Gooseberry Intimates is an indie label I first found via Instagram. Founded in 2011 and based in Bali, this label focuses on handmade, delicate basics. I’m increasingly a fan of unstructured lingerie (i.e. bralettes), and these light, almost flimsy pieces are right up my alley… especially during the upcoming summer months. I just don’t want a lot of material on my body when it’s warm outside. Highlights for me include […]
Sometimes I get so preoccupied with covering trends and fashion items and staying on top of everything lingerie, that I forget it’s okay to talk about beautiful things simply because they’re beautiful. I found the items in today’s blog post through Tumblr, and trust me when I say they left me breathless. Though I’m not TLA’s resident corsetry expert (that honor goes to Marianne), I can admire and appreciate a […]
I’d like to start this article by saying that I felt briefly conflicted about running two “item of the week” features during the same week. Once I found the swimsuits in today’s blog post, I basically wanted to share them with you immediately. But I wondered if it would be better to wait, and if perhaps I should just include them in a blog post for next week. Then I […]
Inspired by vintage pinups and military colors, the photos for Raine & Bea’s new “Officer’s Mess” collection have just debuted, and they’re a lot of fun. Raine & Bea (and their amazing feather skirt) were one of our standout brands from last year’s Moda, and it’s definitely a pleasure to see this UK-based brand for a second time. With every single look, there’s an element of theatricality here… not just […]
I’ve decided that, for me, the Summer of 2014 is the Summer of the Bralette. I usually opt for less structured lingerie during the warmer months, but this is the first season I plan to be so deliberate about it. And I think a bralette from Valentine NYC is a great way to get started. Founded by former models Whitney Brown and Paloma Jonas, Valentine specializes in the “perfect lace” […]
