Disclosure: these items were a personal purchase from a shop I like immensely. I did not receive compensation to write about this retailer. I’ve always been intrigued by sock garters. They turn up from time to time in movies, as an accessory that serious men wear under their stuffy suits. Sock garters are traditionally a men’s garment (worn with kilts or suits), but they look particularly great on women. Like a […]
La fille d’O is a dynamic and experimental Belgian lingerie and swimwear brand. We shared a peek of the SS14 collection at the Mode City Paris show last year, where their strong lines and contrasting fabrics helped them to stand out from the crowd. This La fille d’O collection is an intriguing one — the wearer is encouraged to wear swimwear as lingerie and lingerie as outerwear. Styles are crafted […]
The purpose of these first three projects is to get you used to sewing, so the pattern set I have chosen for this first post is a relatively simple one. You will mostly be sewing in a straight line, and these pieces are not tight or fitted. In this month’s post, you will be learning the basics as we go over making a pajama set (including shorts and a peasant […]
In my last post, I talked about why it’s so important to purchase your intimates from labels that treat their garment workers ethically. If you’re wondering how to find these designers, I’ve done your research for you. Here are more than 60 lingerie and loungewear labels that have online stores, ship worldwide, and manufacture in countries with high labor standards or otherwise state that they are made ethically. Plus, they’re all gorgeous. What could […]
Ysé Lingerie is an exciting new French brand specifically designed for small busts. Their brand philosophy is to celebrate the petite woman’s natural form because they are beautiful just the way they are. You won’t find padded bras trying to add cup sizes here. Instead, Ysé offers sleek and sexy styles that are all about flaunting the seductive power of a smaller chest. With much of the dialog in the […]
