This International Women's Day, the wonderful people at KISS 92FM so kindly asked if they could feature our corsets on their DJs. OF COURSE WE SAID YES!
Check out the FB live video! (Can you catch glimpses of me and my corset? ^,^)
That video has been viewed by an audience of 11.9k people!
We have been swamped by messages and enquiries since then. I apologize if I have been late replying them.
Also, the March batch of corsets we restocked? Some have sold out again! What a week!
Thank you so much to everyone there for making this happen. I had a blast in the studio!
You can also catch that morning's Podcast here;
I'll update this blog again when I have time to catch my breath... Phew!!
- Staff M
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Showing posts with label Staff M. Show all posts
Friday, 16 March 2018
Thursday, 10 November 2016
M: The Corset Diet
Some of you may have heard about dieting using corsets. It has been rather popular with international celebrities, and a favorite target for critics.
The Corset Diet is basically about using corsets to restrict your food intake, leading to weight loss.
By lacing up the wearer to a certain tightness, the corset will compress the lower torso, reducing the abdominal cavity. In turn, the expansion of the stomach will be limited when eating.
Which in layman terms, means; "the corset will squeeze your tummy so you cannot eat as much."
Simply, it reduces the food intake, thus lowering the amount of calories you consume.
However, critics like to argue that it is not very effective. The wearer can always defy this diet by loosening the corset before meals, or eating higher caloric foods.
Well, if you don't have the discipline to stick to this diet, you probably don't have the discipline to do any other diet either. Its the same determination and motivation you need for any diet plan.
Some advice I can give would be to:
1.) Never overeat. Do not force yourself to finish your food.
- The amount you can comfortably stomach will be drastically reduced, so avoid swallowing more than what your new tiny stomach can handle, or it may result in discomfort.
- Overeating in a corset may result in nausea and heartburn.
- You can separate one normal meal into 2 or 3 smaller meals.
2.) Eat slowly. It can be hard to gauge the amount you can stomach at first for certain foods.
3.) NEVER suddenly loosen your corset after eating a lot.
- This will cause a sudden change in stomach pressure, which is not only very uncomfortable, but also not good for your stomach elasticity.
4.) Try to avoid high caloric/high fat foods.
- 1 gram of fat is 9 calories, as compared to 1 gram of protein at 4 calories.
- If I eat 100 grams of mayonnaise, I will still get fat, as compared to if I had 2kg of greens.
- Please do not eat fried chicken everyday while on the corset diet and then complain to us that it isn't helping your weight or body shape.
6.) Please exercise.
- A little bit of exercise everyday can help to boost your metabolism and burn off the calories that you consumed easier.
- A diet always works better in synergy with exercise.
If you really want to have a heavy meal while wearing a corset, please loosen it BEFORE eating.
The corset diet not only reduces the amount of food intake, but also prolongs the feeling of fullness.
I did not intentionally start the corset diet. So the first time I had one of our former colleagues fit me in a corset, I was so shocked that I almost cried when I was too full to finish my burger.
Now I know to keep half of my food for later.
~ M
The Corset Diet is basically about using corsets to restrict your food intake, leading to weight loss.
By lacing up the wearer to a certain tightness, the corset will compress the lower torso, reducing the abdominal cavity. In turn, the expansion of the stomach will be limited when eating.
Which in layman terms, means; "the corset will squeeze your tummy so you cannot eat as much."
Simply, it reduces the food intake, thus lowering the amount of calories you consume.
However, critics like to argue that it is not very effective. The wearer can always defy this diet by loosening the corset before meals, or eating higher caloric foods.
Well, if you don't have the discipline to stick to this diet, you probably don't have the discipline to do any other diet either. Its the same determination and motivation you need for any diet plan.
Some advice I can give would be to:
1.) Never overeat. Do not force yourself to finish your food.
- The amount you can comfortably stomach will be drastically reduced, so avoid swallowing more than what your new tiny stomach can handle, or it may result in discomfort.
- Overeating in a corset may result in nausea and heartburn.
- You can separate one normal meal into 2 or 3 smaller meals.
2.) Eat slowly. It can be hard to gauge the amount you can stomach at first for certain foods.
3.) NEVER suddenly loosen your corset after eating a lot.
- This will cause a sudden change in stomach pressure, which is not only very uncomfortable, but also not good for your stomach elasticity.
4.) Try to avoid high caloric/high fat foods.
- 1 gram of fat is 9 calories, as compared to 1 gram of protein at 4 calories.
- If I eat 100 grams of mayonnaise, I will still get fat, as compared to if I had 2kg of greens.
- Please do not eat fried chicken everyday while on the corset diet and then complain to us that it isn't helping your weight or body shape.
6.) Please exercise.
- A little bit of exercise everyday can help to boost your metabolism and burn off the calories that you consumed easier.
- A diet always works better in synergy with exercise.
If you really want to have a heavy meal while wearing a corset, please loosen it BEFORE eating.
The corset diet not only reduces the amount of food intake, but also prolongs the feeling of fullness.
I did not intentionally start the corset diet. So the first time I had one of our former colleagues fit me in a corset, I was so shocked that I almost cried when I was too full to finish my burger.
Now I know to keep half of my food for later.
~ M
Sunday, 6 November 2016
M: V-neck Dress
I love layering my clothes to create a look that is both comfortable and stylish. Singapore has a very hot climate, so coats and jackets are not a suitable option when dressing to suit the local weather.
Everything about this dress was perfect; from the design and material, to the length and shape.
Hence, my latest style obsession was a sleeveless V-neck dress/jumper/overalls. After quite a few months of looking, I found the perfect V-neck dress at HnM.
It even had pockets!
Sadly, my size was no longer in stock. [-.-;]
I wanted it so much I kept checking back for my size until it was finally taken off the shelves. *whine*
Heartbreak.. Until I found a similar dress in Indonesia!
What I love about this design is that the sides, front, and back, are open. This allows me to transform a normally loud top into a subtle inner layer, while still showcasing the key features of my corsets.
How many of us have avoided buying corsets without straps or sleeves because we felt they were too revealing/exposing? Not anymore! The thick straps add modesty by covering part of my back, chest, and shoulders. Great for those with broader shoulders and chests like me.
I love playing with colors. Because the red corset is now on the inside, it becomes more of an undertone feature of my outfit, rather than an overtly in-your-face red.
It even has a little bow at the middle! This dress has no front/back, so I can put the bow in front for corsets with plain trims.
I like how the lace-up back peeks through. Casual and playful. I may have found the perfect outfit for daytime dates. <3
It even has a little bow at the middle! This dress has no front/back, so I can put the bow in front for corsets with plain trims.
I like how the lace-up back peeks through. Casual and playful. I may have found the perfect outfit for daytime dates. <3
~ M
Friday, 4 November 2016
M: Miss Potato Singapore
I have been wearing corsets on a semi-regular basis these past 2 years.
The feeling of wearing a corset is very addictive. The moment you tighten it around your torso, your back automatically reverts to its naturally straight posture. It's like my couch potato slouching habit has magically transformed into Miss Pageant poses.
Here's an example of a potato in a corset. Our very first, unofficial logo. You can still see it in our facebook page's profile pictures.
My corsets make me feel like Miss Potato Singapore, instead of a regular potato.
Good corsets pull in the waist and tummy, creating an hourglass figure. I wear my corsets both on the outside and inside my clothes. Sometimes because the designs are really cool. Sometimes because i want to have a more attractive silhouette.
Like all rookies, I made the mistake of over-tightening and force bending my corsets. I was adamant on pulling my waist as much as I could, while ignoring the fact that my body was not used to wearing a corset yet.
The result? Bruises on one side, and back aches in a certain spot.
Why only on one side? Because I tend to drop things on my left.
I realized that I kept force-bending the corset against the bones. Lazy potato me could not be bothered to get off my chair and pick up things that fell off the table. So I simply held my breath and bent over on the same side repeatedly.
The back aches were also a result of over-tightening. My body was not used to wearing a corset, but I kept trying to force it into a certain shape intensively instead of gradually.
My corsets also began to tear at the seams on the same spots. That's when I realised I was mistreating my corsets, and myself.
Then I decided to loosen my corsets. Instead of pulling in as much as I could, I started lacing my corsets to fit my body shape, then pull in a few extra inchs. Viola! Instant improvement in my back health and comfort level.
The corsets still gave me an hourglass figure, albeit not as drastic as before. With time, my body adapted to the corsets, and my waist line significantly retained a corseted shape.
Now, after 2 years of semi-regular corseting (~3x/week), I can reduce my waist from 32" to 26" at its maximum, without discomfort. However, 28" to 29" is most comfortable for me, especially for full day (12 - 16 hours) wear.
In the past 2 months, I put on ~5kg due to stress and lack of exercise, but even then, with a comfortably fitted corset, my body proportions are; 37", 30.5", 41". That's a 1.58m, 65kg potato with a 0.74 waist-to-hips ratio.
I am a sexy potato. Maybe I shall be Miss Potato Singapore.
~ M
Wednesday, 2 November 2016
Intro: Staff M
Hello everybody! I am Staff M. (Wow, sounds like a movie tagline. lol!)
For privacy purposes, we will not be revealing our real names here, but if you come down to say Hi to us in the shop, you can always ask us. :)
Before working here, I was the occasional customer, and bought a few selected pieces overseas. During my time strapping people in, I fell totally and utterly in love with D' Corselet's corsets.
Although ready-made, the shape and suitability for most bodies had me convinced that I found my calling. My collection is currently at 30+ corsets and counting! (I even have a separate mini-cupboard for my corsets {^v^}V )
I started working at D' Corselet Pte Ltd about 2 and a half years ago, starting at the same time as S. There was a change in management after the older staff left, leaving us greenhorns all on our own, with no guidance or seniors to consult.
Since then, we have learnt a lot through interacting with the regular customers and playing around with the mountains of corsets entrusted to us. Mr Google has also been a great help in connecting us with master corsetiers from all over the globe.
In this blog, we will be addressing frequently asked questions such as "What is the difference between steel bone and soft bone?", "What is waist-training?", "Is it comfortable to go clubbing in my corset?" and so on. From the most technical questions like "What difference does the lacing position of my corset make", to the silliest "How do I use the toilet in my corset?", we will try our best to answer them, so feel free to comment under our posts!
Staff S will be making her introductory post soon, so stay tuned. Meanwhile, here are a few photos of some corsets I own. ;) +1 complimentary boob photo. Because some corsets give you amazing cleavage.
~ Staff M
For privacy purposes, we will not be revealing our real names here, but if you come down to say Hi to us in the shop, you can always ask us. :)
Although ready-made, the shape and suitability for most bodies had me convinced that I found my calling. My collection is currently at 30+ corsets and counting! (I even have a separate mini-cupboard for my corsets {^v^}V )
I started working at D' Corselet Pte Ltd about 2 and a half years ago, starting at the same time as S. There was a change in management after the older staff left, leaving us greenhorns all on our own, with no guidance or seniors to consult.
Since then, we have learnt a lot through interacting with the regular customers and playing around with the mountains of corsets entrusted to us. Mr Google has also been a great help in connecting us with master corsetiers from all over the globe.
In this blog, we will be addressing frequently asked questions such as "What is the difference between steel bone and soft bone?", "What is waist-training?", "Is it comfortable to go clubbing in my corset?" and so on. From the most technical questions like "What difference does the lacing position of my corset make", to the silliest "How do I use the toilet in my corset?", we will try our best to answer them, so feel free to comment under our posts!
Staff S will be making her introductory post soon, so stay tuned. Meanwhile, here are a few photos of some corsets I own. ;) +1 complimentary boob photo. Because some corsets give you amazing cleavage.
~ Staff M
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