Disclosure: I received this set free of charge for review purposes. All opinions are my own. Oddly enough, this will probably be the only Dita Von Teese lingerie review I ever write on this blog. It’s not because I hate the brand. No, in fact, it’s just the opposite. Rather, after purchasing half a dozen Dita Von Teese sets (and loving them all), I just don’t think it’d be right […]
Disclosure: This blog post contains an affiliate link. I don’t talk about it often, but I have a bit of a thing for beautiful shapewear. There’s this idea, in America at least, that shapewear is only for people who want to slim down (see the ubiquitous “the model doesn’t need shapewear” comment whenever the subject comes up online), and an even worse notion that shapewear is a strictly utilitarian garment… […]
I’ve written for The Lingerie Addict since 2014, and if you know me (or, like, you’ve just seen my Instagram, or my reviews here), you know I have a very strong sense of style. If I had to define my style into a few words, I’d say it’s something like “kitschy pink mermaid princess.” It’s not something I developed on purpose, but rather something that comes naturally to me, and […]
Evaluating the worth of expensive lingerie can be tricky. There are specific physical attributes you can examine – the quality of fabric, the fineness of lace, the tidiness of a seam – but so much of lingerie’s value isn’t quantifiable. For instance, there’s the value of a brand name. Think of Agent Provocateur or La Perla, two lingerie brands selling two different ideas of luxury alongside their lingerie. There’s the value […]
About 18 months ago, I started a Patreon for The Lingerie Addict. Patreon, in case you haven’t yet heard of it, is a way for readers (or listeners or fans) to directly support the work and art of folks they already follow and support. In my case, Patreon has allowed TLA to retain its independence. Being less dependent on brands means we can be bold, honest, and authentic with our […]
