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Monday, December 28, 2009

Just Say No

I have a Victoria's Secret problem. On a broader scale I have a lingerie problem. I started last year when I developed a sudden phobia of wearing mismatched bras and panties and has only been exacerbated by the fact that most of my job involves being seen in some combination of nipple and pussy coverings propped up by heels and often spruced up with stockings and necklaces. I can legitimately say I don't want lingerie, I need it.

I shot six photo sets today for Club Kayden with Tammy Sands, my most recent great photographer find. Six photo sets means six outfits that involve lingerie. That's weeks worth of shopping blown in a day. I'll be back again tomorrow and probably at the mall again Wednesday. It's unsustainable.

Granted-I do sell some of it. But not all of it. I get attached. I keep the comfy stuff, or the unique stuff, or the completely uncomfortable but really cute stuff. I wear it to the gym and to Starbucks. I wear it until the washing machine has beat the life out of it and straps are hanging by threads and once vibrant colors are placid pastels. It's about a three month lifespan. And then it can't be sold. Then I shop again, because after all, I need it.

The fucking catalog should not come to me though. You do not leave beer kegs on the doorsteps of alcoholics or heroin in IV bags at rehab clinics. It is an unfair test of willpower. The catalog came with a promo code. I can do all of my shopping, right here, right now, at a discount, on already discounted items. This nervous blog that you're reading? This is me trying to win. I'm not winning though because there's a babydoll pink and black polka dot and lace plunge push up bra and thong set on page 70 and it's 25% off and I'm doing the math because with the additional promo code they're practically giving it away and I'd be a fool to pass it up but it's like that one cigarette to the guy who quit two weeks ago and has now proven he can so he's gonna just have this one, because he's out with friends and how much harm can one more do....

posted by Kayden Kross on 11:12 PM :: 12 comments

12 Comments:

Well, in response to your great blog, an addiction to doing something to help out in your career is not the same as alcoholic or drug addiction. Let's face it. You can't use the same lingerie over and over for photo shoots and need something new, especially if you are doing 6 shoots in one day. Can't really believe a shopping addiction is harmful if you want to look your best and it helps your career. Maybe could be written off as a business expense? Wishful thinking, I suppose.
As a fan who buys you apparel on a regular basis, I have briefly walked into Frederick's or Victoria's and out because I didn't find the stores all that appealing. So I buy elsewhere. The
outfit you are wearing here is from France and not found at F's or V's.
Hey, you have great taste and we love you in your intimate apparel and lingerie.
Movie director Robert Altman (who died last year) made a movie called Ready to Wear about the French fashion industry. In the last scene all of the models walk across the platform totally nude with nothing on and everyone gasps. Altman understands that is the ultimate beauty statement. And yes Kayden, you look stunning wearing nothing at all.
Buy to your heart's content Kayden. We love what you wear and carefully choose to.

By Glenn, at December 29, 2009 1:59 AM

Just a thought, but can't you claim any lingerie purchases on your taxes? They're all for work right?

I'm a musician. I claim all sorts of mundane crap, like 9 volt batteries.

I can empathize with you about purchases being an addiction. Put me in a music store and I get the shakes over the guitar amps.

By j, at December 29, 2009 7:58 AM

You can probably file a form a US postal services indicating that you don't want anything from the company called Victoria secret.

By bbrazilking, at December 29, 2009 4:07 PM

Kayden, this is brilliant! You are really amazing - gorgeous, smart, funny. Unbelievable! I also saw your MySpace page book list. All that literacy makes me hot! J

By chuck, at December 29, 2009 5:07 PM

Well and I have a Kayden Kross problem ;) But I don't say "No" to it...

By T-Diddy, at December 29, 2009 8:43 PM

The real problem I see? That VS hasn't chosen you as one of their lingerie models...

Happy holidays, Kayden.

By Hays, at December 30, 2009 12:52 PM

"I have a Victoria's Secret problem."

This is a problem?! You shut your dirty mouth! Wait. No, that didn't...ah hell.

By DAK, at December 31, 2009 1:03 AM

Kayden,

When you have a waist and a belly and an ass and thighs like yours--I mean, that's why lingerie was invented, right?

You shouldn't expect yourself to be able to fight the natural order of the cosmos with something as puny as mere willpower. Forgive yourself, acknowledge that you, in combination with lingerie, are contributing to the harmoniousness of the universe.

And--not to put too crude a point on it--restoring balance by helping to provide an outlet for all of that pent up male, um, energy.

By Rob, at January 2, 2010 5:46 PM

Well, we all have our addictions, just like I'm addicted to the internet... As long as they don't control us it's fine :P
And the most important is that we stay out of serious addictions, like drugs and drinking... Otherwise it's all fine :D

By iaberis, at January 3, 2010 5:10 PM

One more can't do any harm. I love lingerie. I love the feel of the material. I love the colors. I love the opportunity for fantasy it provides. I love undressing a woman wearing it.

Do not fear, buy more, it will not harm.

By Flater, at January 3, 2010 7:57 PM

you owe me a free pass!!!

By salve, at January 8, 2010 9:56 PM

So sorry to hear of your struggles, even if we all benefit from the visual. If you ever need anyone to help, I'd be glad to strip you of whatever lingerie you're wearing anytime I'm around.

By Josh, at January 11, 2010 11:19 PM