Many smaller-framed women are familiar with the California-based line, The Little Bra Company. Carrying “grown-up” looking bras as small as a 28AA, the brand has, over the years, become a go-to line for those of us who are small (including yours truly). The brand has been available in Canada for some time, but it’s often […]
I recently received a black Calvin Klein Push Positive bra, courtesy of a Toronto PR company. This push up/padded bra is, unlike many of its competition, soft wired, giving it a more comfortable fit – no digging in under your boobs, and with more of a sports bra-like feel. Unlike a sports bra, however, Push […]
People seem to be very positive about Vogue Italia‘s choice of celebrating curvier women with three non-standard sized models on their latest cover. While this is certainly a good thing, I feel that it is more of a gimmick. Vogue will go right back to using tall, impossibly thin girls (yes, they’re girls, not women) […]
Cynthia Cheng Mintz At Cynthia Rowley’s show Friday, green was definitely not absent. Half of her collection for Fall/Winter 2011 had at least some elements of the colour. In addition, many of the pieces truly had a cold weather vibe to it, as it appeared to be made from velvet from the perspective of an […]
Cynthia Cheng Mintz While spring clothing usually does come early in the fashion world – one often sees warm weather-ready clothing as early as late January or early February – Lula Lu Lingerie is launching spring just in time for the holiday season. The first piece from Lula Lu’s Spring 2011 collection is being launched this month. Called the Lightly Padded Push-Up […]
It’s October and pink ribbons supporting breast cancer awareness month are all over the place. However, instead of pink ribbons, Lula Lu Lingerie will donate a portion of the sales of their pink Kaylen convertable bra and bikini bottoms to Save the Tatas breast cancer awareness foundation. The bra, which is lightly lined, is available in […]
Recently, I had a chance to speak with Karen Bromley of the Intimate Apparel Council where we discussed bras and size issues. Our talk ranged from sizing issues (especially for smaller women) to shopping tips and the fact that women are wearing incorrect sizes (85%!). According to Ms. Bromley, bras are a very technical article […]
