The best part of my trip to New Orleans for Mardi Gras wasn’t the music, parties, and crazy costumes, but stumbling upon the wonderful Trashy Diva Lingerie store. I’d heard about Trashy Diva, and knew their reputation for quality vintage and retro-inspired clothing. The Lingerie Addict suggested I pay Trashy Diva a visit when I […]
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Wide World of Lingerie: CURVExpo, Part 2
My world of lingerie got a bit bigger when I attended the 2014 fall/winter CURVExpo Designer Lingerie & Swim Show. This second of two posts shares some of the new brands that I met and a sample of the styles you can buy now, or find in stores this Fall. The vendors at the show […]
Read moreWide, Wide World of Lingerie: CURVExpo
Think there’s not much choice in sizes or styles in the world of lingerie? This week’s CURVExpo Lingerie & Swim Show would prove you wrong. It’s the largest lingerie trade show in the United States, with over 350 vendors. Retailers attend twice a year to decide what they want to carry in their stores. And […]
Read moreThe Color Red: When to Wear It
I’m seeing the color red everywhere these days, except in my lingerie drawer. During awards season celebrities walk the “red carpet,” which is rolled out to signify their importance. For Valentine’s Day the color symbolizes passion and love. In the upcoming Chinese New Year holiday, red represents good luck and prosperity. It’s a power color. […]
Read moreBright Bra Hues to Beat Winter Blues
How to beat winter blues when freezing temperatures have you bundled up or locked indoors? You could start with changing up the color of your lingerie. Record breaking cold weather forces us to stay warm by wearing layers of clothing: from thermal undies, woolen socks, and bulky sweaters, to thick parkas and heavy coats. But […]
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