I have always loved a high-waisted knicker. The aesthetic of this garment is a nod to a bygone era of fashion. That, combined with its functional purpose, gives me two reasons to enjoy this classic undergarment. Traditionally, a high-waisted knicker is meant to smooth the lower tummy area to give a sleek line under clothing. Recently, however, I’ve noticed an array of gorgeous knickers with a different purpose – […]
Artwork copyright of San Sigüenza. Republished with permission. One of the better perks of being on social media (aside from having another way to interact with TLA readers) is discovering new things. New brands, new artists, new models, new photographers… anything new in the intimate apparel industry is probably popping up on Twitter, Tumblr, and Pinterest months (if not years) before it’ll ever make a mainstream appearance in a magazine […]
Lately, I’ve been a bit obsessed with sheer gowns. I mean, generally speaking, I’m fairly obsessed with sheer things all the time, so that part is nothing new. But I’ve never before craved the sweeping drama of a long, flowing sheer nightgown the way I do right now. I think Beyonce’s recent ‘Drunk in Love’ video had something to do with it, and since I don’t have a spare $3,000 […]
Disclosure: This post contains affiliate links. A couple of weeks ago, I saw the latest Marie Antoinette-inspired flick, ‘Farewell, My Queen’ which is based on the book of the same name by Chantal Thomas. Unlike most treatments of Marie Antoinette, which more or less cover her life from birth thru death, this particular movie (and the novel it’s based on) focuses only on the tumultuous three days after the storming […]
