You know what I love? A lovely, lush silk brocade, like the kind you’d see on an 18th century, pre-French Revolution armchair. I’m talking big Rococo vibes, the more ornate the better, with full looping wreaths of flowers in designs that were anything but subtle. Because why be plain when you can be fancy instead? Though there are no baroque armchairs in my future (most likely), one can dream. And […]
We need some happiness, and since this robe made me smile, I hope it does the same for you. I’m pretty sure I learned about this brand through either Twitter or the Lingerie Addicts Facebook Group, but they were an immediate fave. Honestly, I haven’t been able to get Oyemwen out of my mind since. It’s pure joy. Oyemwen seems to specialize in tulle, which is absolutely my jam. Layers […]
I’m writing this on a Friday, dreaming about the weekend, and wondering, as I often do, when I’ll be able to get to Europe again. My last trip to Paris was for the Salon International de la Lingerie. And while I don’t believe any city is perfect, Paris certainly comes close. The architecture, the history, the fashion, the food…it’s my biggest dream to live there one day (and hopefully take […]
Today’s guest post is by Virginia Knight. Virginia is a fashion historian who believes that old clothes can help us explore a better relationship with our bodies. She is a personal stylist, writer, and vintage seller based out of Asheville, North Carolina, and you can learn more about her work at her website (www.virginiacknight.com) and find her on Instagram at @virginiacknight. The year was 1939, and it was the golden […]
Today is Mother’s Day in the United States, and though the words “lingerie” and “mother” rarely go together, I believe Mother’s Day is the perfect opportunity to treat your Mom (or the mother figure in your life) to something luxurious and indulgent like loungewear. Moms are always encouraged to put their needs last, to give and give and give some more. A comfortable, elegant, beautiful-yet-practical satin robe is a way […]
