Beautiful lingerie is something we take seriously at The Lingerie Addict. Equally important is the environment our lingerie is worn in. We all need a special place where we can let go of our inhibitions and reveal our inner siren. Turn your bedroom into a luxurious pin-up worthy canvas, so you may display your most beautiful lingerie. Silk Dreams In the 1930s Jean Harlow was one of the most photographed actresses. […]
It’s a fact that people have been taking pictures of lovely ladies for as long as there have been cameras. There’s something about really old photos that has always seemed particularly luminous and compelling to me, some combination of the film and retouching techniques that is reminiscent of an oil painter’s brush strokes. (And, if you look closely, you can even occasionally see where some tiny brushwork was applied for […]
The Burlesque Hall of Fame Weekender was a couple of weeks ago, and while I wasn’t able to attend (one day!), it did make me start to reminisce on the burlesque artists from years past — names like Tempest Storm, Blaze Starr, Lily St. Cyr, and Noel Toy. I love burlesque, and I have a tremendous amount of admiration and respect for the women who paved the way for Dita […]
Disclosure: This post contains affiliate links. In the fashion world ‘classic style’ refers to a look that is often simple, yet striking. Silhouettes are refined, colors are rich, and luxurious fabrics reign supreme. Classic style transcends decades and the fickle nature of “fashion.” I’m sure I am not alone in my quest for the perfect black lace bra, screen siren-esque 1940s glamour robe, and perfect fitting full-brief knickers. Whatever your ‘classics’ may […]
Here at TLA, we love vintage lingerie. Vintage-inspired, authentic vintage, vintage catalogs… taking a past look at women’s undergarments is interesting not only from a fashion perspective, but also from a social or cultural one. You can tell a lot about people and the times they lived in based on what they wore, and lingerie is no different. While there aren’t as many vintage lingerie videos as there are for, […]
