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Lingerie and the Roaring Twenties
Each decade of the twentieth definitely had its own ‘look,’ its own unique fashion trends, and its definition of feminine beauty. In order to obtain the fashionable silhouette of an era, you would have...
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The Modern Bra
So the modern bra as we know it really kicked off in the 1960′s when the first real strides in stretch fabrics were being made (my previous log entitled ‘The Stretch Revolution’ covers this). The...
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Knickers uncovered
Up until the 18th century ‘decent’ women had always gone “knickerless”. Empire fashions at the turn of the 19th century were little more than sheer nightgowns so for modesty’s sake it was important for...
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Rocket Bras and the Fifties
A brief history of one of the most memorable fashion silhouettes of the twentieth century….. The ideal body of the 1950s was overtly sexy with sharp outlines; the fashionable woman had to have a high...
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Why I love Norma Kamali
Norma Kamali Norma Kamali is one of those incredible individuals who over the past 40 years has possibly influenced more major (and long lasting) fashion trends than any other designer of her...
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Summer of ’71
As you probably realize by now I love vintage fashion photographs – and it’s great that I’m able to share them with you in my blogs. I collect old fashion magazines so I have a treasure trove of...
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Bra styles, uncovered!: Bra definitions & images
With so many bra shapes available now it’s useful to have a little insight into exactly what their names mean. Here’s a little insiders’ guide for you… keep it handy when you’re shopping online for...
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Triumph – New Fall Styles
I frequently recommend Triumph bras in my blogs because of their gorgeous designs and renowned fit, and they also keep us entertained with all those novelty-bra ideas too! (See my blog “Welcome to...
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Burlesque Fashion – The Art of the Tease
Retro looks are coming back in a huge way right now, and the most exciting and tantalizing of these styles is burlesque lingerie. Fun, sexy, and body-positive, the art of burlesque is becoming a huge...
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Trending – Retro Hats
Sometimes during the cold winter months, the practicality of keeping warm and bundled up outweighs keeping up with the current trends. Luckily, winter 2012 looks both cosy and fashionable with hats...
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5 High Waisted Panties for the Vintage Lover
Fashion is always taking cues from the past to create designs for the future. So does lingerie. Especially right now, with those who appreciate vintage fashion developing a fascination for vintage...
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Lingerie Trends: Retro
An ode to what was is influencing what is now at the forefront of lingerie; retro and vintage are what’s new and what’s trendy. From slinky slips and long chemises, to high waisted pops of colour and...
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