By Ali Cudby
In preparation for the upcoming lingerie industry trade shows, Ellen Lewis and I have been discussing the art and science of buying for lingerie retail stores, and particularly specialty stores. In parts one and two of this lingerie buying series, we covered the basics of buying strategy and how open to buy works in a lingerie boutique. In this article, we will tackle the more complex area … Read More
Just before I left Cabo to return to NY, I decided to paint an anchor wall in my house a vibrant desert color. As I watched this bare surface change from white to an orange-red, I began to have apoplexy. I had wanted to make a statement but this was more like a proclamation and I was undone. Ok, it’s easy to re-paint a wall, but I had 24 hours … Read More
By Elisabeth Dale
Two studies this week brought more news of the value of breastfeeding. The first was research showing that exclusively breastfed babies, when compared to those fed formula, received an extra boost to their brains. The second found that increased rates of breastfeeding led to millions of dollars saved in health care costs, from reducing the incidence of breast cancer, hypertension, and heart disease. These stories emphasized … Read More
By Layla L’Obatti
Flashforward/ Flashback ~ Fleur’s Alluring Take On Sheer Illusion
Flashback: With the illusion of nudity the art of the reveal is mastered by selectively covering and revealing the female form, as seen beautifully illustrated here in this sheer illusion gown from the 70’s via Intimate Retreat on Etsy.
Flashforward: Fleur’s Jasmine slip takes that sheer illusion technique and transforms it into a stunning modern take with the … Read More