Ali Cudby tells the story of how Cheryl Côté, owner of Esprit de la Femme in Nelson BC, Canada, used her expert listening skills to enhance customer service and in the process, gave very needed support to a member of the transgender community. READ MORE… Read More
By ALI CUDBY
In the lingerie industry, we talk about ways lingerie enhances – and even transforms – lives. Sometimes it goes deeper. Sometimes lingerie can literally save a customer’s life.
Three years ago, Esprit de la Femme Lingerie experienced one of those moments. Nelson, where the store is located, is a small town in the mountains of British Columbia, Canada. So it was notable when Glenn, a burly local … Read More
Recently, I had the opportunity to review a beautifully photographed lingerie campaign for the luxury British brand Pompadour. Shot by fine art boudoir photographer Jess Petrie in Sheffield, England, I was impressed with these romantic and feminine images that were truly sensual. Personally, I am not a fan of most boudoir photography as I find it often an expression of blatant sexuality. To me, this is not empowering and often … Read More
As an Art History major, I spent substantial time immersed in the Renaissance. My appreciation for this inventive epoch was fueled mainly during time I spent in Italy exposed to the genius of Michelangelo. It was his sculptures that truly changed my perspective. What made him such a defining force and ha sustained his influence through 4 centuries was his extraordinary ability to transform a traditional subject into a living, … Read More
All one needs to do, is look at the political scene in the United States to recognize that despite your personal preferences, something is happening out there. There is a sure sign that the culture of complacency has shifted. I attribute this to frustration for sure, but most resolutely to an electorate not afraid of speaking out and seeking change. This is really what America’s Constitution is all about. However, … Read More
It doesn’t need to be white to be worthy of a luxurious wedding. Empreinte tells this story with it’s luxury Pompadour collection. . . SEE MORE… Read More
There’s nothing like a little pomp and circumstance when executed with elegance and grace. Beautiful details transfer the lavish wedding to a sophisticated affair. Empreinte’s Pompadour collection is a perfect reflection of bridal luxury, replete with embroidery, guipure and tulle. Perfectly detailed for a larger cup (C_G, 30-46) bride, this is lingerie that fits the occasion before, during and after the big day.
