We loved our Sales & Merchandising Intern Christine Wallace the moment we saw her! Super chic and always trendy, this Johnson & Wales senior is spot on today’s fashion and is already looking to tomorrow’s catchy pieces. She’s got a great eye for design—whether glamming up the Preview Sale cards for Style Week or constructing functional pedestals for our models, Christine has got it covered. Read on to hear what she’s got to say about Barbies, the Greek Isles, and Anna Wintor.

What’s your favorite style of Sexy Period underwear?

Blossoming Beauty!

What motivated you to go into fashion merchandising?

I love the hustle and bustle of the fashion industry. It is an ever changing world that is constantly reinventing itself. That energy is infectious and inspirational to me. I always love a new challenge and I know I will never become stagnant in this industry. There are always new trends, new styles, and new consumers to market them too. Of course there is also my love for fashion which I’ve had from a very young age (my Barbies had more wardrobe changes than Lady Gaga).

What’s the last book you read?

“Anatomy of a Trend” by Henrik Vejlgaard.

Got any hobbies?

I love any DIY projects, whether it making something for my apartment, clothing, accessories, or

revamping old items to make them new again.

Let’s say you just won a vacation for free (lucky you!). Where would you go?

The Greek Isles. After watching Mamma Mia! and Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants it’s definitely

a place I would like to experience for myself.

If you had to trade lives with someone for a year, who would you pick?

Anna Wintor, who wouldn’t want to be the editor-in-chief of Vogue?

How would you describe your style?

A mash-up of modern basics and cutting-edge fashion that is always complimented with accessories, especially scarves.

What’s your must-have comfort during that time of the month?

Chocolate of course!

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We’re pulling a little inspiration from royalty this Friday. We love this regal lace top that can be dressed up for work or down for a femme daytime look. Pair it with a pencil skirt or jeans, and you’re sure to be looking like a princess in this Equipment ‘Brett’ Lace Shirt from Nordstrom.

Photo Courtesy of www.Nordstrom.com

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Hi friends! We're gearing up for a fun next couple weeks as we exhibit and speak at several events in New England. If you live in the area, stop by and say hi!

On April 27th, Julie will be speaking on a panel at the Campus Engagement Initiative sponsored by the Brown Alumni Club of Boston. Excited to catch up with Brownies in Boston!

On May 3rd, we'll be exhibiting at the Rhode Island Business Expo from 9am-3:30pm at the RI Convention Center. There is a special "Entrepreneurial Zone" so look for us among the innovative, super cool companies. 

On May 6th, Julie will be speaking on a panel at Bentley University's Social Media Conference in Waltham, MA. 

On May 7th, we will be exhibiting at Brown University's 10th Annual Breeze Against Wheeze. Race proceeds go to help fund the Asthma Camp at Hasbro Children's Hospital. We are donating two pairs of undies to race winners, so if you're looking for an excuse to get in shape, this is the perfect incentive!

After the Breeze Against Wheeze event in the morning, we'll be exhibiting the evening of May 7th at the "Our Heros" Fashion Show fundraiser to benefit the Gloria Gemma Breast Cancer Research Foundation. Check out the flyer below for more info!

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We at Sexy Period headquarters are strong believers in color. In fact, if legs came in all colors of the rainbow, life would be peachy. Lucky for us (and you), We Love Colors makes tights that come in waaaaay more shades than fit in a rainbow.  With 51 awesome pigments to choose from, you can wear a different one every day of the month! So....what's your favorite? Let us know in the comments section below! 

Photos courtesy of www.welovecolors.com and We Love Colors' Facebook fan page. 

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Love the rockstar tone of our website, or maybe the chocolate smeared on CEO Julie’s face during the homepage stop motion film? You can thank our Marketing Coordinator Caitlin Conn for that. Currently a Brown University junior studying Psychology and Commerce, Organizations, & Entrepreneurship, Caitlin has a deep interest in consumer decisions in the marketplace and hopes to continue working in business post-graduation. Read on to see what she’s got to say about Nutella, sparkly nail polish, and Thoreau!

What motivated you to go into marketing?

I’m really interested in the way people perceive things and how that drives their individual decision-making. I’m also just a huge people person, so marketing is a happily-ever-after marriage of it all!

What’s the snack food you’re addicted to?

Pretzels dipped in Nutella…so bad…but soooo good.

What’s the television show you just can’t get enough of?

MODERN FAMILY!!! I’m absolutely addicted to watching it on Hulu…it makes my family seem semi-normal. I secretly channel Gloria as my sass inspiration…

Got any hobbies?  

I’m kind of artsy, I like sketching in charcoal and making neat little beaded bracelets. Other than that, I love to play soccer and work out.

When you’re going out on the town, what’s your go-to piece you just have to wear?

I’m obsessed with this uber-glam OPI nail polish called “Bring on the bling.” I like to think it’s totally a Ke$ha color. That paired with my leather jacket is prime.

What’s playing on repeat on your iPod right now?

I think the play count’s a tie between Cali Cali Cali by Alyssa Bernal and Superluva by Starshell.

Let’s say you just won a vacation for free (lucky you!). Where would you go?

I’d travel all over Italy! I speak Italian so I really hope I can put it to some good use in the future! I’d want to travel starting in the fashion and industry-centered north and venture all the way down to the more rural south. My Grandma was born in southern Italy so I’d love to see her hometown someday.

What’s your favorite thing about being involved with Sexy Period?

Everyone who’s involved with Sexy Period is kind-hearted, driven, and has a great sense of humor. I love being a part of developing a company where everyone involved is so determined to the same baseline mission: bringing gorgeous, comfortable, OMG-moment-erasing underwear to the market that women everywhere will LOVE. The teamwork and innovative bubbling of ideas at Sexy Period is absolutely contagious.

What’s the best advice you ever got?

My aunt once gave me a bookmark quoting Thoreau that says, “Go confidently in the direction of your dreams.” I think that’s pretty right on. 

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Last August we fell in love with Laura Mercier's Lush Nectarine blush, but with warm weather approaching we're looking to shine some coral color elsewhere this season. Get a beautiful pinky peach on those lips with NARS lipstick in Niagara. Snag yours at Sephora.com, dab a little gloss on top, and you'll be ready to glow all day and night.

Photo courtesy of www.sephora.com

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Tonight I went to the Tournées French Film Festival and saw a film directed by Cédric Klapish called Paris. The rambling plot was a bit long but the Parisian scenes are beautiful and they inspired today's fashion find: the L'Art du Temari scarf from Paris fashion house Hermés. Although scarves are by no means mainstream in today's world, it's fun every once in awhile to wear a piece reminiscent of an earlier fashion era. Fans of Hermés scarves include Queen Elizabeth II, Grace Kelly, and Jackie O. Can't go wrong following in the footsteps of those leading ladies! 

Photo courtesy of www.hermes.com.

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The other day on Twitter I stumbled upon a little gem called L.M.N.O Clothing. Designer Susannah Henderson upcycles vintage fabrics to create beautiful new garments. Talk about a fresh start to spring! All handmade with a feminine, delicate look about them, this line is perfect to wear during warm months when you're outside. The tie skirt below is one of her more whimsical pieces and I think it just might be calling my name... 

Photo courtesy of L.M.N.O.'s Facebook page: http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=131425853624&v=photos&so=45

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