Disclosure: This article is sponsored by Bettie Page Lingerie by Playful Promises. Josephine Baker. Dorothy Dandridge. Eartha Kitt. Lena Horne. Joyce Bryant. Billie Holiday. Tina Turner. Iman. These women were the faces of glamour in my childhood. Beautiful, iconic women who were not only Black, but also massively talented and gorgeous to boot. They were a balm to me, an answer to a society and a culture that made it […]
Few things are as mysterious as luxury lingerie. In a retail landscape obsessed with 5 for $20 panties and 2 for $30 bras, it can seem strange when a company goes in the complete opposite direction, prioritizing high quality materials, fair labor, and impeccable fit over low prices.
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This article is sponsored by Yandy.com. Whether you’re a die-hard addict or a lingerie novice, a boudoir photoshoot is the perfect way to express your love of lingerie and pretend to be a lingerie model for a day. I often get questions from readers who wonder how to buy lingerie for their first boudoir shoot, and while I don’t believe in lingerie rules (wear whatever you want – who cares […]
Disclosure: This article is sponsored by Triumph Lingerie. I have a very exciting announcement to make today. The Lingerie Addict has officially partnered with Triumph Lingerie for their brand new ‘Find the One’ campaign! Many of you may already be familiar with the name Triumph. After all, the company is celebrating its 129th anniversary this year, and with over 2,100 stores in 120 countries, they are inarguably one of the […]