Today’s article is by Catherine Clavering of Kiss Me Deadly, a retro femme lingerie brand known for its sarcasm, wit, feminism…and damn good style. I think “5 minute crafts” is ruining people’s lingerie. Bear with me. I’ve seen unleashed a slew of “life hacks” online that are often total nonsense and subsequently have people in my inbox with statements like, “I washed my knickers in lemon juice, and it wrecked […]
Disclosure: This article is sponsored by Eucalan Lingerie wash is the sort of product most people don’t understand the point of. “What’s wrong with regular laundry detergent?” is a typical question. “Why is lingerie wash so expensive?” is often next. But lingerie is unique in the world of fashion, and in the same way a leather handbag or a pair of pearl earrings would require special treatment, so too does […]
Due to the age and delicate components of vintage lingerie, you may find yourself questioning what techniques you should use to wash and care for it. Fortunately, once you find a few tips and tricks that suit your needs, it’s relatively easy. Before you purchase any vintage lingerie keep in mind that, despite the beauty of a particular lace inset or boning in a girdle, not all vintage lingerie will […]
This product was purchased by me. All thoughts and opinions are my own. While I’ve never been to a Journelle store in person, I’ve always loved the look and feel of their online presence. However, lots of my lingerie-loving friends have shopped at Journelle in person and they all mention one thing — the amazing way the physical stores smell. I managed to score another great Beautiful Bottoms robe in […]
