Boudoir Photography Week: My First Boudoir Shoot
I’ve so enjoyed sharing some of my favorite bloggers’ photos this week, but what was it like when I finally saw MY photos? Model/Makeup/Hair: Sweets, Sweet Nothings. Photographer: Caryn Leigh...
View ArticleReview: “Alexis” Babydoll by Parfait (D-K cups)
When Parfait announced the launch of three D-K cup styles in late 2013, I couldn’t wait to try them for myself. I really like the brand’s commitment to pretty, colorful lingerie in a wide variety of...
View ArticleWinter Warmups
It’s just been so COLD, you guys. Julia Lambert’s and my Gchats basically just consist of us moaning “it’s cold” at each other while we google sweaters and tropical vacations we can’t afford. So...
View ArticleReview: “Imogen” Bra, Waist Cincher, and Brief by Elomi
I know, I know, I’ve called about 74 pieces of lingerie “best of the year”; my affections are fickle and ever-changing. For 2013 I do hereby revoke the title from any previous set I may have foolishly...
View ArticleBittersweet Chocolate Pudding
I really think February is just the worst month. I know it’s a short one, but it drags on FOREVER. In the Northern Hemisphere it’s still cold and dark, and this year has been particularly full of ice...
View ArticleFeeling Frisky: Beautiful Animal-Print Lingerie
I may be alone in this sentiment, but animal prints in fashion don’t generally light my fire. Leopard-print trench coats? Pass. Snake-print shoes? Pass. Tiger-striped scarves? Pass. Animal-print...
View ArticleLingerie Fashion Week and the Fall/Winter 2014 Trade Shows
It’s that time again: Lingerie Fashion Week returns this week to preview the upcoming Fall/Winter 2014 collections! The fun begins tomorrow night with the opening runway show from Bradelis New York...
View ArticleLingerie Fashion Week F/W 2014 Day 1: Bradelis New York
Lingerie FW kicks off the Fall/Winter 2014 shows with a runway presentation from Bradelis New York. Bradelis specializes in lingerie for petite women (30-34 B-F cup sizes, and be warned: they run a...
View ArticleLingerie Fashion Week F/W 2014 Day 2: Naked Princess
Naked Princess has been on my radar for a while now, ever since Holly at The Full-Figured Chest mentioned how much she loved her Naked Princess micromodal bodysuit. Naked Princess offers luxury...
View ArticleLingerie Fashion Week F/W 2014 Day 2: “Ones to Watch” Presentation
The second show of Day 2 presented a group of up-and-coming designers curated by The Lingerie Journal, featuring some brands that have been creating major buzz over the last year. Arsenic &...
View ArticleLingerie Fashion Week F/W 2014 Day 2: FYI by Dani Read
I couldn’t wait to see FYI by Dani Read again. As the opening night show from last February’s shows, the brand dazzled me with luxury lingerie and loungewear under a decidedly dark, bondage...
View ArticleLingerie Fashion Week F/W 2014 Day 3: Layneau Collection and Kix’ies Thigh Highs
The final day of Lingerie Fashion Week Fall/Winter 2014 began with an elegant, sophisticated presentation from Layneau Collection. In a market that is rich with cute, trendy, occasionally frilly...
View ArticleLingerie Fashion Week F/W 2014 Day 3: Made in the USA- Clare Bare, NaiS,...
I love that there’s always a presentation at Lingerie Fashion Week that’s dedicated to NYC and USA-based indie brands. As much as I thank the internet for opening my eyes to a huge range of...
View ArticleLingerie Fashion Week F/W 2014 Day 3: Affinitas & Parfait
“Charlotte” (Parfait) in Purple Wine It’s become something of a tradition for Affinitas & Parfait to present the closing runway show of Lingerie Fashion Week. It’s pretty fun seeing them on the...
View ArticleSweet Talking: An Interview with Lauren Rich, Founder of Lingerie Fashion Week
As a final piece of my Lingerie Fashion Week Fall/Winter ’14 coverage, I’m really happy to resurrect my sadly neglected interview series to share a conversation I had this week with Lauren Rich, the...
View ArticleReview: Coco Lace by Lulu Tout
I feel like I’ve been saying this a lot lately, but I’ll say it again for good measure: Figleaves is on fire lately. “Coco Lace” in Emerald by Lulu Tout ($38.00). Available exclusively at Figleaves in...
View ArticleCurveNY Trend Report: Fall/Winter 2014
Today’s post is a collaboration with my good lingerie friend Miss Underpinnings. We shared almost all of our press appointments during CurveNY, and we talked about underwear A LOT. I love her...
View ArticleRosemary Cookies
We had a few days (well, like one and a half days) of sun and (slightly) warmer weather last week, and that little taste of Spring was enough to make me want to whip up a batch of these lovely delicate...
View ArticleReview: “Marvel” by Freya
“Marvel” is one of the first new shapes Freya has introduced in quite a while. Freya’s current lineup features the Deco range (molded cups), a half-cup padded bra and longline bra, and a plunge...
View ArticleOpen Post: Shopping for Wedding Lingerie
While I haven’t personally run the gauntlet of wedding dress + lingerie shopping, I’ve accompanied women who have, and I have to say: not impressed. I talked about it a little bit here, but mostly I’ve...
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