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Off the Rack ~ Fun Finds from Familiar Faces at CurveNY

Last week, I talked about new brands and trends I found at the Curvexpo. This week, I’m going to discuss my finds with the brands we all know and love, including the Eveden group (Freya, Fantasie, Fauve, Goddess), Panache and Cleo by Panache, Curvy Kate, and two relative newcomers not to be missed, Claudette and […]

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Off the Rack ~ Happy Thanksgiving!

Growing up, my family used to make us go around the table and say what we were thankful for during Thanksgiving dinner. By now, of course, we’ve all grown cynical and jaded, so that tradition is pretty much gone. But I think it’s about time I resurrect it. So this year, I am thankful for…my […]

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Recent Reading: Sports Bras and Sexy Lingerie

SPORTS BRAS Last week, my friend Kate sent me the link to this NY Times article about sports bras. Here’s a quick summary: a. A woman’s breasts move like a figure-8 when she runs. b. Of the two types of sports bras on the market today, encapsulation sports bras are probably better than compression sports […]

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Ribbons and Boning and Satin and Silk–Oh My!

Things have gotten a little too practical lately. Let’s indulge in pictures of some beautiful corsets by Jacci Fredenburg. I’m in love with these: I met Jacci in person at an event last night, and the good news is that, although her corsets are made for B cup women, she finds they look great on […]

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