Disclosure: This post contains affiliate links. It’s been a wild summer this year filled with trade shows, industry events, and exciting launches, all revolving around my favorite category of clothing. My eyes have feasted on a plethora of exquisite fabrics, fine craftsmanship, and luxurious details, while my mind has been putting together my Christmas lingerie list for 2012 – a bit premature, yes but completely necessary when faced with so […]
Disclosure: This post contains affiliate links. Pictures from Kiss Me Deadly’s new Twisted Fairytales collection have been leaking for a while. I saw the six-foot tall banner of Morgana as Little Red Riding Hood at the Paris lingerie shows, and just a few weeks ago, a photo of the new Jezebel knicker (shown above) went viral on Facebook and Tumblr. But Catherine usually tries to save the full set of […]
So you want to wear a corset, and make sure you take good care of it to prolong its life. There are a few steps you can take during and immediately after wearing your corset to minimize wear and the need for costly cleanings. One of the most basic pieces of corset care advice is to wear your corset with another layer between it and your skin. The reason for this is […]
By: Marianne With winter holidays upon us and Valentine’s Day coming up fast, you might be thinking of boudoir photos as a gift for a certain special someone, like yourself! Last month, I discussed boudoir photography prep and posing tips based on my experience as a model and stylist, but I also wanted the opinion of a specialist. I called up Mariah Carle of Bay Area Boudoir for her perspective. […]
By: Marianne A boudoir photo shoot is a great gift for your significant other or yourself. You don’t have to be a model to do a private boudoir session, and it’s a great excuse to pamper yourself (and buy some new lingerie). Anyone can do a boudoir session: man, woman, or couple; any skin color, body type, age, sexual orientation, etc. But how do you make the most of it? […]
