Over the weekend, I had the immense pleasure of attending the third annual Lace Embrace Antique Corset Exhibition and Fashion Show. The exhibit and fashion show is a fundraiser for the corsetiere behind Lace Embrace Atelier, Melanie Talkington. You see, Ms. Talkington is not only an expert corsetiere with a client list that includes names like Dita von Teese and Cathie Jung, she also has the largest private collection of […]
La Figurelle is a new line of shapewear out of Ireland designed by Geraldine Courtney. Frustrated by all the bland, boring, beige shapewear out there, Geraldine wanted to design a line that was pretty and feminine and romantic, but that still offered practical, comfortable shaping. La Figurelle’s current range consists of bras, waist-cinching briefs, bodysuits, and corselettes. The shapewear is available in sizes S thru XXL while the bras are […]
Every once in awhile, I get a question from a reader who has pending breast surgery and is wondering where she can find the appropriate post-surgical undergarments. As someone with no medical expertise, I never feel comfortable giving anything resembling medical advice, but recently I ran across the Hospital Bra, and I thought it might be helpful to some of you or some of your friends and so I wanted […]
I’ve adored these Samantha Chang robes since the very first day I saw them. There’s something so opulent and indulgent about silk anyway. It’s the perfect fiber – warm in winter, cool in summer, soft, light, breathable. And the fact that the print on the robes is hand-painted makes them all the more luxurious. I firmly believe that if a label wants to charge luxury prices, then it should be […]
It’s not really a secret, but I buy a lot of my lingerie through the internet. Last year, I wrote an in-depth article on why I prefer to lingerie shop online, and in case you missed it, the three main takeaways can be summed up this way: I have a more consistent customer service experience online. I have a better selection of brands, styles, and sizes online. I have access […]
