Ever attended an intimate apparel trade show? It’s part of my job, covering lingerie and swimwear trends and brands. Most of the ones I’ve visited are held in windowless and cavernous venues as long as a football field. It’s an exhausting experience, whether you are a brand, buyer, lingerie blogger or member of the press. […]
Read moreLittle Women: Gorgeous Lingerie & Swimwear for Small Cup Busts
With all the focus on the full cup bust market, you might think that smaller cups have it easy shopping for well-fitting, beautiful bras. But that’s not true. The AAA to B cup market, while continuing to grow, isn’t as broad as the one catering to C+ cups. This lingerie niche is what Little Women is working to meet. […]
Read moreLilly & Lime: Stylish and Easy-to-Wear Full Bust Swimwear
Being a fuller-busted (over a D cup) woman, I know how difficult it is to find swimwear that fits both my boobs and my bum. Thankfully, indie swimwear brand Lilly & Lime has also lived through this dilemma. They understand the challenge of shopping for a bikini when your bust doesn’t fit into the standard […]
Read moreBreast Reduction Surgery or a Better Bra? One Woman's Choice
Today’s guest blog post is about a choice many large breasted women face: whether to consider cosmetic breast reduction surgery or rely on a better fitting bra. Ellen Lewis, of Lingerie Briefs, provides insight into this decision from the perspective of a full-busted woman and an industry professional. I’ve been wrestling quite a bit […]
Read moreLessons in Badassery: Some Thoughts on My Journey
The word “badass,” as a descriptor, is popping up quite a bit these days, both in my personal and professional life. Back in May, my daughter gave me this Mother’s Day card: It ranks as the best card ever (except maybe those early hand-made ones covered in dyed, dried up pasta). Badassery also came up […]
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