Silk – The State Secret You Can Wear
Silk is the most romantic fiber in the world. Used for wedding and evening dresses as well as high end nightgowns and lingerie, silk is highly prized, but did you know that techniques of silk manufacture were at one time regarded as state secrets? To find out more about silk and it’s unique history, read [...]
Is the Bridal Nightgown More Important Than The Dress?
It’s spring again and time for bridal season. You might imagine that at Certain Style we’d be wading in white chiffon and lace from the little wisps of nothing ordered by brides. Actually, no. We love brides and are happy to make whatever they want, but recently Bridal nightgowns and robes have become a lot more interesting.
Don’t Ski in Your Nightgown
Do you ski? It’s so cold outside I almost wish I did, then I’d have a reason to enjoy the weather, but having been brought up in Scotland I don’t find myself desperate to go out in the snow, just happy to be able to avoid shoveling it.
You need a luxury hobby to do in your luxury nightgown
As you relax, swathed in your silk, satin and very expensive lace nightgown, you enjoy a glass of wine, watch the scenery from the yacht, but every so often your hands feel idle and you need something to do. A way to fill in the hours between the many beautiful things you do with your life, in short, you need a hobby.
The Right Teapot for Your Nightgown
icture our Elizabeth robe, but in sumptuous silver grey, lined with deep pink and edged with softest silver fox (faux, of course). The nightgown is a soft pink trimmed with tiny bows and decorated with tiny pearls. It’s my favorite robe, but it demands with right setting.
How to Transport Your Nightgown: what if the yacht’s not available
If for some reason we want to go somewhere and the Rolls isn’t available, there’s no real problem, we can always use the Aston, the Ferrari or even the Bugatti. But what do we do when the yacht’s not available? I can hardly be expected to transport my nightgowns in some cramped suitcase, or navigate the vulgarities of a commercial airline.
Does Your Home do Justice to Your Nightgown?
I recently realised that my closet was simply not luxurious enough for my nightgowns, but what to do? Some valuable paintings for the wall? There’s no wall space left between the hanging rails. It’s a difficult problem,
How to buy a Memorable Gift for the Woman in Your Life.
When you want to buy something lovely, something personal, something expensive for the woman in your life, three things come to mind, perfume, jewels and lingerie. If it’s her birthday, or your anniversary, flowers are another good choice. How then do you decide?
A brave man will pick one and go with it. A generous man might give all four.
Nightgown Compatible Pineapples
I was expecting great fruit, after all, Florida is the orange and grapefruit centre of the world, but I didn’t expect the onions. The red onions which are readily available here are potent but delightfully sweet, as well as being extremely good nutritionally. This, I must say is not always top of my list when it comes to reasons to eat something, but if something tastes terrific AND is good for you then you’d really have to be an idiot to turn it down.
How to Wear a Nightgown
hile some women do suit long straight hair, it’s certainly not the ideal for a large round face, yet look around and you’ll find it being recommended to plus sizes. I was once told it was ideal because the long sides help to ‘cover up’ the width of the face. Thanks. Why not suggest a paper bag? That would have the same effect, we could cut out eyeholes just to be sure I didn’t trip over my plus size feet.
