9 Curve Friendly Velvet Lingerie Pieces for Your Inner Movie Star

9 Curve Friendly Velvet Lingerie Pieces for Your Inner Movie Star

Velvet lingerie is always around when colder weather sets in, but the flavor of the trend can vary. Last year it was all ’90s inspired, which was not my thing. But I love the 1930s Devore velvet inspired pieces that are starting to pop up this year. To me, velvet always feels like the ultimate…

lingerie ranges

4 Retailers Whose Own Brand Lingerie Ranges You Need to Know

Retailers with lingerie ranges don’t seem to get as much press as other lingerie brands. However, they are well-placed to create underthings that customers will love. Think about it—they have plenty of data on which styles, colors, sizes and price points sell best, which makes them ready to design the ‘perfect’ product. Below I’ve rounded…

The Stealth Senior Woman: Invisibility Is My Super Power

The Stealth Senior Woman: Invisibility Is My Super Power

Now that I’m in my 60s, I’m noticing the advantages of being a senior woman.  I’m not talking about AARP discounts, either. I’ve written about being bad-ass and feeling free to do as I please—whether it’s stand-up comedy, a new hairstyle, or posing in my pretty underthings. But why am I willing to take those risks now?…

Pure Indulgence: 21 Luxury Honeymoon Lingerie Ideas

Pure Indulgence: 21 Luxury Honeymoon Lingerie Ideas

After my budget-friendly and mid-priced honeymoon lingerie guides, it’s time to move onto the one I was looking forward to collating. Today’s round-up is a no-holds-barred, price-is-no-issue luxury honeymoon lingerie list! Everything below will set you back at least $130, and in the case of one particular gown, over $2,000. But it’s your wedding, so…

Bras Without Wires: Stylish and Sustainable Wire-Free Bras

Bras Without Wires: Stylish and Sustainable Wire-Free Bras

Bras Without Wires is a new independent intimate apparel brand, whose name says it all. There are plenty of women who prefer non-wired bras. For some, it’s about comfort and sensitivity. But other bra wearers specifically need this option. For instance, someone with a breast augmentation doesn’t need the extra support. Wired bras can be both uncomfortable…

coats for curves

11 Coats To Keep Your Curves Warm this Winter

I realize in some ways that writing an article about coats for curves probably feels a bit hypocritical, considering it’s still 85 degrees where I live.  If you’re not lucky enough to live somewhere warm though, you’re probably checking out all those lovely coats online. Temperatures have dropped on the east coast and lots of…

Exclusively Kristen Full Bust Fashions: Boob-Friendly Clothing for DD+ Busts

Exclusively Kristen Full Bust Fashions: Boob-Friendly Clothing for DD+ Busts

Like many companies, Exclusively Kristen was born out of personal need. Its founder couldn’t find professional looking clothing to fit her larger bust.  Most clothing stores don’t carry “big boob-friendly” clothing.  Often a woman with larger breasts can’t even find a button down shirt that doesn’t gap at the front. And if something fits in the…

inexpensive honeymoon lingerie

15 Inexpensive Honeymoon Lingerie Ideas for $60 or Less

This post is the first in a mini-series I’m writing for The Breast Life, highlighting romantic honeymoon lingerie and nightwear ideas for all budgets and sizes. For this first installment, I’m focusing on inexpensive honeymoon lingerie ideas. Everything I’ve rounded up here today is available for just $60 or less (or the foreign currency equivalent). It…