I wrote a number of academic essays as part of my MA course, and all but one were on lingerie. The remaining piece was on the history of women's swimwear and I found it so interesting to write that I thought I'd cut it down to the highlights and share with you here. I've spared... Continue Reading →
The Chap Olympiad 2013
On Saturday 13th July 2013, I attended my first ever Chap Olympiad. Celebrating "sporting ineptitude and sartorial prowess", this annual event from those splendid fellows over at The Chap magazine has been on my radar for quite some time but, sadly, I have always managed to have something else in my diary on the weekend... Continue Reading →
Review: Panache Sports Bra
As a female dance teacher and marathon runner in training I'm always looking for advancements in two key pieces of kit: shoes, to protect my ankles and knees; and support bras, to protect my back. Both of these became more pertinent when I gained some much-needed weight last year. My bust growing by three cup... Continue Reading →