Bra Diaries

I've just returned from a buying trip that went from Detroit to Paris, Ghent, and New York City. I had an incredible time with the brands, other boutique owners, and just seeing cool stuff. I can tell you that I saw some definite trends from the Runways and new collections. The tattoo effect is found on most lingerie pieces and is being done beautifully! Empreinte and Lise Charmel are excellent at it. The French laces are masterfully designed and many lay super flat on the skin.  The second …

Busted Bra Shop opened in the 4th quarter of 2013.  It was a crazy trip for me.  We didn't have a real store front for the first couple of months and then we did.  We had a teeny tiny office with no windows and no signs.  A few people knew that I had received some bras and panties, they asked if I could fit them, and I did!  The bras were displayed on boxes covered in Pleather and I had a card table from my Husband's grandparents' basement.  It was working. and peop …