Over the weekend, I had the immense pleasure of attending the third annual Lace Embrace Antique Corset Exhibition and Fashion Show. The exhibit and fashion show is a fundraiser for the corsetiere behind Lace Embrace Atelier, Melanie Talkington. You see, Ms. Talkington is not only an expert corsetiere with a client list that includes names like Dita von Teese and Cathie Jung, she also has the largest private collection of […]
Warning: NSFW image below. I’ve been of a fan of Kiss Me Quick for quite while, probably as long as I’ve been blogging. It’s no secret that I’m a sucker for pin-up, retro, and burlesque-inspired lingerie and Simone Squires, the designer behind Kiss Me Quick, somehow manages to make all her lingerie a lot of fun. If I could buy the item featured in today’s “Lingerie Wishlist” post, it would […]
Oh… Fraulein Annie, how I adore you. Your collections are beautiful, and you have the distinction of being the only brand on my lust list I can’t buy because of size (my favorite bra, the polka dot mesh below, doesn’t come in C cups). All the past seasons have been wonderful, but this collection takes the cake… romantic, gorgeous, ethereal… I should really stop here because I’m starting to sound a […]
This week I’m getting married… yay! So it seemed appropriate to showcase a few of my favorite bridal collections. Today is all about Claire Pettibone’s breathtakingly beautiful limited edition lingerie collection. All photographs are by the indescribably talented Elizabeth Messina. I hope you enjoy looking at these pieces just as much as I did. Save
I’ve been a fan of Gilda & Pearl’s lingerie for almost as long as I’ve been blogging. I love how all of their pieces are handmade to order using some of the most exquisite silks and laces I’ve ever seen (the designer, Diane Houston, has made keeping her label ethical a top priority). Inspired by the 1946 Rita Hayworth film “Gilda” and the unique beauty of natural pearls, Gilda & […]
