treasures in my own backyard

Anja thong in animal print S
Dreamer bra in black M
Petra garter tank in white fishnet M
Basic high cut thong in white fishnet S
Kayleigh Peddie, 
(Montréal Québec, Canada)

Lingerie is something i tease myself with. I go in shops, i lurk online, i read blogs and i search for designs ive envisioned on my own. I take my time, i wait to feel that burning sensation of desire. When i purchase it has usually been months (sometimes years) since i laid eyes on it.

It is the case with the petra garter tank from Kayleigh Peddie. 

I discovered Kayleigh Peddie's lingerie when i started recognizing lingerie companies that gave social media love and support to their fans/customers whether they had 30K or 300 followers. And when i understood the designer worked from my hometown i heard angels sing.

Handmade to order ethical fashion and edgily erotic i watched 3 collections unveil before i took the plunge. And finally ordered the white fishnet ensemble i had been dreaming about. But also some tie straps black mesh and a neon green tiger that she had just dropped... 

It took 6 business days from "your order has been accepted" to "your order has been shipped". 

No fancy box, just a black soft envelope, with inside my 4 items wrapped in black silk paper, their signature look on a sticker-stamp crowning it and 4 cards-postcards giving you visuals of what is to be revealed.

I've come a long way since my first review. I still touch the fibers and rejoice (when available) in the quality of the fabric. But now i also look in the craftsmanship, each hem, fold, the finish, the lining, the symmetry, the adjustability and with  Kayleigh Peddie that was just the préliminaires. 

The fit feels perfect. Im a 36a and the medium bralette and garter tank are just snug enough to feel the pleasure of wearing the beauties without leaving elastic branding so often occurring with mesh, microfibers, bamboo jersey and fishnet. 

My waist/hip ratio has unusual proportions. It very seldom fits both without adjustable straps on the bottom but this time everyone is happy. My waist is 27 inches, around the hip bones makes 33 and at the widest makes 39. The Small Anja and basic cut thong fit like gloves. Not just for time of a lingerie photoshoot but a whole day and night of sitting and moving around, dancing and having to look (and feel) our best. 

Im usually a black or nude lingerie girl. I have an imposing red and black tattoo and fear clashing with unorthodox patterns or colors. So i was the first to be surprised about the neon yellow green tiger print i ordered. 

First, the Anja thong. The cut is so flattering. My legs feel endless, my hip bones are free and the V shape is excellent curve enhancing architecture. The black mesh is very see through but the show stopper is the animal print. From the pelvic bone to the tail, the goods are covered with it: a funky wild untamed feline!! And thats just how it made me feel. Highligthed... Wild and free! Dangerous and fun. Sexy. With a secret smile... but oh! sooo very sexy.

So much so, it took me 24hours to order the missing pieces to complete my set. yeah i (was) am hooked. and that was only the thong.

The Dreamer bra fits like charm. its Sheer to a provocative degree. long bows falling from the shoulders romantically with a rose between the breast. I chose my rose mine black. it was green leaves. matches incredibly well with the untamed animal bellow... but i ordered her matching side-tie thong with black roses again so combinations will be wild romantic and limitless ;)

Kayleigh Peddie white fishnet is, in my collection, the softest and most comfortable one by far. Its in the composition of the fabric (90% nylon, 10% spandex). And the design and garter buckles themselves. The later are gold plated and very small. But sturdy enough to hold up cotton/wool stockings. The adjustability of the garment is also wide and strong i.e. it didn't loosened up after excessive wear or movement which is often the case with so many companies.

The basic high cut thong is just as perfect and is lined with a bamboo jersey soft as a cloud. And together they make this new entity, almost a wonderful body, which must be close to how the Petra body must feel. 

I can't wait for the Ava crop top, the Estelle garter belt and dreamer thong to get home. I have a feeling the match and mix possibilities will be endless.... but also with other companies like hopeless and the end...

This is the beginning of a beautiful lingerie adventure. Thank you Kayleigh Peddie for making this girl feel, not only dreamy comfortable, but sizzling in hotness and able to express sensuality with confidence and personality.

And that to me is very special and something money can't buy...

fishnet love

The Lena bralette and Natalie thong in fishnet

Hopeless Lingerie
(Melbourne, Australia)

Ok so ive been obsessed with hopeless lingerie since 2014. And ive bought a piece (or 2... or 3) of every collection since. Gaby, the designer and owner of hopeless lingerie has single handedly changed the way i carry myself and care for my body. She succeeded through her provocative yet comfortable and ever so flattering lingerie to make me feel confident undressing, to make me feel powerful as a sexual being and a little mysterious and playful.

And i think im not alone to feel that way, you should see all the beauties who wear her designs and share their intimate discoveries. Be careful 'tho if you go on her instagram... you will be drawn in and next thing you know you will be in need to try it for yourself.

Her last collection the Sun and the Moon is as irresistible as all others. hide and seek polka dots, softest fishnets and lace, all items hugging and lifting like a dream where it needs. Genius lies in simplicity. Well her last creations reflect exactly that. Simpler lines but sinfully efficient to express an edgy sensuality without ever compromising comfort.

I wear a 34B and have a 28 waist. The fit of the S bralette and XS knickers is perfect. The fully adjustable straps on each item makes for a "fit like a glove" sensation every time. And their legendary willingness to custom orders make it very simple to inquire about any interrogations/specification/request/need you may have. The fishnet is soft and flexible, but resistant and large enough for a nipple to peek through. Intentional?  Almost feel like a super hero outfit for sexy moments.

Hopeless lingerie used to arrived in a beautiful black boxes wrapped up in black silk paper closed with the hopeless logo. With postcards of the featured collection and how-to-care for your hopeless notes. Sadly now they skip the boxes... was great to store the fine fabric in the lingerie drawer.

Each item is handmade to order and take 4-8 weeks to be shipped. Even if understandable, the wait is unbearable for an addict. And because i live in Canada literally across the world from hopeless headquarters, extra custom charges are added.... but their lingerie is better than any drugs and when it finally gets home its always a special day.

I am forever Hopeless.... truly madly deeply.