You must know by now that I am deep in the
process of packing in preparing to move. Searching through my intimate drawers the other day in hope of paring down a bit, I uncovered my Retro Chic bra from Wacoal, which I first wrote about when it launched in the marketplace. As you might imagine, I have a lot of bras and sometimes they get buried away. I forgot … Read More
It’s 6 PM on Sunday evening and I just finished two marathon days of selling off 40 years of household paraphernalia. It was quite intense! We found ourselves in a frenzy, giving things away for far less than their worth and refusing to let go of items at realistic prices because they anchor our memories. Such was the story of my antique hand drawn map of the British Isles … Read More
This Week’s Intimate Discovery: An Established Product Solves An Unexpected Problem
NuBra is not exactly a new discovery. However, I had a major revelation about this item which I always thought was an enhancement product designated
for the less endowed woman. In fact, the first time I saw an uber thin model parading around in it, I was sure this concept was designated for a niche customer. But when Shirley, … Read More
My daughter Kate’s choice of majoring in Fine Arts at Vassar College has initiated many questions about the necessity of developing “real life skills” during a child’s formative years. It’s hard to make a living from Art. But education is much more than meets the eye and her course of study definitely created a provocative thought process. Maybe it was her exposure to my world as she grew up, but … Read More
This Week’s Intimate Discovery: Technology Enables A New Brand Of Smart Panties
Several years ago, I began to hear
rumblings in the market about a niche panty opportunity that had recently emerged: a product developed to eliminate moisture and odor issues. I was fairly certain that this concept would be supported primarily in pharmacy locations and was a bit surprised when I began to be approached, in fact, by … Read More
by Libby Dowd
Wedding gowns are traditionally white, but lately color has been making its way down the runway—and the aisle. From the neutral blush colors that are appearing in virtually every designer’s collection to Vera Wang’s shocking black gown, color is coming on strong. So why should bridal lingerie stay all white?
In Bloom by Jonquil is introducing its new line of intimates for summer deliveries. These styles mix … Read More
This is a very chaotic time for me, one of those crazy shifts in life’s equinox that can paralyze or energize, depending on perspective. For sure it is a crucible of stress. I am selling my home, full of 40 plus years of “stuff”, and downsizing big time. There are only a few weeks left to liquidate and the process morphs daily. I have decided to go greener, eliminate the … Read More