By ELLEN LEWIS
When my children were young, I found a pajama brand (which shall remain nameless), that I absolutely loved because of the incredibly soft fabrics. They carried sleepwear in my size, but not the same cute patterns. This was disappointing. That’s why when I discovered Kickee Pants at the virtual Curve Connect Show this Fall, I was pleasantly surprised. This 13-year-old brand produces a bevy of products for … Read More
By ELLEN LEWIS
Whenever I shop for ideas, wherever I travel, I always search for interesting socks; preferably eclectic patterns and colors that add a touch of flair to my normal NY black wardrobe. I suppose it’s a result of my hosiery buying days when, in the 80’s, legwear was evolving from boring beige to a fashion accessory. In Europe, one cannot miss the impact of the Falke brand, always … Read More
By HOLLY JACKSON
Everyone hates hand washing lingerie, but I’ve always felt like it’s little better when I get to use Soak. I’ve been a personal fan of this no rinse-free lingerie wash for years: Perfect for busy or lazy people who hate chores (I identify as both). What I didn’t know until I attended Curve NYC in February was how much Soak cares about sustainability and the … Read More
By HOLLY JACKSON
One of the first things you figure out as a plus-size women is that you’re supposed to take up as little space as possible. On planes, public transportation, and in restaurants you sit there and think about how to fold yourself into as small a space as possible. You worry if spaces are made to fit you. You worry what people will think of you if you … Read More
By JEAN CRISS
A personal and intimate interview with Author Cathi Locati and CEO of cathi.ink – Areola Architect of Medical Micropigmentation and Professional Fine Artist, well re-known for her figurative and portrait photo-realism images. Cathi.ink provides areola and nipple tattoos for breast patients after botched cosmetic enlargements or reductions, for breast cancer survivors after mastectomy, and performs other micropigmentation to create illusions and hide scars.
Cathi originally launched in … Read More
By JEAN CRISS
This is a continuation of the Sexy Survivor Lingerie series. You‘ve now heard a little about two survivor stories and what these women chose for undergarments. Here are two more; both quite compelling and involving single lumpectomy with radiation treatment and a radical mastectomy with prosthesis as well as their current challenges, still years later – 16 and 20 years afterwards. They shared their stories about their … Read More
I grew up in a home where charity was a mandate. Even at a very young age, when my allowance was $.25, my parents insisted that I put a nickel a week in an envelope to donate to charity. My Dad, busy with his law practice, was President of our Temple, President of the Red Cross Brooklyn chapter, and involved in countless other organizations. My mom, a full time housewife, … Read More