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Product Review: Chippey’s Chips
Read more: Product Review: Chippey’s ChipsMost nipple covers range in price from $10 to $40 per pair and are available as either a cloth pad or a silicone gel, but for today, we are focusing on Chippey’s Chips whose gimmicky but playful slogan is “Chips…
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Product Review: The Story of Princess Ella
Read more: Product Review: The Story of Princess EllaPatricia of Bolero Beachwear, who has been flush with new ideas the last few months, created the Princess Ella Dress, a knee-length A-Line dress with a wide sweetheart neckline and corset back with interchangeable ribbons. Since then, I’ve often wondered…
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Product Review: Goddess Sports Bra
Read more: Product Review: Goddess Sports BraAs with normal bras, sports bra are available in multiple styles in a range of sizes and fabrics, each designed for different tissue types, breast shapes, and activity levels. Because of this, sports bra could easily have a dedicated department…
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Bra Reviews: The Process & An Evolution
Read more: Bra Reviews: The Process & An EvolutionIn the last five years, I have reviewed over one hundred products on the blog, including bras, undies, dresses, tops, accessories, and even a salad spinner. With our anniversary a few months away, I have become increasingly introspective on the…
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Product Review: Samanta Hana A111 Review
Read more: Product Review: Samanta Hana A111 ReviewEarlier this week, I reviewed the fabulous Samanta Mintaka A925 bra, and today, I am following through with my promise to review the other bra gifted to me by Sweet Nothings: The Hana A111. If you have not already done…
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Product Review: Samanta Mintaka A925
Read more: Product Review: Samanta Mintaka A925When launching a new product or brand in the store, I prefer if I can see samples to determine quality, fit, and materials, especially if those samples are in a size I can try myself. However, given my current size…
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Product Review: Freya Fancies Bralette
Read more: Product Review: Freya Fancies BraletteWhen bloggers, retailers, and industry professionals talk lingerie trends, the discussion includes multiple elements like color, print, embroidery, unique detailing, and even popular styles, and lately bralettes have been red hot from the fires of demand, leaving many manufacturers scurrying…
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Product Review: The Rixie Clip
Read more: Product Review: The Rixie ClipBack in December (or was it November?), Dixie of Rixie Clip contacted me about her amazing product, and I snagged some for the store in January (note to self: buy more Rixie Clips) with the intention of writing a review…
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Lingerie Pricing & the Impact of MAP, Materials, and Bra Fitters
Read more: Lingerie Pricing & the Impact of MAP, Materials, and Bra FittersMy recent collaboration with Bluestockings Boutique on small business ownership inspired me to explore one of the core elements of our discussion: the price of lingerie and how consumers perceive it. Do a quick search on Google (or your search…
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Product Review: Freya Enchanted
Read more: Product Review: Freya EnchantedI know it’s been a while since I checked in here, and I have a post planned which talks more on my absence plus upcoming plans for the blog. However, in the meantime, I wanted to pop in with a…
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Product Review: Silk & Soul Lunares Collection
Read more: Product Review: Silk & Soul Lunares CollectionWhen I reviewed the fabulous Fleur’t with Me Wild Child lounge collection several months ago, I alluded to how challenging it can be for boutique owners to find inexpensive sleepwear for their inventory mix. Most small businesses stake their reputations…
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Product Review: Panache Black Tango Eclipse Bra
Read more: Product Review: Panache Black Tango Eclipse BraFirst, I must apologize for the delay in blogging here. I have so many fantastic ideas for the new year, but my business partner and I are in the midst of finishing up all of the necessary information for last…