open heart almost fell deep. eyes gravity pulls 10,000 feet. waters beckon crumbling rocks edge. smile beams lost my balance vertigo. holding back drowning fast love? -by Sera V.
Beautiful And Ethical Lingerie
Can you imagine what it might have been like to live in the times of Einstein or Galileo? A time of discovery and heated politics between the church and science. A time when everything you thought you believed in was…
My dear King, ruler of my heart, It is time for me to give you this key. This key, tied with soft red ribbon, is yours now, under your care and rulership. Keep it safe my love. Keep it near….
I’ve been asked: In your opinion, what is it that people need to see or hear in order to feel confident they’re getting a good deal? It is a good question. Recently a psychotherapist was lamenting the cost of clothing…
The 16 Dirty Secrets The Fashion Industry Doesn’t Want You to Know: This is a rant, a total take-down of what I see in the fashion industry, including the areas of ‘sustainable’ and ‘ethical’ fashion because I am tired of…
“But anxious Cares the pensive Nymph opprest,And secret Passions labour’d in her Breast.”-Alexander Pope. Have you ever dreamed of a dark knight? There is an archetypal fantasy of a man tantalizing and teasing a woman wildly and beyond her control:…
Ever set your sights on something, and you’ll not settle for less? This is a personal story about the $500 boots I could not afford in college -the challenges of weighing style, cost, durability, comfort and ethics in sustainable shopping….
In art, masterpieces take time. They are a work in progress that we refine as the light changes and our perspectives change. And that’s kind of like relationships, we just keep going, and someday we look back and see something…
Dear Husband, When you return home, I want you to know that you may not touch me. Not without permission. Not without a kind word. This may appear conceited to you. You may think I am only forcing compliments and…
I love moments of celebrated goodness. Have you ever gotten that thrill of excitement when you feel like you can indulge one of your desires without the shadow of guilt? It’s pretty exciting when we find a garment that looks…
Why does sustainability feel so time-consuming? Sometimes we just want to get dressed and not think about it too hard. We’ve got family responsibilities, work, 3 meals a day, parents calling wondering when we’re going to come for a visit……
Beauty and integrity. Moving forward I don’t think we can survive on one without the other. It’s a heartbreaking waste of resources to try. Just because it’s ‘organic’ doesn’t mean it’s beautiful. And just because it’s luxurious doesn’t mean it…