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
Sometimes an image foretells the future. Capturing the imagination and pressing it into another dimension is the work of an artist. It might be exquisite wedding photography or beautifully merchandised bridal lingerie. There is always a story of romantic anticipation.
In Bloom Holiday 2014
I promise this is my last diatribe about Cabo luxury. But, I watched a sunset wedding awhile back on the beach in San Lucas, and couldn’t resist the bridal lingerie insights. Something about the laissez-faire approach and the provocative intimacy of this simple affair staged in such a lush setting reminded me of the essence of the Maison Lejaby profile. Sophisticated and casual, wholly artistic with a touch of eccentricity, … Read More
By Kim Caldwell
In a recent Hurray for Lingerie post I shared a popular undergarment option for brides: wearing a basic strapless bra and a Squeem. A what? A Squeem! There are quite a few shapewear options out there, but I’ve found very few that are as comfortable and as figure flattering as the Squeem “Perfect Waist” cincher. This rubber waist cincher is no joke. So, on a … Read More
Famous or not, every bride is a celebrity on her wedding day. Why not have a red carpet experience. Just for a moment, she is the center attention, cameras flashing, all eyes focused on how she looks, walks, and defines herself. Dressed in the ultimate dress, she needs to be very sure that the gown sits perfectly on her body. Underpinnings are everything in sustaining a comfortable but sturdy foundation. … Read More
TRUE BLISS by Blush – Demi Chemise set in luscious white veil is a perfect gorgeous set for all brides and other special occassions!
Adding a wonderful spring bridal bouquet and of course a gorgeous pair of cream and lace Manolo Blahniks adds to the bride’s bliss don’t you think?!
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My colleague Jessica, Sale’s aficionado extraordinaire at Le Mystѐre, told me a very interesting wedding lingerie tale last week. Full disclosure, I am not sure she wants me to repeat it, but it’s such a testimonial to the brand’s bridal solution bras, that I just have to share. When Jessica got married, she wore a gorgeous strapless low back trumpet style dress. As some might know, wedding gowns can … Read More
