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New Intimacy NYC Store Has More Better Bras
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- Published on Monday, 15 September 2014 15:20
- Written by Elaine Ing
Would anybody wear shoes that didn't fit them? Of course not. The same logic applies to bras but according to Susan Nethero, founder of Intimacy (bra fit stylists), a shocking 70-85% of women wear the wrong size bra. A properly fitting bra creates a foundation for one’s clothes, whereas an improper fitting bra can ruin a look and can also cause back, neck, or shoulder pain. For this reason, Susan opened the first Intimacy store (a high-end lingerie boutique) over 20 years ago to introduce women to bra fit styling specialists and premium European designers in lingerie, shapewear and swimwear styles.
Intimacy features lingerie from the world’s best brands, offering over 90 bra sizes, including Marie Jo (A-F cups), Panache (D-K cups), Epreinte (D-H cups) and Aubade (A-F cups), with a variety of styles and colors, matching bottoms, sleepwear, shapewear and even bathing suit separates.
Intimacy recently opened their NYC flagship store in the Flatiron District at 104 5th Ave., the third in the city. The 1,228 square foot space is your own personal boudoir, stocked with colorful intimate wear, nine fitting rooms to accommodate clients, and knowledgeable bra specialists whom I've dubbed "bra whisperers". Each stylists goes through an eight-week training program where they learn how to give each customer a personal touch - identify needs, make useful suggrestions, and create individual files for follow-up visits. The free personal consultation consists of the stylist determining your size based on their "holistic approach" of visual signifiers (rather than the oft-used measuring tape). The bras themselves are used as measuring tools. The expert at Intimacy fits the client in multiple styles and a few different sizes to both determine the ideal size and demonstrate the many varied silhouettes that are possible just by switching styles. In addition to the personal touch, Intimacy offer free alterations for the life of the bra!
To look your best for any occasion, follow the professional advice of Intimacy’s stylists:
- Ensure Firm Band
Be certain your bra has a firm band that is positioned low in the back. 80% of the support comes from the band. - Confirm Cup Size
Make sure there is enough room yet not too much room in the cup. If you can see a line in your fitted T-shirt, the cup is either too big or too small. - Maintain Flat Center Wire
The center wire should lie flat between your breasts. It should be supporting the cup and be comfortable. If it is digging into your chest, either the band or the cup is the wrong size. - Allow One Inch Give for Straps
Always make sure the straps aren’t too loose or too tight. They should always have one inch of give. You don’t want the straps supporting you! - Feel Great
The right bra should always make you feel great by providing comfort and confidence.
To learn more about INTIMACY or to make an appointment to receive a personalized bra fit styling session, visit: http://myintimacy.com/
Intimacy
104 5th Ave
New York, NY 10011
Travel Essentials Previews Fashionable Footwear
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- Published on Tuesday, 22 July 2014 16:10
- Written by Elaine Ing
With all the limitations that the FAA imposes on travelers, it’s hard to pack and look your best for your travel excursions. For all the Imelda Marcos wannabes, of course we’d want to bring all our shoes. But how can you bring all these shoes without requiring a personal Sherpa? Cambiami's (which 
in Italian means “Change Me”) is the brilliant invention of is Diane Licht who was faced with the challenge of packing 10 pairs of sandals for a 12-day trip to Greece. Cambiami is a line of sandals which allows you to create 24 different pairs of sandals with ONE sandal. Completely removable and inter-changeable uppers and straps in various colors and patterns allow you to change up your look in three easy steps. The comfortable base (available in black or tan) consists of a foam insole for added cushion and comfort, a flexible foot bed, and a rubber outsole for better traction.
Starting from $85, Cambiami's 'Build Your Cambi' option includes one sole and two upper sandal parts of your. The base on its own is available for $40.00 (from size 6-11), with uppers (in a myriad of colors, textures and prints) are available for $25.00 each.
Available at http://cambiami.com/
Clarks Spring/Summer '14 Preview
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- Published on Tuesday, 17 June 2014 21:44
- Written by Elaine Ing
With all the walking that the average New Yorker does, British footwear maker Clarks is a panacea. Snce 1825, Clark’s have been known for quality, comfort and reinvention, offering fresh takes on classic styles earning them the reputation for quality footwear and exceptional comfort. No wonder it has a following among celebrities such as model Suki Waterhouse, actresses Keira Knightly, Emma Watson, and Ashley Olsen and musician Pharrell Williams and Rihanna, who themselves are known for their own fashion forward sense.
For their Spring / Summer 2014 collection Clarks introduces an updated panoply of classic styles with unexpected materials, eye-catching details and bursts of bold color for the whole family. The latest collection highlights hot shoe trends: perforation, criss-cross vamp straps, double ankle straps, and sporty silhouettes.
With bright color blocking to exotic animal effect, pretty prints, patent splashes – the woman of today can have multiple looks for all occasions from work to frolicking on the beach.
Great flats include the ultra-modern Valley Lounge Smoking Flat - a silhouette borrowed from classic menswear but with edgy piping colors and butter-soft leather linings, and the Grayson Erica – a buttery-soft leather, lady-like slip on shoe. For the more casual look, the classic boat shoe get a reboot with cool colors and unusual materials and prints (think croc, patent and metallic) in the Dunbar and Cliffrose Sail Boat Shoes. Wedges, like the Amelia Avery and Caslynn Regina, give women a leg up on the fashion quotient with updates like laser cut etching, contrasting color, and printed heels.
Clarks continue its collaborations with contemporary artists who reinterpret their classics and introduce new trends, including hip hop artist DOOM, cutting edge creative consultancy Patternity, Oi POLLOI, lifestyle brand Wood Wood and fashion label YMC.
London-based style and pattern innovators Patternity create an exclusive print for the brand's iconic Desert Boot. The eye-catching print features a bold lacquered geometric graphic inspired by classic shapes (circles, rectangles, etc). For women, the Desert Boot is a slim-downed feminine design. The men’s collection stand out piece rightfully named the “Grimsby Craft” displays craftsmanship and comfort with an basket weave pattern.
Wood Wood‘s collaboration involves a new version of the Wallabee-inspired Tawyer silhouette, unusual cut lines with hidden stitches and a two-tone navy and burgundy colorway give a completely contemporary look to a classic style. Elements from Wood Wood’s own SS14 “Utopia” collection are visible on the printed insole and the embossed leather pull-tag.
To learn more, go to: http://www.clarksusa.com/
Crocs Takes a Bite of NYC
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- Published on Monday, 02 June 2014 19:01
- Written by Elaine Ing
The new Crocs flagship store, conveniently located in NYC’s Herald Square and right across from Macy’s (billed as the world’s largest department store), officially opened with Vanessa Lachey at the ribbon cutting ceremony, along with Crocs executives Dan Hart, (Chief Legal and Administrative Officer), Dale Bathum, (Chief Product Officer), Greg Sullivan (General Manager of the Americas Region) and Mario Caruso (34th Street Store Manager).
The new stores boasts two floors packed with a selection of over 300 different pairs. The first floor features new styles for both men and women, and the second floor is just for the kids. In the center of the second floor is the giant “jibbitz” dispenser. Shoppers of all ages can rummage the bins of tiny animal-shape buttons—“Jibbitz” in Croc parlance—to customize the popular perforated models.
Crocs is known for their Crayola-colored sandals (made fro m a resin dubbed Croslite). Orange Crocs have become celebrity chef Mario Batali’s signature footwear so much, that when the rumor came out that Crocs was going to discontinue its color orange, Batali said in an interview for Details’ January 2014 issue that he owns “Probably 30. I just ordered 200 more because they’re about to take orange out of the field. They made a special run for me before they retired the color.”. That’s scary. Well, Crocs is so much more than that.
The women’s selection has a slew of comfortable ballet flats, flip flops, jellies, rain boots, wedges, leather and winter boots. All have the patented Croslite soles for comfort and traction. Great picks are the stylish, leather-strap women’s platforms, which sport only a strip of Croslite on the sole for traction; and the Prima is a women’s flat made entirely of Croslite and thus offering more arch support. And finally, how about showing off your New York pride with Crocs emblazened with the signature “I Heart NY” logo, as well as NY specific sports teams like the Mets and Yankees?
To learn more, go to: http://www.crocs.com/
Crocs Store 34th Street
152 W 34th St
New York, NY 10001
