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I have been to the New York Botanical Gardens many times, but our visit there this past weekend was a very different kind of experience.  Maybe it was because it was the end of the summer and the rage of color was less acute, or maybe it was because there weren’t any special exhibits attracting hoards of visitors, but the park was virtually empty and very serene.  No one could … Read More


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Last week I subwayed to downtown Brooklyn to visit Iris Lingerie and discovered a perfect marriage, Iris Lingerie and Kimera Design. In a very unique business model, one that works beautifully, Kimera’s bridal and special occasion boutique hosts Iris’s Intimate Apparel shop right on its premises. Kimera showcases an eclectic assortment of original gowns and dresses created by owner Yvonne Chu catering  to a modern bride who likes … Read More


20130923_141213-MOTIONWe are very proud to introduce our newest blogger, Kim Caldwell and her column “Hurray For Lingerie”.  Kim’s lingerie career finds its roots with Linda The Bra Lady where she learned the intricacies of Bra Fitting.  Besides her long running relationship with Linda’s, Kim’s experience at Saks and Bergdorf’s representing  La Perla has helped forge her unique insight into the world of better intimates.  Add to that her many … Read More


by John Festa
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In a very short span of time, I received three unrelated comments on my blog from women convinced bra fitters consistently put them in the wrong size bra. It was such an odd occurance. My first reaction was to think said women were resistant to their true size.

This got me thinking. Who knows more: the people fitting the bust, or the people with the bust? So … Read More


Featuring ~ Iris Lingerie

iris-lingerie-logo-nSubmitted by Iris Clarke, owner of Iris Lingerie in Brooklyn, NY

I started working in a corset lingerie store when I was a teenager. While I was working there, I encountered a lot of challenges such as fitting bras and girdles. I then moved on to Bloomingdales in the 1980’s and worked along with buyers. During my nine years at Bloomingdales a company called Wacoal entered the scene, as well … Read More


lingerieshoppeSubmitted by Brenda Meadows, owner
of The Lingerie Shoppe in Birmingham, AL

I had been involved in a lot of volunteer work when my children were young.  I supported two major groups with my time, raising money to sustain the Alabama Symphony and then with a local group to aid children with hearing disabilities.  I also did work with my church.  After years of volunteering, a good friend and I … Read More


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