Setting the Record Straight

An article posted today by Jezebel sets the record straight about myths and misconceptions regarding corsets.

Over the years, corsets have been credited with causing a whole litany of health problems. It's been said that they misshape internal organs and cause cancer. Other illnesses attributed to corsets were fake, sexist conditions, like "hysteria." There's also no record of a woman having a rib surgically removed so she could better fit into a corset, which is a particularly absurd myth, given how deadly surgery was in the 1800s.

To read more of the article found on Jezebel, click here.

A party idea

The holidays are just around the corner, which means that there’s probably going to be a few parties you might attend. Or you may be throwing one yourself. The UK blog known as Mookychick has an article on how to throw a burlesque party. Throw in some holiday colors and themes with that and you’ll have yourself one popular party.

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A how to!

For those of you who are interested in making your own corset here's an article to help you out!

http://www.foundationsrevealed.com/free-articles/288-how-to-make-a-corset