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 […]
Disclosure: This post contains affiliate links. Lingerie from the 1920s was known for its loose, easy, carefree spirit. I’d even venture to call a lot of it “sporty,” especially considering what came before and after. This post isn’t about going for vintage reproductions of twenties-style lingerie. Rather, to me these pieces invoke the emphasis on lace, effortless silhouettes, straightforward wear, and luxe materials that was so typical of 1920s underpinnings. […]
As you’ve probably noticed, fashion mags have been obsessed with all things Great Gatsby for the last weeks. Honestly, I seriously considered not doing a 1920s-themed post at all (oversaturation and all that), but then I started looking through a few vintage lingerie archives and what I saw completely changed my mind.
Let me start this post with two disclaimers: 1) I love corsets. 2) A good fit is absolutely key in a corset. But I don’t think that fully custom is the only way to achieve a good fit in a corset. (Bonus disclaimer: I’m not talking about the kind of ready-to-wear corset that is sweatshop mass-produced with no shape and/or flimsy plastic bones, etc. As far as I’m concerned, those […]
