Indie handmade label, Clare Bare, seems to have thoroughly embraced her relocation from NYC to LA. Her newest collection, Bend, is beachy, breezy, and thoroughly California-cool. With the dreary, grey months just around the corner, these pieces will add a welcome bit of sunshine and playfulness. Clare Bare is known for simple silhouettes crafted of unique fabrics. Ethically-made of eco-friendly fabrics such as bamboo jersey, designer Clare Heron utilizes hand […]
Dyeing is a great way to bring lingerie back from the dead, as Estelle mentioned in her article. It’s also a great way to make costume pieces out of lingerie you aren’t getting much use out of. I’m all about sexy Halloween costumes, but I’m usually not a fan of the pre-packaged kind, since they tend to be flimsy at best and culturally appropriative or creepy at worst — so […]
I have always loved a high-waisted knicker. The aesthetic of this garment is a nod to a bygone era of fashion. That, combined with its functional purpose, gives me two reasons to enjoy this classic undergarment. Traditionally, a high-waisted knicker is meant to smooth the lower tummy area to give a sleek line under clothing. Recently, however, I’ve noticed an array of gorgeous knickers with a different purpose – […]
Maternity and nursing bras have come a long way in the last several years. It wasn’t so long ago that there were very few options, and these were bulky, utilitarian, and thoroughly unattractive. Years ago when I was pregnant, I actually burst into tears when the woman at the maternity store shoved a handful of beige, matronly bras in my face. Not only was I wrestling with the huge changes […]
As usual, today’s sale of lingerie of the week isn’t new, but it is amazing. These beautiful embroidered panties have been a TLA fave for ages, and I’m ecstatic that they’re not only still available, but priced at a steal. How much of a steal? Less than $20. Yeah, these Ell & Cee Damask Rose Peek-a-Boo knickers cost only £12.00, which works out to about 19.34 USD. For designer 100% […]
