best post pregnancy bras

The Best Post Pregnancy Bras: 6 Lingerie Shopping Tips

Do your bras no longer fit after childbirth and breastfeeding? Nothing alters the body’s landscape more than having a baby. And as a result, you may be looking for the best post pregnancy bras for new, post-baby boobs. Contrary to popular belief, breastfeeding doesn’t cause the most common postpartum complaint: saggy boobs (known as ptosis). Plus, surveys…

AnaOno Recovery Wear

AnaOno Recovery Wear: Clothing for Post-Mastectomy Lives

I’ve got news today about one of my favorite lingerie brands, AnaOno Intimates. I was lucky enough to attend their last photoshoot in Los Angeles. And I also got a chance to take behind-the-scenes pics and meet a few of their models. I’m a big fan of this post-mastectomy lingerie line because of their innovative styles. Their…

The One Back to School Supply Every Girl Needs

The Rio 2016 Olympics are in full swing, so you can’t blame most parents for ignoring any back to school supply shopping. The drama of the games is addictive because it’s exciting to watch athletes from all over the world competing with one another. These strong, determined, and talented men and women are breaking records in…

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Why “Size Doesn’t Matter” Is a Myth: Fashion’s Body Diversity Problem

When people find out that I write about lingerie full time, I tend to get a mix of reactions. “Oh, that must be so great!” says some women, as they ooze with envy and picture me lounging around with my laptop in silk dressing gowns. “Ugh!” say some people, as they try and imagine my…

Better Know a Brand: Expanding Your Bra Knowledge & Options

Better Know a Brand: Expanding Your Bra Knowledge & Options

How’s your bra knowledge? Do you know all the brands and styles available for your size or shape, where to buy them, or how much they cost? How about when it comes to swimwear? There’s a ton of intimate apparel on the market today, designed and manufactured all over the world. The more I know about…

confessions of a lingerie blogger

Confessions of a Lingerie Blogger: My Lingerie Loves

As lingerie lovers and appreciators, we spend an incredible amount of time not talking about our personal lingerie collections. With lingerie blogging becoming more like fashion blogging, more and more lingerie blogger reviews are driven by samples and affiliate sales rather than by a personal love of lingerie. As a reviewer, I constantly feel the…

Not Wearing Bras: Empowering or Embarrassing?

Not Wearing Bras: Empowering or Embarrassing?

I’m intrigued by the reported trend that women are no longer wearing bras. Ditching your bra is supposed to make you feel more independent, liberated, and empowered. Here are some headlines from the past few weeks: “Why Millenials Are Going Braless,” Why More Women are Freeing Their Breasts,” and “12 Reasons Going Braless is the…

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Clothes Shopping Problems? One Wardrobe Rule to Remember

I was out clothes shopping recently and struck by a comment from a fellow female shopper. The young woman was standing outside the dressing room in front of a large three-way mirror. As she studied her reflection, she kept tugging at her dress. “I’m not sure about this,” she said to the salesperson. She smoothed the fabric out…

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Bra Styles and Breast Shapes: How to Get the Look You Want

Lately, I’ve noticed a shift from articles focused on finding the correct bra size to talk about matching bra styles and breast shapes. What does it mean? Some retailers suggest that all you need to know is how to classify your boobs, and they’ll figure out the ideal bra style for you. It is important to acknowledge that breasts come in…