Refined and luxurious, Fauve’s lingerie collections for AW13 don’t compromise on fit or style. Add some major drama into your lingerie drawer with the stunning Chloe collection available in two striking shades of color electric blue and black. Light and easy to wear Chloe uses Swiss embroidery and Italian fabrics, wear the UW Vertical Seam Bra for a sheer and seductive look, and team with a choice of brief, short … Read More
There is always emerging talent percolating in the Intimates market and I watch very carefully to see which labels appear to have “legs”. I tend to wait to see who survives several seasons, ships on time, develops new product with continuity and has a focused vision with customers returning for more. Those are the collections I like to highlight, because, in fact, they appear to be establishing themselves as true … Read More
Submitted by Brenda Meadows, owner
of The Lingerie Shoppe in Birmingham, AL
I had been involved in a lot of volunteer work when my children were young. I supported two major groups with my time, raising money to sustain the Alabama Symphony and then with a local group to aid children with hearing disabilities. I also did work with my church. After years of volunteering, a good friend and I … Read More
By Tomima Edmark
I’m a big fan of the series Mad Men. The plots never fail to draw me in, and I couldn’t love the authentic look and feel of the sets more. I most look forward to seeing what the show’s women are wearing. The time period’s fashion staples – pencil skirts, snug sweaters, capri pants and dresses that nip in the waist – are meticulously recreated, right down … Read More
Despite all my global travel, I had never been to San Francisco. Now, my son has relocated there and I had a perfect excuse this weekend to take a detour on the way to see clients on the West Coast. He lives within striking distance of the Golden Gate Bridge and since this is an anchor of this charming city, he was very anxious to show it to me in … Read More
September is here. Hard to believe how time moves on. September is a very melancholic month for me. My beloved friend and sister in law, Celeste died several Septembers ago from cancer. Having ferried her through the 5 year fight to endure, I learned a thing or two about women suffering through this deadly scourge. Our industry pays special attention to breast cancer, which is fitting and admirable and will … Read More
Yesterday I got caught in a flash flood here in Connecticut. I was taking a riding lesson when a wicked downpour exploded over the ring. Thunder and lightning forced an immediate dismount. By the time we got the horses back to the barn, there was water everywhere and rising fast. We took refuge in the hayloft to wait it out. That storm defies the fact that summer is over even … Read More