Holiday Gift Ideas: Naughty & Nice Lingerie

Holiday Gift Ideas: Naughty & Nice Lingerie

Looking for a few lingerie inspired holiday gift ideas? You might want to think about buying something both naughty AND nice. The word “lingerie” can mean many things. Some sources define it as women’s underwear, or as intimate apparel and sleepwear. Others claim it’s “clothing worn in the bedroom.” And that could be anything from…

An Open Letter to Women: Why Do We Shop at Victoria’s Secret?

An Open Letter to Women: Why Do We Shop at Victoria’s Secret?

An open letter to Victoria’s Secret from a young father went viral this week. He’d heard a rumor (untrue) that the lingerie giant was starting up an underwear line for middle school girls. His concern was how Victoria’s Secret new target market would impact his three year old. Said the Rev. Evan Dolive, “I don’t…

The Year in Review: Top Ten Breast Stories of 2012

The Year in Review: Top Ten Breast Stories of 2012

Breasts were, as usual, the focus of attention during 2012. But this year offered up surprising new views on several breast fronts. Some breast stories revealed more than others. From Time Magazine’s image of a four year old boy standing on a step stool suckling at his mother’s breast, to the PR failures of the grand dame…

bra construction

What You Need to Know About Bra Construction? It’s Complicated

What goes into a bra—other than your breasts? I pay attention to the right fit but don’t inspect every little detail of the finished products found on the hangers in my favorite lingerie store. What do I need to know about bra construction? I don’t treat my bras as complicated pieces of equipment, despite the engineering…