By ELLEN LEWIS
Helmut Newton 1973
I love LOU Lingerie. To me this eponymous brand captures the rhapsody of French lingerie, each piece its own poetic melody. I am thrilled that the design direction has turned back to its heritage for creative inspiration. They have re-birthed their eccentric, modern intimates with their trademark design details. Now, for spring 2017, LOU brings their unique aesthetic to the swimwear market, launching … Read More
The witching hour is approaching. On October 31 witches will appear everywhere, young, old, good and bad; an affirmation of our national obsession with Halloween. Certainly, sorceresses are long time inhabitants of literature, poetry, drama and the arts. But for me, the greatest of all times was Morgan le Fay. I was only 12 when I first watched her cast her spell in the original Broadway musical Camelot. She shared … Read More
By Ellen Lewis
Once, when I was quite young, I attended a winter wedding of friends whose financial situation allowed for an extravaganza that was way over the top. Actually, my parents attended too and though I was floored by the obvious expense and what appeared to be waste, my dad explained to me that these events created many jobs and I should just have fun. Nonetheless, I thought to … Read More
Caractère employs the Lou signature of masculine-feminine design by using graphic baroque embroidery design on tulle and a microfiber stripe that traces a woman’s curves. Available in Noir and Ardoise this eight piece collection is meant for bold spirit.
Lou Paris ‘Feeling Good Collection’ ~ Kate
Sleek, elegant and refined for everyday wear. A modern functional range… Soft, smooth and feminine.
Bras in full cup, 3/4 spacer underwire, push up and sheer molded full cup ~ Bottoms come in brief, bikini, shorty and thong… all offer total comfort in a collection that embodies all of Lou’s know-how.
When it comes to the sport of football, I am pretty much less interested in the competition than the strategic fanfare that seems to drive the game. It is hard to ignore the Super Bowl hype that takes the media hostage in the USA every January. We turned on the television Sunday Night, mainly out of habit, to watch the Ravens trounce the 49ers in the first half. I, for … Read More
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