shame that many women encounter, hit a nerve. Maybe it’s the entire dialog flooding the media today about a woman’s right to be respected. But whatever the reason, I decided to contribute … Read More
Today, there is so much trepidation in the United States, the stress is palpable. I am 66 years old and have clear memories of our nation under game changing duress: Kennedy, Selma, Vietnam, Watergate, 911. But nothing in our country’s past has shaken our core quite like this election. I never believed that embarrassment would ever infect our patriotic spirit. It’s not my intent to be political in this column. … Read More
One of the aspects of Latin culture for which I have such admiration is their genuine regard for family and friends. Children play an intricate part in their everyday rituals. Today is Dia de Los Muertos here in Cabo. That’s Spanish for the Day of the Dead, a two day holiday that follows directly after Halloween paying tribute to family who have passed on. Dating back centuries, the observance which … Read More