Bustiers and Basques: Flattering and Festive

Bustiers 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,…

Balconette and Demi-Cup Bra Styles: What’s the Difference?

Balconette and Demi-Cup Bra Styles: What’s the Difference?

What’s the difference between a balconette and demi-cup bra styles? That can be tough to figure out since both lingerie brands and retailers seem to supply contradictory information about their features. Some of their websites claim that the demi-cup exposes more of the breast than the balconette, and vice-versa. So it’s no wonder that the…

floral lingerie

Pretty Floral Lingerie Sets to Remind You of Spring

With temperatures dropping to record-breaking lows, it’s a good a time to think about pretty floral lingerie sets. Because even if this post doesn’t make it any warmer outside, just looking at flowery images may make you feel like it’s closer to Spring. (And believe it or not, it’s not that far away!) Floral lingerie sets…

2018

Planning the New Year by Looking Back at What I Did in 2018

Every January, for the past several, I’ve gotten together with friends to create a yearly vision board. I’ve never been big on resolutions, but a visual reminder of my personal goals works for me. I can post it on the fridge or keep it at my writing desk, or focus on it during meditation. One of…

NK iMODE

NK iMODE Luxury Nightgown Review and Holiday Giveaway

On today’s blog, I’m reviewing one of NK iMODE’s beautiful silk charmeuse nightgowns. If you’re not familiar with the brand, check out their website and their wide range of luxury silk and lace pieces, including chemises, camisoles, robes, and PJs. Full disclosure: this gown was a gift from NK iMODE, but all photos and opinions…

Writing About Lingerie Doesn’t Mean I Want to Hear Your Sexual Fantasies

Writing 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…