Last week I subwayed to downtown Brooklyn to visit Iris Lingerie and discovered a perfect marriage, Iris Lingerie and Kimera Design. In a very unique business model, one that works beautifully, Kimera’s bridal and special occasion boutique hosts Iris’s Intimate Apparel shop right on its premises. Kimera showcases an eclectic assortment of original gowns and dresses created by owner Yvonne Chu catering to a modern bride who likes … Read More
Sue Hughes, a traveling lingerie sales rep for the Formfit Company of Chicago, with model checking fit. 1949 Photo by Phillip Harrington accompanied by Stanley Kubrick for Look Magazine.
In our continuing series on Lingerie through the decades, Shirley focuses on post WWII intimate apparel and the glamorous starlets of the 1940’s who created great desire for beautiful undergarments, sleepwear and swimwear…. READ MORE in ‘Lingerie That Lingers’… Read More
As a veteran New Yorker, I prefer commuting around the city underground. I know the subways have a reputation, much maligned in my opinion. It is the fastest way of navigating the urban landscape. The NY transit system has its own cultural identity; a collective of creative synergy that never stops performing. Where else but in NYC could a music program birthed in the metro gain international appreciation? Music Under … Read More
Sometimes an image foretells the future. Capturing the imagination and pressing it into another dimension is the work of an artist. It might be exquisite wedding photography or beautifully merchandised bridal lingerie. There is always a story of romantic anticipation.
In Bloom Holiday 2014
By Jennifer Cermak
Stand Up Paddle boarding is exploding in popularity in Minneapolis and St. Paul. With our abundant lakes and rivers, the Twin Cities are the perfect location for this new sport. SUP has a heritage tied to the birth of surfing in Hawaii, and I am thrilled to pick up my new board this week (a pair of NSP surf betty’s) for my sister and me to use … Read More
Some years ago, when I was juggling 3 kids and a full time job, my oldest friend and I would take one long week-end each June for a reprieve. She anointed me Secretary of Transportation; my only responsibility was to get us to our destination. She took on all logistics, which was a vacation in itself for the multi-tasking me. I have very warm memories of those brief segues into … Read More
What does a full figured woman with a short upper torso and Barbie have in common? A Lot. They both are built with very little room from under the bust to the shoulder. It’s a proportion issue. Their breasts sit high on their chest. This is a good thing when it comes to sexy curves, but finding a bra that fits comfortably can be a daunting task. Those wires can … Read More