by Ali Cudby
There’s a tug-of-war in the American bra market. Women scream for smooth, smooth, smooth when it comes to the design of their bra cups. But let’s face it – smooth can get boring. Manufacturers look for new ways to bring aesthetic appeal into the contoured cup bra. Some add embellishment to the band or straps and leave the cup pristine – Simone Perele’s Andora Molded Bra is one example.
Others add a … Read More
by Moira Nelson
Alan and Lori Kaplan are very serious about the business of bras. Their boutique, Bra*Tenders, is a quirky and vibrant shop with a Broadway-theme tucked inside The Film Center Building on Ninth Avenue in NYC’s Theater district. This hidden gem is not your typical bra store. There’s no store front. Passersby would never know it was there. Non-theatrical clients (civilians like you and me) are required to make an appointment. And … Read More
We are all feeling the throwback of the current state of politics in the USA. It doesn’t matter what side you’re on, it’s frustrating. Just when the economy seems to be crawling back from the brink, we get front ended by partisan rancor. So, frankly, for me, the CurveNY show held at the Javits Center last week was a welcome respite. Not only was it an escape from the onslaught of nefarious media, but it … Read More
Last week my husband and I embarked on a road trip to the California Baha Sur in Mexico and the Southwest USA. Given the gift of time, a result of unexpected life’s circumstances, we decided to explore some locales that despite extensive travel throughout my life, even I had never visited. After 10 days in Cabo San Jose and La Paz, we are flying this morning to Arizona, specifically Sedona and the Grand Canyon. Mexico … Read More
I am a figure skating aficionado having spent many hours in ice rinks while my daughter pursued
her youthful dream of becoming an ice skating star. We have been watching the current figure skating Grand Prix in anticipation of this year’s Olympic team. Figure skating is a beautiful and enchanting sport. Elegant costumes, rapturous music and exquisite moves across the ice belie the hours of practice and physical endurance required to produce a flawless result. … Read More
A few days ago, I visited my friend Adrienne’s lingerie boutique, Adrienne Clarisse in Libertyville, Illinois. After spending time perusing the sophisticated and sensual merchandise she carries, I was reminded of one of my all time favorite movies, Indiana Jones and The Raiders of The Lost Ark. Besides the fact that Harrison Ford’s dual identity of erudite professor and heroic adventurer fulfilled my youthful fantasies of the perfect man, I was completely absorbed in his … Read More