The first time I saw the name Flora Nikrooz, it was in a photograph posted on the side of a bus stop. It floated across the glass surface, a beautiful, billowy nightgown precious in the detail of its execution. That was, in fact in the 1990’s when Flora’s atelier make its mark as the purveyor of luxury sleepwear particularly well suited for a bride. Today, still designing in New … Read More
A fresh, feminine look for the warmer weather. Coobie’s best selling Seamless Scoopneck bra now comes in a more modest Full Size version – The Coobie Lace Coverage Bra Full Size! A beautiful lace panel across the front provides a perfect cover up for ones cleavage. Still a “Full one size” item with adjustable straps and removable pads. Rave reviews are already coming in! If you want the comfort of … Read More
Submitted by Erica L. Windle, owner of A Sophisticated Pair in Burlington, North Carolina
For years, I hated bras—a funny statement coming from the proprietor of a lingerie boutique. My experiences bra shopping were nightmarish and traumatizing, sometimes reducing me to tears, but when you’re 17 and needing a UK 30H—a size I, like most other people, had no idea existed, the options are scarce. I was forced to settle … Read More
Naturally Perfect: The C Naturel Bra unlined underwire bra is Chantelle’s newest minimizer, featuring non-padded stretch cups that create a beautifully seamless effect. It features a wide band that provides excellent support while smoothing the back, and fully-adjustable wide straps that create a perfect fit.
Available in 3 nude shades that will flatter any skin tone,
the C Naturel comes in sizes 30-42 Band, from C-H cup.… Read More
In my continuing effort to recognize the needs of pregnant women and their personal rapport with their body images during the maternity process, swimwear cannot be ignored. Yes it’s true, fashion trends have evolved (at least since I was pregnant) and regular swimsuits are perfectly acceptable. But I remember the evolving breast and belly sizes and the desire for not only fashion, but uber comfort and real support. Once again, … Read More
By ALLISON GOODWIN
Like Cinderella’s Fairy Godmother granting a wish for just one night, the new cosmetic trend of “vacation breasts” bestows a woman with a trial pair of bigger breasts that last about a day. Is the procedure worth it? Or are they just another fairytale, waiting to turn into a pumpkin? Dr. Gordon Lewis, a trusted plastic surgeon in the Richmond area shares his insight with us … Read More