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Indulgence ~ Empreinte

I am not a chocolate snob.  Anyone who knows me knows about my compulsion for M & M’s.  In fact, when I was at Macy’s, my staff gave me a gumball machine filled with these mini treats, hoping that the penny requirement for satisfaction would control my obsession while I was pregnant with my son.  Frankly, I am surprised that I did not give birth to a chocolate covered … Read More


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BRIEF ALERT! Bettie Page

This Week’s Intimate Discovery:  Secrets In Lace reveals an Iconic Collection

For several years now I have been an admirer of the Secrets In Lace e-commerce site.  It’s not only that I am impressed with the clear merchandising message, but also the methodical approach to building a niche identity that owner, Dan Whitsett has achieved.  Founded as the go to site for authentic 100% nylon stockings, Secrets In LaceRead More


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A Star Is Born ~ Curvy Kate

Time has a way of teaching us.  In my 20’s my definition of success was to have my picture on the cover of Time Magazine.  I wanted recognition and I equated it with fame.  The idea of being the center of attention in a room full of strangers was a lustful objective.  In my youthful naivety, I did not understand that true fortune was not born from noisy laurels, … Read More


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This Week’s Intimate Discovery: A Quintessential French Brand Renews Itself.

When I was young, I was infatuated by everything French.  I learned the language, studied the art, lived there for a brief respite and was particularly pleased that my career required travel to Paris for the sole purpose of looking at exquisite lingerie.  My first stop on every shopping excursion was always Bon Marché, a great microcosm of the … Read More


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This week’s Intimate Discovery:  Talent Forges Innovation in Lingerie E-Commerce

What appeals to me most about the BareNecessities.com website is the natural symbiosis that I feel as a lingerie merchant to this brand.  Their mission to provide the highest quality product assortment at the best value parallels my quest to bring clarity to the Intimate Apparel marketplace.  Firmly ensconced in the highly competitive Lingerie venue offered on the Internet, … Read More


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I flew to Paris from NYC on one of the first flights out after September 11, 2001.  Many of my colleagues opted not to travel and I understood.  But for me, I have always lived by the credo that when a bully strikes, it’s important to stand tall.  Taking off from JKF, we flew over the still smoldering destruction in lower Manhattan and turned east around The Statue of Read More


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