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This Week’s Intimate Discovery:  New Brands debut at Curve NY

[lightbox color=”#000000″ type=”image” title=”” link=”http://lingeriebriefs.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/new2.jpg”][/lightbox]There will be 314 brands on display at CurveNY , at least 30% [lightbox color=”#000000″ type=”image” title=”” link=”http://lingeriebriefs.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/new1.jpg”][/lightbox]newcomers to the show, but I am particularly pleased to see a few that truly intrigued me with their product message when I first discovered them in Paris at The Salon De Lingerie.   I found The … Read More


This week’s Intimate Discovery: Retro-Saucy underthings hand tailored to fit your curves

[lightbox color=”#000000″ type=”image” title=”” link=”http://lingeriebriefs.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/ps-crop.jpg”][/lightbox]I love visiting Journelle in NYC. It’s a virtual gallery of elegant [lightbox color=”#000000″ type=”image” title=”” link=”http://lingeriebriefs.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/ginger.jpg”][/lightbox]lingerie by  Indie  as well as established designers and visiting the boutique often satisfies my perpetual search for new talent.  Last time I was there I found Fortnight Lingerie, launched in 2010 by Toronto based … Read More


This week’s Intimate Discovery:  Sophisticated, Loungewear Define the American Summer Style

[lightbox color=”#000000″ type=”image” title=”” link=”http://lingeriebriefs.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/FemmeFatale-AK-1.jpg”][/lightbox]It’s pushing 100° in New York today and I am hunkered[lightbox color=”#000000″ type=”image” title=”” link=”http://lingeriebriefs.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/DSC_0316-copy-1.jpg”][/lightbox] down in my house doused in the balm of artificial air conditioning.  I much prefer the outdoors and boy do I wish I had a few pieces of the Anne Klein loungewear, delivered this spring for woman … Read More


[lightbox color=”#000000″ type=”image” title=”” link=”http://lingeriebriefs.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/Dana-Schutz-1.jpg”][/lightbox]When I was first introduced to the work of contemporary painter Dana Schutz, I was overwhelmed by the impact of bright fantastical color on her canvases.  I was stunned by the juxtaposition of seemingly discordant hues on a surface that seemed almost free of structure.  Immediately, I thought of the early 20th century Fauves and the shift they ignited in the art world as … Read More


Sunday was  Mother’s Day.  Regardless of how you define the relationship with your mother, it is an indelible bond, part of your DNA.  I loved my mother, fiercely, depended upon her support, and listened to most of her advice. When she tried to direct my behavior, I accepted her guidance, keeping most of my opinions to myself mainly as a gesture of respect. She was pretty good about letting … Read More


BRIEF ALERTS! Two Figs

This week’s Intimate Discovery:  Luxurious Sleepwear for Voluptuous Women

[lightbox color=”#000000″ type=”image” title=”” link=”http://lingeriebriefs.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/Two-Figs-LB-Page-16-a.jpg”][/lightbox]The first time I saw the Two Figs sleepwear[lightbox color=”#000000″ type=”image” title=”” link=”http://lingeriebriefs.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/black-crop.jpg”][/lightbox] line, I was wary, but intrigued by their design concept:  sensual sleepwear pieces engineered for women who wear D – G cup bras.  A provocative chemise or gown that provides support and comfort and remains sleep worthy has never been an … Read More


[lightbox color=”#000000″ type=”image” title=”” link=”http://lingeriebriefs.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/friends-stock.jpg”][/lightbox]When I was a young teenager my mother taught me a very valuable lesson about friendship.  I had just entered middle school and badly wanted to befriend a group of girls whose attention I could not attract.  “Don’t try”, counseled my mom.  Be who you are and if the bond is meant to be, it will abide.  Focus on your own goals and pursue your … Read More


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