I feel like I finally just got to stop and breathe after the holidays, and now it is almost Valentine’s Day. If anyone else out there feels the same, it’s also a lovely time of the year to pause and treat yourself to something fun, which is why I’m doing a roundup of lingerie gifts […]
Read moreAn Intro to the French Lingerie Aesthetic
I’ve been learning about lingerie for well over a decade now. One of the fascinating parts of that has been discovering how styles differ between countries. What’s popular in one place isn’t necessarily the norm elsewhere. Certain countries have a particularly distinctive lingerie aesthetic. Not surprisingly, France is one of them. And not just because […]
Read moreCozy PJ Sets to Gift This Holiday Season
There’s a reason pajamas are such a popular holiday gift. They’re the kind of thing you can give to anyone, be they romantic partners, family members, and friends. And of all ages too! PJ sets are practical, not overly personal (unlike, say, a lingerie set), and can still be ultra-chic. Plus, the loose fit of […]
Read moreBustiers and Basques: Flattering and Festive
What are bustiers and basques? The dictionary defines a bustier as a close-fitting strapless bra that you can wear as outerwear. According to the French, it’s merely a longline bra. A basque is longer, and often includes garters or suspenders. But the terms seem interchangeable. And both styles veer into “only for the boudoir” territory, […]
Read moreThe Best Fall/Winter 2019 Lingerie & Loungewear
So much new lingerie gets released each season, it’s easy to miss a lot of it. So today’s post is a little recap of some of the best (in my opinion) Fall/Winter 2019 pieces. Here you’ll find bra sets and lounge sets, plus pieces for full busts and plus sizes. And there’s something for every […]
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