Paying homage to a retro aesthetic while still remaining accessible and modern is a delicate balancing act. Doing so while having a distinct, and recognizable, point of view is even rarer. Such is the talent of handmade, indie label, Dottie’s Delights. From the early days of pointy bras and girdles to her recent ‘Sheer Show’ collaboration with Mosh, designer Stephanie Kuhr continues to impress with vintage-inspired collections that feel really […]
As an indie designer myself, I love seeing what my peers are up to in the world of corsetry. Recently a new designer has emerged: at 23 years old, Rosie Denningham of Rosie Red Corsetry & Couture is already well on her way to the top. Her design voice is unique and easily identifiable, and she’s already had the honor of dressing one A-list celebrity. Rosie’s curve-friendly designs are like […]
Disclosure: This blog post contains affiliate links. One of my goals for this year is to feature more lingerie sets on TLA as they become available to buy. What I mean by that is, every season, we talk about upcoming trends and styles for market, and then, very often, those sets and ranges never appear on the blog again. Which means if there’s something you really loved, you may miss […]
Please note: Most of these images contain nudity and are NSFW The single best part about the 50 Shades phenomenon is the more open dialogue that is happening about embracing your fantasies, however shy or bold they may be. And what better way to explore your fantasies than with lingerie? There is something to be said about the transformative powers of lingerie. Stepping into an erotic fantasy is made easier […]
Disclosure: This blog post contains affiliate links. Continuing today’s mini-theme of things I loved at lingerie market and one-pieces, I wanted to feature Else Lingerie’s brand new Petunia Bodysuit. I’ll talk more about Else Lingerie when I share my Curve roundup for this season, but put simply, I don’t understand why this brand isn’t more popular. Every season, I see things that would be perfect in a department store (Nordstrom, […]