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Lessons 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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Date Night Lingerie for Hot Older Women

Where are all the hot older women in lingerie advertising?  There are a few, but they are a rare find in a field of hard young bodies. When you age, you also get soft in some places—even if, like me, you work out with weights three times a week. And while “hot” may not be used […]

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Lusomé Innovative Luxury Sleepwear Keeps You Cool and Dry

It’s not often I run across an intimate apparel brand that offers more than great fit and fashion. When I first laid eyes—and fingers—on Lusomé at a lingerie trade show, it was evident it was created to meet a particular need. It’s made with an advanced moisture-wicking technology that accelerates evaporation and eliminates odor and […]

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Shapewear Goes Stealth: The Power of Powermesh

Shapewear Goes Stealth: The Power of Powermesh

The first time I ever went to Curve (back when dinosaurs roamed the earth) I remember a huge emphasis on sexy shapewear. Every brand seemed to be trying to transform shapewear into something fashionable and desirable, rather than some beige piece making you feel like an overstuffed sausage. While that movement appears to have gone […]

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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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