As I mentioned on the TLA Patreon recently, I’m not an artist. I have no pretensions as to my artistic capabilities. In fact, I don’t even think of myself as a “writer” in artistic sense (writing is, instead, a practical tool which happens to work best for me right now). That said, I do appreciate art, and I admire artists. In the past few months, I’ve become especially intrigued by […]
Disclosure: This article is sponsored by I.D. Sarrieri. A month ago, ID Sarrieri gave me a mission – to show TLA readers (and Lingerie Addicts everywhere) how to style their incredibly luxurious lingerie into outfits almost anyone could wear out and about. Purchasing luxury lingerie can be an intimidating experience. Not only are there the usual details, like terminology and style, to know, you also want to be sure you’re […]
Disclosure: This article is sponsored by Jane’s Vanity. As I’m writing this, we’re 15 days from Christmas, which means it’s peak gift-buying season. While gift giving can bring joy and delight, it can also be a source of stress, especially if you’re a thoughtful gifter. Ideally, you want to buy something the recipient will love and enjoy, and this is especially true for a gift like fine lingerie. At even […]
I’m not sure when I first heard of Fe Noel, but I do know that I fell in love the very instant I visited their site. If ever there was a collection or designer that felt aspirational to me, that felt like “goals,” it’s this one. Soft, draping silhouettes, lushly printed textiles, voluminous robes and trousers…this is fantasy apparel. The kind of clothes I’d wear during my annual visit to […]
As I mentioned on the TLA Patreon a little bit ago, one of the things I’ve most missed doing this year is lookbook features. Especially in an environment where it seems like the news is constantly depressing, lookbooks are a form of escapism, a retreat into a fantasy world of silk and lace and pretty underthings. I know I’ve found myself yearning for escapes from reality. And when I saw […]
