I do love a good longline bra. Or, at least, I did before a good one became really hard to come by. All I want is one that reaches to my waist so that it can be pretty much worn as a top, and ideally with detachable straps so it will give more uplift than... Continue Reading →
Kiss Me Deadly: Swim with Sharks
As many of you lovely Rarely Wears Lipstick readers will already know, three years ago independent UK lingerie brand Kiss Me Deadly also started producing their own swimwear. Like the rather femme fatale lingerie styles offered by the brand, the swimsuits and bikinis have all had a lovely retro look and their die hard fans... Continue Reading →
Wayward Grace at Revival
I spoke to a friend of mine a while ago about her desire to open a lingerie boutique. She had a vision of a shop that would stock pretty undergarments for anyone who wanted to wear them, creating a warm and safe environment in which to browse and try on anything which took their fancy.... Continue Reading →
It’s all about “confi-dance”
Back in February, I wrote about the upcoming Kiss Me Deadly catwalk show. I was very much looking forward to seeing the wonderfully diverse selection of superfans that the brand had chosen to show off their current and future lingerie and swimwear styles, and planned to attend with two lovely friends. It turned out that... Continue Reading →
Kiss Me Deadly catwalk show
The lack of diversity in lingerie images and catwalk shows is a topic that has been discussed many times by many people. However, some of those people are actively looking at ways to change it. At the end of last year, Catherine from Kiss Me Deadly idly wondered if any of her brand's fans would... Continue Reading →