I started my ethically-made loungewear line she and reverie at 23 years old. Before then, I freelanced in NYC’s garment district for a very short amount of time. But starting a line was my dream, of course! And other designers were doing it, many with far less knowledge than I had. So I thought, “Why am I not following my dream right now? Why can’t I do this, too?” I […]
Disclosure: I purchased this item for myself. All opinions are my own. Whether you’re a lingerie addict or not, you’ve probably already seen d.bleu.dazzled lingerie. Designer Destiney Bleu’s designs are frequently worn by artists like Beyonce, Lizzo, Rihanna, J.Lo, and Megan Thee Stallion. This Black-owned lingerie brand’s skin tone catsuits, stockings, and bodysuits are practically iconic by now. Available in multiple skin tones and covered in shimmering crystals, they give […]
On my trip to Paris in 2015, visiting a Fifi Chachnil boutique was at the very top of my list. And if you’ve ever been, you know it did not disappoint. Each inch of the boutique is perfect candy pink and shiny vintage gold. Crystal chandeliers pop out of the diaphanous pink curtains covering every wall. Pink feathers float from the ceiling and everything’s hazy, like you’re in a film […]
Disclosure: This article is sponsored by Kilo Brava. Thanks to quarantine, loungewear is more popular than ever. After all, when you’re spending a lot of time at home for the foreseeable future, it just makes sense to invest in nice “at home” clothes. But loungewear doesn’t just have to be limited to the house. Lounge attire is incredibly versatile, allowing for any number of ensembles once we eventually (and safely) […]
I was working as a sales associate at Journelle when I first saw this lace. It was used for the super popular Natalia group, a private label bodysuit and bralette set that were as sexy as they were wearable. At the time, I thought nothing of it, other than noting how many of the popular ouvert knickers I sold every shift. But shortly after I left my retail job, I […]
