Bra Sizes as Explained by The Pretty Year
Michelle, fashion blogger of The Pretty Year, has recently written some excellent explanations of the relationship between bra band sizes and cup letters – I just had to share them with you! We have touched on this topic in our bra sizing guide, but Michelle discusses this specific aspect in-depth. First, she tackled the basics [...]
July 12, 2009 by Kelly
Filed under Bra sizing, Other Blogs
Va Bien to Host Weekly Lingerie Chat
Do you have a support or shapewear question? Wondering which bra is right for you? Can’t seem to create the right silhouette? Need advice for what to wear under your killer new dress? Va Bien is at your service! They are hosting weekly one-on-one web chats when you can discuss any questions you have with [...]
Soak Now at Sears Canada
TLP favorite, Soak Wash, is now available for purchase at all 122 Sears locations in Canada as the sole care product for delicates. Core scents, Flora, Aquae, Citrus, and Scentless are available in 14 oz. and 4 oz. bottles. (My advice, go for the 14 oz. bottle. You’ll use it before you know it!) In addition, [...]
July 11, 2009 by Krista
Filed under Lingerie Care, Sears, Soak Wash
Roza – Polish Lingerie Fall 2009
It has been a while since we’ve featured Roza in TLP. The company now offers a web store at www.roza-bielizna.pl. The store is only available in Polish and offers pricing in Ztoty. (Visit www.xe.com for conversion rates.) The brand continues to focus on elaborate strings, garters, and knickers with some bras and camis too. Prices [...]
July 10, 2009 by Rene
Filed under Autumn Lingerie, Polish Lingerie, Roza
Lingerie in Dior’s Fall 2009 Couture Runway Show
Monday night in Paris was an exciting time for fans of Christian Dior as well as fans of lingerie! John Galliano, Christian Dior’s creative director, was looking through old photos when he said that he “discovered an image of Marlene Dietrich in a tuxedo, with suspender straps attached to the bottom, the better to keep [...]
July 9, 2009 by Kelly
Filed under Catwalk, Christian Dior, Fashion, New collection
Nighttime Support for Big Busts
If your chest is on the larger side, you may struggle (as I do) with getting enough at night. Plenty of women love the freedom they feel going bra-less while sleeping, but for me it is just plain uncomfortable! I know I’m not the only one, either, as lingerie manufacturers have begun offering more sleepwear [...]
July 8, 2009 by Kelly
Filed under Bravissimo, Figleaves, HerRoom, Larger Cup Sizes, Loungewear, Rhonda Shear, Sleepwear
New Spring 2010 Offerings from Fatou Fatal
Previously, TLP introduced Fatou Kébé’s line of lingerie products. Fatou is back with a new collection with the inspirational tag line of « Because the woman is a jewel and her body is its case. » Fatou is still featuring the djaldjali, a beaded waist necklace worn around the waist by many African women. The new collection [...]
July 7, 2009 by Rene
Filed under Fatou Fatal, Fatou Kebe, New collection
Divissima mini-bikinis: now in Outlet!
Earlier this week, Italian microkini-label Divissima opened its own little outlet store for the sale of the old collection items from its site. Can’t find the mini-pareu to match with your Divissima mini-bikini any more? Has that fantastic pattern you want for your micro-bikini disappeared from the Divissima collection? Are you looking for tops which [...]
July 6, 2009 by Mandolina
Filed under Divissima, Micro bikini, Microbikini, Sales
Swimwear at Linda’s Bra Salon
I recently had the pleasure of purchasing my first Freya swimsuit at Linda’s Bra Salon on the Upper East Side in Manhattan. I was already well acquainted with the excellent fit of the Freya bras and was eager to have a swimsuit in my can’t-just-buy-it-at-Old Navy-size. At last, I was going to have fit and [...]






