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NYC Spiritual moms will appreciate a gift of jewelry that comes with a lot of thought and "powers hidden within..." Lucky us, we met a true 'Discoverer" -  Carole Shashona -who held a preview of her Galaxy Collection of rings, necklaces and bracelets -at Barney's NY...that is just tha t . Inspired by travels to Asia and Africa-fused with symbolic elements that have spiritual aspects -  the galaxies-open skies, stars, planets...these very wearable pieces...are made from semi-precious (i.e. turquoise), precious stones (like sparkling blue and black diamonds), metals (18k gold and sterling silver), handmade beads-plus beautifully rendered amulets..AND are all part of the creator's  "Meditation On The Go" items that help wearers de-stress... Added Plus: Eye catching--- very very pretty and interesting. FYI; Carole Shashona is an (and "the only") Asian trained American Grand Master of Feng Shui and also co-established the Center ...

We had the pleasure of meeting a woman who is so smart---she defines for us what an fashion industry entrepreneur can accomplish-meaning-have a  vision to creatively fill a niche-combined with the expert knowledge of fabrics, fabrications and construction---and sourcing know-how to get it all made flawlessly and delivered on time. animal prints and lace---slimming...signature micro-plunge pad for enhancement+support, adjustable straps, paneled with velvet trim Dora Lau may have started her professional career as a computer guru---but it's fashion that commanded her true interests---and eventually that led to this gal masterminding the launch of lingerie collections- for women of a certain sizes...a neglected market that let's face it...in the USA ---is major. ribbon lace-up back Lau has serious credentials that led to her establishing her own label- CurvyCouture ---as her Lane Bryant helm ed offerings have sold like gang busters. Cabaret Lac...

I t's official . This is the most comfortable and kinda sexy , even (boyfriend tested)...but really comfortable WOW is right , great fitting support as good as an underwire (ish) bra we ever put on. Warner's-in the biz of undercover things... aka intimate apparel- since 1874---spent a few years developing this wash it, twist it,  squish it in your luggage -no problem, the 'wire' (really a composite material) never pokes through...then wear it---an always in shape bra ---in fun colors/prints... as well as the basics! At a media preview we got to try one on---and sure, it fit and was comfortable out of the box---and yes, very unwire for a composite material 'wired' one...that kind of support. But when we got a personal sample--- to wear all day...and we did ---we forgot we had anything on...and this basically never happens, ever . We demo thousands of dollars worth of performance wear and gear ---all the time---but the underpinnings o...

Chelsea Art District, NYC LUXE LINGERIE FOR FEMME FATALES, MODERN GALS, AND ROMANTIC WOMEN Words/Images Judith Ecochard/Lyramag.com We were a tad perplexed by an early media call for the La Perla presentation ---showcasing our favorite luxury lingerie brand…that was smartly scheduled during New York’s Fashion Week. Well, it was already packed with photographers ---most shooting for the international press--- when we got there ON TIME. Ha…we should have known. For the stunningly glam collection , “ La Perla ” Creative Director/Designer Giovanni Bianchi sourced 1940’s Hollywood “ Film Noir ” ---dramatic mysteries… ---and the seductive, dark haired beauty from the iconic flick, Black Dahlia . There are reasons lingerie prices vary greatly from brand to brand… La Perla always uses the finest materials, and employs exclusive, processes including a new, la...

H & M Hennes & Mauritz FANTASY, MAGIC, FASHION! SONIA RYKIEL POUR H&M'S UNFORGETTABLE PARIS PARTY DECEMBER 1st, 2009: WOW ! H & M's launch party for Parisian designer Sonia Rykiel debuted her capsule collection of knitwear (ETA February 20th 2010) and lingerie (ETA December 5th) for the retail giant...in an over the top spectacle way that only the Euros seem to get. A hot ticket, we're sure. Ohhh LàLà. A sparkling Eiffel Tower was created in the Grand Palais and rose, sphinx-like above seated guests--- ---who then watched glam groups of dancing actresses, circus performers... and model -aden floats emerging from a re-created Arc de Triomphe--- all attired in the collection...doing the catwalk thing in a way we wish all RTW shows were/are like. "It was all about the brilliance of Paris and of Sonia Rykiel . We wanted to give our guests a story-like experience, let them enter a fantasy world where they could discover the Sonia Rykiel pour H&M col...