Corienne’s painting featuring a lady dressed in pearls and ruffles reflects a contemporary milieu in both attire and setting. Complimented with the draping of fabric in the background, lavish accoutrements in the form of jewellery and a turquoise blouse associate the concept of allure with softer, feminine aesthetics. Mention is also made therein of how dress and ‘accessory arts’ have contributed to a female’s ability to overcome the passive, objectified status conferred in a patriarchal realm, reflected in the freedom featured in the women’s movement. Lewis utilises this piece to embody soft femininity through imagery and painterly prowess, alluding to a celebration of feminine style.