Women of Prophecy: The Lady of Shalott
The Pre-Raphaelites loved the Lady of Shalott. Oh they loooooved her, couldn’t get enough of her, painted her multiple times, continually re-conceiving and reworking her story and image. Even Tennyson...
View ArticleWomen of Prophecy: Circe
We came to Aiaia, which is an island. There lived Circe of the lovely hair, the dread goddess who talks with mortals. -The Odyssey ‘I gave her an embossed gold cup to tell me all she knew of Circe,...
View ArticleLingerie Looks for Holiday Parties: Underwear and Outerwear
I have had SO much fun planning this post, y’all! I’ve never devoted a ton of time/photography budget to “solution” pieces: nothing wrong with them, they’re just not what makes me excited about...
View ArticleMy Top 5 Lingerie Purchases of 2018
I was on hiatus in January of last year, so it’s been a while since I looked back at a year’s worth of lingerie purchases (although it was cool to revisit 2015 and 2016). I’m in the ridiculously...
View Article2019 Trend Alert: 10 Crop-Top Styles for Fuller Busts
Bralettes and athleisure are still massive trends in both lingerie and general fashion, but these soft, usually unstructured pieces can leave full-bust customers wanting more: more structure, more...
View Article5 Full-Bust Lingerie Brands to Watch in 2019
While I’ve spent most of January and February in New York hunkered down under blankets, fighting off a cold inside and the bitter cold outside, I’ve had the chance to do a bit of a closet purge. I’ve...
View Article60 Fuller Bust Bras under $50
It’s hard to avoid talking about price when you’re looking at DD+ bras. It can feel unfair, if you’ve always worn A-DD cup sizes, that you have to pay more to get the quality, fit, and comfort you like...
View ArticleReview: Dottie’s Delights Hawa Lounge Set
[I purchased this set under my real name with my own money. Dottie’s Delights is not affiliated with this review, and all thoughts and opinions are my own.] I had already decided that 2019 would be the...
View ArticleWishlist: New Styles from Avocado Lingerie
Avocado Lingerie has really mastered the art of creating full bust lingerie styles that feel fresh and current and yet stand out in an increasingly competitive market. They’ve incorporated two major...
View ArticleReview: Playful Promises Ezmae Bra and Brief
[I purchased this set under my real name with my own money. Playful Promises is not affiliated with this review, and all thoughts and opinions are my own.] Playful Promises appears on my list of brands...
View ArticleWhat’s the Difference Between Full Bust Bras and Plus Size Bras?
[Elomi generously provided the Tori bra for review. I purchased the matching Elomi Tori brief and the Freya Taboo bra and brief under my real name with my own money. I was not compensated for this...
View ArticleReview: Empreinte Ashley Full Cup Bra and Briefs
[Empreinte generously provided this set for review. I was not compensated for this post, and all thoughts and opinions are my own.] This collection was one of the standout sets from the Spring/Summer...
View ArticleBack to School Bra Shopping: D+ Bras I Wish I’d Had in College
I’m here to share some fun and useful things with you, but before we get started: this post was inspired in equal part by Esty’s piece for The Breast Life, an excellent roundup for college students,...
View ArticleGet the Look: Celestial Goddesses with The Lingerie Addict
If you haven’t visited The Lingerie Addict to read our collaborative post about the Celestial Goddesses shoot, what are you waiting for? Inspired by goddesses, heavenly bodies, and vengeance, we...
View ArticleReview: Empreinte Carmen Bra and Brief
[Empreinte generously provided this set for review. All thoughts and opinions are my own.] The last time I reviewed Empreinte (the stunningly embroidered Ashley collection), I mentioned that while the...
View ArticleReview: Playful Promises Eleanor Bodysuit
[I received this piece as a gift. All thoughts and opinions are my own.] This year Playful Promises celebrates their 15th anniversary, and they’ve done so by unleashing a dazzling array of new lingerie...
View ArticleHoliday Lingerie! Festive Styles and Where to Buy Them
A quick programming note: my budget did not include a big holiday editorial series this year, but part of that is because I have a different project I’m pitching to a few other outlets, so hopefully...
View ArticleMy Top 5 Lingerie Purchases of 2019
Welcome to 2020, the world is still…well, let us do as one angry site visitor accused us of doing several years ago and continue to focus on the frivolous. I’m streeeetching the definition of...
View ArticleFor the Lonely Hearts- a Valentine’s Day Lingerie Editorial
As someone who is chronically single every February, I’ve never before felt moved to do a Valentine’s Day editorial for Sweet Nothings. I generally have a lot of resentment for a holiday that makes...
View ArticleMy Favorite Fuller Bust Bras For Under $50
The time for Spring cleaning approaches, which means it’s a great time to take a close look at your lingerie drawer! Whether you’re hanging onto bras that no longer fit, your most-beloved bras are...
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