What is a bridal trousseau?

A bridal trousseau, I have been told, is a word not recognized by many young women today. The English Oxford Living Dictionaries  defines a trousseau as “The clothes, linen, and other belongings collected by a bride for her marriage.” In the past in some cultures a trousseau was a brides dowry.  It consisted of many…

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French Lingerie

French Lingerie, ooh la la! Lingerie can make a woman’s body look sensual, sexy and delectable, and there are pieces that are fit for every body type. But, how did lingerie get to the look it has today? Of course there are a wide variety of different styles that come from the minds of brilliant designers, but these all got their start a very long time ago. French lingerie has an interesting history, and still influences the designs that you see on store shelves today.

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