Archive | August, 2010

What Do You Say To Paris, Labor Day, and Lingerie?

31 Aug

By Adam Welsch
Cupid Intimates

Are you tired of spending Labor Day weekend at the pool, your neighbor’s backyard barbeque, or your local mall trying to finish your back-to-school shopping?  Do you want to experience something new, perhaps act a bit crazy, just once in early September?  How about jetting to Paris this weekend for the annual Interfilière and Mode City trade fairs?  They’re premiere international intimates trade shows, held jointly, that bring together the world’s leading lingerie makers and their fabric suppliers.  This will be your last chance.  Next year, this event is being moved to mid-July.  And while Paris is always a great place to visit, it’s best to see it outside the height and heat of the tourist season. (more…)

7 Reasons You Should Own a Thigh Slimmer

26 Aug

By Adam Welsch
TC® Fine Intimates

Known by a variety of names throughout the intimate apparel industry – such as “long leg,” “bike pant,” and simply “shaper” – the thigh slimmer is one silhouette that should be a part of every shapewear customer’s wardrobe.  Why?

1. The thigh slimmer addresses multiple problem areas at once.

True to its name, it expertly slims the inner thighs and prevents your legs from rubbing together when you walk.  But it also controls saddle bags, and smoothes cellulite, found on the outsides and back sides of the legs, respectively.  And, despite its name, it also flattens the tummy and can enhance the shape of your rear end.  Finally, depending on the style, it can also help control the midriff and prevent the appearance of the dreaded muffin top around your waist. (more…)

Shapewear is the Curvy Girl’s Secret Weapon for Fall

24 Aug

By Rachel Rumsey
Cupid Intimates

Leaves will soon begin to change their colors, so it’s time to start considering your fall wardrobe.  This year’s autumn inspirations range from the 1950s and early 1960s, to lower hemlines, splashes of gold, and leather.  Next season’s fashion trends are sure to make your curves look fantastic.  And the right shapewear will take those trends to the next level.

The focus on the hourglass silhouette remains, as the popularity of Mad Men continues.  This curve-friendly trend can be used in many flattering ways.  For example, consider wearing a funnel neck to bring eyes up to your pretty face, and wearing your hair up for a polished effect. In addition, try donning a smoothing camisole or torsette under your sweater for a more sophisticated look. (more…)

Can Shapewear Fight Cellulite?

19 Aug

By Adam Welsch
Cupid Intimates

If you’re a woman over the age of 25, chances are that cellulite is already a part of your life or soon will be.  The Mayo Clinic reports that at least 4 out of 5 women have it.  Much has been written about the subject over the last four decades, and many treatment solutions have been offered.  Everything from diet & exercise, surgery, and infrared light, to creams, injections, and massage therapies are available.  In the last few years, companies have even developed shapewear they claim can actually reduce cellulite.  Do any of these solutions work?  Can cellulite really be beaten just by slipping on the right shaper? (more…)