Disclosure: This post contains affiliate links. I’ve been hearing a lot lately about Scandale. While at first I thought they were just another ho-hum shapewear brand (they were founded in 1932, but only just returned to the lingerie scene in 2012), this season’s collection is really impressive. To me, Scandale hits that sweet spot between pinup shapewear (garters, girdlcs, corselettes, and the like) and smooth, modern underpinnings (Yummie Tummie, Cass […]
Back when I first started blogging, I bought almost all my knickers from Etsy. It wasn’t because I had a special affinity for indie designers (I love handmade lingerie now more than I probably ever have before) or because I had tons of excess cash. Rather, it was because I had so much trouble finding knickers that fit me in stores (my body used to be considerably “bulkier” than it […]
As I’ve gotten older, feeling comfortable in what I wear has become increasingly important to me. From shoes to shorts to lingerie, if it’s not comfortable, I don’t care how pretty it is anymore… I’m not going to wear it. While most of the underwired bras I own feel perfectly all right, sometimes I want the unstructured support of a bralette, especially, I’ve noticed, during the summer when it tends […]
Disclosure: This post contains affiliate links. I first saw this week’s lingerie of the week several weeks ago on Pinterest (I’m finding so much great stuff on Pinterest… you really should join if you haven’t already!), and it’s been hovering in the back of my mind ever since. Both pieces are from Dollhouse Bettie’s in-house ‘Stella Maris’ collection, which means ‘Star of the Sea.’ Everything from Dollhouse Bettie’s own collection […]
Disclosure: This post contains affiliate links. After a years-long absence, Chantal Thomass is finally available again in the United States, and of course one of the most famous lingerie boutiques in the country (Journelle) was among the first to pick them up again. If you’re not familiar with Chantal Thomass, she’s a French lingerie designer who’s known for her vintage elegance, luxurious materials, and impeccable styling. I like this bra […]
