One of the side effects of writing about lingerie for the last several years is that I’ve started to get a little bit jaded. It’s not been a conscious thing or even a deliberate process… just the more I’m around lingerie, the more it takes to get my attention and impress me. And the stuff that used to impress when I first started blogging (like a celebrity endorsement or a […]
I’ve been a fan of Gilda & Pearl’s lingerie for almost as long as I’ve been blogging. I love how all of their pieces are handmade to order using some of the most exquisite silks and laces I’ve ever seen (the designer, Diane Houston, has made keeping her label ethical a top priority). Inspired by the 1946 Rita Hayworth film “Gilda” and the unique beauty of natural pearls, Gilda & […]
Disclosure: This post contains affiliate links. One of my favorite lingerie materials is sheer black mesh and lately, I’ve been really into the teddy and romper craze. This new bodysuit from Kallisti by Marios Schwab for ASOS combines both of my loves. I really like the deep v-neck and the low plunge back and I also like that this bodysuit has a full brief instead of the thong that seems […]
Just before the recession, the lingerie industry got a little crazy. Every week it felt like there was a new luxury brand on the scene, each with even more outrageous prices than the last. I was still very new to the lingerie world at the time, but I remember feeling a bit confused. Were there really enough connoisseurs to keep so many high-end labels alive? The answer is… apparently not. […]
I don’t know what it is, but lately I’ve been obsessed with pajamas. Surprising to me, not many designers make them. I was only able to find the following two pairs from Sophia Graydon and Kriss Soonik, but I’m in love with them both. How do you feel about lace pjs? Yay or nay? Save
