By Margaret Shrum
As simple as it sounds, putting yourself first can be one of the most challenging acts of self-care. Somehow, taking care of the needs of others can feel more comfortable or easier than asking the question “what do I want right now?” We all have families, friends, loved ones who need us sometimes. It can be challenging to balance our own needs with the needs of others we take care
Got any big plans for the coming Memorial Day Weekend? My focus is on Swimwear rather than Intimate Apparel this week… As long as this rainy, wet weather blows through before the weekend. Fingers crossed for sunny skies! I can’t wait to pull out the bra-sized Fantasie brand bikini top and matching high-waisted bikini bottom I picked up at La Petite Coquette here in the City earlier this season. Here are just … Read More
It seems like Spring is finally here. The weather was beautiful this weekend…Making for a great Mother’s Day. And I’m blown away by the number of Intimate Affairs happening this month! It says a lot to me about the growth of our Industry! Here are just a few Intimate Insights for the Week….
Last Thursday, the spectacular European Intimate Apparel brand Marlies Dekkers presented their upcoming Fall/Winter 2012 collection at a press … Read More
Summer yields the end of spring cleaning and the start of vintage selling events like Brimfield on the East Coast. Sunnier climates like California boast year round vintage/flea markets like the famed Pasadena flea market, but the east coast with its lengthier history tends to yield a deeper trove of antiques.
Depending on whether you are a store owner visiting the show to find that unique key piece to display prominently on … Read More
My first recollection of feeling bad about my body was immediately after being crowned Miss Texas. I walked by the judges’ section and a woman named June, who was head of a beauty company, and had just voted for me, told me to work on the beginnings of my cellulite for the upcoming Miss USA contest. Now think about that. I had just won for being supposedly the most beautiful girl … Read More
Call me Ishmael, or….
Call me Insane. Recently, I cannot recall how long ago, being the pauper I am, I was perusing old books at an ancient book store. Call it the pre-Kindle, pre-e-book era. I thought I would go on a trip, but having no income to outlay for such a venture I imagined I might escape in a story. Then I saw, on the shelf, Moby Dick, and I … Read More
It is always exciting to see established lingerie brands expand their range. When they grow into full-busted sizes, it’s a decision made only after careful consideration. Full-busted bras are a tricky business because asking a small strip of fabric to do the job of supporting and shaping larger breasts means more engineering, new fit models, possibly even different manufacturing techniques. In other words – it takes real work and dedication to excellence … Read More