Has there ever been a more controversial subject in the fashion industry than this one? No matter your opinion on knock-offs, cheap copies of luxury goods are here to stay. After all, if there’s a market for people who want expensive items for lower prices (and there definitely is), there’s going to be a company willing to cater to that market. Some of these knock-offs are outright counterfeits and forgeries […]
This article is part of an ongoing series about the journey of buying bridal lingerie for my upcoming honeymoon and wedding. You can find the first installment, which reveals my thoughts on what honeymoon lingerie should be, here. When I announced my engagement last March, I got a lot of well-intentioned advice from the lingerie community about the kind of undergarments I should buy. I needed, in no particular order: […]
I’m getting married in 10 weeks. And I’ve only just begun to think about my wedding lingerie. If you’ve been reading the blog for longer than a year or so, you might remember my engagement announcement from last March. Wedding planning has moved steadily along since then… though I’ve been reluctant to talk about it much here since I didn’t want to bore all of you with the mundane details. […]
Disclosure: This post contains affiliate links. My love for all things Kiss Me Deadly is no secret. Ever since that first happy accident of a Vargas dress, I’ve been smitten with everything about this label. I love their funny, irreverent tone of voice. I adore their generously cut sizes. And, of course, I’m enamored of their ultra-flattering vintage silhouettes. The highlights of next season to me are (of course) the […]
In honor of Small Business Saturday, today we’re republishing this 2010 guest article from Alison of Faire Frou Frou. While TLA is not a blog exclusively for indie boutiques and designers, we do make an effort to feature them as often as possible. Please take a look at our Etsy Lingerie Directory, Corset Directory, and Lingerie Boutiques Directory for more small businesses you can support during the holiday season. I […]
