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May 17, 2012

Designer Interviews: Layla L’obatti of Between the Sheets

Today is the start of a brand new feature here on The Lingerie Addict…Designer Interviews!  As you already know, I am super-passionate about small brand lingerie.  Of course, I love the big guys too, but I genuinely believe niche designers bring something to the market that corporations simply can’t replicate.

I also know that in this cash-strapped economy, small designers are the ones least likely to have the thousands of dollars and dozens of samples necessary to invest in massive PR campaigns. So as a way of “practicing what I preach,” I’d like to use my blog as a space to give these artists more coverage.

Ask the Addict: Retro Lingerie for Small Busts?

Today’s “Ask the Addict” comes courtesy of longtime reader N. who asked his question over on Facebook:

Q: “Hi, Treacle.  My partner is extremely petite (UK size 6-8 max [That's 2-4 in U.S. sizing ~ Treacle]) and she often struggles to find online retailers that cater for her size. Do you know of any good online retro lingerie stores that have much lingerie in this size range?  My partners bust is a size 32a, her waist is about 25 inches, and her hips about 34-35 inches.”

Look for Less: Wolford Fence Tights

Dig the grid but don’t wanna pay full price for this transitory trend?  Check out your budget alternative below:

Grid Tights

Wolford Fence Tights
$62 at Bare Necessities

Is Expensive Lingerie Worth the Cost?

The short answer?  Almost always no.

While I won’t name names,  for a lot of high end designers, you’re paying for the brand and what it represents, not for any innate quality of the lingerie.  Celebrity endorsements, popular magazine features, and even that expensive high street address all go into price…which is then passed on to customers.  After all, silk is silk no matter whose label is sewn on it, and there no objective reason for a nightgown from one brand to cost $100 but sell for $1,000 down the street (see my reviews of Agent Provocateur and Kiki de Montparnasse here).

Yahoo! Shine Interviews The Lingerie Addict

One of the unexpected bonuses of attending this year’s BlogHer in New York was being interviewed by Yahoo! Shine and asked to share my reinvention story.  Listen to hear just one of the many ways blogging about my passion has changed my life for the better.

Treacle Goes Preaching: My Guest Posts on Other Blogs

Even though The Lingerie Addict will always be my first love, I do enjoy sharing the gospel of gorgeous lingerie with other websites.  Recently, I’ve had several guest articles published in rapid succession, and I wanted to put them here for you to read too. Please feel free to leave comments on these posts as well; both I and the blog owners would be happy to hear from you.

Why Doesn’t the Lingerie Industry Like Women of Color?

Today’s article is on a subject very close to my heart.  I’ve been debating if I should write this for weeks now, but after talking with other women of color in the lingerie industry and doing a bit of soul-searching myself, I’ve decided there’s no way I can’t not post this.  The Lingerie Addict is about all aspects of the lingerie community, even the parts I don’t really like.

Runway Lingerie: Be a Supermodel in the Bedroom

Despite its popularity for the past few seasons, the underwear as outerwear trend shows no signs of going away.  From Dolce & Gabbana’s classic lace bodysuits to Jean Paul Gaultier’s burlesque couture for Dita von Teese, sexy is back…in a big way.

The runway lingeire look is vintage-inspired, ultra-feminine, and delicately adult all at the same, and the materials are sheer, mesh, and lace with lots and lots of black.  Best of all, everyone can incorporate a piece into their wardrobe, no matter their budget.  Here are a few of my favorite looks:

50% off Kiss Me Deadly Lingerie…for 1 Day Only!

Really exciting news today, fellow lingerie addicts.  Kiss Me Deadly (probably my most favorite lingerie line ever) has a 50% off sale running on Sensual Steals…one of those deal-a-day sites, only for lingerie!

KMD isn’t giving away last season’s cast-offs either; she’s selling her most popular item–the Vargas girdle dresses (i.e. corselettes) in black and peach.  Unfortunately, the sale is open to residents of the U.S. only, but if you live in the States, I highly recommend picking up a piece or two.  The Vargas Dress is, without a doubt, one of the best pieces in my entire lingerie collection…and you know that’s saying something.

Roleplay Lingerie: Costumes for the Boudoir

Today’s article was inspired by Gwendolyn over on The Lingerie Addict Facebook Page (you are a fan, right?) who asked about sexy costumes for bedroom fantasies.

Roleplay is something a lot of couples enjoy indulging in, so I was happy to make a list of a few of the most popular dress-up options, along with the best places to find the right costumes.  If I’ve left out your favorite, feel free to let me know in the comments!