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Ysé Lingerie: Redefining Small Bust Beauty

I was introduced to Ysé Lingerie while writing a series for The Lingerie Journal about the small bust lingerie market. Ysé is focused on meeting the needs of an often over-looked and misunderstood segment of the lingerie market. Through my research and interviews, I discovered that small busters have a harder time finding fashionable, well-fitting […]

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How Much Should You Spend on a Bra?

How much should you spend on a bra? That’s a hard number to nail down, since bra prices seem to be all over the place. You can get a push-up molded cup at Walmart for under $10. Victoria’s Secret sells a similar style for $48. Buy from a luxury lingerie brand like LaPerla, and you […]

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The Truth About Boobs and Mardi Gras Beads

I just returned from New Orleans with a ton of Mardi Gras beads. Did I have to flash my boobs to get them? You might think so. It’s common knowledge that women routinely show their boobs along Bourbon Street, in exchange for plastic Mardi Gras beads. Everyone knows Mardi Gras celebrates indulgent and bawdy behavior: […]

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Trashy Diva Lingerie: Vintage Inspiration

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 […]

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