When London-based independent lingerie brand Playful Promises expanded their range to include E and F cup bras, I was very excited. Up until then, I'd been going for a sister size* as my usual 32E wasn't in their size range. I reviewed their first larger cup style, Lily, back in March 2014 and, in February... Continue Reading →
Review: Brigitte, by Playful Promises
Last week, I posted my review of the Playful Promises Mia set and told you that they had also sent me the Brigitte fan lace push up bra and briefs, so here is review number two. My favourite thing about this bra, other than the wonderful shape it gives, is the removable 'cookies'. I can't... Continue Reading →
Review: Mia, by Playful Promises
Last week I shared a post about Playful Promises' development of their larger cup sizes, and I mentioned that I had been sent two sets to review. The first of these is the super pretty Mia Kimono Pint Bra and brief with detachable suspenders. A stylish addition to any lingerie drawer, I think you'll agree.... Continue Reading →
Developing E & F cup bras at Playful Promises
Early last year, British independent lingerie brand Playful Promises announced that they were venturing into new territory: larger cup sizes. The black satin Lily range had bras available in sizes 32A-32F, 34A-34F and 36B-36DD, which was four new sizes on top of their usual range. Fans of the brand had been asking for larger cup... 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 →
Review: Lily, by Playful Promises
Calling all E and F cup ladies! You may have heard that one of my favourite independent lingerie brands, Playful Promises, have expanded one of their new bra ranges into F cups. The cute and frilly black satin Lily range is available in sizes 32A-32F, 34A-34F and 36B-36DD, adding four new sizes on top of... Continue Reading →
Limited edition sets from Playful Promises
When I announced a Playful Promises Design Competition, I wondered what gorgeous creations the winners would come up with to tie in with the "Paradise Lost" theme. In January of this year, I featured each of the three winning designers on Rarely Wears Lipstick - Eva Lai, Carli Pullinger and Pippa Davidson - and was... Continue Reading →
RWL Awards Sponsor… Playful Promises
The first ever Rarely Wears Lipstick Awards were handed out on Friday night and so, while I spend a bit of time sorting out my write up of the evening and getting my mitts on a few photos, let me introduce you to the wonderful brands who featured in the winners goodie bags on the... Continue Reading →
Playful Promises Winner: Pippa Davidson
As I mentioned a couple of weeks ago, Playful Promises have now revealed a limited edition collection of three lines designed by competition winners. The collection includes flattering high waist briefs, a retro soft-cup bra, a push-up bra and a longline bra all in dulcet pink tones with oriental influences. Each bra is available in... Continue Reading →
Playful Promises Winner: Carli Pullinger
Back in December 2011, I reported on the launch of the Playful Promises design competition. They invited students, graduates and those with a flair for fashion to submit designs for their SS13 lingerie collection, called Paradise. As I mentioned last week, Playful Promises have now revealed a limited edition collection of three lines designed by... Continue Reading →