By ELISABETH DALE
Why do women get breast implants? It’s the No 1 cosmetic surgery in the US, even though it carries with it the burden of judgment and dismissal. So what’s driving these women? Are they young and insecure? Superficial? Desperate?
The answers might surprise you.
Of the 300,000 implant procedures in the US in 2013 (up 37% since 2000 and still rising), the breakdown by age, according to … Read More
Chanel
I was thinking about Paris the other night; how many weddings and honeymoons happen in this city of dreams. I kept searching for images to tell the story and then, I realized that nothing says “J’Accept” like French Bridal Lingerie. In the end, these beautiful designs turn into keepsakes in a brides memoirs. Old or New they still say “I Do”
Aubade
Lise Charmel
Chantelle
Empreinte
Simone Perele
Maison
By MICHELLE METENS
It wouldn’t be possible to talk about the history of sheer and slinky lingerie without talking about the science, research and development that went into creating the miracle fiber that most certainly played a role in the massive baby boom of the 1950s – nylon!
“Good heavens Miss Sakamoto – you’re beautiful!” Wallace Carothers, DuPont scientist and inventor of the nylon polyamide fiber.
Innovation in textile development … Read More
Submitted by Lisa Feller owner and partner with Roberta Zahl of Dusty Rose in New City & RyeBrook, NY
Opening a small business is different today as compared to when my mom, Roberta, opened Dusty Rose 34 years ago, but the backbone of a mom and pop store remains unchanged. There is more to opening a store than filling it with merchandise and waiting for shoppers to come in to … Read More