Although most of us have seen enough to know that corsets were popular in both the Elizabethan and Victorian eras, you might not know that the use of this cinching garment dates back much further, as evidenced by historical records.  It’s amazing to think that clothing styles worn thousands of years ago are still in […]

One of the most difficult, but often most exciting aspects of planning for your wedding day is finding the perfect dress – the one that makes you, your mom, and everyone in your bridal party burst into tears.  That said, the dress is only the beginning of putting your ensemble together. You may also need […]

We all know the horror of trying to fit into jeans that are just a bit too tight, from the panting, grunting, and jumping to pull them on, to the contortions and sucking in of breath needed to close the zipper or buttons.  Why do we torture ourselves this way?  Let’s just say we’re suffering […]

Life is full of uncertainties.  Will your long-time boyfriend ever propose or will you be forced to bend a knee and ask for his hand in marriage?  Will your boss realize your worth and give you a much-deserved promotion and raise or is it time to take the leap and start your own business? Will […]

It will come as no surprise to any woman reading this that our culture perpetuates an unnatural focus on youth, beauty, and the “ideal” feminine form.  We see it from even a young age, when pretty girls receive flattery and attention.  It’s all around us in advertising.  Even Barbie, with her outlandish proportions, mocks us […]

Once you start a waist training regimen, you’ll be amazed by all the things you can do.  It’s a common misconception that women in corsets are prone to swooning, but if that was true, Victorian ladies wouldn’t have gotten much done. If women can run in high heels, it should come as no shock that […]