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Nude Illusions ~ Fleur of England

June 2, 2013

By Layla L’Obatti

Flashforward/ Flashback ~ Fleur’s Alluring Take On Sheer Illusion

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Flashback: With the illusion of nudity the art of the reveal is mastered by selectively covering and revealing the female form, as seen beautifully illustrated here in this sheer illusion gown from the 70’s via Intimate Retreat on Etsy.

Flashforward: Fleur’s Jasmine slip takes that sheer illusion technique and transforms it into a stunning modern take with the use of artfully placed guipure … Read More


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Pilgrimage For Vintage

May 10, 2012

By Layla L’Obatti

 

Summer yields the end of spring cleaning and the start of  vintage selling events like Brimfield on the East Coast. Sunnier climates like California boast year round vintage/flea markets like the famed Pasadena flea market, but the east coast with its lengthier history tends to yield a deeper trove of antiques.

Depending on whether you are a store owner visiting the show to find that unique key piece to display prominently on … Read More


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