Actress Sues FHM Over Photoshop

Every so often, I come across a story that, for whatever reason, amuses or tickles me in the right way. This week, that particular article is an article that appeared in Jezebel about an Iranian actress who is suing FHM magazine for photoshopping her clothes out of her cover picture. From the article:

...Malik claims that when she posed for the photographer, she wore a bikini, hot pants and a thong — topless, but never fully nude. She's suing the publication for $2 million.

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Fashion History

Like with all things, with fashion it's important to know one's history. You have to know where you've come from before you can know where you're going. But there's so much of it and most of it is completely alien to us, that it's hard to know where to start or what to research. Well if you're interested in researching your fashion history, Vintage Fashion Guild has an interesting fashion timeline, from 1800 on.

"The fashion canvas of the 18th century changed radically as the 19th century began and simpler, lighter brushstrokes were applied. Fashion in the first two decades mimicked classical Grecian drapery with its fluid lines. Bodices were minimal, cut to end under the bust thereby achieving a high waist that defined the silhouette."

Read More: Fashion Timeline

The Lyla

While we all like examining entire lingerie lines, but sometimes it's nice to just hear about a single article of clothing. Thus I found Becky's review of The Freya 'Lyla', for Invest in Your Chest quite informative and interesting, in addition to that amazing color scheme.

The fitters were wonderful though, as everyone who was ushered in left with a goodie bag and a smile on their face. Since my Busts 4 Justice days I’ve been fitted by most people and in many ways, so I consider myself pretty well educated on a good fit. And I have to say, as a pedantic fitting fanatic, Eveden really raised the bra

Read more: Bras for 28+ Bands Reviewed: The Freya 'Lyla'

All Hallow's Eve

Halloween weekend is almost upon us and I know some of us don't have our costumes ready. Not to worry, as Intimate Guide showcases a selection of sexy adult costumes for discerning women.

The Couture collection on Chelsea Manor is crafted from the best materials, including velvet, satin, chiffon. Costumes feature soft boning in the bodice. Each fashion-forward design concept is made in limited quantities, unlike the usual 5000+ for standard costumes.

 Read More: Halloween Costumes - The Darker Side of Sexy

The Best Tights For Winter

Winter is approaching fast which means different types of clothing to help with the cold weather. But that doesn't mean that your clothes can't look good, even lingerie and tights, as Treacle for The Lingerie Addict explains with her top tights for winter.

"...the one perk of the winter season is that I finally get to wear the tights I've been stockpiling for the last 12 months. Many of you know that my blog started off as Stockings Addict and let me tell you, I am a tights fiend. I collect hosiery the way some people collect baseball cards."

Read more: The Top 25 Tights for the Winter

Who Sells Lingerie in Saudi Arabia?

Lingerie stores in Saudi Arabia have historically been staffed exclusively by men. This meant that women have no choice but to discuss the intimate subject with male strangers, being sized up at a glance through their robes since measurements cannot be made due to laws that prohibit unmarried men and women from touching, and given an attempted estimate of size. The lingerie salesmen give suggestions on what would suit the women, which could undoubtedly be an uncomfortable experience for her. Wouldn't hiring women to run lingerie stores solve these issues? Steps are being taken to make this happen. Read Margaret Hartman's article, "Saudi Arabia Says Goodbye to Male Lingerie Salesman" on Jezebel.

"Talking to a saleswoman about your underwear is often a bit awkward, but it could be much worse. To replicate the Saudi Arabian bra-buying experience, you'd have to find a middle-aged male Victoria's Secret salesman and ask him to guess your bra size and describe the fit of a lacy panty. For years, women in the country have been forced to buy undergarments from male clerks, but soon they may be able to buy a bra from someone who's actually worn one."

Read more: http://jezebel.com/5839216/saudi-arabia-says-goodbye-to-male-lingerie-salesman
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/middleeast/saudiarabia/8575638/Saudi-Arabian-lingerie-law-ends.html
http://www.stylist.co.uk/people/lingerie-triumph-in-saudi-arabia#image-rotator-2

Bra Bulge - Too Tight?

We all hate the unsightly back bulge caused by bras that don't fit quite right. Think it's because it fits too snugly? That's likely not the case.
Read Is My Bra Too Tight? on RealSimple.com.

Q: I always look like I have back fat. Is my bra too tight?

 A: No, it’s actually too loose. A properly fitting bra is the key to a smooth back. Here are three strategies to prevent bra-induced bulge:
 
Make sure the band fits snugly (you should be able to slide only one finger underneath it) and sits low under your shoulder blades. “When the band is too large, the bra rides up in the back, which creates a roll,” says Lauren Amerine, a co-owner of Isabella Fine Lingerie, in Chicago. (Remember: The band should fit perfectly on the loosest hook, since the bra will inevitably stretch out.)
 
Look for a bra with a band that is wide under the arms and across the back to help hold in soft flesh (the closure should have a row of two or three hooks, not one hook).

http://www.realsimple.com/beauty-fashion/shoes-accessories/lingerie-hosiery/is-my-bra-too-tight-00000000026508/index.html