Growing up I had a very troubled relationship with my body. I was forever trying to be smaller, covering up my perceived lumps and bumps and wishing I looked like somebody else—mainly those super glossy girls in all of the magazines. This sense of inadequacy carried through to adulthood. And my body confidence only began […]
Read moreIntroducing Estelle Puleston of Esty Lingerie
The great thing about my job is learning about lingerie brands, retailers, and bloggers from all over the world. One of those people is Estelle Puleston of Esty Lingerie. I first ran into Esty Lingerie when stumbling across their extensive lingerie blogger database (which I included in my book). It’s a fabulous resource, whether your interest is in […]
Read moreThe Bra Zone Book Excerpt: Why I Wrote My Book
Today’s post is for those readers who want to know more about my new book. I’m pairing this Bra Zone book excerpt with a small selection of recommended bras from our store. As you’ll see, bra buying isn’t always easy, even when there are many brands and styles available. This brief introduction to The Bra Zone: […]
Read moreWriting About Lingerie Doesn't Mean I Want to Hear Your Sexual Fantasies
Today I’m addressing something many lingerie bloggers face every day: unwanted and unsolicited sexual messages from male readers. For some reason, complete strangers think that—just because a woman wears, writes about, or reviews lingerie—she has an interest in hearing about someone’s sexual fantasies. Usually, it’s not an issue for me. One of the great perks […]
Read more"Body Positive:" Still Most Popular Fake Buzzword in Lingerie Industry
Over the past year, we’ve seen one body positive headline after another. The most notable was a viral photoshoot with Lena Dunham and Jemima Kirke for Lonely Lingerie. It showcased the two stars in a series of un-photoshopped images. Another from the new Curvy Kate Scantilly line featured a group of non-traditional models, from women […]
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