A few months ago, I had the pleasure of shooting with Edson Carlos, who’s not only a noted pinup photographer in his own right but also the founder of the popular websites PinupLifestyle.com, AltCollective.com, and RetroLifestyle.com. Edson’s known for a really high contrast, super-bright style of photography (I’d almost call it ‘blown out’), one that not many people, especially in the pinup scene, are doing. We did two sets together […]
Yup, it’s a Zinke kind of day. When I reviewed the Zinke Intimates lace romper one of my chief complaints was that the lace, while gorgeous, had no stretch, give, or flexibility. Those qualities aren’t good for an item that fits close to the body (like a bra, panty, or bodysuit), but they are doable for an item that’s a bit looser… like a robe. I really like Zinke’s trademark […]
Disclaimer: The lingerie in this review was provided by Zinke Intimates. All opinions are my own. Today’s lingerie review is a bit unusual. I actually received this piece a year and a half ago, but chose not to publish a post about it at that time. However while moving, I rediscovered this romper, gave it another try, and decided it’d be a great piece to talk about on the blog. […]
I feel like I can hardly breathe right now. This lingerie is so gorgeous. Everything from the lace to the silhouettes to the perfect, perfect vintage-style applique. I’m in love. Collections like this remind me why I started this TLA, because like this deserves to be recorded for posterity’s sake, if nothing else. What utter perfection. The pieces shown below retail from $165 to $513. Visit Nonos Lingerie shop on […]
I chose this week’s Lingerie of the Week because in the midst of a cold, gray, thoroughly Seattle winter, it made me smile. I adore the sheer material, and the lime green lace trim adds the perfect element of something fun, vibrant, and a little electric (like Springtime). I also like that this knicker is handmade to order (perfect if you’re a hard to find size) and hand dip-dyed. The […]
