Layla L’Obatti
Putting together my last few posts it was hard not to see a distinct trend emerging, the revival of the appliqué. I think handmade brands like Honeycooler and Knickerocker (both coincidentally from California) are pioneering some of the most innovative and inventively playful design. Then, I started to take note of more established luxury brands: Carine Gilson and La Perla who have started incorporating shaped appliqued surface designs … Read More
Submitted by Sherry Gummow, owner of Busted Ladies Lingerie in Ponoka, Alberta, Canada
I’ve always loved to “dress up” as compared to “dress down.” I wore hats when nobody else did, love bling with everything, and feel naked without my lipstick & earrings – even when heading to the barn. I had a dream in my early twenties of owning a store where “customer service” ruled supreme, where buying decisions … Read More
By Marina Rybak
There are very few places left in this brave new virtual world of ours where the values set for the entire community is built around the support of artistic expression, channeled through the hands of an artisan. The enchanting island of Madeira is such a haven, renowned for its distinct style of hand embroidery.
“The Pearl of the Atlantic” was discovered and settled during the Age of … Read More
‘We don’t know if the essential spirit of this beautiful chiffon set is Renaissance, Elizabethan or even Victorian…
We do know though that Romance is timeless featuring a gorgeous pleated Leavers Lace, this Jane Woolrich creation evokes femininity anywhere, anytime.’… Read More
We are in the heart of summer now. July 4th surrenders us to hot languid days, off shore breezes and evening thunder storms. The best feeling is not to feel burdened at all: light clothes, whisper soft, airy, almost bare. I, who am in constant search for panties that perform without fanfare, and are feminine and delicate as if they are not really there, have found the perfect pair. … Read More
By Ali Cudby
Recently, a bra blogger asked if a particular fit problem could be attributed to breast tissue migration. That question prompted me to research the topic, because we owe it to our customers to understand the fit issues being discussed in the world.
Breast tissue migration has not been covered in my online bra fit school for professionals, The FabFit Academy, because I didn’t previously have an … Read More