In the 13 years I have been writing on this particular iteration of my blog, I've considered closing it down many times and for many different reasons. Mostly it's been because I've run out of ideas of things to write about, but occasionally I will find myself thinking that a particular social media platform has... Continue Reading →
Festive lingerie ‘lust list’
Years ago, I used to run a monthly feature on this blog called Lust List, where I'd share five lovely things that I'd been yearning for that month. Each month's list was themed and it seems like a good format to revive for the festive season as there are some rather delicious lingerie sets out... Continue Reading →
Boudoir shoots with Emerald Photography
Somewhat surprisingly, 2021 has been a year of photoshoots for me. It all started back in February when I booked a Valentine's webcam shoot with Emerald Photography and had lots of fun swishing around in the corner of my home office wearing a vintage robe and red lace lingerie. Debbie was such fun to work... Continue Reading →
Review: ‘Valentina’ by Mal Amora
I don't remember when I first found out about vintage-inspired lingerie brand Mal Amora but it was definitely on Instagram, as I pretty much live there these days, and it was most likely when Karolina Laskowska shared a photo of a custom set back in January. I was excited to discover that, not only does... Continue Reading →
Review: ‘Ginger’ by Miss Vivienne
I love discovering the work of talented independent lingerie designers through recommendations from friends and so was very excited when, last month, I saw Tigz Rice mention Miss Vivienne on her Instagram stories. Not only are the designs stunning, with beautiful fabrics and details, but Vivienne Lynch also makes every piece to order in her... Continue Reading →
Virtual boudoir shoot with Tigz Rice
There's no denying that this year has been a difficult one, and most people's lives have changed dramatically in ways we couldn't have imagined twelve months ago. Something a lot of us are coming to terms with is how our bodies have changed due to a reduction in the amount of movement in our daily... Continue Reading →
Five beautiful and ethical underwear brands for Valentine’s Day
If you're thinking about getting a lingerie gift for yourself of a loved one for Valentine's Day, but don't want to buy into some of the more problematic areas of the fashion industry, Here are five British brands making gorgeous undies in an ethical and sustainable way. 1) Studio Pia Describing their lingerie as luxury... Continue Reading →
Review: Latex lingerie from Honour
I haven't written about latex much since my 2012 post in the fabulous fashion fabrics series, so I was surprised when the lovely folk at Honour got in touch to ask if I'd like to review a lingerie set from their website. However, once I started browsing, I quickly realised this wouldn't be quite as... Continue Reading →
Review: Gabi Fresh x Playful Promises
What is a blogger to do when a favourite lingerie brand releases a stunning new collection that doesn't come in her size? She enlists the help of a guest reviewer, or course! Full disclosure though... Rarely Wears Lipstick paid for the lingerie set reviewed below. There are few brands from whom I will always open... Continue Reading →
Why Heist is missing the point on uncomfortable undies
If you're on Instagram and are at all interested in underwear, you may have seen Heist's campaign for their soon to be launched new range. Best known for their tights that don't roll down or dig in, Heist are now expanding their offering to include what they call 'bodywear', and they're doing a good job... Continue Reading →