After a 40 + year career in merchandising, you can imagine that I have been to more trade shows than I care to count. Both internationally and here in the USA, I have attended these expositions in the role of retailer, product developer and as a manufacturer presenting product. There have been times that I arrived at the purview wondering why I came: overwhelmed with projects back home, wallet tight, … 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
Sometimes the past reconvenes to redirect the future. One might say that the essence of luxury is founded in the underpinnings of history. I have always believed that in the study of art, no other source better defines sophistication than the Renaissance. The epicenter of this era of intense creativity was Italy. Italian artisans are the founders of artful elegance and in the world of Lingerie, Cosabella’s heritage speaks … 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