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 […]
Read moreValentine's Day Lingerie Guide: For Yourself or Someone Else
As I get older, Valentine’s Day is more about what I do for myself and less about what I expect from others. Yeah, I might go out to dinner. But I’m more likely to splurge on lingerie that I adore rather than lingerie that is designed to impress someone else. However, I’ve never been one […]
Read more10 Beautiful Full Bust and Plus Size Party Dresses
One of my favorite features of the holiday season is my ability to pull out dresses that seem totally inappropriate during the rest of the year. I love bright and bold clothing that seems eminently suited to holiday events: sequins, velvet and all sorts of dramatic flourishes. If there’s a theme to this post, it’s […]
Read moreHoliday Lingerie Gift Guide: Celebrate the Season With Intimate Apparel
Even when I’m tired of bras, I always manage to fall back in love with lingerie right in time for the winter holidays. It’s easy to dress bigger and bolder for the season, but not as many of us take that “look at me” attitude and apply it to our lingerie drawers. That’s why I […]
Read more3 Reasons to Shop Plus Size Stores, Whatever Your Size
A few weeks ago, I found myself in a fashion dilemma. I wanted to update my wardrobe with two basic on trend items: a classy black faux leather dress and a colorful faux leather moto style jacket to wear over everything in case autumn weather ever actually hits New Orleans. Since I mostly wear vintage […]
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