by Margaret Shrum
I invite you to take some time to yourself, make a cup of tea or have a glass of wine and write an “Ode to your body”. It can be about one specific body part, like your thighs, tummy, your wrists, whatever you desire. Or you can write an ode to your entire body. I found it incredibly liberating and healing to slow down and celebrate myself as I wrote my ode … Read More
By Jené Luciani
8 Steps to Finding the Perfect Swimsuit
This time of year, the barrage of bra questions I receive on a daily basis inevitably turns instead to those regarding something that’s just as tough to find the right fit – swimwear.
When it comes to quintessential California-chic fashions, few designers come to my mind more quickly than Trina Turk. Turk’s women’s wear collections – known for impeccable fit and gorgeous prints and … Read More
by Margaret Shrum
Hands down, confidence is the sexiest accessory that a woman can wear. Being perfect is so passé….It’s time to celebrate what makes you as a woman unique and take it up a notch, even flaunt it! Have fun with your quirkiness, brag about how smart you really are, play up your natural born talents and boldly shout it out to the world. No apologies for you curves, or your long lean … 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 Richard Vincente
Lana Del Rey had barely started her new life as the pop music world’s new ‘It Girl’ when she made a curious career move: posing in a What Katie Did bullet bra for I-D magazine and, soon afterwards, a Prada bodysuit for V magazine.
Both photos were published a month before the release of Lana’s first album and her sleepy, much-discussed performance on Saturday Night Live. Even though many people … Read More
by Rhea Cortado
photo by Bielmann/SPL, via surf.transworld.net
December and January is North Shore season in Hawaii. Without getting too technical, it’s when winter storm swell collides into the north side of the Hawaiian islands, waves are famously huge and that’s when all the big surf contests happen. I’ve been following the flesh and glory on surfing blogs, Facebook, Instagram and Twitter. Fans and pundits may disagree on many things when it comes down to … Read More
by Jené Luciani
As a fitness instructior, I do a lot of jumping. Is it possible that not wearing the right sports bra can make your boobs sag? Jolene Mathews
Ah, the sagging debate. Great question, Jolene. Everyone always wants to know what really causes sagging. In short, one word: Gravity! This entire issue is covered in depth in The Bra Book and I interviewed several doctors to get their professional opinions, and pulled together … Read More