By Jennifer Cermak
Fantasie
Tankini’s have a bad reputation, most likely from the late 90’s when they introduced them to the market as mid-drift showing tops paired with regular bikini (skimpy) bottoms followed shortly by the extreme opposite – the high scoop neck with light shelf bra paired with a skirt, or better yet… shorts. Please. No fashion minded woman, kids or no kids is going to go for either … Read More
Mother’s Day is nigh. This year is especially poignant for me; not because I miss my own mom, as she is gone now 25 years, but rather because I have been catapulted back to that time, when my own girls were young and I was pregnant with my son. My grandson lives with me, all 26 percolating pounds of him and I am back in toddler world. I find myself … Read More
By Ali Cudby
Recently, at The Intimate Circle, I spoke to Moira Nelson about the elements of manufacturing retailers should understand in order to buy and sell more effectively.
Like a retail store, a lingerie manufacturer must convey a clear message about their brand. Particularly at a start-up, which is where Nelson’s Bra La Mode focuses its consulting efforts, it’s critical for a company … Read More
Last week, when I finally had the opportunity to review the Elila collection, I was first and foremost impressed with the architecture of these bras. Like a building built to sustain any untoward event, the styles offered by this 10 year young brand have been carefully crafted with technical expertise. Meeting with founder and designer Ellen Jacobson, I learned that she had been well-schooled in her trade by her grandmother, … Read More
By Kim Caldwell
Women often ask me “What is the most popular cup size that you fit?” and I inform them that it really ranges. In one day of bra fitting, I can help a 32A, a 40C and 34G, with the majority of my clients fitting into F, G and H cups. All day long. And while many women think that’s “really big”, I braducate them on what an … Read More
From the time I moved away from my parent’s home at the age of 21, I lived by the sea. Something about the ocean calmed me. When, 30 years later, circumstances led me elsewhere, we always found a path back, even for a short break in life’s chaos; the Florida Keys, Block Island, and now Cabo San Lucas became sanctuaries. After I started the process of downsizing once my family … Read More
In her column, Intimate Visions, Marina’s insight into the paintings of contemporary artist Katherine Mangiardi reflects her intimate knowledge of the impact of lace design and the emotions this lost art form evokes. Exquisitely rendered, one can not deny the feminine voice reflected on these canvases. READ MORE HERE… Read More