BREAST BRIEFS: “Your Bra Size Matters Less Than You Think”
The Jockey Company introduced a “revolutionary” new bra sizing system a few weeks ago. Why? Because experts agree that 80 percent of women wear the wrong size bra. This is thought to be due, in part, to the inadequacy of the current antiquated measuring tape method of determining bra size. But does it even matter? What if women wear the … Read More
Actually, I had intended to post a different story tonight, but my plans went awry today and instead I am having a glass of chardonnay and focusing on being in the moment. It was one of those days when a 2 hour hiatus for chores turned into a 7 hour ordeal. Besides being a designated chauffeur, I was on grandma duty that evolved from a one hour commitment into 4 … Read More
I grew up a few miles from the Atlantic Ocean and by the time I was 21, I had moved to a seaside community nearby, and had an apartment literally at the water’s edge. We spent a great deal of time on the beach, on the boardwalk and in boats. This presented a challenge for me, a lushly endowed young woman who today would be labeled a Curvy Girl. My … Read More
In nature, there are items so fragile and still yet so strong that they defy logic. The leaf of the Bodhi Tree is a delicate image of the earth’s power to heal. Better known in the Western Hemisphere as the Sacred Fig, it is said that that Gautama Buddha achieved enlightenment beneath its branches. Bodhi trees are planted in close proximity to every Buddhist monastery.
Every time I visit the… Read More
By Aimee Guthinger
Compliments of Krista’s Photography
The peonies are blooming and the hydrangeas will be coming out soon, two sure signs that we’re headed into another beautiful summer season here on Cape Cod! While cocktail parties, evenings at the beach and yacht clubs and weddings, weddings, and more weddings are filling our calendars here on the coast, closets are being turned over for the season too. The halters, open … Read More
How many times have you received a gift from your partner and wondered for whom it was truly meant? What about the 48″ flat screen TV, that fishing trip to Maine , or the black Olds Toronado my husband bought me years ago, which I did not want? You might wonder how I have managed to find a home for Father’s Day in a Lingerie Blog, but I have discovered … Read More
By Margaret Shrum
Vivienne Westwood
I discovered beautiful yet modern gifts for brides & the bridal party that everyone will enjoy! One of my favorite New York City lingerie designers, Melissa Franchi of Nevaeh Intimates, created special bridal pieces that she shared with me. The designer’s insight: “Weddings are moments that should be enjoyed together. With a passion for both vintage and modern aesthetics I am inspired to create captivating … Read More