by Morgan O’Neill
Billy Collins was appointed Poet Laureate of the United States for 2001-2003. He is the author of six collections of poetry. Sailing Around the Room, published in 2001 by Random House is one of my favorites. There is a breeziness and charm to Collins’ poetry; an unexpectedness that catches the reader by surprise and often makes him smile. Perhaps, it is foolish to think that a lingerie catalogue could sweep a … Read More
by Richard Vincente
Censorship is a weapon that works best when it’s used sparingly, if at all. It’s the cultural equivalent of a nuclear deterrent.
Most people in marketing, advertising and programming understand this and play by the rules. But the shadowy group of individuals and quasi-legitimate authorities who monitor and enforce community standards have itchy trigger fingers. For them, censorship isn’t just a deterrent, it’s a way of defining what’s acceptable by shooting down … Read More
by Jene’ Luciani
I am 32A and I love bras that make me look larger and sexier. What are the best brands that could resolve my problem?. . . Carla
There are plenty of great push-up bras for small-statured girls. The Little Bra Company is one of my favorites. I also love that on BareNecessities.com, you can search for bras BY size in a variety of brands…so if you look here, you will find … Read More
by Richard Vincente
Lingerie and pornography make strangely uncomfortable bedfellows.
You might expect the two industries would be as close as kissing cousins, since they’re often selling the same thing — human arousal — to the same people. The opportunities for cross-promotion should be endless.
But you won’t find La Senza product placements in your favorite Ron Jeremy flick or Hanky Panky ads on the hotel room adult channel. Most reputable fashion lingerie brands don’t … Read More
by Libby Dowd
If you’ve ever been to a wedding, been in a wedding or flipped to one of the many wedding programs on TV, you’ve heard the phrase, “It’s all about the details.” I was married last spring and as I planned the event, I spent the majority of my time focusing on the details. From the 40 or so vintage glass cake stands my mother and I hunted for at local antique stores … Read More
This Week’s Intimate Discovery: A Quintessential French Brand Renews Itself.
When I was young, I was infatuated by everything French. I learned the language, studied the art, lived there for a brief respite and was particularly pleased that my career required travel to Paris for the sole purpose of looking at exquisite lingerie. My first stop on every shopping excursion was always Bon Marché, a great microcosm of the crème of the French Intimate … 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