Much as I hate the over-commercialisation of 14th February and the pervasive view of lingerie as something that is inherently erotic, I still couldn't resist running this month's Lust List as a Valentine's special. To me, sexy underwear is whatever you feel confident in - that might be M&S black cotton full briefs and a... Continue Reading →
The word lingerie is a loaded one. It doesn't just mean underwear, it means women's underwear. Specifically women's underwear designed in an overtly feminine style and, more often than not, women's underwear that is designed to be 'sexy'. I set up a Google alert for news articles about lingerie a while back and realised straight... Continue Reading →
I first took to the stage as Miss Lolly Pops on Wednesday 23rd September 2009, at Last Days of Decadence in Shoreditch. It was the start of a fun-filled three year journey that, sadly, looks like it's on its last legs. After seven shows - and an unfortunately cancelled eighth this summer - all is... Continue Reading →
Here we go again. The company who once brought you adverts showing women in control of their sexuality is not only re-visiting dead-eyed high fashion territory with one of its latest videos - albeit for a somewhat couture section of their range that hardly anyone can afford - but it is also suggesting that all... Continue Reading →
In a world of shortened forms of communication, is the art of conversation dead? There are certain times when 140 characters or less really won't do, and charming the pants off someone certainly falls into that category. However, when you spend your days firing off short witticisms on Twitter, crafting a tantalising in-depth message to... Continue Reading →
Last time I blogged about Agent Provocateur's incredibly un-sexy choice of models, I assumed that Nicola Hunn, who replied to the complaint I sent in, was merely humoring me with a standard response. Well, I don't know if she really was listening to me of if lots of other people shared their disappointment with the... Continue Reading →
Since I blogged about Agent Provocateur's recent move towards extremely un-sexy models, I thought I'd put the URL out there a bit in the hope that someone at the company might read what I'd said and respond. I sent it to their oddly named Twitter account, which claims to be the official Twitter for the... Continue Reading →
Dear Sarah Shotton, First of all, I must say that I have long been a fan of Agent Provocateur's lingerie and marketing. Years ago, whilst hunting in vain for a suspender belt in department stores on Oxford Street, I took my boyfriend to your concession in Selfridges. I was unsure about your prices but, being... Continue Reading →
For a recent party, I agreed to do a peepshow-inspired performance and so set about building a playlist of songs that would put me in the mood for such a thing. I searched through the music that Topper and I already own for tracks that were dirty, filthy and sleazy sounding, plus I added in... Continue Reading →
Due to a small number of purchases from their stores over the last few years, I am on the Agent Provocateur mailing list. Despite the fact that I have found far better underwear and stockings for sale elsewhere, I have refrained from un-subscribing because, well, I like looking at women in underwear. This week's email... Continue Reading →