Review: G+ Style from Parfait- Charlotte Bra and High-Waist Brief
“Charlotte” padded bra and bikini in red by Parfait. Available in sizes 28-40 D-K (UK cup sizes). Matching bikini brief and high-waist brief in sizes XS-2XL It’s always exciting when a brand chooses to...
View ArticlePie To Go: Chocolate-Chip Nut Bars
Thanksgiving! Parties! Christmas Dinners! New Year’s Day feasts! Usually by this point in the year I have, oh, several hundred holiday dessert recipes bookmarked, but this year I’m feeling oddly...
View ArticleHoliday Gift Guide: Lingerie Picks for Full Busts
You guys, I can’t even hold it back: New York City is breaking out the holiday decorations ahead of the parade, I’ve got my King’s College Cambridge Christmas Carols on shuffle, and it’s making me feel...
View ArticlePumpkin Spice Cake with Ginger Cream Cheese Frosting
I know I don’t usually post on the weekends, but if your last-minute grocery lists look anything like mine, then you too might still be on the hunt for a Thanksgiving dessert recipe. I present to you...
View ArticleHoliday Gift Guide: Lingerie Picks for Full Figures
Today we’re back with more gift guides for the upcoming holidays, including some of my favorite festive lingerie for full figures! Again, as a general rule, “full-figure” in lingerie world refers to...
View ArticleHoliday Gift Guide: Lingerie Picks for Small and Average Busts
Picking up where we left off yesterday, today I want to share some of the beautiful lingerie that’s caught my eye that will fit those of you who wear cup sizes on the lower end of the spectrum. While...
View ArticleHoliday Gift Guide: Maternity Lingerie
Because let’s be real: you made a brand-new person, and you should have nice things. 1. ”Show Off” in Vanilla by Hotmilk This cotton-lined set is surprisingly subdued, compared to some of Hotmilk’s...
View ArticleHoliday Gift Guide: Legwear, Loungewear, and Lingerie Accessories
So, look, as lovely as it is to receive bras and bra-sized things as gifts, sizing can be a source of anxiety for both the gift-giver and the recipient. Sometimes it can take a few tries to find the...
View ArticleReview: “Betty” by Elomi
“Betty” plunge bra in turquoise. 34 G-HH, 36-42 D-HH, 44 D-G, 46 D-DD. Matching brief M-4XL. In discussing Elomi previously on the blog I’ve mentioned that for a while I kept forgetting I could wear...
View ArticleChocolate-Cranberry Mascarpone Tart
A chocolate cookie crumb crust, vanilla-scented mascarpone cream filling, and a tart, spicy cranberry topping? Okay then. Seriously, this is SUCH a holiday-friendly dessert. You make everything ahead...
View ArticleI Have the Dress; Now What? Full-Bust Party Solutions
You know when you’ve just found a dress you love that you can wear to that special event, and it makes you feel fabulous, and then you realize your bra straps show/you need a strapless bra/you need a...
View ArticleFull-Bust Friendly Party Dresses
Argh, I did this totally backwards, didn’t I? I talked about the underwear to go with your party dress before I talked about the dresses themselves. And there are some CUTE party dresses out there...
View ArticleLooking Ahead: Happy New Year!
2013 has been an interestingly mixed bag. A burglar Spiderman-climbed into my apartment last January, and yes, I haven’t let it go and I still hate him to a degree I’d not previously thought possible....
View ArticleSweet Nothing Du Jour: 1/7/2014
I haven’t done a proper Sweet Nothing Du Jour in a while, and oh man do I have a GOOD ONE for you. Roommate and I caught up for drinks at Grand Central one Friday a few weeks before Christmas. We...
View ArticleReview: Panache Sports Bra
I cannot BELIEVE I haven’t reviewed this bra yet. Sorry, I know it’s January and we’re all kind of sick of get-fit-now! advertorials and activewear-for-a-new-you! articles [Update: Bras and Body Image...
View ArticleReview: “Ella” Brief by Dear Kate
“Ella” Brief and Bralet by Dear Kate Dear Kate has been on my radar for a while. The brand offers pretty, classic underwear in a range of styles from simple lace to athletic stripes, all featuring...
View ArticleCrispy Chewy Coconut Macaroons
Lately it seems that the French version of the classic macaron/macaroon cookie is getting all the love. Don’t get me wrong: les macarons are crazy delicious– delicately flavored, tender, chewy, and...
View ArticleBoudoir Photography Week: Choosing a Photographer
Today I’m excited to kick off a week of talking about boudoir photography! Boudoir photography (sometimes called pin-up photography) has exploded in popularity over the last few years, and with...
View ArticleBoudoir Photography Week: Preparing for Your Shoot
Once you’ve booked your photographer and set a date, here are some suggestions for preparing ahead of time. Once again, all of the images in the post feature some of my favorite fellow lingerie...
View ArticleBoudoir Photography Week: The Day of the Shoot
Welcome to Day 3 of Boudoir Photography Week! Today I’m sharing some tips for the day of the shoot, illustrated once again by some of my favorite bloggers’ stunning pin-up and boudoir photos. Morning...
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