By ALI CUDBY
I was fascinated by a recent article, discussing women’s ideas about body size, in Salon.com. Part of the article examines the impact of media on how women see themselves.
I’ll summarize…it’s unhealthy.
Here are a few highlights:
On average, women in North America say their ideal body weight is 13 to 19 percent below their medically ideal weight.
Women’s sense of self-image is influenced by their … Read More
On trend for Spring 2015, the Montelle feather print was hand-drawn, inspired by the delicate strokes of watercolor painting. This whirlpool of feathers, available on our Pure and Pure Plus T-shirt bras as well as on the Prodigy Push-up and Wire-Free bras, looks beautiful on any skin tone.
Imagine this against your skin; soft, silky lace sleeves with an ultra smooth, stretch cotton bodice. The perfect T-shirt to peek out from under a sweater or jacket… or to wear daringly by itself. That is the sexy Aura Full Lace T-shirt by Blackspade. So very classy and comfortable you’ll want it in both black and white, short sleeves and long. Aura Collections encompass the harmony of silky laces and … Read More
Naturally Perfect: The C Naturel Bra unlined underwire bra is Chantelle’s newest minimizer, featuring non-padded stretch cups that create a beautifully seamless effect. It features a wide band that provides excellent support while smoothing the back, and fully-adjustable wide straps that create a perfect fit.
Available in 3 nude shades that will flatter any skin tone,
the C Naturel comes in sizes 30-42 Band, from C-H cup.… Read More
After receiving great feedback from the Enlighten Racebrack up to G cup, Le Mystere customers immediately started asking for a contour cup version. If we were going to create a new bra it had to be extremely comfortable, look gorgeous and have extra functionality and so, as part of the Sophia collection, we are introducing a new seamless contour racer back.
We address the comfort of this bra with the … Read More
I’m back in Cabo again, wedding over and family returned east to in their proper roosts. It’s hotter than when I left in January. The season is inching closer to summer. I was so excited about escaping the horrific Northeast weather that I forgot just how much the temperature informs the culture here. I have mentioned the colors, the flowers, the water, and sand and I am sure there will … Read More
Here I am, a woman of a certain age, raising my 2 year old grandson. This is a sure fire way to be knocked off the pedestal of complacency. Curiosity, particularly in a toddler, knows no boundaries, so, it’s nice to see that some things endure the test of time. For example, Jude, my grandson, is currently obsessed with Curious George whose antics closely resemble his everyday behavior. This loveable … Read More