Lingerie Expedition: Day 1 Dispatch
Gorilla style! My hands look huge in this photo, they're actually doll-sized. I've been teasing you guys about my trip on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram so it's about time I revealed my cards. I'm...
View ArticleLingerie Expedition: All Quiet on the Eastern Front
Coming your way very, very soon...When I was planning this trip, I had a clear schedule and idea of how I'd like it to go down on Miss Underpinnings. I wanted to post as I go, introducing or providing...
View ArticleLingerie Expedition: An Intimate Reflection
You know this sassy lady is Polish. Throughout this journey, I felt as if it was something I had to do. I also felt nuts. Ha! I was told repeatedly by the brand owners themselves that they thought I...
View ArticlePolish Lingerie 101: Cleavage
I found it nearly impossible to keep myself from comparing the British full bust brands with the Polish ones I encountered. It was the biggest challenge of my trip and I believe it's an easy mistake...
View ArticlePolish Lingerie 101: Coverage
I found it nearly impossible to keep myself from comparing the British full bust brands with the Polish ones I encountered. It was the biggest challenge of my trip and I believe it's an easy mistake to...
View ArticlePolish Lingerie 101: Location
Corin Amanda I found it nearly impossible to keep myself from comparing the British full bust brands with the Polish ones I encountered. It was the biggest challenge of my trip and I believe it's an...
View ArticleSamanta
Semi #335 In the early nineties, Czesława Listwan and Elżbieta Adame created their own lingerie brand, with help from their friends and family. Bras were hard to come by and intricate lingerie was all...
View ArticleNYC Press Day: Panache
Behind the Scenes at Panache For a few seasons now, I've felt lukewarm towards Big Mamma P. They had remarkable success with their sport's bra, the Tango celebrated it's tenth birthday, and the rest of...
View ArticleNYC Press Day: Masquerade
Alice Slip, 28-38 D-GI've heard from brand representatives and fellow bloggers that the Autumn/Winter 2013 collection is an improvement over recent Masquerade seasons. I've revered the brand for some...
View ArticleMix & Match Swimwear: Full Bust Tops & High Waist Bottoms
The suit that started it all -- Modcloth Cutie Pie Picnic Two Piece by Lucy B. I was sitting around the other day on my computer, pitifully dwelling in a well of retail envy. As many of you already...
View ArticleNYC Press Day: Reader Questions for Panache
Last week, I posted that I'd be visiting Panache and Eveden headquarters in New York City. Almost all of my meetings begin with the greatest question: what feedback have you received from your readers?...
View ArticleGuide to Samanta's Constructions
Samanta's Siva #922 & brief #500 (SS 13 Fashion)Samanta organizes their bras by category (elegant, seductive, classic) and cup shape (shallow, deep, or very deep). They also recommend "matches" by...
View ArticleNYC Press Day: Freya
Totally Tartan Padded Half Cup (July) Last week at my press appointment, I experienced my typical reaction to Freya -- a combination of "Argh!" and "Ohmygod I want that!" -- but then something...
View ArticleAvocado
Chloe Twelve years ago, Avocado was born out of a gap in the lingerie market. Joanna and Anna Lejwoda, the sisters behind the company, were unsatisfied with the ubiquitous matronly bras in their sizes....
View ArticleAre you curious about ordering from Avocado?
This morning, I received an email from Paulina Giżycka, who is my contact at Avocado. She wrote to tell me she had read your comments on the post and wanted to help. If you're wondering about wire...
View ArticleEwa Bien
Driada (Bra style B230)Ewa Bien began under unique circumstances and advanced to it's current position with confidence, energy, and incomparable design direction. After graduating with a degree in...
View ArticleNYC Press Event: Fantasie
Behind the scenes: Eveden NYC's Wall of Bras (Fauve on the left, Fantasie on the right)For Autumn/Winter 2013, Panache Superbra and Fantasie had a lot in common. In the past, both brands leaned in the...
View ArticleDD+ Outfit: Hello Peplum, It's Great to Finally Meet You
The weather was practically begging for an outfit post yesterday. I've been terrible about keeping these up, I'm such a wimp about taking pictures outside. I hate the cold! I don't know how other...
View ArticleA Eulogy for Fauve's Delphine & a Giant Gap in the Market
Bronte Plunge Balcony in JadeAt press appointments, I try to hold it together because I have a misleading baby's face, I want to eat all the free mini-cupcakes and my make up has already begun to melt...
View ArticleEwa Michalak Workshop Tour
When I stepped off the bus in Lodz to meet with Ewa Michalak, her son Dominik kindly met me and accompanied me to the studio. Lodz, Dominik quickly volunteered, is not the most beautiful city in...
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