Weddings are on my mind. My son is being married in two weeks and here I am, mother of the groom, completely ensconced in wedding speak and I am not even responsible for the actual wedding day. Still, the decisions are never-ending: clothes, air travel, hotels and of course the rehearsal dinner. And even though I am an observer when it comes to the actual event, I have been updated … Read More
A few months ago,, during Lingerie Fashion week, I had the good fortune of meeting Maggie Gillette, the creative entrepreneur behind the nascent bridal brand, The Giving Bride. What enticed me about Maggie’s work was not only the delicate platinum lace that details the Ashley collection (some of the photos highlighted here) but also her mission: to donate part of the proceeds to women’s shelters. All of these designs … Read More
Shortly after I began writing this blog, and long before we had a bridal column, I was in Paris and saw a wedding dress in a store window that inspired me to write a story about the essence of Chantelle Lingerie. Something holistically French inspired the article: design so elegant, modern and feminine, it caught my attention without really demanding it. It is the beautiful application of Leaver’s lace … Read More
By Ellen Lewis
My affair with the Shell Belle Couture Luxury Lifestyle Collection began several years ago when I first discovered the brand at Curve. The artistry and workmanship that seduced me at the time moved me enough to highlight a few pieces in my show wrap up. It’s no secret that I have been enamored ever since, writing previous articles about Michelle Blenkinsopp’s exquisite design hand. Handcrafted in England … Read More