“What’s with the accent, Queen Victoria? Thought I was signing up for the US Army.” ** –I didn’t know our government had such good taste in secretaries. What’s your name, darling? –Agent. ** I conducted my own investigation because no one listens to me. I got away with it because no one looks at me. Because, […] Read more…
Earlier this summer Angela Friedman, one of my favorite luxury lingerie designers and corsetieres, unveiled an exciting new collection: Fairytales by Angela Friedman. This diffusion line brings us some of her signature styles (ruffle side-tie panties, delicate bralettes, and other pieces inspired by her time working with New York City Ballet), rendered in delicate sheer […] Read more…
Today I’m excited to share a special black-and-white edit from the Spring/Summer 2015 “Night Garden” collection by Evgenia Lingerie. Each piece is handmade in San Francisco using fine silk and delicate lace. Designer Stephanie Bodnar specializes in using an inset lace technique, a particular challenge when working with bias-cut silk, which gives her signature pieces […] Read more…
Once upon a time, there lived a King and Queen who longed for a child. At last their dream came true, and a baby princess was born, whom they named Aurora. The King and Queen invited distinguished guests from all over the land to attend the baby’s christening. Among the guests were a number of powerful fairies, all of […] Read more…
Once upon a time, on Christmas Eve, a young girl named Clara waited eagerly with her younger brother Fritz for the their family’s Christmas party. Finally night fell, the candles were lit, the guests arrived, and the drawing room doors opened to reveal a beautifully decorated Christmas tree. Children gathered under the tree and exchanged […] Read more…
Once upon a time a young woman lived with her mother in a small village. A hunter lived nearby and loved her, but the young woman lost her heart to a stranger, a peasant named Loys. Loys returned her love, and they promised to marry each other. He gave her a locket and a small bouquet of daisies as […] Read more…
Some of y’all know this, but I love ballet. I love it to a borderline obsessive degree. If my body had been on board with my dreams it’s what I’d want to be doing with my life. One of the things I love most about lingerie is that it can be a way to express […] Read more…