The bra fit revolution of the 21st century has empowered all women to find comfort and support from their bras – no more trying to squeeze an H cup into a D cup as in decades gone by. As a 28H, Katy Payne, the British-based owner of the Katherine Hamilton designer lingerie brand, has followed the lingerie industry for years and been delighted to see the expansion of choice for women of different sizes. … Read More
I just finished reading a terrific novel by Susan Wittig Albert: Loving Eleanor. Based on the letters written during the 30 year friendship between Eleanor Roosevelt and Lorena Hickok (Hick), it is an historically seamed tale of two incredibly strong women forging new frontiers during one of the most volatile periods of our nation’s history: the Great Depression, the New Deal and WWII. Admired for their independent personalities and the courage of their convictions, … Read More
The Panache Jasmine balconnet bra emphasizes her curves with fit and flair. Available in sizes 30 – 38 D – K cups the stretch lace top cups, accommodate the bust for a great fit and smooth look. The heritage dog tooth pattern and feminine lace are a strong fashion statement already adding this style to best-seller lists everywhere
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 F, G or H cup … Read More
One of the highlights of my trip to the Salon De Lingerie was my visit to the Empreinte lingerie stand, a virtual gallery of intimates transformed into art. It seemed as if I had finally gotten the museum job I had always craved in college and at the Musée D’Orsay in Paris, no less. In order to fortify the company’s commitment to their brand mission, that every style is a work of art, created and … Read More
This past Sunday we took my 7 month old grandson to the Maritime Aquarium in Norwalk, Connecticut, an excellent regional venue for marine education. I was sure that big colorful fish swimming around in large tanks of moving water would be excellent nurture for his developing baby brain, feeding his future imagination and intellect. He seemed captivated for about 30 minutes before he fell asleep for the duration. We decided to continue our tour, though … Read More
By Elisabeth Dale
Lingerie mannequin photo goes viral, but does it make a difference?
Guess even a photo of two lingerie clad mannequins will go viral on the Internet. This one featured two mannequins on display in an H&M Store. The picture turned out to be two years old and wasn’t snapped at an H&M. Instead it was shot in a Swedish department store. These plastic female replicas were a bit different than usual. News … Read More
