I am not much of a TV watcher, but once in a while I find myself totally absorbed in a series that manages to capture my imagination. I usually wait a season or two for positive buzz and then I settle into Netflix, commercial free and non-stop. My most recent obsession is the highly acclaimed “Revenge”. The story contradicts everything I believe. It is a testimony to over-indulgence, payback … Read More
Submitted by Shelly Manougian Owner, Bella Intimates in Rye, NH
My passion for the intimate apparel business started in 1993, when I started working part-time for an established fine lingerie boutique in Portsmouth, NH. It was within that wonderful atmosphere that I was to find my true calling, which was to provide a positive impact on women by helping them to feel good about themselves. The concept of “Bella Intimates” … Read More
By Lindsey Borchard
It’s no secret that Bravado has been one of the top brands for maternity and nursing bras for a long time but this brand has recently made me a first time believer!
I was lucky enough to get some of their products to try and let me just say I haven’t taken some of them off since I got them. For me, and my 38FF breasts it’s … Read More
I am always looking for the unexpected, that special something that peeks through the mundane and catches my eye. I call it street fashion, the take no prisoners personality that defines charisma. When it’s personal, intimate and just the right amount of flirty, than the dynamic is irresistible. There are so many girls searching for affordable feel good lingerie. I walked into the Kensie showroom a few weeks ago … Read More
By Ali Cudby
When a retailer is in business for the long haul, the business will invariably encounter changes. Sometimes stores hang on to the tried and true, hoping for the best, while others embrace change and grow. Liliana Mann, owner of the iconic Linea Intima, in Toronto, has gone the latter route.
To celebrate the boutique’s 15th anniversary, Mann opened a 1330 sq ft location in luxurious … Read More
By Layla L’Obatti
Flashforward/ Flashback – Knickerocker Rocks The Classic Applique Bow
Remember my post about Trompe L’oeil in reference to Schiaperelli a while back? Here is a perfect example in both vintage and modern lingerie. Bows that are not bows in function or really in any way other than “shape”.
Flashback: Classic 1930’s girdle from the McCord Museum’s archives features a gorgeous example of trompe l‘oeil applique in a … Read More
My personal pipe dream was to one day relinquish all the “stuff” that clutters our lives as we “grow up” and return to a lifestyle of simple aesthetics. For me, the more tropical climates answer that call. There is something about the heat and the light that influences the local complexion. There is a perpetual aura of contentment in the air. I first discovered this in my 20’s while vacationing … Read More