by Rhea Cortado
photo by Bielmann/SPL, via surf.transworld.net
December and January is North Shore season in Hawaii. Without getting too technical, it’s when winter storm swell collides into the north side of the Hawaiian islands, waves are famously huge and that’s when all the big surf contests happen. I’ve been following the flesh and glory on surfing blogs, Facebook, Instagram and Twitter. Fans and pundits may disagree on many things … Read More
Based in New York, the Ombrato brand is dedicated to creating stylish, quality sleepwear and loungewear for modern women. Designer Masako Shirokawa wants today’s woman to feel both chic and at ease in her clothing. Her collection offers unique designs that reflect a lifestyle that is practical yet stylish rendered in elegant and comfortable high quality fabrics Ombrato, which means “take it easy” in a Japanese dialect, is an by Ali Cudby
The Autumn/Winter 2012 Paris Salon International de la Lingerie was a mash up of color, sound – and 50 particularly innovative lights, courtesy of Valisère’s Corsage Magique.
The Corsage Magique is a corset that is made with lace and a backing fabric featuring a decorative motif – but the design is much more than decoration. The fabric actually has 50 miniature LED lights that are the size … Read More
I wrote my senior thesis in college on Vincent Van Gogh. The major theme was the impact of vivid color and the intensity of his brushstroke. Was he mad as the pundits claimed? Or did he, in fact possess a confident audacity to defy the artistic traditions of his time and risk acceptance in order to make his own personal statement. My obsession with Van Gogh began in 1970 at … Read More
by Moira Nelson
On Tuesday, January 31st, 2012, the Underfashion Club hosted 
its annual Femmy Gala at Cipriani 42nd Street. The Intimate Affair was hosted by the witty and charismatic celebrity spokesperson Carson Kressley. When asked to host the annual awards ceremony, Carson Kressley thought to himself, “I don’t know anyone as Femmy as me, so that sounds like it could work!”
The annual Femmy Awards Gala is considered the … Read More
by Jené Luciani
As a fitness instructior, I do a lot of jumping. Is it possible that not wearing the right sports bra can make your boobs sag? Jolene Mathews
Ah, the sagging debate. Great question, Jolene. Everyone always wants to know what really causes sagging. In short, one word: Gravity! This entire issue is covered in depth in The Bra Book and I interviewed several doctors to get their … Read More
by Jené Luciani
I am constantly on the go and wondering if you have any tips for packing your bra? I heard that it is very bad to just squish them into your luggage with the rest of you clothing and since I wear padding, it does affect the shape. Wanted to see if you had any suggestions?. . . Lauren
SUCH a great question!! With many people escaping to … Read More