2011 January

Indie Designer Spotlight: Sockbox

January 28, 2011 By admin 3 Comments

As I’ve mentioned in other indie spotlights, I love it when my readers tell me about a new designer I haven’t heard of before. Today’s feature, on new indie legwear designer SockBox, is exactly the sort of thing I want to do more of on The Lingerie Addict in 2011.

One of the things I like about SockBox is the playfulness and creativity behind the line. Legwear’s a hard niche to innovate in, and things can start looking the same over time. But by experimenting with colors, patterns, and textures, I think SockBox is really setting itself apart from the rest of the crowd.

Designer Interviews: Electra Designs Corsetry

January 23, 2011 By admin 7 Comments

I know I say this every month, but it’s always true….I’m really excited about this month’s designer interview with Alexis Black, the founder and corsetiere behind Electra Designs. Alexis created my most recent custom corset (which you can see on The Lingerie Addict Facebook Page) and her gorgeous corsetry is literally famous worldwide.

In our interview, Alexis talks about why corsets matter, gives a few tidbits of advice for readers thinking of buying their first custom corset, and shares her favorite design. Want to keep up with Alexis’ latest work? Follow her on LiveJournal, Twitter, or Facebook!

5 Things Every Lingerie Addict Needs (That Aren’t Lingerie!)

January 21, 2011 By admin 15 Comments

Photo by Rod Nunley

From double sided tape to breast petals, this list is made up of little things that aren’t quite lingerie but that every lingerie lover needs to own. Keep reading to discover five essential accessories.

1) Lingerie Wash Bag–I know, I know, handwashing in the sink is best. But I know and you know that we don’t always have that kind of time. So on the days that you need to toss your skivvies into the washing machine, make sure they’re protected with a mesh lingerie bag. A lingerie wash bag keeps your delicates from being ruined by the agitating motion of the machine, and they’re inexpensive to boot. I own this large lingerie wash bag from Bare Necessities. It fits several days worth of underthings at a time, and only costs $9.

Review: The Stylish Fox Fiore Opaque Tights

January 19, 2011 By admin 4 Comments

Summary: The Stylish Fox’s Giana and Malena opaque tights are one of the season’s best buys. Made of super soft microfiber, these tights are warm, comfy, and incredibly affordable. 4 out of 4 stars.

Review: I know I’m stating the obvious here, but it’s cold. Just last week, Huffington Post reported that 49 out of 50 states had snow on the ground, and I’m sure you caught all the news reports of near total shutdowns in New York City, Atlanta, and Seattle (among other places).

Filed Under: budget, reviews, tights

The Look for Less: La Perla vs. Frederick’s of Hollywood

January 15, 2011 By admin 13 Comments

In the left corner we’ve got La Perla’s feathered, g-string bodysuit from a few seasons back. Sold through their online boutique and Net-a-Porter.com, this bodysuit originally retailed for $470.

In the right corner, we have Frederick’s of Hollywood’s newer, more budget friendly version. Selling for less than a tenth of the price of the original, you can afford to pick up a couple at only $42 each.

What do you think, fellow addicts, is this feathered teddy a purchase…or pass?

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"Real Women, Real Bodies": Why the Lingerie Industry Has a Real Problem

January 12, 2011 By admin 58 Comments

Much like last year’s post on “Why Doesn’t the Lingerie Industry Like Women of Color?”, today’s article is on a subject very close to my heart, and I’ve reached a place where I can’t be quiet about it anymore. As I said in the women of color piece linked above, “The Lingerie Addict is about all aspects of the lingerie community, even the parts I don’t really like.”

I’m sure you’ve noticed the media’s obsession with “real women” lately. From Dove and Nike’s ads in 2005 to Glamour magazine’s incredibly popular “normal woman” of 2009 to the respective campaigns of lingerie companies like Cake, Bravissimo, and Ultimo (all in 2010), the public can’t seem to get enough of real women. But here’s the question no one’s asking:

The Lingerie Addict Interviews Bernie Dexter, Pin-Up Queen Extraordinaire

January 10, 2011 By admin 12 Comments

I can’t tell you how excited I am to bring you this exclusive interview with the reigning queen of pin-up, Bernie Dexter. I’ve been a fan of Bernie for even longer than I’ve been blogging, so it was an absolute honor to ask her a few questions for The Lingerie Addict.

But before we get started, I just want to say that Bernie Dexter’s famous “nice act” isn’t an act at all. From the start of our interview to the finish, she was one of the nicest, kindest and most gracious people I have ever had the pleasure of dealing with. And when you remember that she’s a celebrity with literally thousands of people demanding her time, her demeanor becomes all the more impressive.

Luxury Lingerie Sales: Selections from Myla, Wolford & Agent Provocateur

January 7, 2011 By admin 3 Comments

A lot of people don’t know this, but lingerie actually has seasons in the same way the mainstream fashion industry does. And just like “normal” fashion stores have to clear out old merchandise before getting the new stuff in, so do lingerie stores. What that means for you and me, as lingerie consumers, is lots of amazing sales on some of the most expensive brands.

Filed Under: agent provocateur, luxury, myla, sale, wolford

The What Katie Did January Lingerie Sale

January 6, 2011 By admin 3 Comments

Along with the Agent Provocateur sale (which is in its last few days) the What Katie Did sale is one of my favorite semi-annual events. I love it so much because Katie, the designer and founder of the brand, doesn’t waste time with namby-pamby 15% and 25% discounts. Everything on sale is a flat 50% off. But if you see something you like, you’d better snap it up quick as all sale items are discontinued pieces that won’t be restocked once they’re gone. Here are a few of my favorite looks–

Filed Under: corset, europe, lust, luxury, retro, sale, what katie did

The Look for Less: Alexander McQueen Lace Leggings

January 5, 2011 By admin 7 Comments

Confession time: today’s Lingerie Battle Royal is actually a last minute substitute. I was going to write about the Agent Provocateur “Whip Me” Stockings and the ASOS “Love Seam” Tights…but between when I discovered the tights and when I decided to post them, they sold out. Bummer. Hopefully, ASOS will restock soon, and if they do, you can be sure I’ll let you know on my Facebook and Twitter.

In a way though, I’m kind of glad the ASOS tights sold out because today’s Look for Less feature is a pretty major fashion find.

Indie Designer Spotlight: Sockbox

Designer Interviews: Electra Designs Corsetry

5 Things Every Lingerie Addict Needs (That Aren’t Lingerie!)

Review: The Stylish Fox Fiore Opaque Tights

The Look for Less: La Perla vs. Frederick’s of Hollywood

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"Real Women, Real Bodies": Why the Lingerie Industry Has a Real Problem

The Lingerie Addict Interviews Bernie Dexter, Pin-Up Queen Extraordinaire

Luxury Lingerie Sales: Selections from Myla, Wolford & Agent Provocateur

The What Katie Did January Lingerie Sale

The Look for Less: Alexander McQueen Lace Leggings

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