It’s funny how the generations roll over on each other. There seems to be this timeless lock, inexplicable in its emotional impact, but clarified by the familial items that anchor our memories. I have been thinking a lot about my mother since my grandson was born. She was such a wonderful grandmother: we used to call her Mary Poppins. There she would be, crawling on the floor under a card … Read More
Submitted by: Alexis Isadora ~ Owner/Buyer, Brooklyn Fox Lingerie
Ever since my first La Perla thong in high school, I’ve been hooked on lacy little things. After studying at the University of Arizona and Tulane, receiving a degree in painting, and taking stints as a yoga teacher, NPR producer and accessories wholesaler, I decided to take my intrinsic love of lingerie to the next level. In 2009 I opened … Read More
By Ali Cudby
The Three Things You Need to Know This Spring/Summer about Panache
Between the trade shows and the time product arrives in stores, it’s easy to forget the details of a particular brand’s new lines. Understanding the details of new product can help make the sale. When a retailer or employee speaks knowledgably about the unique features of a new lingerie line she is providing superior customer service, … Read More
By Cristina Casciano-King
First men in Tights, now Dogs in Tights.
Sounds crazy, but this in fact the latest K-9 craze from China. Grab your Dog and put some pantyhose on it! Dogs, have for decades been dressed up like man’s best friend or in this case woman’s. Think dogs in coats and princess outfits- even those special shoes for when it snows…
Now they have to suffer through the … Read More
By Margaret Shrum
The American tradition of wearing something old, something new, something borrowed, something blue still seems to play a part in weddings. For the something blue, I have selected some of my favorite pretty blue panties that the bride can wear underneath her gown on her wedding day. Maybe it could be fun to throw a “Something Blue Bridal Shower” and treat her to a nice selection of … Read More
Recently, my husband and I took a leap and built a home in Mexico, which, as you can imagine, needed to be furnished. We have an understanding about communal purchases: he has very little say regarding décor issues, and lots of input on anything technical. I am all about comfort and style. He analyzes every stitch expecting maximum structural integrity at the best possible price. But when it came time … Read More
By Lindsey Borchard
In my last post about nursing bras I talked about some brands I wanted to try and last week I got the opportunity to personally try on Cake Lingerie. Other then Target nursing bras (which by the way DON’T work for larger breasted gals like myself) Cake Lingerie have been the first nursing bra’s I have tried.
I met Co-owner Keith for the first time at … Read More