February 23, 2012

Weekly Lingerie Sales – 2/18/12

Image Credit: Myriam Girard Lingerie (I own this teddy and it turned me into a teddy convert.)

Taking a (Brief) Break

You may have noticed that posting has been a little less…robust than usual here lately on The Lingerie Addict. While I love writing the kinds of articles you’ve come to expect from TLA, the honest truth I’ve been having more and more trouble coping with the Seattle weather lately.

February is the time of year when my Seasonal Affective Disorder reaches its peak (or its valley, depending on your perspective). And when getting out of bed and staying out bed all day become major accomplishments, it’s time for me to get a little more serious about my self-care…something I’ve never been too good at, even during the best of times.

Lust Objects: Lingerie I’m in Love with

When I first started blogging, I often posted photos of “lust objects,” lingerie I thought was beautiful but couldn’t afford. I haven’t done it in awhile, but this week I saw so many beautiful pieces I just had to share a few of them with you here. I hope you enjoy them as much as I do.

Myla

Fleur of England

Blush

LELO Sussurra

Naked Princess

Ask the Addict: Where Can I Buy a Good Garter Belt?

Kiss Me Deadly 'Van Doren'

Today’s Ask the Addict question comes from Lemons to Lemons, who writes:

Where can I buy a good garter belt?

That’s a great question, especially since garter belts are not only in fashion again but surprisingly hard to find in the average lingerie boutique (or department store, for that matter). If you’re new to the world of garter belts, take look at this article – How to Buy a Garter Belt.

And the Winner of the Farr West Giveaway Is…

Gabriella Duncan!

Congratulations, Gabriella. Check your e-mail. I’ll be in touch with you shortly with the details of how you can claim your prize.

To everyone else, thank you so much for entering and I hope you had a very Happy Valentine’s Day…whether you were in a relationship or not!

Welcome Jezebel Readers!

Thank you for visiting my blog…I’m so happy Anna shared The Lingerie Addict with you!

The article you arrived here from, “Why Ladies Like Pin-Ups Too,” was written by our resident pin-up expert Marianne. In addition to knowing a ton about pin-ups, Marianne also has a Masters of Fine Arts and is an accomplished corsetiere and model. You can read more of her articles (including some great pieces on how to shop for a corset!) here – http://www.thelingerieaddict.com/category/team/marianne-team

If you’d like to read more about pin-ups, take a look at these articles:

In Memory of Lillian Bassman (1917-2012)

Rest in peace, Lillian Bassman. Your photos were among the first I ever saw that showed lingerie in all it’s potential…beautiful, erotic, fashionable, and timeless.

Thank you for sharing your gift with the world.

Happy Valentine’s Day!!!

Whether you’re single or committed, in a relationship or freshly out of one, I hope today is one of love, care, and passion…even if all that love, care, and passion is from you, to you. Have a very, very Happy Valentine’s Day, from The Lingerie Addict.

Photo via: Tom Banwell

Last Chance to Enter the Farr West Giveaway!

You could win a 100% silk slip worth $180…but only if you enter our Valentine’s Day Giveaway!

Remember to get all your entries in before 11:59 p.m. on Valentine’s Day.

Best of luck and thank you for reading The Lingerie Addict!

Lingerie Boutiques Directory (Organized By City)

Faire Frou Frou - One of Fave Lingerie Boutiques

A list of brick-and-mortar lingerie boutiques for your lingerie shopping needs:

Atlanta
Oh Fine Lingerie
Livi Rae Lingerie
Necessities by Sherrie
The Blue Corset Co.

Austin, TX
Teddies for Bettys
Megan Summerville
Underwear
Petticoat Flair

Boston
Forty Winks
French Dressing
Sedurre
Lingerie Studio

Charlotte
Fire My Desire Boutique

Chicago
Isabella Fine Lingerie
Underthings
Wildflowers Lingerie
Enchante Inc
Skyscraper Heels
Central Foundations

Dallas
Trousseau of Dallas
Kits Boutique Fine Lingerie
Soma Intimates
Wolford Boutique

Denver
SOL Store of Lingerie
Nicolette Lingerie
RejuvaNest