Simply elegant details including the most delicate laces, silky fabrics and sexy shapes are perfect underpinnings for the Mimi bride. I imagine a Mimi Holliday inspired wedding to be frothy, pink and very pretty. Her cheeky chic aesthetic is reflected everywhere on her wedding day. Stepping out of the box to peak the imagination, these are classy, yet sassy bridal intimates
Simple, sophisticated and modern, the Sapphire Bliss collection first caught my eye at Curve. These bridal intimates are a reflection of creative etiquette honed from a very young age. Stephanie Chen’s design passion has been part of her world since a young child. Now she brings her style to the lingerie market made entirely in New York.
When it comes to drama, weddings take the cake. The entire process evokes memories of producing a major play. There are so many facets to the affair, so many players in the equation, and emotions can run high. My daughter in law (to be) has already told me that she might let her bridesmaids choose their own dresses to eliminate discord. (I advised against it). None the less, one can see how opposite tastes and … Read More
I promise this is my last diatribe about Cabo luxury. But, I watched a sunset wedding awhile back on the beach in San Lucas, and couldn’t resist the bridal lingerie insights. Something about the laissez-faire approach and the provocative intimacy of this simple affair staged in such a lush setting reminded me of the essence of the Maison Lejaby profile. Sophisticated and casual, wholly artistic with a touch of eccentricity, the sea side wedding I … 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 and delicate details engineered with … Read More
Several years ago a friend told me a story about the Lise Charmel bridal bra she gave to her brother’s fiancé to wear beneath her wedding gown. It was a delicate design embellished with exquisite Leavers lace, a symbol of “something new” and a much appreciated treasure. But it was several months later, while visiting her sister in law that she happened into her bedroom and found the bra showcased in an elegant glass … 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 with the finest fabrics, I … Read More