2018's Color of the Year: The Power of Purple Panties and Bras

Our recent post about trends in lingerie made a quick mention of Pantone’s color of the year: ultra-violet. That’s right; the Pantone people pick a new fashion color every year. Maybe it’s just to get us add it to our wardrobes (it is their job, after all). But colors do carry meaning and energy. According to their […]

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breast reconstruction

How to Choose a Bra After Breast Reconstruction

After a mastectomy, even if you have breast reconstruction, your bra needs will likely be very different from what you wore before your surgery. Wearing a bra after breast reconstruction is optional, whether you have new breasts made with implants, your own tissue, or both; your new “girls” will likely be higher and firmer than […]

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Front Closing Bras: Pretty and Practical Lingerie Solutions

Front Closing Bras: Pretty and Practical Lingerie Solutions

Many people prefer to wear front closing bras, and now there are plenty of options in this bra category.  Summer tops and dresses often require me to switch to racerback front-close styles. But front-fastening bras feature traditional strap placements, too. And women who suffer from shoulder or arm mobility issues prefer to wear them year-round. Putting […]

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beautiful nursing bras

10 Beautiful Nursing Bras You'll Love Wearing

Beautiful nursing bras aren’t that hard to find anymore, which wasn’t the case during my breastfeeding years—some 25 years ago. Back in those days, I would have killed for anything in a cute fabric or design. But, today, it’s no longer a struggle to find attractive and practical nursing bras, even in sizes up to […]

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mother's day gift ideas

16 Relaxing and Refreshing Mother's Day Gift Ideas

Let me be honest. This round-up of Mother’s Day gift ideas is entirely selfish on my part.  It’s pulled from various lingerie images I’ve run across over the past three to six months. Since I’m both a mother and a grandmother, I choose items I’d love to receive (hint, hint). They might not appeal to […]

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