While for some women, corsets can help relieve anxiety, for others, it may exacerbate it. Those who suffer from claustrophobia may love the idea of corsets, but balk at the thought or attempt of actually putting one on. Never fear, though, it is possible to overcome claustrophobic concerns in the name of pretty, pretty corsets. My girlfriend is, or at least, used to be, one of those women. When I […]
Inspired by vintage pinups and military colors, the photos for Raine & Bea’s new “Officer’s Mess” collection have just debuted, and they’re a lot of fun. Raine & Bea (and their amazing feather skirt) were one of our standout brands from last year’s Moda, and it’s definitely a pleasure to see this UK-based brand for a second time. With every single look, there’s an element of theatricality here… not just […]
This week’s Lingerie of the Week is also a bit of a Lingerie Lust Object. I mean, I know most people can’t afford a 100% silk, $395 robe from Josie Natori, but it’s so wonderful, I had to write about it on the off-chance one of you could. And regardless of the price, gorgeous lingerie like this deserves to be appreciated for the beautiful objet d’art that it is. I […]
Today’s guest post is by Donyae Coles, a freelance writer who’s been a card-carrying bra wearer since age 10. I know that many of my readers cope with Fibromyalgia, and I’ve wanted to include a blog post on this topic for ages. Thanks so much to Donyae for sharing her experience and offering her expertise on TLA. If you want to read more of Donyae’s work, check out her blog: […]
Here at TLA, we love vintage lingerie. Vintage-inspired, authentic vintage, vintage catalogs… taking a past look at women’s undergarments is interesting not only from a fashion perspective, but also from a social or cultural one. You can tell a lot about people and the times they lived in based on what they wore, and lingerie is no different. While there aren’t as many vintage lingerie videos as there are for, […]
