If you're one of my parental figures, maybe you shouldn't read this...it might get awkward...
I've always had a bit of a fascination with boudoir tales [a polite term for S&M?]. Mind you, I'm really quite vanilla, but for some reason, in my late teens and early twenties, I became interested in literary works like the The Story of O and erotic stories by Anais Nin. I also have quite a fondness for movies like Eyes Wide Shut and Secretary. You get the picture.
I'm certain it has something to do with the associated fashion accoutrements: masks, corsets, stockings, chains, leather accessories -- what's not to like? It's not the pain that interests me about these scenarios [though that aspect is fascinating], it is has more to do with the notion of play, dress-up, and fantasy. Needless to say, when I came across a very intriguing article on Fashion 156 about Paul Seville London, I was immediately mesmerized.
Paul Seville London creates leather fashion accessories and boudoir jewelry. His collection includes such tantalizing items as: figure-hugging corsets, delicate twisted and molded leather rope belts and jewelry with knotted antique chains and ribbons. It is all so truly beautiful and tasteful that I can't imagine keeping it solely to the confines of the boudoir...
When is the masquerade ball I've been dying for someone to throw???
