I am always looking for the unexpected, that special something that peeks through the mundane and catches my eye. I call it street fashion, the take no prisoners personality that defines charisma. When it’s personal, intimate and just the right amount of flirty, than the dynamic is irresistible. There are so many girls searching for affordable feel good lingerie. I walked into the Kensie showroom a few weeks ago … Read More
By Ali Cudby
When a retailer is in business for the long haul, the business will invariably encounter changes. Sometimes stores hang on to the tried and true, hoping for the best, while others embrace change and grow. Liliana Mann, owner of the iconic Linea Intima, in Toronto, has gone the latter route.
To celebrate the boutique’s 15th anniversary, Mann opened a 1330 sq ft location in luxurious … Read More
By Layla L’Obatti
Remember my post about Trompe L’oeil in reference to Schiaperelli a while back? Here is a perfect example in both vintage and modern lingerie. Bows that are not bows in function or really in any way other than “shape”.
Flashback: Classic 1930’s girdle from the McCord Museum’s archives features a gorgeous example of trompe l‘oeil applique in a … Read More
My personal pipe dream was to one day relinquish all the “stuff” that clutters our lives as we “grow up” and return to a lifestyle of simple aesthetics. For me, the more tropical climates answer that call. There is something about the heat and the light that influences the local complexion. There is a perpetual aura of contentment in the air. I first discovered this in my 20’s while vacationing … Read More
By Rhea Cortado
For the months that I was a beach bum living out of a suitcase—and a bucket and clothesline was my wash/dry cycle—bikinis were my underwear. In the tropical heat, wearing anything structured or proper felt as ridiculous as walking in stilettos on the sandy waterline. Back on the mainland, I’m always searching for a way to hold onto the comfort and carefree attitude that a tied triangle … Read More
Submitted by Liz Wideman owner of La Femme Privée Lingerie Boutique in Kitchener, Ontario
I always knew that I would own a beautiful boutique one day. With my background in fashion and beauty, and my love of shopping, I was destined to be a fashionista. My inspiration to go with intimate apparel came when I discovered some amazing lingerie boutiques that had a sophisticated ambiance, which made me want to … Read More
By Ellen Lewis
When I was in my 20’s I traveled to Columbia with 2 of my girlfriends on an all inclusive budget trip to Cartegna, Columbia. The electricity in the hotel worked about half the time and if I remember correctly, someone had chickens on the flight down. It was my first venture into an adventurous paradise and the thought crossed my mind as I drank rum and baked, … Read More