Happy 2 Year Anniversary to Belle Mode Intimates

I wanted to take a moment to thank everyone who has shopped, supported, and had a ton of fun with us these past two years.  We had a great time at our 2 Year Anniversary Party & were fortunate enough to be able to feature the amazingly well designed lingerie line from my hometown, Commando! 

 

The lovely ladies from Commando in South Burlington, Vermont, sent us samples from their line leaving us with a full representation of the industries leading invisible panty line products and we were able to show our customers every possible underpinning needed to make their summer wardrobes easier to wear.  

 

Right now going seamless is debatably one of the lingerie industries largest focus.  As technology progresses so does the rest of the world, even your underwear.  Commando has very cleverly used this innovation to create a quality underwear that is like nothing else out there.  Designers have tried to emulate their products, but they always seem to be missing something - they aren't quite there yet. 

 

 

Happy 2 Years of being in business!  The two leading ladies behind Belle Mode Intimates.  You don't see my mom in the store much, yet she is very involved with everything we do.

 

 Double trouble at Belle Mode.  This girl is sometimes mistaken as myself or my sister, however, is really just my best friend, part of my support system, and extended family at the store. 

Commando Underwear is 110% approved by the Bra Boss herself and is indeed the first panty that I go to when asked if we carry no panty line underwear.

 

Many of you met my mom, Pam, who owns Bertha Church Intimate Apparel in Burlington, VT.  

We are proud and blessed to run two successful stores and to be able to enrich the lives of the many amazing women in the communities in which we serve!

 

 Although Commando's focus is seamless panties, they also have mastered other areas in the intimate apparel business such as bralets, slips, legwear, shapewear, swimwear, and wardrobe accessories!

"MOMOSAS" were the perfect touch to a celebration on Mother's Day Weekend ...

And if anyone deserves to take a break to cheers to that it is this lady right here.  Trust me, I never for a second made it easy on her and she's still doing an amazing job with motherhood to this very day!

Commando continues to grow as a company and so do we!  We look forward to many years of doing business with them in the future. 

Best of NOVA 2 years in a row

Each year the subscribers of Northern Virginia Magazine take a poll and vote for their favorite local businesses in a bunch of categories and lingerie happens to be one of them.  I'm very proud to say that my store, Belle Mode Intimates, has won two years in a row!

2013 BEST OF NOVA FOR LINGERIE

BELLE MODE INTIMATES (tied with Trousseau) 

 

2014 BEST OF NOVA FOR LINGERIE

BELLE MODE INTIMATES
 

 

Friends in High Places

Be sure to check out my friends businesses who won Best of NoVA as well ...

 

Best Women's Boutique - UNDENIABLE BOUTIQUE

Best Vintage Boutique, Best Handbags - CHIC ENVY UPSCALE CONSIGNMENT

 Best Bikini Wax, Best Brow Wax, Best Facial - THIBIANT SPA

 Best Med Spa - MEDALASE AESTHETIC CENTERS 

Supportive Sleepwear for a Full Bust...It Exists! Get it now!

As a woman with a full bust (and Bra Boss to a staff of women with full busts), I know it's a struggle to find sleepwear that is sexy & supportive.  You might be surprised at the amount of options there are for gals like us.
I know what you're thinking...
Q. How do you find these mythical sexy & supportive nighties?
A. Well, start by shopping a place whose staff knows its products!
Q. How will you know what will work?
A. Ask one of our lingerie experts!

Check out a few pics of some of our favorites & read on for tips from the experts on shopping for sexy sleepwear for a full bust:

Morgan Chemise by N.K.

Elise Nightie by Cosabella

Belle Epoque Chemise by Fleur't

Here are some guidelines for choosing flattering & supportive sleepwear for a full bust:

• Look for generous bust coverage made from a fabric with a balance of stretch & structure as well as a wider (or double) strap for added support.
• Check for a strong, stretch seam at the underbust, this band will help keep your bust from falling below the designated cup area.
• Seek out brands that specialize in bras for full bust, some of these brands (such as Cleo by Panache) produce sexy sleepwear as well!
• Listen to the advice of your lingerie expert- we've seen all kinds of sleepwear on all kinds of bodies.  We can probably help you get right to the pieces that will work well for you, saving you the stress often associated with shopping.  

Belle Mode Intimates stocks sleepwear for all bust sizes- petite, average, & full.
Other specialty products we stock for full bust include: T-shirt bras, strapless bras, sports bras, nursing bras, & bra-sized swimwear.

Happy 2 Years - Thank You - Enough Said

SAVE THE DATE

 May 10th, 2014 - Celebrate Supermom

#CelebrateSupermom

This Mother's Day weekend enjoy some "me" time with other Supermoms and your two favorite fashion boutiques in Northern Virginia, Undeniable Boutique and yours truly Belle Mode Intimates!  

You must RSVP in order to partake in the spray tan services here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/celebrate-supermom-registration-11452600035

... FEATURING the makers of the original "invisible underwear"

Come by and try out Commando's new products that just hit the market this season and learn more about the brilliant ideas and modern technology behind one of the industries leading underwear designers.

  

Read up on why there's a demand for Commando in your wardrobe here ...

Versatile Le Mystere Bra Hits the Market

JUST HIT THE MARKET 4/25: LE MYSTERE INFINITE POSSIBILITIES BRA!

 



Le Mystere has really been pushing this new piece that just hit the market 4/25, the Infinite Possibilities bra.  It will literally be THE go to bra in your wardrobe - sophisticated, highly functional, super supportive and comfortable! 

 

The variety of strap positions and styles that you can achieve with this bra is remarkable, and the extra push of the padding really makes the most of this excellent plunge style working phenomenal with low plunge dresses.  The straps can be moved from a narrow to a wide position, switched into either a crossback or halter style, and can have a low back as well.  This makes for six or more ways to use this one bra.

Broad Size Range: 30-38 bands and B-G cups

Definite must have for your summer 2014 wardrobe and can be found at Belle Mode Intimates!

Cherry Blossoms Part Two

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cherry Blossoms Part One

My visit to see the Cherry Blossoms in DC at the Tidal Basin and National Mall.  Photos taken by me and edited by me as well. I think I may be in the wrong profession, these are pretty darn good!

Hands down the most beautiful you will ever see the city ...