The Lingerie Addict

Weekly Lingerie Sales: 5/25/13

Mike — Sat, 25 May 2013 09:49:19 +0000

10% off at The Little Bra Company w/ code PM10 (ends 6/3) 15% off J, JJ, and K Ariza Blossom bra at Butterfly Collection 15% off all bras at Magnifique w/code ADDICT (ends 5/27/13) 15% off at Fred and Ginger w/ code TREACLETREAT15 (ends 7/31/13) 15% off at Made by Niki w/code BSC15BHS (ends 5/28/13) 15% off at Bella Bella [...]

In Defense of Photoshop

Marianne — Wed, 22 May 2013 04:01:23 +0000

I know, you must think I’m very defensive this month, what with In Defense of Ready-to-Wear Corsets two weeks ago, and now this. Thing is, this idea has been germinating for some time, this defense of Photoshop. Poor Photoshop, you’re so villainized and misunderstood. You’re just a tool, and yes, in the wrong hands, you [...]

Why I Broke Up With Victoria’s Secret

Krista — Tue, 21 May 2013 05:58:44 +0000

I still cringe and scrunch up my face at the name. (Ask my friends!) And while I don’t have the exact date in mind of our official break up, I do know it was somewhere around 2004. Having been loyal through my late high school and college years, I couldn’t imagine any another life. After [...]

Plus Size Lingerie And Swimwear for Your Inner Ballerina: Meet Lulu West

Holly — Mon, 20 May 2013 04:01:10 +0000

Items for this review were provided by Lulu West. All opinions are my own. My personal lingerie tastes tend to tilt towards the vintage or classically pretty side of things, so I was intrigued when Lulu West offered to send some samples. It’s not often that I find myself reviewing a brand that is previously totally unknown [...]

Weekly Lingerie Sales: 5/18/13

Mike — Sat, 18 May 2013 04:01:04 +0000

10% off at The Little Bra Company w/ code PM10 (ends 6/3) 15% off at Figuresque w/ code 15SALE (ends 5/20) 20% off at Faire Frou Frou w/ code CUTIEPIE (ends 5/20) 20% off plus free shipping on orders over $70 at Bare Necessities 20% off Freya & Fantasie at Figleaves 20% off at Fox & [...]

La Figurelle: Baroque, French-Inspired Shapewear

Treacle — Fri, 17 May 2013 17:46:14 +0000

La Figurelle is a new line of shapewear out of Ireland designed by Geraldine Courtney. Frustrated by all the bland, boring, beige shapewear out there, Geraldine wanted to design a line that was pretty and feminine and romantic, but that still offered practical, comfortable shaping. La Figurelle’s current range consists of bras, waist-cinching briefs, bodysuits, [...]

Introducing The Hospital Bra

Treacle — Thu, 16 May 2013 18:48:18 +0000

Every once in awhile, I get a question from a reader who has pending breast surgery and is wondering where she can find the appropriate post-surgical undergarments. As someone with no medical expertise, I never feel comfortable giving anything resembling medical advice, but recently I ran across the Hospital Bra, and I thought it might [...]

Lingerie Lust Objects: Samantha Chang Hand Painted Silk Kimonos

Treacle — Wed, 15 May 2013 16:01:28 +0000

I’ve adored these Samantha Chang kimonos since the very first day I saw them. There’s something so opulent and indulgent about silk, and the fact that each robe is individually hand-painted makes it all the more luxurious. I firmly believe that if a label wants to charge luxury prices, then it should be a luxury [...]

Should Independent Lingerie Boutiques Support Independent Lingerie Brands?

Treacle — Wed, 15 May 2013 04:15:26 +0000

It’s not really a secret, but I buy a lot of my lingerie through the internet. Last year, I wrote an in-depth article on why I prefer to lingerie shop online, and in case you missed it, the 3 main takeaways can be summed up this way: I have a more consistent customer service experience [...]

Lingerie of the Week: Naked Sports Bra

Treacle — Tue, 14 May 2013 16:00:17 +0000

Now that I’ve gotten back into a regular exercise routine, I have a renewed interest in sports bras. I’m not really into wearing my sports bra as a shirt, but I do love having something bright and colorful beneath my workout clothes. Call it whatever you want, but exercise is just a bit more fun [...]