I have always had a certain affinity for the photographic arts. I am fascinated with the method. Realism is transposed into thought by the photographers use of color or the lack of it to capture the essence of an object, a moment or an idea. In particular, I am drawn to the art of black and white imagery. It has a way of needling in on details, forcing the eye … Read More
By Elisabeth Dale
It May be Time for a New Line of Male Lingerie
Less than one percent of all breast cancer cases are found in men. It’s a rare disease, striking one out of every 1000 versus one out of 8 women in their lifetime. It’s still relatively uncommon for males to be diagnosed with this “pink” or female disease. Yet what men seem to experience more often … Read More
By Marina Rybak
The Blossoming of Ottoman Art at The Textile Museum Exhibit In Washington, DC
Attuned as I am to Mother Nature these few days, I am reflecting on the time when I was rewarded with my own rooftop garden in the middle of Manhattan. My wish was granted. Committed to reinvigorate my artistic expression, I had a chance to grow a garden. With the desire to be rooted … Read More
I spent the afternoon today on the beach in Cabo San Lucas, ruminating somewhat about the subject for today’s blog and what might be appropriate. I know that many of my readers, particularly in the Northeast are still reeling from the ramifications of Hurricane Sandy. It’s a fine line between dealing with Sandy’s rampage and the need to move on. Even Cabo has been hit by unexpected storms this year. … Read More
By Richard Vincente:
By the time you read this, most of the people working in the east coast’s lingerie industry will be back at their jobs following a week of anxiety, uncertainty and plenty of scrambling.
I’ve spoken to many lingerie professionals across the tri-state area hit by Hurricane Sandy in the past couple of days, and it’s safe to say that everyone was affected to some degree.
Stores left … Read More
Sometimes, It’s Not About Lingerie. . . .
I lived in Long Beach, New York for 30 years; first on the water, later one block away. There were many storms, hurricanes, nor’easters, blizzards. There were many evacuations; some we heeded, some not. It never mattered. Damage was minimal: a little water in the basement, beach erosion, lots of complaints; the usual expected brouhaha when one chooses to live near the … Read More
By Aimee Guthinger
Having worked one on one fitting undergarments and lingerie with women for nearly a decade, I honestly feel like I have heard it all. Regardless of nationality, age, body type or size, one steady concept always seems to underline all else feminine self esteem. Your body language, the comfort you feel within your own skin and the confidence communicated through both can be your sexiest assets no … Read More