Shell Belle Couture has been featured on the blog several times over the past few years. Their Spring/Summer 2014 collection was another wonderful example of how the brand continues to breezily bridge beach and boudoir. Their most recent Autumn/Winter 2014 collection is their richest and most decadent yet, employing fine silks, tulles, and laces to craft pieces that are effortlessly romantic. The above robe was one of the standout pieces […]
Disclosure: This blog post contains affiliate links. It’s easy to get stuck talking about all of the same brands in the full bust world. This is due in part to having fewer options than other size ranges, but also because the big players like Eveden tend to dominate the conversation. Today I’m going to talk about some incredible brands that don’t get as much press, as well as some that […]
Today’s guest post is by Kim “Kimmay” Caldwell, the owner of Hurray Media and a long time bra fitter. Kim blends her bra fitting and swimwear know-how for all sizes to creatively spread the word that lingerie can change a woman’s life for the better. She has appeared on Tim Gunn’s Guide to Style, The Martha Stewart Show, HuffPost LIVE and more. She’s been quoted in Brides, Women’s Health and Real […]
I first became aware of hip fins on corsets via Sparklewren, though there are quite a few couture corsets (particularly corset bodies) that feature them. Though “hip fins” has become the commonly accepted name for them, I like to think of them as miniature panniers; they could also be considered a sort of floating gore or a stiffened semi-peplum. This detail generally parallels the iliac crest and emphasizes the dramatized […]
Disclosure: This post contains affiliate links. Recycling is good, right? Yes and no. But I can share some tips on salvaging lingerie that just isn’t right for you anymore. I’m trying to live a minimalist lifestyle and make as little junk as possible, so I’ve encountered a couple of things that can be done with outdated, ill-fitted or damaged lingerie. While I’m not saying you should try and save every little […]
