Inside Fifi Chachnil on Rue St Honoré Mid-January saw me travelling to Paris for the Salon de la Lingerie trade show. Although I was only there for the weekend, I simply had to make the time to see some of the great Parisian lingerie sights. My last day in the city saw me making a mad dash from shop to shop (suitcase in tow!), trying to find the perfect souvenir. […]
Disclaimer: All lingerie in this review was provided by Aerie. Opinions are my own. Just before the holidays, I received a very special delivery from Aerie Lingerie — their entire holiday lingerie collection. Though I’ve purchased Aerie bras on my own before, I was looking forward to trying out the complete range: push up, demi, multi-way, etc. (plus the matching panties). This also seemed like a great opportunity to share […]
By: Karolina The topic of whether or not luxury lingerie is worth the price tag is not exactly original. Yet, as my first year of teaching at lingerie school draws to an end, it’s made me reconsider the relationships of value and quality. More and more have I been disappointed with recent lingerie purchases – high-end lingerie where you’d expect a little something extra in exchange for the hefty price […]
By: Pippa The Triumph Doreen bra was first launched in 1967, and the company claims it is the “world’s best selling bra.” It is a non-wired bra, yet Triumph says it offers exceptional support for larger breasts, giving lift and therefore reducing back pains and strains. It uses a split bottom cup to give better volume since the more pieces make up the cup, the easier it is to achieve […]
Editor’s Note: As of September 2015, MySkins appears to no longer be in business. If you’re pressed for time, and just want to know if MySkins is worth the money or not, here’s my answer: YES. Ohmigod… yes. MySkins is the answer to one of my major gripes with the lingerie industry… the profound lack of “nude” lingerie in a variety of skintones. Now I know that the color we think of […]
