This probably won’t surprise you, but I look at a lot of lingerie. And especially with the popularity of Mad Men, I look at a lot of vintage-inspired lingerie. Every lingerie company out there is slapping a little bit of lace on a bra and a couple of garters on a panty and calling it “retro,” “pin-up,” or “burlesque.” But nobody, and I mean nobody, is doing vintage-style lingerie like […]
By: Marianne With winter holidays upon us and Valentine’s Day coming up fast, you might be thinking of boudoir photos as a gift for a certain special someone, like yourself! Last month, I discussed boudoir photography prep and posing tips based on my experience as a model and stylist, but I also wanted the opinion of a specialist. I called up Mariah Carle of Bay Area Boudoir for her perspective. […]
Disclosure: This post contains affiliate links. 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, […]
For anyone just tuning in, I’m currently in the process of moving to Seattle (yay!). While I’m super-excited, I’m also super-busy. I don’t want to put my blog on hold for the next few weeks, so I’m going to have to be a bit more creative with my posts. Usually, when I write a review, I make every effort to research the product meticulously beforehand. However, due to time constraints, […]
