A few days ago, while in San Jose de Cabo, I happened upon the Ivan Guaderrama Art Gallery. Maybe it was his joyous use of color, which definitely drew me in, but I found myself lingering. This painting, whose photograph I took with my phone and thus the lighting renders it less bright, reminds me of the underwater spectacle one can see when snorkeling at Santa Maria beach. Immediately, I … Read More
Submitted by Kimberly Berger, owner of Lion’s Lair Boutique in Islamorada, Florida
I started Lion’s Lair as an airbrush artist, painting on everything from motorcycles to murals to t-shirts to swimwear. Due to the store’s tropical location, hand painted swimwear became a very popular item. In 1996 as a 26 year old, DDD-cup entrepreneur, I quickly realized that I wasn’t the only one that didn’t fit in mainstream sizes and … 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
