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We’re continuing Pin-up Week with an in-depth discussion of pin-up lingerie–what it is, which pieces you need, and how to keep it looking like new for as long as possible. So let’s get started!
What is Pin-up Anyway?
The word pin-up refers to the kind of mass-produced images that were originally “pinned up” on people’s walls in the form of posters, postcards, magazine cutouts, and the like. These photos and drawings were often of “glamour girls” like actresses, models, and other celebrities.
One of the questions I’m asked most often–aside from how to buy pin-up lingerie–is what kinds of books and videos (that aren’t porn!) pin-up fans can add to their bookshelves and video collections. It’s a great question and one I wish I’d been able to find the answer to when I was starting my own journey into lingerie addiction. With that in mind, I’ve compiled this list of 3 videos and 4 books I believe every pin-up fan needs. And in case you’re wondering, yes I do own everything on this list!
Even though it’s still sleeting in Seattle, the calendar tells me Spring is here, and that means it’s time for a little wardrobe update with the latest fashion. I’ve already touched on some of the trends in my Curve Report and also in the article 10 Lingerie Sets You Need This Season. But if I’ve learned anything from years of reading Vogue, it’s that you can’t talk too much about fashion…especially when it comes to incorporating the latest looks into your everyday wardrobe. Fortunately, there’s lots of ways to express your style with your lingerie this season. Here, I’ll talk three trends I’m really loving right now– lace, prints, and brights.
Today’s guest post is by Gayvin Powers, a.k.a. Eve of Eve’s Apples Lingerie. As the founder and owner of a lingerie store specializing in small bra sizes, Eve has been featured in the New York Times, Cosmopolitan Magazine, Marie Clare, and Jezebel. Here, she shares her expertise on how to solve several common problems for women with small bra sizes. Eve also invites Lingerie Addict readers to write her at eve@evesappleslingerie.com with their small bust questions.
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Does your lack of cleavage have you in a conundrum? Does the training bra in the ‘tween department fill your nightmares? Are you haunted and taunted by your “A” cup bra?
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Thank you for visiting my blog! I’m so happy Violet Blue told you about me.
If this is your first time here, why not start with my Top 20 Articles from 2010? If you’re in the mood for buying some lingerie, take a look at The 2nd Annual Scanties: the best lingerie of 2010. Searching for lingerie advice? Then The Essential Addict is the place to be.
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Next Friday, April 22nd, is Earth Day, but since it’s also Bettie Page’s birthday, we’ll be celebrating Pin-up Week instead. However, there’s been a lot of interest in eco-friendly and ethically-produced lingerie lately, and I wanted to make sure we talked about it on the blog. So I asked Josh Verleun, environmental lawyer and co-founder of Between the Sheets to share his expertise with us here. He and Layla are also appearing on Sundance channel’s “All on the Line” tomorrow night so be sure to check them out!
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As usual, I used random.org to select the winner of the lingerie giveaway, and the prize goes Brittany, the fabulous author of Thin and Curvy!
Brittany, I’m going to contact you and Layla of Between the Sheets shortly so the two of you can start talking about the best way to get your luxury robe to you.
For everyone else that entered, thank you so much for being a part of my 3 year anniversary celebration! Come back to the blog on Monday for a very special guest-blog from Josh Verleun, the co-founder of Between the Sheets, all about organic, eco-friendly, and fair trade lingerie!
I tend to do lot of reminiscing around my blogaversary, and I’ve done a bit more than usual this year because so much changed for me in 2010. Not only did I rename my site (from Stockings Addict to The Lingerie Addict), I attended my very first lingerie tradeshow (Curvexpo), met a ton of lingerie designers, and officially became a business. I started Facebook and Tumblr pages for the blog, and also began a brand new group for Independent Lingerie Professionals (that I’m super excited about developing in 2011!).
Last Friday, in an e-mail sent out to my Very Important Addicts, I offered a prize to the first 3 people who could guess the subject of my very first post. I got a lot of responses, but not very many correct answers, so I thought I’d reblog the article for everyone to see. In a fit of creative genius, my very first post is titled…My Very First Post. Ladies and gentlemen, these are the stockings that started it all.
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Treacle
Founder of The Lingerie Addict, the world's leading lingerie blog. Digital media consultant for the lingerie industry. Obsessed with lace.
