Thursday, October 27, 2011

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

Thursday, October 13, 2011

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."

Monday, October 3, 2011

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

Monday, September 26, 2011

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

Monday, September 19, 2011

Fashion for the Season: Riding Boots

Among the new trends springing up this season are riding boots! The beauty of these is that there are just so many ways to wear them, no matter what your style may be. Check out Whitney Nelson's blog Here to see how it's trending and how you could pull these off.

"Hello fashion lovers! So with fall almost in full gear, it's time to work this seasons hottest trends. Lets put those summer sandals away and break out the riding boots! This is a celebrity fav and definitely a boot that can take you well into fall or even right into winter (depending on where you live, of course). So check out how some of the hottest in Hollywood have styled this season's footwear trend."

 http://styledbywhit.blogspot.com/2011/09/fall-fashion-alert-riding-boots.html

Thursday, September 8, 2011

It's New York Fashion Week!

It's day one of the Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week in New York City! The trends for the season are coming into light as models begin flooding the runways this week, showing off designers' hot new styles. Check out the Trend Report on Elle.com for expansive galleries of what's going on in the fashion world this season Here!

 

Thursday, July 28, 2011

The Lingerie Addict

"Every woman deserves the gift of sexy lingerie, no matter her budget, her weight, her shape, her complexion, her sexual orientation, or her relationship status."
The words of the lovely Treacle, founder of the wonderful blog The Lingerie Addict. This quote is an excerpt from her blog post 9 Things I've Learned About Lingerie in the Past Year in which she shares her thoughts on what she's learned about lingerie through the run with her fruitful blog that's well worth the read!