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May 17, 2012

Important Lingerie Addict News: Please Read!

If you’re one of the awesome people keeping up with my Facebook or Twitter, you already know this news.  Every blogger’s nightmare just came true for me last week…my laptop stopped working.  No warning, no preface, just bang!  And now my screen doesn’t light up anymore.

I’m trying to look on the bright side…the actual computer is still okay, and parts like screens are replaceable, but still…with BlogHer and CurveNY literally right around the corner, this couldn’t have come at a worse time.  The whole thing has me pretty bummed out.

Guest Post on The Lingerie Addict!

Got something to say about lingerie?  Then come write for The Lingerie Addict!

I’m getting ready to visit my family and friends back home in Atlanta, GA for a few days, and there’s a very good chance I won’t have access to the internet during that time.  It’d be a shame for my blog to collect dust while I’m away, so I’d love to put up a few guest posts from my fellow lingerie-addicts.

Please submit your guest post ideas to my (brand new and shiny!) e-mail address the.lingerie.addict@gmail.com . Don’t worry about sending the entire article just yet, but I will need a title and a short outline about what you’d like to write on.

Solo Corset Fun: How to Lace Yourself Up

As a lifelong fan of corsets, I’m super excited about today’s guest post.  We all know corsets are sexy and glamorous, but they can also be a little intimidating.  And while it’s easier if you have a friend around to help you into one, that may not always be an option.  Fortunately Maggie, author of the informational site Swimwear & Lingerie and the blog Swimwear & Lingerie has some great advice for us…complete with useful charts and illustrations.

Neryl: The Artist Behind the Burlesque Babes of Buxom Cosmetics

If you’re a cosmetics fiend, you probably already recognize the artist I’m featuring today.  Famous for her drawings of vixens, vamps, and other very sexy ladies for the cosmetic line Buxom, Neryl gives me a whole new reason to visit Sephora…and it ain’t for the makeup.  How do you feel about her delectable illustrations?

Sale Alert! Gorgeous European Lingerie from ASOS

Yesterday I talked about how ASOS can sometimes be a great place to score designer looks for less.  Well it turns out they’re also in the middle of one of their big semi-annual sales and there is a ton of lingerie up for grabs.  Not only are the sale prices marked down to around 40% to 70% off for a lot of items, you can also get an extra 10% off everything on sale if you use the code ASOSTreats.  If nothing else, it’s worth taking a peek.  Here are some of my favorite pieces.  As always, I’d love to hear what you like in the comments!

Look for Less: Wolford "Knee-High" Tights

Wolford is probably one of my favorite brands to write “Look for Less” features about.  Their hosiery has a worldwide reputation for excellence, and rightly so.  Not only are their patterns innovative, Wolford simply feels wonderful on your legs.  I’m trying to think of a way to describe the sensation, and the best I can come up with is that it’s like someone gently stroking your legs all day long.  Seriously.

That said, as much as I love Wolford, they’re more than a little pricey and unless one of the seasonal designs simply drives me mad with longing, I usually get my nylon fix elsewhere.  Like ASOS, for example.

Boudoir Photography…Are You Tempted?

Marlen James is a boudoir and portrait photographer from Toronto. She indulges her addiction of lingerie and shoes by taking pictures of them. Wait…that sounded better in my head. Talking in the third person is fun. She is a pro at making people feel comfortable, is a decent make up artist but an awesome photoshoper and photographer.

First Class Curves: How to Create a Feminine Shape

Petra Bellejambes is a cat with 9 lives, 2 wardrobes and countless opinions about beauty, style and the life of the Cross Dresser who can be found padding away at Voyages en Rose. Her fully padded butt is pictured in the last photo of the article.

Treacle shared a little secret with me. Meet me in the next paragraph so I can pass it on to you.

Many readers of The Lingerie Addict are men who love lingerie. In fact, some of these special readers take their love to the next level every now and then (as I do) and wear lingerie. The world is a prettier place as a result, so hooray for special people!

On Ruffles, Bows, and How They Make Lingerie (& Life!) a Whole Lot Better

A guest post from Adela of the lingerie blog Guilty Pleasures.

A pair of bloomer style shorts with gorgeous lace details that I recently purchased made me think about the way frilly lingerie makes you feel.  Whether you gained a few pounds or work-out consistently, most designs that make good use of little details like ruffles and bows will make you look amazingly seductive, while softening your features and giving a feel of playful glam to your curves.

The Affinitas Intimates Giveaway Winner!

Thanks to everyone who entered the Affinitas Intimates giveaway.  I used random.org to select the winner and it chose entry #73 belonging to Daun of the eponymous blog Daun’s Family!  Congratulations, Daun!  I’m going to forward your e-mail along to the folks at Affinitas Intimates so you two can be in touch.

Don’t forget to enter the last giveaway of the summer for a $75 gift certficate to lingerie.com.  This one is a newsletter exclusive, and the only way to enter is to sign up for The Very Important Addict list.  As an added bonus, every subscriber gets a 20% off coupon to anything from lingerie.com!