Today is Valentine’s Day, a universal tribute to love. For me, it has been celebrated in 3 stages: childhood, youth and as an adult. Most of the journey was about giving and getting: heart shaped cards on white doilies gave way to candy, flowers and more. But it took 5 decades of living and 35 + years of marriage to finally define what a woman really loves; respect in the … Read More
By ALISON CONNOLLY
I recently attended a workshop for a fascinating new concept called Fashion Feng Shui. At the heart of this practice you learn why you purchase the clothes you purchase, why you purchase certain items and never wear them, and you learn which fashion element best represents your true style and how to use that element to select future fashion purchases. That’s basically the super abbreviated version of … Read More
I’ve been fishing around the internet today trying to locate tickets to the New York City Ballet’s presentation of Swan Lake. I try to take my daughter to the ballet or her birthday every year, and I know how much she identifies with this story. But of course, because of conflicting schedules all around, we’ll have to make another choice. Nonetheless, the entire search got me thinking about swans, women, … Read More
By ALISON CONNOLLY
Fraulein Kink is one of those brands that continues to impress me. I’ve been a fan for years (I once carried it in my old store Faire Frou Frou), and it pleases me to see that the products and campaigns are just as beautiful as ever. If you are unfamiliar with this brand, Fraulein Kink is a luxury lifestyle brand that specializes in high end bondage fashion … Read More
By ALISON CONNOLLY
The moment I arrived at the Sarah Brown London website, it was love at first sight. Just when I thought I had discovered one favorite must-have lingerie set, I immediately saw another to lust after. Not only are the images eye-candy, but the product descriptions are words that trigger excitement for me: scalloped trim, grosgrain, Chantilly lace, bows. As expected, the actual product does not disappoint. Each … Read More
By ALISON CONNOLLY
Depending on the day, my style can range from ultra girly and bright-colored, to super refined and monochromatic. I consider the latter to be the quintessential stylish New Yorker aesthetic, with minimal embellishment, dark colors and an air of sophistication. There’s something refreshingly uncomplicated (or so it seems) about this style. That’s why it comes as no surprise that today’s featured brand, Sapphire Bliss, is a … Read More
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