Confessions of a lingerie addict by Jennifer AshleyDescription:
Addicted to buying sexy underthings from all over the world, Brenda Scott, longing to escape her pathetic existence, reinvents herself after being dumped by her fianc , unleashing her wild side and capturing the attention of a gorgeous stranger on New Year's Day.
Review:
I fell in love with Nick he sounds amazing, defiantly worth a read if you fancy a little fun with a few adorable characters and after all Brenda is a fellow lingerie addict.
4/5 ****
Confessions of a Lingerie Addict
1000 Dessous, A history of lingerie by Gilles NeretDescription:
Tracing the history of lingerie from the dawn of civilization to modern times, this illustrated text includes over 1000 photographs and historical documents.
Review:
A nice book if you want to be inspired by images, some great photography. It does take you through the decades of underwear trends. Not ideal for every coffee table as some of the images are risky. Good for inspiration or just for reference.
3/5 ***
1000 DessousThe Story of Lingerie by Muriel Barbier and Shazia BoucherDescription:
What do the thousands of images of bras and panties on perfectly sculpted bodies that we see spread across billboards and magazines say about our society?
Many women indulge in lingerie to please men. Yet, since Antiquity, women have always kept lingerie hidden away under outer garments. Thus, lingerie must be more than erotic bait.
Authors Muriel Barbier and Shazia Boucher have researched iconography to explore the relationship of lingerie to society, the economy and the corridors of intimacy. They correlate lingerie with emancipation, querying whether it asserts newfound freedoms or simply adjusts to conform to changing social values.
The result is a rigorous scientific rationale spiced with a zestly humour. And the tinier lingerie gets, the more scholarly attention the authors believe it deserves.
Review:
Coming sooner once the book has been finished so far very good!
The Story of LingerieBras by Stephanie PedersenDescription:
From the suffragettes to the Supremes, from Marilyn Monroe to Madonna, the bra has had more impact than any other item of clothing on shaping generations of women. The evolution of the bra, from the constricting corset to the liberating Wonderbra, is laid bare in nine uplifting chapters, spilling over with juicy facts, fashion highlights and archive photos of the Hollywood divas that brought the bra to the big screen and into the hearts of men worldwide This sexy, sophisticated and, above all, fun book celebrates the bra and everything it stands for - giving girls the information, inspiration and support they need to make the most of their assets!
Review:
At last a fun history book on underwear, this small yet perfectly formed book glimpses at advertisements over the years, including underwear in films and celebrities turned lingerie designers. A little gem of a book, a pleasure to read and browse the images. This would make an interesting coffee table book and a must for anyone who loves underwear.
5/5 *****
BrasPanties A Brief HistoryDescription:
You can tell a lot about a lady from the panties she wears. Whether she chooses a gauzy lace thong, snug briefs or frilly bloomers is a secret insight into her character. Find out how something as simple as an undergarment became so important.
Review:
Sweet book with some interesting ideas, of lingerie and designers. How it has been featured in movies and films. A good companion to Bras book above.
4/5 ****
Panties A Brief HistoryBras A Private View by Rosemary HawthorneDescription:
A history of the bra.
Reviw:
A good start if you would like to know where the bra was invented and the basics of the product. However this book is black and white and doesn't have coloured images if that is what you require. Quite dated but facts are so makes a good reference book.
2.5/5 **
Bras A Private View
