Who is the Hanky Panky Bride? She is gracious, a bit mysterious, loves lace, flowers and animals. She can flirt with humor, dance for hours and draw a line in the sand. Her lingerie is her own seductive secret.
For someone who was married in City Hall, and purports to question the fiduciary value of the whole wedding regalia, I am completely enamored by the bridal industry. Every channel is a homage to creativity and femininity. I am sure that is why it is such an inspiration for Lingerie design. Recently, I discovered Wild Orchid Company, a custom cake kitchen in Dover, NH and Chef/Owner, Erin Gardner was … Read More
I met Sherry Blodgett at her stand at the Curve NY show several years ago and was captivated by her presentation of couture bridal accessories. Sherry Et Cie was founded in 1981 on the premise that to the discerning bride the details count. The concentration on her niche product has served her well as she has built a brand recognized as a go to label for bridal garters, lingerie accessories … Read More
Prima Donna
Several years ago, I had the privilege of visiting the Van De Velde headquarters in Belgium. Home base for the luxury Prima Donna and Marie Jo brands, it was a treat for me, as I was already personally familiar with the extraordinary fit virtues of the Prima Donna designs. Insight into the development of a fine bra is always a lesson in lingerie, even if one is well … Read More
By Aimee Guthinger
Compliments of Krista’s Photography
The peonies are blooming and the hydrangeas will be coming out soon, two sure signs that we’re headed into another beautiful summer season here on Cape Cod! While cocktail parties, evenings at the beach and yacht clubs and weddings, weddings, and more weddings are filling our calendars here on the coast, closets are being turned over for the season too. The halters, open … Read More