Years ago, I used to do an “Ask the Addict” feature here on the blog. I don’t know why I stopped. I probably felt I had a good reason at the time, but I’ve been wanting to bring it back for awhile, and, as the saying goes, there’s no time like the present. Today’s question is brought to you by Mara Wilson, who asked me on Twitter, “Do you have […]
Bebaroque and TLA have a bit of a history. Many of you know I started as a stockings blogger, and they were one of the very first lingerie brands I talked about way back in 2008. In an industry that more or less focuses on sheer pantyhose or opaque tights, Bebaroque made their mark with hosiery featuring unique, jaw-dropping, completely unapologetic prints, meant to be seen and styled as the […]
It’s time for another installment of “Lingerie I Wish I’d Bought.” This infrequent feature is exactly what what it says on the title… me sharing the items that escaped my grasp. Why? Because misery loves company. So let’s all commiserate about the beauty we’ve missed out on again together. Amoralle ‘Lilac of Luck’ Robe This robe is the stuff of lingerie dreams. I mean, look at it. Voluminous satin sleeves. […]
Disclosure: This blog post contains affiliate links. Now that it’s almost Autumn, my thoughts are turning towards fall legwear – tights, leggings, socks, stockings, and that sort of thing. I love hosiery because of it’s ability to update almost any outfit; a basic skirt or dress can look completely different when paired with a pair of electric purple tights vs. a pair of skintone fishnets. Hosiery was my first introduction […]
Designing lingerie can be a hard, grueling job, but someone’s got to do it! Not that it’s without its perks, of course. However ,the industry is by no means a cushy one, and often the job is not nearly as luxurious as it seems. There are certain times the workload can get downright unbearable with 18-hour work days, non-stop travel and back-to-back meetings monopolizing your entire schedule, let alone your […]
