By HOLLY JACKSON
What do women really want in a bra? While fashion writers tend to cover this issue as a monolith, those of us who work in the industry know that it is a question that is far more complicated. 25 years ago two women sat down in their kitchen and tried to ask themselves that same question. The result was a test bra made from leopard print fabric … Read More
By HOLLY JACKSON
I’m not a mom, but I’ve quickly learned that motherhood is everywhere in your early 30’s. I’ve already seen scores of friends approach it differently: while some triple down on the ballet lessons, others put in baby shower requests for non-gendered clothing. I even know someone who didn’t tell anyone except her family that she was pregnant until she had the baby — we were all pretty … Read More
By HOLLY JACKSON
The New Year is traditionally a time when many of us are trying to get back into our pre-holiday routines. If you’re nursing or pregnant, the whole thing may seem way more complicated this year than it has previously! Exercise helps elevate one’s sense of self, well-being and provides a healthy escape from a sometimes overwhelming routine. As the female body evolves through the stages of early … Read More
Last week a new colt was born at the stables in Cabo where I ride. This is the 3rd one this year joining a herd of 50 horses. It is an extraordinary feeling to arrive in the morning and discover a tiny foal nuzzled next to her mother. The bond between this 1000 lb powerhouse and her baby is one of nature’s maternal snapshots. If you have ever given … Read More
By Lindsey Borchard
If you’re pregnant, nursing or even thinking of becoming pregnant, you probably know about the brand Belabumbum. This was the only brand I knew of before I started doing all my research about nursing and maternity bras. I knew I wanted to try these products on and see for myself how wonderful they are. Belabumbum, created by Alyssa Weiss and Heidi Rauch, has been around … Read More
By Lindsey Borchard
Panache
When us women find out we are pregnant we start planning and preparing up until the day our little one arrives. We decorate the nursery; buy toys, clothes, diapers and a million other things. We prepare our own closets for our ever-expanding belly. But do you take the time to prepare yourself and your breasts for nursing?
This is something I am just learning about myself … 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
