By ALISON CONNOLLY
Probably the last words anyone would use to describe my style would be “edgy” or “rock n roll”, but that doesn’t mean I can’t appreciation aesthetics outside my personal style. In fact, because edgy doesn’t come naturally to me, I have an extra appreciation for those who can capture it. That brings us to The Order. The Order is self-described as a “jet-black, rebellious and compelling” … Read More
By ELLEN LEWIS
The Rya Collection is a smorgasbord of luxury lingerie desserts, not so different than a Viennese table at a wedding party: an over the top offering of confections, designed to seduce the eye into one more moment of indulgence. It’s no wonder that Rya is recognized as an exemplary source of bridal sleepwear. Founder Flora Backer (former creative head of Flora Nikrooz) is known for her amazing … Read More
By ELLEN LEWIS
What is the meaning of exposure, a word with so many innuendos; it is almost as elusive as these images from the Coucou Lola collection from Only Hearts. This pink melon interpretation is balletic, elusive, ephemeral and beautiful to see. But, to share them on social media, these artfully photographed photos had to be altered because of “exposure”. Exposure is about education, not suppression. It is … Read More
By HOLLY JACKSON
I have a highly fashionable friend who recently gave birth, who is dealing with being a new mom like a superhero but is really struggling with the loss of her former style. Like many new moms, she feels trapped in her cheap and ugly stretch clothing but also unable to move on from it (she says she’s changing her shirt at least three times a day at … Read More
By ELLEN LEWIS
A few weeks ago, I was having a lingerie product conversation with my colleague, Adrienne Coléon Gaskell, Director of Communications for Simone Pérèle and sister brand Implicite US. In our discussion about the Implicite brand, she asked me a rhetorical question: What is sexy? To quote her: “not the lingerie itself, but rather the conversation between the lingerie and the person who wears it”. What a … Read More
By ALISON CONNOLLY
I have a soft spot for lingerie that is dance-inspired…and Just A Corpse hit the target! This high-end leisure and body-wear brand clearly draws its inspiration from dance and fashion, and the result is a sensual collection of designs that are meant for movement. No stiff underwire or constricting garments here. Just think, if you can move any which way wearing Just a Corpse, imagine how well … Read More
By ELLEN LEWIS
Usually, by the time I return to Cabo San Lucas each March, the hump backs have begun their migration back to Alaska from their warm Mexican breeding grounds. But this year, it has been unusually cool here and as a result, there are still plenty of whales and their offspring offshore. Not one to miss an obvious opportunity, I decided to hire a boat and try this … Read More