The minute I met Michelle Metens, owner and designer of Dollhouse Bettie, at Curve NY, I knew I was speaking to a merchandising soul mate. Even ensconced in a wheelchair and in some serious pain; she broke her leg while setting up the show, Michelle was determined to make sure I understood her mission. Deferring to reality, I convinced her that we would wait until after surgery to chat. … Read More
Chantelle features the lingerie collection Mutine in bluebell. Lovely mix and match of embroidered polka dots and a sleek stripe for a light, easy and seductive feel. The very sexy round and plunging neckline of the bra is designed for a younger looking silhouette.… Read More
by Shirley Freeman
From the very practical to the glamorous and sexy, undies haven’t really radically changed though the years. Panties, bloomers, knickers, skivvies, briefs, thongs, girdles, smoothers and unmentionables… whatever they’re called, women have had a love affair with the coverings of their beautiful bottoms for decades.
Were these perhaps the first thong? Roger Schaal Diana lingerie – Paris c.1925, and today, Mimi Holliday Bisou Bisou Pearl Lace Bow … Read More
My colleague Jessica, Sale’s aficionado extraordinaire at Le Mystѐre, told me a very interesting wedding lingerie tale last week. Full disclosure, I am not sure she wants me to repeat it, but it’s such a testimonial to the brand’s bridal solution bras, that I just have to share. When Jessica got married, she wore a gorgeous strapless low back trumpet style dress. As some might know, wedding gowns can … Read More
This fanciful, gorgeous corset by Jane Woolrich is made from Silk Dupion and is adorned with gold lace and three Dupion pink bows. Fastens at the back with pink satin ribbon. This custom-made corset will truly make you feel so pretty in pink! (Style C.61.1)
By Jennifer Cermak
We hear allot about how hard it is to find swimwear if you are big busted and or plus size, but the true petite customer is actually my hardest to fit. Petite being the complete opposite of my personal curves-for-days (in every direction) body, it has been trial and error in finding out how to flatter smaller proportions. Following up with my inventory buyers this week, we … Read More
I’ve been waiting several months to discuss the new bralette collection from Yummie that I saw in Paris in January. Asked to keep it undercover until the launch this week, of course, I complied. Now as the first two styles, Audrey and Mallory deliver to retailers with great expectations; I can tell this brand story. Once again this contemporary company takes a step forward as it expands beyond … Read More
