I’ve been a fan of Ayten Gasson for a long, long time… ever since the days of her unforgettable ‘Phoebe’ silk teddy (it’s the first photo in this blog post — you have to see it). It’s not just the silk that has me enamored of this label, it’s also the story. Ayten Gasson is committed to ethical production and manufacturing, and all of her pieces are still made in the […]
Disclosure: This post contains affiliate links Lace appliqué in progress — each piece has to be individually placed and pinned securely before stitching! As a student in my final year of lingerie school, the past few weeks have mostly comprised of delicately hand-sewing lace appliqué — it’s a technique that features heavily in my final collection, and a technique I consider one of the most exquisitely beautiful in the […]
Disclosure: I purchased all of the lingerie in this review myself. All opinions are my own. Carine Gilson’s lingerie has been on my lust list for longer than I can remember. Renowned for her couture approach to lingerie and using only the finest silks and Chantilly laces, her designs are the creme de la creme of the lingerie world — and most certainly carry the price tag to match. Knickers […]
Last night, it was my pleasure to attend and model at Bralettes & Bow Ties, a lingerie party co-hosted by Honey Cooler Handmade, Zelma Rose, and Rue Magazine. And it was, well, just swell. (Note: I’m bringing back “swell,” at least for a few seconds.) The soiree was hosted in HCH’s beautiful studio by designer Stephanie Bodnar, with live models showing off her new ready-to-wear line, a photo booth, and a […]
Alöe Lingerie is a brand I’ve never talked about on TLA before, though I’ve definitely heard of them before now. A fairly small company out of the UK, Alöe is known for its luxury loungewear made from silk and lace. I think one of the reasons I didn’t pay attention to them before is because the brand just wouldn’t have fit my personal aesthetic until recently. It’s really interesting to […]
