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The Ultimate Honeymoon Packing Guide
Packing is one of those things we like to save until the night before, mainly because it can be so overwhelming. Figuring out which pants to wear with what top and how many pairs of shoes to bring is daunting at best. This can be especially true for a honeymoon, which already comes after what some consider one of the most stressful life events ever: your wedding. Saving the packing until the last minute isn’t the best idea though. In an effort to curb some of anxiety, we’ve developed a packing guide to help.![](http://www.burgundyfox.com/cdn/shop/articles/lighter_949631ec-9a42-4937-9bfa-067edc88703b.png?v=1535638695)
A Beginner's Guide to Lingerie Shopping
Maybe, this is your first time considering lingerie. Maybe, your first experience wasn’t the best, but you’re ready to try again. It's an exciting thought wearing something gorgeous and feeling really confident in it. And that’s what lingerie is about: you feeling confident in your own skin and in the pieces you choose.![](http://www.burgundyfox.com/cdn/shop/articles/lighter_4707456f-7c2b-48e2-a6bc-2fc317e46dd9.png?v=1535638312)
Episode 22 | Founder Fodder: Thoughts on Valentine's Day with Leslie Wong and Alexis Jenkins
We're sitting down with ourselves today! Co-founders, Leslie Wong and Alexis Jenkins, wanted to sit down an share their thoughts on Valentine's Day. Listen to what the holiday means to them, what they deem to be romantic, a surprise gift, and their earliest memories of the holiday and how it's shaped their views on it today.
What we chat about:
-What we think about Valentine's Day (2:18)
-Our romantic traditions (5:50)
-What romance means to us (8:09)
-Sharing a secret gift! (9:07)
-Where we'll be on Valentine's Day (11:15)
-Earliest memory of Valentine's Day (12:50)
-The realities of gift giving (18:00)
-Thoughts on Cupid (27:17)
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What's Your Lingerie Style?
It’s easy to assume that lingerie is ‘one type of look’ when you’ve been fed a certain ideal of it for decades through advertisement, catalogs, and TV!
Trust us, when we first told our family & friends we were creating a lingerie company, we got some awkward looks and questions. When most people think of lingerie, they envision that classic image of lingerie that hasn’t shifted since the 90’s...a push-up bra, bright lacy (scratchy looking) material, weird clips and straps (literally every woman we talked to before launching Burgundy Fox spoke in utter detest about garters), nude stockings (who even owns nylons anymore?!) and some curious form of underwear we would NEVER wear under a pair of jeans.
Hey, it’s all good if you like these things. The fact lingerie hadn’t changed for so long and we knew of a totally different experience IRL, caused us to want to create a ‘new’ lingerie experience, one that was more modern and realistic. The single biggest misconception about lingerie is that it’s not for everyone. Take that how you want to. We know that lingerie is for everyone. No matter your size, ability, age, whether you like ‘girly things’ or not, whether you are single & dating or a mom of 3, there is something that makes you feel good, something you can put on to recharge. For now we’re focusing on women and women identified, but who knows what the future will hold. Everyone deserves to feel good in their own skin and have garments that support that (literally).
So, with that in mind, we’ve created our first Lingerie Personality Quiz that has none of the decades old notions of lingerie that you’d expect. So kick back, have fun, take the 5 question quiz and find out what lingerie fits your personality (not the other way around).
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The Fearless Fox Box: Giving Back to Women & Girls
At Burgundy Fox, our mission is to support, encourage and celebrate women of all sizes. As two female founders, we know that positive or negative self-esteem starts at adolescence. We both recall the first experiences when we felt embarassed of our bodies for being too fat and too dark, as early as 10. The onslaught of content and ads bombarded us as young girls and continues to influence young girls still. We've made it our job to ensure we are a brand that encourages inclusivity, to be the brand that positively influences the confidence of women and girls. Besides our content, it is important for us to give back and actively support women and girls in need of support (no pun intended). This is how the Fearless Fox box, was born.
For every box purchased, we donate a Fearless Fox box to non-profit organizations that benefit women, teenage and pre-teen girls in need. A Fearless Fox box contains a confidence-boosting note from us, the Burgundy Fox founders, and a brand new bralette or pair of underwear by one of our brand partners. Every underwear subscription or gift donates an underwear, and every lingerie subscription or gift donates a bralette, all sweetly packaged in a Fearless Fox box.
We are so thrilled about this new program and can’t wait to share the special experience you have from your box, with other women and girls who need it, too. THANK YOU for making this dream possible.
xo
Leslie & Alexis
An example of the underwear we'll send. The above underwear is by Blush Lingerie
If you have suggestions, questions or want to contribute wellness products to the Fearless Fox box, us email us at hello@burgundyfox.com.
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A Newlywed’s Guide To Bridal Lingerie
Everyone knows that planning a wedding is stressful, from selecting the venue to deciding whether or not to hire a calligrapher for the invitations. As a former bride-to-be, I diligently managed the planning process until it came to bridal lingerie.
Before my wedding, the only thing I knew about lingerie was Victoria’s Secret. Every time I stepped into the store, I felt a wave of intimidation and overwhelm as the Victoria’s Secret Angels stared down at me from gigantic posters on the walls. So I pushed bridal lingerie to the bottom of the wedding to-do list and focused on other things.
As the big day got closer, it came bubbling back to the top. My bridal shower was a collection of the women closest to me: my mother, fiancés mother, aunts, bridesmaids and childhood friends. After an endless brunch buffet and mimosas, it was time to open gifts. From cookbooks to cheese plates, I received just about everything, even lingerie. Here’s the problem, some of the lingerie pieces were NOT my style. From a turquoise and rhinestone bra and panty set to a leopard print push-up bra, some of my generous aunties didn’t quite get my style or size. This is when I knew, I had to take matters into my own hands.
Below are three rules I followed to help me find the perfect pieces...
Rule Number 1: Create a budget
Lingerie can be expensive, but it doesn’t have to be! Create a budget that makes sense for your wallet. Remember to look for pieces that you can wear over and over again and not just for the wedding or honeymoon. Try a nightie or a romper, which you could wear to sleep after the wedding and could even double as a pool cover-up (no one will know!)
Rule Number 2: Bridal lingerie isn’t only for your partner
Nothing looks sexier than confidence. When you’re trying on items, don’t worry if your partner will find it sexy. Whatever you feel comfortable in, your partner will find sexy. Lingerie doesn’t need to be extravagant in order to be sexy, it can be as simple as a sheer full-length nightgown or a matching bra and panty set. If it makes you say, “damn girl!” when you look in the mirror, your partner will echo that sentiment!
Rule 3: Bring in friendly reinforcements
I’m lucky to have amazing friends who thoughtfully brought me to a boutique to try on pieces. They made the experience fun, silly and enjoyable. Sometimes you need someone who will bring out of your comfort zone to show you just how awesome you are.
Since purchasing lingerie for my wedding, I’ve become slightly obsessed with it, which made joining Burgundy Fox a no brainer! I feel so good slipping into a silk nightgown as I settle into bed. I love wearing a sexy two piece underneath my work clothes. Lingerie should be fun, empowering, and confident building. That’s why Burgundy Fox is the perfect solution. We should no longer accept a world that tells you to be different from who you are! Burgundy Fox embraces you by sending curated pieces that fit your exact specifications – both in style and size!
About the Author:
Alexis Jenkins is a co-founder and the Head of Product for Burgundy Fox. Over the past five years, she has built a reputation in building a solid and scalable customer experience for companies. As the seventh person to join HoneyBook, she helped to build an award-winning company culture and a reputable customer experience. At Burgundy Fox, her mission is to build a community with diverse, confident and empowered women. Currently, she resides in New York City with her husband.
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Movemeant Foundation
At the core of Burgundy Fox are two main principles: celebration and empowerment. My journey towards finding self-love has come in peaks and valleys. Throughout the highs and lows, I can distinctly recall the times when I felt my strongest. Whether it was the summer I went from loathing to loving running and logging 30 miles a week, or the year I transitioned my career into a brand new industry as an early startup employee, I felt the most confident when I pushed myself against my 'edge'. These two instances are completely distinct and yet related. There is a undeniable connection between mind and body, when one is inspired and working at optimal levels, the other follows suit--I believe this mind-body alignment is key to empowerment. You cannot have an empowered body without an empowered mind, and you cannot have an empowered mind without having the utmost love and respect for your body. Burgundy Fox's mission is not only about celebrating all bodies, but working towards empowering women and girls mentally and emotionally. Because this is so central to our mission, we decided to allocate a portion of profit to organizations that share the same goal. For every box delivered, we donate 10% of proceeds.
Thanks to you, we are able to make a sizable donation our first month into operation. I searched for non-profits with a mission I believed would resonate with the Burgundy Fox community, and I was thrilled to find Movemeant Foundation. Immediately, their mission spoke to me:
We believe that every body is meant to move and that through movement, we can enable women and girls to find self-confidence, self-esteem and positive body image that leads to physical, emotional and mental well being for the rest of her life.
Movemeant offers body-positive, self-confidence building tools, resources and experiences where fitness and physical movement is the gateway to her feeling powerful in the skin she’s in--including curriculum in underserved public middle schools, scholarships to partake in athletic programs, and events that draw attention to physical movement as it correlates to mental and emotional health, such as Dare to Bare, the nation's largest body-positive fitness festival, which takes place in San Francisco and New York.
This is exactly the type of program I wish had been available when I was approaching my teen years. With 2 immigrant raised parents working overtime, both the budget and time for me to participate in sports or have an open dialogue around body confidence wasn't available. Growing up, I saw both my sisters experience their own unique struggles with accepting their physical appearance in a world with a binary view of beauty--being exposed to an alternate view in a peer environment, could have changed a lot. Active in 10 public schools, Movemeant's middle school program facilitates smart, body-positive curriculum that fosters discoverability of the many ways our bodies can move. With a focus on the most formative years of a girl's life, their curriculum addresses the critical need for emotional, social and physical development for girls, with topics ranging from social media’s impact on beauty ideals to body diversity and genetics. Discussions occur in a casual environment, with an overlay of creative, contemporary physical programming, such as hip hop dance, cheer dance, yoga, zumba—even kickboxing. Their curriculum results in greater self-confidence, the birth of teamwork and community, and a cultural shift of dialogue around beauty ideals.
You can learn more about Movemeant Foundation at Movemeant.org and register to attend or volunteer at their upcoming Dare to Bare in San Francisco on May 20, 2017 here. I'll be volunteering myself, I hope to see you there!
About the Author
Leslie Wong is the Founder of Burgundy Fox, a subscription lingerie brand on a mission to celebrate all bodies and empower women to love themselves. Burgundy Fox strives to create a more inclusive shopping experience and a kinder message about beauty for women now and in the future.
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How to Style Lingerie into Your Everyday Wardrobe
I wouldn't say I'm a big fan of multi-tasking, except when it comes to clothes, so I love this trend I'm seeing everywhere-lingerie styled as clothes. Consider lingerie the extra shot of espresso in your everyday latte. It not only lets you get the most mileage out of a garment, but acts as a 'jolt' to your wardrobe and your entire day--you can take the comfort and confidence you find from lingerie you love, and share it the world. From lacy camisoles to menswear inspired PJ's, learn how to style your lingerie and sleepwear into looks that will turn heads and keep you shining from dusk to dawn this summer.
Bralettes
This is one of the easier garments to work into your everyday wardrobe and also one of the simplest ways to add a bit of luxe and intrigue to your outfit.
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I love Khloe Kardashian's ensemble here. She paired a bright red bra and shape wear with a matching dress and bag, plus neutral accessories that keep her overall look 'light' and modern.
Matching bright lingerie with a monochrome top or dress makes the outfit look completely intentional. Do you have a bright bralette that's too pretty to hide in a drawer? While I wouldn't call this an 'everyday look', Khloe's outfit is giving us major inspiration to break it out. Not to worry, there are plenty of approachable ways to dress your undergarments down, too.
Wear it:
- Under a plain cotton dress, long, short or midi length. The longer the arm holes the better to show off your stylish bralette.
- With a long skirt or wide leg trousers for an outfit that feels like you've rolled out of bed (mission accomplished!) but looks polished. This keeps things balanced between a fitted top and loose bottom[caption id="attachment_948" align="alignright" width="336"] Credit: Madalynne Intimate[/caption]
- Under a light & gauzy button-down top. This Madalynne Intimates bralette under a striped blue & white button-down, a pair of distressed denim shorts and tan slides-an easy summer look. To keep things airy and casual, I like shirts one size up, to allow for layering, tucking and tying.
- Under a wrap-around dress or top. Wrap around tops can be beautiful and yet pesky. Skip the hassle of constantly re-adjusting your top and pick a gorgeous bralette that you'd actually want to show. Be sure to choose something you're comfortable showing, so your final look is confident and intentional.
Camisoles
Wear it:
- Under a deep v-neck t-shirt or sweater, with the front loosely tucked into a pair of jeans, shorts or slacks. This is great for the times you'd like to keep your look subtle. Tie off this layered look with a simple necklace, a bandana choker or wrapped scarf.
- On top of a fitted t-shirt or button-down shirt, a la Clueless
- With a thin drop necklace to add a finished element to your outfit while allowing your camisole's neckline to take center stage
- If you've got a pair of matching shorts, those can do double work, too! Pick a pair that doesn't cling to your body. Add a loose tee, an army jacket or casual blazer, a pair of booties and a long chain necklace.
Bodysuits
We've seen an influx of bodysuits in the last year and it doesn't look like they are going away anytime soon--thank goodness, because we love how comfortable and stylish they are.
They were all the rage at this past season's lingerie expos and we can't wait to share some of the Fall/Winter collections--when sleeves get longer and colors get bolder.
Much of the same principles that apply to bralettes and bras, work for bodysuits, too. They may be even more versatile because they cover your waist, if you're not into showing midriff. Here are the many ways you can wear bodysuits at every occasion:
Wear it with:
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Wide leg trousers a la Kate Hudson. Flat front trousers or jeans work great for more embellished bodysuits, letting the eye focus on the details. For more simple bodysuits, add an embellished waistline, like a cinch or a tie-front belt, or an interesting belt, for visual interest.
- Denim all day. Bodysuits have a way to lend themselves beautifully to denim bottoms and tops and is an excellent way to break up a jean jacket or vest with a denim bottom. We love this boho look created with Thistle & Spire's bodysuit, who has an[caption id="attachment_906" align="alignright" width="368"] Credit: Madalynne Intimates[/caption]
incredible line of bodysuits that are available through Burgundy Fox.
- High-waisted anything. This bodysuit by Madalynne Intimates is part of their new Fall/Winter collection and is available through Burgundy Fox just in time for an early fall, al fresco dinner date. We would pair it with a pleated black skirt and bright cobalt platform sandals. It would look equally chic in tailored, black or navy blue cigarette pants and black pumps.
Pajamas & Nightgowns
I'm sure you've been tempted to wear your PJ's out of the house before. With the variety of stylish options available now, you totally can--and pick up style points in the process.
If you're trying to do this PJ thing incognito, it helps to pick pajamas in colors or patterns that are similar to your existing wardrobe and wouldn't stick out like a sore thumb. Then, dress them up and find extra comfort knowing you're likely the coziest person in the room.
Wear it with:
- Skinny jeans. If you've got a loose top, go lean on the bottom. This even works with nightgowns that are thigh to knee length.
- Accents. This is key to disguising your clever wardrobe hack until at least an hour passes by. Accessorize with a noticeable necklace, a watch, a solid bangle or two.
- A fitted jacket. Nothing pulls together a look like a blazer. Wear this over a loose pajama top or nightgown and no one will ever know.
Floral Robes
This is the least subtle way to wear sleepwear out, but perhaps the most comfortable, unusual and stylish. However you wear it, you'll definitely have that 'it' factor and attract a few stares, maybe some photos and definitely lots of compliments.
Wear it with:
- A form-fitting dress. There's no denying I am obsessed with this look, styled with an Old Shanghai Online kimono. Wearing a fitted dress under a robe gives it the structure it needs to avoid looking sloppy or frumpy.
- Bodysuits. The ultimate in comfort, will you ever wear 'real' clothes again? To keep things polished, pair it with a fitted pencil skirt, skinny jeans or go boho with patchwork cropped pants.
- Distressed denim jeans or shorts. Pair it with a loose tee and open toe booties. This is the perfect way to tone down a feminine garment and give it a bit of edge.
Now that you're equipped with several different ways to wear lingerie, sleepwear and robes out of the house, what new look will you try this summer? Above all, we know that comfort and confidence is the best accessory--so experiment with these looks and see which work for you. Burgundy Fox subscriptions include all the garment types you read about: bralette & underwear sets, matching camisoles & shorts, bodysuits, pajamas and nightgowns, and robes--so you can experiment with new looks every month or quarter. Let us know which style tips you enjoyed the most and share your new outfits using #burgundyfox #allbodiesallminds @burgundyfoxco.
About the Author
Leslie Wong is the Founder of Burgundy Fox, a subscription lingerie brand on a mission to celebrate all bodies and empower women to love themselves. Burgundy Fox strives to create a more inclusive shopping experience and a kinder message about beauty for women now and in the future.