Palais Royal Twilight
Unique flowered embroidery with layers of Swiss tulle showcasing its different shades. The band and straps are made of a lightweight satin. Like the actual Palais Royal palace and garden, it is both historic and modern.… Read More
I met Tara Cavoise two years ago in a Starbucks halfway between her home in Albany and my office in Westchester, NY. She had called me to engage my opinion about a business she was developing for an innovative shapewear product. I was highly skeptical. After all, at the time shapewear companies were coming out of the woodwork with a myriad of claims about the next best thing in in … Read More
Submitted by Jo Nicewicz Carville who owns
Jo Karen with her partner Karen Bender in Acton, Massachusetts
Having my own shop was something I had always wanted to do. I had actually looked at gift shops before I had children but decided to put that on hold and begin to raise a family. I was fortunate to be able to stay at home while my children were young. As soon … Read More
It’s not my style, but I am running late this week. I moved yesterday for the 4th time in the past 14 months, but that’s another story for another column. This time I thought the process would be easy since we are less than one mile from our previous abode. I figured I did not have to pack everything perfectly and could make mini trips leaving the big “stuff” … Read More
Delicate Dreams – Montelle Intimates introduces Spring 2014 Collection.… Read More
By John Festa aka Johnny Lingerie
Recently I was with a very good friend who was wearing a skirt. While I would never be this crass with a stranger, I said ‘Diane, you need a slip with that skirt’. She replied by saying she never wears slips. Me: ‘Doesn’t the fact that I know you’re not wearing one mean you need one?’
Now I know many women are wearing … Read More
Frederika Zappe is considered to be one of the foremost bra fitting specialists in the Intimate Apparel industry. I met her last week to learn more about the Fitting School she directs at Curve for Eveden brands and within hours, I felt as if I had a new friend. She is the consummate communicator, with a passion for her avocation that is contagious. In minutes, I was showing her my … Read More