Disclosure: This article contains affiliate links. We’ve reached that magical tipping point in the year where there is way too much to do, and not enough time to do it, so I’m being a bit escapist and sharing beautiful lookbooks to avoid panicking (but seriously, can you believe it’s December already?). If you’ve followed TLA for any length of time at all, then you know we’re devoted fans of Playful Promises […]
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 […]
Growing up, I remember thinking there were only two bikini top options: sports bra style or triangle. While those are totally valid styles for anyone who wants to wear them, they are not necessarily supportive, especially for plus sizes. I wore a triangle bikini top exactly once and spent more time worrying about spillage than actually enjoying the pool. Wearing a bikini top is a lot like wearing a bra. […]
A feature on Ellesmere Lingerie is long overdue. I’ve admired their collections for several seasons now, but hadn’t been able to find room in the editorial calendar for an article. Well no more, because you really need to see this Canadian label. Independent lingerie brands are experiencing a kind of second renaissance, moving beyond the early days of Etsy (a platform which helped to revolutionize the lingerie industry), and finding […]
Disclosure: This article contains affiliate links White bras are something often associated with brides, but I prefer to think of white as a lingerie color for all seasons…just as thrilling in spring as it is in winter. Just as lovely for the unattached as the betrothed. White lingerie feels understated, but refined. Classic, but contemporary. It can truly be whatever you want. Although white floral lace is a lingerie industry […]
