Today, I introduce our new Bridal Briefs blogger, Adrine Bimanand, entrepreneur and design spirit behind her very own online wedding business.
Adrine and I met in August while she was working the Absolutely Lingerie Booth at Curve NY. In the process of culling through the Mimi Holliday and Valery lines in search of great bridal lingerie styles, Adrine happened to mention her online luxury bridal accessory business, Creative Touch and … Read More
… By Aimee Guthinger
The concept of color choice in a woman’s wardrobe has really peaked my interest recently. For some reason I have had a slew of customers come into the shop in recent weeks holding “Color Season” cards searching for Intimates that would work well with their complexions. This idea was popular in apparel back in the 80’s when women would have their “Season” read based on their actual … Read More
By Aimee Guthinger
I’m spending the summer solstice evening sitting on Craigville Beach on Cape Cod. With my feet tucked in the soft sand & summer temps finally settled in, it feels like a little vacation out here tonight. So on that note I am going to take a short break from the last 2 weeks of Q & A to talk about something a bit more risqué; corsets.
Undergarments … Read More
By Aimee Guthinger
Now it’s time for some bridal girl-brief answers! Here’s where we last left off:
“I’d like to buy a wedding chemise for a shower gift, but is this something only meant for the brides’ mother to give?”
This is an important question, however the answer is relatively simple and goes something like this…I have yet to meet a bride who has ever received too many chemises. She … Read More
By Aimee Guthinger
Courtesy of Stylesight: Intimate Details
Unveiling intimates; this concept immediately came to mind when I sat down to think about my first article here on Bridal Briefs. Then while working with a bride last weekend I knew it was a sign when I entered the fitting room and she said; “I am completely clueless about this lingerie stuff. Will you please help me?” This is a common … Read More
Though it cannot be confirmed, Edmund Spenser is thought to be born in 1552 in London, twelve years before Shakespeare. He is most recognized as the author of The Faerie Queene, yet many would argue that his shorter poems alone would rank him among the greatest English poets. One of those shorter works, Epithalamion, epitomizes his skill and brilliance.
In the Epithalamion, Spenser constructs … Read More