“This Is The Bra” ↓ next post
In the cyclone of inverted emotions that is David Lynch’s Mulholland Dr., one very young, super-cute, quirky, dorky and an altogether impossible movie director Adam utters,
“This is the girl.”
It is an understatement to say that he utters those words reluctantly. All of us who have seen the movie at least five times know that Adam was recommended to, no, was given an order to cast “the girl” in his latest flick.
Bras in the Public Eye: An Update ↓ next post
A few days ago I talked about Premeditated bra-exposures. No, it had nothing to do with Paris Hilton. Rather, I wanted to draw your attention to the fact that all the cool Europeans use bras as overt accents in their clothes.
Bras have become a legitimate public element of style – overseas. I wonder whether the American women should follow, or whether they even can follow. There is freedom of speech here. Is there freedom of bra?
The latest American Vogue makes an offer.
Don’t Carry That Weight ↓ next post
Is there anything quite like a Stella McCartney collection on the runway? As a designer or a stylist, you can aim at purity and simplicity in the look, but end up with a heavy-handed, austere revelation, more somber than current economy. Or you can be Stella. Her code is neither Puritan strictness, nor strained primitivism that will make you yawn. And it’s not even their opposite — cloying naivety. None of that in there! So what is it?
It is something else entirely! Maybe it’s naivety, but not of the saccharine kind. And maybe it’s minimalism, but one that brings delight and ease. Maybe it’s all of those things, with a mix of wondrous non-Puritan purity. The bottom line is: according to Stella, simplicity doesn’t have to be a heavy burden to carry.
What do bras have to do with it?
Over-exposure or instant chic? ↓ next post
Europeans have no qualms about having their bras peek from under their shirts. Many fashion darlings will even showcase them — use them as a key piece that will instantly elevate their look from the mundane to fashionably subversive. The great news is that the trend is instantly accommodating, given plenty of sheer, lightweight jersey tees in the likes of Alexander Wang, Kain and Elizabeth and James that have flooded stores. Just get a nude-colored sheer tee and wear a dark bra underneath. For the visual, check out Taylor Momsen’s look and create an interesting contrast by anchoring a see-through black dress with a solid anonymous bra.
Or, let your bra become an elegant yet edgy accent in an otherwise casual urban uniform, as in this image
So, what do you think? Should the American woman embrace the trend or scorn it?
All images at Garance Dore, www.garancedore.fr/en
Bordelle — another VERY expensive lingerie brand from U.K. ↓ next post
Not so long ago I stumbled upon a new lingerie brand from U.K.: Bordelle. Bordelle is very provocative, devilishly sexy and very original bondage inspired lingerie.
Here are images from Bordelle Fall/Winter 2009 collection:
Care well for your expensive lingerie: Delicate Wash detergent at The Laundress
Our frequent reader Anya has suggested this product that she uses for washing her fine lingerie:
The Laundress
The Laundress delicate wash detergent is non-toxic, biodegradable and allergen free and is exceptional for washing your delicates and lingerie.
This detergent comes in 16 fl.oz. bottles and costs $18 in The Laundress on-line store.
Also, you can check out their complete collection of detergents and accessories for laundry:
The Laundress: Detergents
