That familiar week of frenzied lingerie shopping is back. No, it’s not the Victoria’s Secret Semi Annual Sale; it’s Lingerie Market week in New York. The nexus of the flurry is Curvexpo, which takes place every February and August at New York’s convention center, the Javits Center. Just getting there is a trial and a hoot. The massive Javits Center sprawls on the westernmost avenue of Manhattan, 11th Ave., remote […]
Disclosure: ThirdLove sent me this lingerie for review purposes. All opinions are my own. Editor’s Note: According to a recent email from ThirdLove’s co-founder in response to this article, the company did not send me 34Cs but sample sizes of 34Bs and 34Ds instead. The bras have no size tags (ThirdLove does not sell bras with size tags). Therefore, the fit portion of this review has been removed. ThirdLove is […]
In my last post, I talked about why it’s so important to purchase your intimates from labels that treat their garment workers ethically. If you’re wondering how to find these designers, I’ve done your research for you. Here are more than 60 lingerie and loungewear labels that have online stores, ship worldwide, and manufacture in countries with high labor standards or otherwise state that they are made ethically. Plus, they’re all gorgeous. What could […]
Disclosure: I received this item free of charge for review purposes. All opinions are my own. Photo from Journelle I’ve never had the best experiences with one-piece lingerie styles — my body shape is a little unusual by most Fashion standards, so finding one that fits has always been a bit of a challenge. Nevertheless, my love of beautiful lace cannot be denied — so when Salua Lingerie offered this […]
When it’s warm outside, the way it is now, I want to live in natural fibers. Cotton and bamboo are fine, but nothing (and I mean nothing) compares to the feel of silk against your skin. It’s light. It’s airy. It’s soft. It’s breathable. And something about it just feels so good. It’s also surprisingly durable… if you take care of it. This Ayten Gasson Classic Silk Bedjacket (speaking of […]
