By HOLLY JACKSON
It became clear this past autumn that gyms in my area weren’t going to be a good idea for a while. I used the time as an excuse to pick up my favorite form of exercise: ballet. I’ve eased into taking six classes a week and thinking about taking the exam for pointe in the summer, so I’ve also acquired a ton of dancewear and leotards. In … Read More
By HOLLY JACKSON
It’s been a year this month since I started my big weight loss project. It’s illuminating to reflect on how much has and hasn’t changed during that time. I’m 50 pounds lighter, although I don’t feel it most days. It’s often hard to celebrate how far you’ve come instead of focus on how far you have to go. I started out as a 1X and now wear … Read More
By HOLLY JACKSON
There’s been a full-scale adoption of wireless bras by everyone over this past year due to the various stay-at-home orders. Many of us are taking our bralettes with us and eschewing underwires, even as we all re-enter the world and resume our lives. The market for curvy bralettes has improved tremendously over the past few years, but it has also focused heavily on basics and sportier options. … Read More
By HOLLY JACKSON
I decided to lose weight last August when I read several articles about the increased risk of dying of COVID when one was obese. At that point I was a size 18. I’m now a little over halfway to my goal of a healthy BMI and a size 10. When I started losing weight I expected that buying clothing and lingerie would become much easier. I’ve found … Read More
By HOLLY JACKSON
I am one of those people who lives with a lot of anxiety about climate change, so I’m always thrilled to see more companies stepping up and finding ways to make quality lingerie that doesn’t harm the natural world around us. The latest is Hotmilk, whose ‘Elevate’ collection re-imagines their staples through a lens of higher environmental and ethical standards without sacrificing what has made the … Read More
By HOLLY JACKSON
Swimwear season is almost here and everyone is ready to go outside and celebrate life getting slightly back to normal! Since pools were closed last summer, I suspect many customers are just getting around to replacing their swimsuits. Cake Lingerie’s release of the new Rosewater maternity swim collection is right on time for new mothers.
Cake Lingerie is known for high quality maternity bras and inclusive sizing, … Read More
by HOLLY JACKSON
I finally managed to get vaccinated earlier this week, which got me thinking about all the fun things I can start to do in mid-May! I’m not sure I’m ready to dine indoors yet, but I am definitely looking forward to shopping the local farmer’s markets and going to some doggie playdates with friends.
Parfait Lingerie knows that we’re all ready to get out and about again … Read More
