Today’s guest post is by a TLA reader, Katerina. She’s a stocking and lingerie freak and loves everything made of silk, cashmere, and merino wool. One day, she’d like to own a cashmere luxury set of big pants and a bra one day. Unfortunately, no one makes this yet. Katerina spends lots of time dyeing garments, learning to sew, knitting, making waldorf dolls and painting on glass and fabric. Her […]
Here’s a random fact: Did you know there is actually no common medical reason to wear a bra? That’s right. None. Contrary to popular belief, bras don’t improve breast health, prevent breast sagging, or anything else. Quite simply, there is no agreed upon health benefit to wearing bras that applies to every single woman. I know it probably seems a bit strange for me to be saying this. After all, […]
I was flipping through the latest issue of Essence Magazine this morning when I ran across this shocking ad: My first thought was “Wow! Marlies Dekkers is advertising in Essence. That’s new.” Then I looked at the opposite page and saw the following text “Cacique: Exclusively at Lane Bryant.” Whoa. Wait. Seriously? Now I’m not naive. I know copying happens all the time in the fashion industry. In fact, it’s […]
Disclosure: This post contains affiliate links. A couple of weeks ago, I saw the latest Marie Antoinette-inspired flick, ‘Farewell, My Queen’ which is based on the book of the same name by Chantal Thomas. Unlike most treatments of Marie Antoinette, which more or less cover her life from birth thru death, this particular movie (and the novel it’s based on) focuses only on the tumultuous three days after the storming […]
Like many people, La Perla was one of the first names I ever heard when it came to luxury lingerie. Founded in Italy in the 1950s, La Perla’s exquisite fabrics and innovative designs made them one of the most coveted lingerie brands in the world. But for a few years, I fell out of love with La Perla. I’d see a piece here or there that caught my eye, but […]
