Call me Ishmael, or….
Call me Insane. Recently, I cannot recall how long ago, being the pauper I am, I was perusing old books at an ancient book store. Call it the pre-Kindle, pre-e-book era. I thought I would go on a trip, but having no income to outlay for such a venture I imagined I might escape in a story. Then I saw, on the … Read More
Every time I go home to Santa Cruz I have to get a raspberry napoleon at the locally famous Gayle’s Bakery . The crust is slim, airy and flakey and in just the right ratio proportions in relationship to the raspberry and whipped cream filling. Other napoleon’s will be an acceptable fix but will never be the same. I tried to take one home to L.A. in … Read More
In honor of Mother’s Day, this May 13th, let’s celebrate how Motherhood can be an opportunity to take the most exquisite care of our bodies and our lives from pregnancy and throughout all the stages being a parent. For those of you who are mothers and are shaking your head, thinking “if I only had the time…” please consider reading this to the end.
When I was … Read More
Yesterday, I decided to take a short road trip and explore the general area surrounding my new home. I was quasi familiar with this region since I really haven’t moved that many miles away from my old domain. Personally, I find this discovery process fun. Seemingly mundane details need to be revealed: where to buy groceries, take the dry cleaning, get a good cup of coffee, buy gas cheap (not … Read More
Happy May Intimate Insiders! The first week of May is Market Week for wholesale manufacturers in the Intimate Apparel industry. Buyers from major retailers come into New York from around the country to get a look at the latest collections. Most Buyers are finalizing their assortments for Fall & Holiday 2012 and previewing Spring 2013 collections. Best of luck to everyone showing this Market.
During Market, the … Read More
It is always exciting to see established lingerie brands expand their range. When they grow into full-busted sizes, it’s a decision made only after careful consideration. Full-busted bras are a tricky business because asking a small strip of fabric to do the job of supporting and shaping larger breasts means more engineering, new fit models, possibly even different manufacturing techniques. In other words – it takes real … Read More
In July of 2010, I wrote 
my first brief about the then just born Second Base® brand. Ever since then, I have been a real fan of these under layers that discreetly add just a bit more coverage to a woman’s décolleté. Part of the reason is the phenomenally soft fabric that feels light, sumptuous and “not really there” on the wearer’s skin. Now, Second Base® has augmented their … Read More