Whether you're in a relationship, single, married, or 'it's complicated', lingerie is a Valentine's Day staple, so why not enjoy it?
I'm an afficionado of saucy underthings. I love corsets, slips, bras, bustiers, panties, knickers, garters, boy shorts, stockings, girdles, waist cinchers, silky robes, nighties, and pegnoirs. I have made a living making corsets and sassy nighties for all manner of people; Drag Queens/Transvestites, Brides, ladies who lunch, and everyone in between. What I find about lingerie in the open market is that it can be intimidating! the advertisements depict people who aren't you basking in the glory of their sassy undies...the choices are sometime slim, if you don't know where to look: heart themes, red, red and more red, cheaply made weird smelling fabrics...when it comes to the most romantic or sexy garments you can put on your body, I have some advice on how to come through it relatively unscathed and enjoying the heck out of the experience!
Let's start with your body! It is fabulous, by the way! I love your bod, and you should too! Whatever size or shape your body is should not matter when considering lingerie. Don't ever let your bod hear or see you getting intimidated by a potential lingerie purchase...it will be the end of your relationship with your super fine self! What you MUST do is accept that other people's opinion of your body has NOTHING to do with you! If they like it (or love it, like I do) then great, good for them! If they do not like it, and let you know that they don't like it, remember it is a reflection of them, and NOT YOU!! Quit the negative self talk when you're standing in that mirror...The mirror only reflects what you want to see anyway, so have a good long look at your amazing awesomeness, drink it in, and own your body as a prized posession.
Rant over. Ok, so now that we're loving on ourselves, and making nicey-nice with our figures, let's get some basic lingerie cringe moments out of the way:
When purchasing lingerie remember, buy what makes you look and feel fantastic. Don't fall for the 'conventional' sexy looks...you're you; your lingerie style should reflect your personality and not look like you're trying too hard. Pick fabrics and colors that compliment your skin tone, try to get lingerie from reputable places...Some of my favorites:
www.agentprovocateur.com
www.ragoshapewear.com
www.hipsandcurves.com
www.elomilingerie.com
The next (Most important) tip is to try your lingerie on in front of a mirror...bathe, do your hair how you like it best, put on some perfume, and seduce yourself! Check out how you look standing up, sitting down, lying down, and posing. I recommend researching pinup art and trying out some of those poses because, not only is it fun to play pinup, those girls posed in some of the most flattering and self-empowering positions. It is not about being perfect, it is about being perfectly comfortable with yourself! Remember, this is as much about you feeling good as it is about putting a smile on your partner's face. This tip is important because all of us don't regularly wear garters, corsets, etc, and putting them on can be tricky the first few times. Also practice removing your lingerie if you want to add a little burlesque to your routine.
The last advice I will give is to be sure that you launder your lingerie carefully, if you'd like it to show up for an encore performance intact. Also don't be afraid of accessorizing with hats, feathers, flowers, necklaces, etc.
Message me if you have any specific lingerie questions!
xoxox
Whether you're in a relationship, single, married, or 'it's complicated', lingerie is a Valentine's Day staple, so why not enjoy it?
I'm an afficionado of saucy underthings. I love corsets, slips, bras, bustiers, panties, knickers, garters, boy shorts, stockings, girdles, waist cinchers, silky robes, nighties, and pegnoirs. I have made a living making corsets and sassy nighties for all manner of people; Drag Queens/Transvestites, Brides, ladies who lunch, and everyone in between. What I find about lingerie in the open market is that it can be intimidating! the advertisements depict people who aren't you basking in the glory of their sassy undies...the choices are sometime slim, if you don't know where to look: heart themes, red, red and more red, cheaply made weird smelling fabrics...when it comes to the most romantic or sexy garments you can put on your body, I have some advice on how to come through it relatively unscathed and enjoying the heck out of the experience!
Let's start with your body! It is fabulous, by the way! I love your bod, and you should too! Whatever size or shape your body is should not matter when considering lingerie. Don't ever let your bod hear or see you getting intimidated by a potential lingerie purchase...it will be the end of your relationship with your super fine self! What you MUST do is accept that other people's opinion of your body has NOTHING to do with you! If they like it (or love it, like I do) then great, good for them! If they do not like it, and let you know that they don't like it, remember it is a reflection of them, and NOT YOU!! Quit the negative self talk when you're standing in that mirror...The mirror only reflects what you want to see anyway, so have a good long look at your amazing awesomeness, drink it in, and own your body as a prized posession.
Rant over. Ok, so now that we're loving on ourselves, and making nicey-nice with our figures, let's get some basic lingerie cringe moments out of the way:
When purchasing lingerie remember, buy what makes you look and feel fantastic. Don't fall for the 'conventional' sexy looks...you're you; your lingerie style should reflect your personality and not look like you're trying too hard. Pick fabrics and colors that compliment your skin tone, try to get lingerie from reputable places...Some of my favorites:
www.agentprovocateur.com
www.ragoshapewear.com
www.hipsandcurves.com
www.elomilingerie.com
The next (Most important) tip is to try your lingerie on in front of a mirror...bathe, do your hair how you like it best, put on some perfume, and seduce yourself! Check out how you look standing up, sitting down, lying down, and posing. I recommend researching pinup art and trying out some of those poses because, not only is it fun to play pinup, those girls posed in some of the most flattering and self-empowering positions. It is not about being perfect, it is about being perfectly comfortable with yourself! Remember, this is as much about you feeling good as it is about putting a smile on your partner's face. This tip is important because all of us don't regularly wear garters, corsets, etc, and putting them on can be tricky the first few times. Also practice removing your lingerie if you want to add a little burlesque to your routine.
The last advice I will give is to be sure that you launder your lingerie carefully, if you'd like it to show up for an encore performance intact. Also don't be afraid of accessorizing with hats, feathers, flowers, necklaces, etc.
Message me if you have any specific lingerie questions!
xoxox
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