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George Clooney’s new flame Elisabetta Canalis has been picked to appear in Roberto Cavalli’s new spring/summer 2010 sultry lingerie ad campaign, which was shot by Mert Alas and Marcus Piggott. Cavalli said he was positive Canalis was the right girl for the job.

“For my underwear collection I was inspired by a real woman, with appeal, charisma and sensuality. Elisabetta Canalis and I have been friends for a while now, we have already worked together in the past and so I was sure she was just perfect for enhancing the spirit of this advertising campaign…and I was not wrong! Her Mediterranean beauty and intense appeal interpret an intriguing super-feminine woman…the result is amazing!”

Check out the images below and let us know if you agree with Cavalli! Do you think she looks amazing?

Click here for a making of video!

Photos: Roberto Cavalli

Even though the holiday gift giving season has come to a close, a good gift idea is never a bad thing (and after all, Valentine’s Day is just around the corner!). This book by Jill Fields, An Intimate Affair: Women, Lingerie and Sexuality is the perfect item for a man or woman that has an interest in lingerie and the history of undergarments.

The book explores lingerie as manufactured garments, cultural icons, and functional undergarments. It touches on a detailed history of bras, corsets, drawers, and black lingerie from introduction to modern day.  Fields also talks about lingerie as presented in the media and the sexual psychology of lingerie brands.

A review on goodreads.com describes the book as, “Jill Fields’s engaging, imaginative, and sophisticated history of twentieth-century lingerie tours the world of women’s intimate apparel and arrives at nothing less than a sweeping view of twentieth-century women’s history via the undergarments they wore. Illustrated throughout and drawing on a wealth of evidence from fashion magazines, trade periodicals, costume artifacts, Hollywood films, and the records of organized labor, An Intimate Affair is a provocative examination of the ways cultural meanings are orchestrated by the “fashion-industrial complex.”

• Adds up to 1/2 bra cup size


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• Can be worn with a variety of panties to match

To take a look at this fabulous new bra and additional features, click on Just A Kiss Push Up Bra at Eve's Apples online lingerie boutique.

Enjoy my favorite bras by a brand that I utterly adore!

Today’s picks are all about the beautiful Sophisticate..

And if you’re not sure what lingerie personality she is, why not take our quiz and find out!

Somebody Loves You!

These stunning knickers in a beautiful gift box are the perfect, grown up alternative to the original idea of an unsigned Valentine’s Day card! If you want to tell her how you feel, why not surprise her with luxury knickers from Made by Niki? A superb surprise for Valentine’s Day!

Available at Made by Niki (£49)

Julianne Silk Chemise

Simple and beautiful: Julianne’s silk chemise has added stretch to give an amazing fit and comfort! If you want to spoil her even more, why not go for the matching golden beige dressing gown?

Julianne golden chemise is available at Figleaves UK (£77) and Figleaves US ($127.05); dressing gown at Figleaves US ($215) and Figleaves UK (£130)

Aubade Safari Erotique Basque

French label Aubade are well known for their beautifully sexy, well-made lingerie – and this stunning basque is one hot piece. With half cups to give a gorgeous shape, amazing detailing and removable suspenders to suit the mood, she’ll be yours forever when she unwraps this beauty!

Aubade Safari Erotique Basque available at Figleaves US ($275) and Figleaves UK (£150)

Although we sadly don’t have any images to share with our wonderful readers yet because production has barely begun, but Marc Jacobs’ company president, Robert Duffy (who, by the way, has just recently joined Twitter and is spilling Marc Jacobs secrets like there’s no tomorrow), told Women’s Wear Daily that the designer is planning a spring 2011 lingerie line.

Can’t you just picture all the edgy and feminine bra and panty sets Jacobs will create? Can’t wait!

Photo: @RobertCDuffy

We have a winner!

We would like to thank everyone who entered our competition to win a gorgeous eye mask and silk cuffs by Ayten Gasson.
The lucky winner is Sara!

If you didn’t win this time, keep an eye out for more competitions here at Knickers! And if you love Ayten’s lingerie, why not check out her beautiful boutique…

Last night was a haven for the Fashionista scene as Playful Promises put on pre-fashion week party  at  the ultra trendy night spot Whisky Mist.

High-lights of the evening were catwalk  queens strutting their stuff in Playful Promises current collection and previewed AW10, music from DJ- Emmcee and an outstanding performance from burlesque star Esme Bianco.

 The night was a great success with a buzzing atmosphere and a glamorous crowd!

Check out our facebook for more info on up and coming events: www.facebook.com/playfulpromises

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Valentine’s Day is just around the corner, so it’s time to get your mojo on! You’ve gotta look good, feel good and have a great time. We’ve given you advice on jewelry, hair, makeup, wearing red — and here are some additional lingerie options, since that’s what we’re really all about.

First, I’ll let you in on a little industry news. Exotic Wear Express (brought to you by the very trusted Halloween Express) is now The SEXY LINGERIE Shop! On their site you’ll find Lingerie (including plus size and bridal), shoes, hosiery, sexy costumes and more. Here’s how to shop their site for the sexiest Valentine’s looks.

Valentine’s Day is Sunday this year, so start by going to work Friday with a little something lovely hidden under those work clothes. Maybe only you’ll know they’re there, or maybe later that night you’ll share the love. Start with a bra and panty set. To go red, you can try their embroidered bra and thong panty set (left). This 2 piece set features a black and red embroidered corseting push up bra and matching thong. Available in Small, Medium and Large.

For something with a bit more detail, their satin bra and booty shorts set features sequin and bead trim and a large satin bow detail. The matching booty shorts have sequin bead trim and satin bow at the hip. Available in Small, Medium, Large and Extra Large.

When Saturday rolls around, prepare for an evening of romance — and if you’re lucky it will last past 12:00 into Valentine’s Day! Their brocade bustier comes in red or black This sexy 2 piece set also features a G-String. The bustier has a front closure and padded underwire cups, center back panel with side back ribbon lacing. You’ll also find this bustier in their plus size section because it comes in sizes Small, Medium, Large and Extra Large.

But Sunday is your day to throw out all the stops and try something new. Ever worn a body stocking? A big red body bow? Red fishnets? Surprise your man and knock his socks off. Remind him during the day about the great fun in your relationship, but bowl him over at night with allure!

For daytime we recommend the simple but sexy cami and shorts set made from stretch lace. Booty shorts and matching camisole top are embellished with satin bows. Camisole Top has adjustable straps. Available in Black or Red - Small, Medium, Large, Extra Large, 2X & 3X. If you’re dressing up for a fun party, the Cigarette Girl costume is a cute pin-up retro look even without the box. To add FiRe to your night, try the Devilish Hottie pull on jumpsuit with front ring, back tie closures, rhinestone horns and a rhinestone belt with tail. Finish off any look with the right shoes. We love a marabou trimmed slipper, and Sexy Lingerie Shop has them in black, sizes 7-9.

Finish off your Valentine’s-Day-ready-body with luxuriously-smooth Chocolate Vanilla Body Crème from Kaia House Organics. A deliciously-decadent blend of cocoa butter, vanilla and organic willow bark, this moisturizing crème is extra thick and all natural, making you feel smooth and luscious.

And of course you need a bit of beauty rest  to look refreshed for a day of romance. The Happy Company’s Eye Pillow is for the person who wants it all - natural filling, organic fabrics, aromatherapy and acupressure relief. Packed with natural flax seeds and eucalyptus - with extra length to extend acupressure relief to the forehead, sinuses and temples - then topped off with a machine washable, soft organic cotton cover. Put your Down to Earth Eye Pillow in the freezer for an hour before use when you need an extra pick-me-up or use at room temperature for quick acupressure relief from sinus pain, pressure, headaches or puffy eyes.

With Valentine’s Day still a short while off, we’ll have lots more sexy ideas for you coming up! If you have any questions email me at rachel at intimateguide.com or Tweet @intimateguide!

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Ready for V’Day?

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The Italian brands on the Salon de la Lingerie are as a clan: they are together, on a reserved area, with the same stands, and they propose their own show. A show which is not a catwalk but a real dance spectacle, in which are presented some pieces of next winter collections.

The pictures of the Italian Show

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Turnmeon is a brand new listing on UK Lingerie Shops!! They sell the sexiest imaginable lingerie, nightwear, hosiery, accessories and costumes with free delivery on all orders!! Great products available include: fishnets, thongs, tights, stockings, bodystockings, plus size tights, basques, corsets, bustiers, pantys, teddies, sexy costumes and beautiful nightwear!!! If you [...]

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We recently told you how Spanx would be launching a swimwear collection in the near future and we’re happy to say that time has finally come!

The collection includes 18 items: a two-tone one-shoulder one-piece; a bandeau ruffled one-piece; a two-tone structured one-piece; a convertible one-piece; a deep V one-piece; a tankini one-piece (it looks like a tankini, but is actually only one piece); a two-tone triangle top one piece; a swim dress; and a ruffled triangle bikini set. Seperates include a two-tone structured bikini top, a regular bikini bottom; a full coverage bottom; a high rise bottom; a skirtini; a two-tone tankini top; a ruffled triangle tankini top; a convertible tankini top; and lastly, a cute bubble skirt.

Prices range from $58 to $198, and although that is a little steep, woulnd’t you consider paying that if it meant  your bathing suit would have the same qualities as shapewear?

Check out a few of the styles below, and visit Spanx.com for the full selection!

Photos: Spanx

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While online shopping at Urban Outfitters, I spotted a swimwear brand we haven’t talked about on TLP before. Marysia (named after its founder’s nickname) debuted to the fashion world with its cruise 2008 collection, and after a few successful seasons, Polish designer Maria Dobrzanska Reeves has now launched the swim 2010 collection taking inspiration from her childhood memories of attending ballet school.

The new ballerina-meets-punk line contrasts soft with hard, subtle with edgy and dainty with bold. Marysia accomplishes the fusion of the two opposites by incorporating high-waisted bikini bottoms paired with ruffle and rouched tops, soft pinks and subtle tones accentuated with hints of neon, heavy zippers, bold studs and other details. This line also marks the brand’s expansion into new design categories including cover-ups, loungewear and dresses.

The whole line, which was produced in the U.S., is fabricated with Reeves’ signature Italian jersey, which is environmentally-sensitive and offers UV protection. Check out some of the campaign images below and the runway footage!

Click here to view the embedded video.

For a list of stores and a chance to check out the “Bumby” collection (the kids division), visit Marysiaswim.com.

Photos: Marysia

We try to show you the latest Marie Jo and Marie Jo L’Aventure collections every season – and this one is no different. These photos are from Marie Jo L’Aventure’s 2010 Spring/Summer collection, and don’t really show us too much unexpected or too exciting compared to last year’s Spring/Summer line… A little less prints maybe, but the styles and the colors all feel very familiar…

Now, as I was a fan last year (and in general) – I’m still a fan now. This collection shows yet again why Marie Jo is one of Europe’s main day-to-day labels, focusing on wearability, fit and fairly simple, accessible styles.

Model: Jennifer Massaux – Photos via Mugo @ HQ-Models – The full collection right here on MarieJo.com.

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For Valentine’s Day, Treacle compiled this list of her five Etsy-based favorites. Here goes:

Valentine Bloomers by Mascherina — $45
Mascherina is a costume designer turned lingerie designer whose work has appeared in such high end boutiques as Kiki de Montparnasse and Coco de Mer.  Her work is all about the fantasy of dressing…and undressing.

Pink Nylon Heart Hot Shorts & Strappy Bow Bralette by ClareBare — $90
A graduate of Parson’s School of Design, ClareBare was recently featured in Bust magazine.  Her design philosophy is centered around making women feel good about themselves, and who can disagree with that?

Bridgitte Babydoll by Gilda & Pearl — $104
Even though Gilda & Pearl is now available on Figleaves, some of their designs are still exclusive to Etsy, like this frothy wisp of a gown derived from a vintage 1950’s pattern.  Delightful.

Little Red Riding Hood Corselette by Kiss Me Quick — $199
The word “Va-va-voom!” comes to mind when I see this delightful girdle dress.  Fashionable and functional, Kiss Me Quick promises to bring out the burlesque babe in every woman.

Victorian Underbust Corset by La Belle Fairy — $299
One can’t talk about high-end lingerie without mentioning at least one corset maker, and La Belle Fairy is that person on Etsy.  Custom made and reasonably priced, she offers a range of styles to fit every figure.  I recommend starting off with a nice basic one, like this black coutil underbust.

Check out Treacle’s blog called Confessions of a Lingerie Addict, if you’re not a fan like us already, that is (she’s giving away Hanky Panky, by the way…)!

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Many women incorporate lacey camisoles into their daily outfits to help add a bit of femininity to an outfit or perhaps get a little more coverage for a day at the office. But sometimes it can get annoying to wear multiple layers – maybe it’s too hot out to wear so much clothing, or your camisole hem peeks out the bottom of your top. Luckily, plenty of brands are releasing their own versions of the “cami bra” to help solve these problems. A cami bra is basically just what it sounds like – it’s a regular bra with a swath of lace incorporated into the design of the bra intended to cover your cleavage like a regular camisole would. It helps add a bit of coverage and style to a low-cut dress or top. Here are just a few (click the images to visit the retailers’ websites):

When shopping for cami bras, be sure to shop for styles that come in actual bra sizes like 34C, 36B, or 38D. There are some cami bras out there that come in sizes like 32, 34, and 36, or S, M, and L. Unfortunately those bras aren’t likely to fit correctly because they don’t take both band and cup measurements into account, and we all know how important it is to have a bra that fits properly! There are so many cami bra options these days that there is no excuse not to buy one that will fit and flatter you the way any other bra should.

If you have recently had a mastectomy, you can find several cami bras specifically tailored to your needs at Mastectomy.com. If you’re a hard-to-find size and you can’t find a cami bra that fits you from the list above (I’m right there with you!), you may have more luck with the Cami Too we showed you in August.

Cynthia Rowley has teamed up with United Legwear Co. (the exclusive licensee and distributor of the brand’s bodywear, legwear and hosiery) to produce a new line of shapewear that promises to find the perfect balance of fashion and function. The designs were inspired by lingerie, so not only will the new shapewear give the wearer a svelte shape, it will also be attractive and give consumers new options other than the traditional nude, white and black pieces.

“Customers now understand and demand the benefits of shapewear. New technology allows shapewear to look more feminine while still being functional, so customers aren’t as put off by what they see on the rack. However, there is still a gap between shapewear and high-end design, which we aim to close with the Slim collection,” president of Cynthia Rowley, Peter Arnold, told Women’s Wear Daily in an interview.

Slim by Cynthia Rowley — which, according to WWD, will launch in the fall at upscale department stores, boutiques, online and in Cynthia Rowley stores — will include attractive high-waisted panties, slip dresses and bras. The line will have its official debut at the Coterie tradeshow and will be priced between $118 and $226 once it hits stores.  Sizes will be S to XL and 32B to 38D.

Photo: Women’s Wear Daily

Confess your Valentines Day affection to your loved ones with special gifts. Give that loving attention with the classic present of fine lingerie and underwear. With many seductive and classy gift ideas, the La Perla Online-shop specially created Valentines Day Gift Guide helps our customers choose the perfect present. In the Valentines Day collection La Perla customers will find most pieces from the sexy and glamorous La Perla Black Label collection.

For the most romantic day of the year, La Perla has thought up something very special. Every Valentines Day order will be shipped with the “La Perla Black Label” CD. Furthermore, La Perla wraps every present in exclusive gift paper along with a personalized Valentine’s Day card. All orders received before midnight on February 10th are guaranteed to arrive for Valentines Day.

The La Perla Black Label CD is a compilation of electronic music with Oriental appeal. The producer Danilo Venturi has collected works of 14 distinctive artists to seduce listeners with romantic Valentine’s Day soundscapes. The CD has, among others, two brand new tracks composed in collaboration with the internationally renowned artist Isabella Antena and JEN from the Mellow Dramas.

Daily Mail

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Upon reading Tina's post at The English Muse, it got us thinking about why we started the Frou Frou Fashionista.

We started this blog a few years ago as a place to announce bits of news from Faire Frou Frou as well of images of things (any things) that inspired us. We would post sporadically, at times forgetting we had a blog at all, perhaps believing that we were not so much 'bloggers' as we were boutique owners that had news to share. After all, there were fabulous real lingerie blogs out there like Knickers or Petite Coquette (the pioneers of the lingerie blog that are still on top of their game) that shared the news of the lingerie world quite effectively. We never thought we would come close to the audience they had, and that was that.

It wasn't until one year ago that we officially decided to kick this site into high gear. We noticed that the concept of blogging was becoming a business for so many people, and realized that if we wanted to stay relevant we would have to step up our efforts. The good thing is that our efforts weren't much work because we naturally enjoy what we do. We really love finding beautiful lingerie editorials online, we love the amazing catalog images we receive from lingerie designers, we love visiting other sites that post inspiring photography, we think that if you like what's on our blog you will like what's in our boutique, and mainly we love sharing the images that inspire us so much. The blog is quite simply an outlet for the pretty things we wish to share! Now we do feel like official bloggers...or more like a bloggess.

We purposely placed a few restraints on our blog. One of them was that we did not want to show nudity out of respect for our customer base that reads this site (though we're sure a lot of you wouldn't mind!). Another was that we try and feature labels that are affiliated with Faire Frou Frou, therefore you don't see many posts about other stores or brands we don't carry such as Agent Provocateur, Kiki di Montparnasse, etc. (even though we shop with them and love their goodies!). And lastly, we cannot share all of our secrets (i.e. brands we have our eye on) because we realize that there are many other lingerie boutique owners who read this site...a girl needs to keep some sense of mystery! Nonetheless, these self-imposed restraints really do not place any material limitations on what we post, but they do affect our decision process from time to time.

These days blogging is becoming more competitive, which is something we do and do not like. It's great to see everyone showing their best efforts, but we're noticing it become too regimented and numbers-driven. We refuse to succumb to that route because it negates the entire purpose of why we started this site. If we have something inspiring to share, we will share it. If we don't like a brand, we don't talk about it. If it's been 3-days since we've posted, then we have nothing exciting to share on those days (no posts for the sake of posting). Ultimately all of this leads to blogger burn-out, which we wish to avoid. Don't get us wrong, we love that our site is growing, but we don't believe in guerrilla blogging! (Btw there's nothing wrong with being proud of your blog numbers, because we're proud of ours!).

We're sure that many of you, as bloggers, understand exactly what we're talking about. We're also certain that most bloggers start their blog for one simple reason: to share. That's what we enjoy and wish to continue doing!

Lucikily for us, the lingerie world is growing rapidly, so there's an abundance of inspiration to choose from. We truly do wish to make your experience on our site a positive one, and hope you feel the enthusiasm we feel with each post.

We love our boutique, we love our blog, we love the friendships we've made as a result of both. Thank you for going on this journey with us!
xoxo

(phew, after such a long post, we feel blogger post burnout!! Thanks for listening to our ramblings!)

The original Jelly shoes by Brazilian footwear label Melissa  celebrated their 30th anniversary!

To make new shoe magic, the brand is developing styles in collaboration with the likes of Jean Paul Gaultier, Vivienne Westwood, Zaha Hadid, the Campana brothers and many others.

Did you know the company has developed an ecologically-aware production process in which every product is recyclable?

The new line includes everything from quirky Vivienne Westwood sling-back heels to sleek, black Zaha Hadid booties — a shoe for everyone!

Find the styles avail in your country here: melissaplasticdreams.com

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Jelly Shoes Go High Fashion

French lingerie brand Les Jupons de Tess is relatively new to the wonderful world of intimate apparel, but is already gaining recognition for its beautifully crafted pieces. Its spring 2010 collection is gorgeous and includes the label’s signature frills, ribbons and fine French lace, and as a finishing touch, each item is embellished with a Swarovski crystal.

Hailed as a boudoir brand, Les Jupons de Tess is known for creating lingerie that is inspired by 18^th century elegance and style. See below several looks from the spring collection and check back later for a preview of the fall/winter 2010/11 collection they launched at the recent Paris trade show!

Photos: Les Jupons de Tess

The XOXO Collection by Bleu Garters arrives just in time to enhance the air of romanticism that falls in February! Bringing back the garter that has all but been banished to weddings, Bleu Garters revisits an accessory that marked femininity, sensuality, and independence in an era of flappers and speakeasies.

The XOXO Collection presents two types of garters: classic and tie style.

The classic garter encircles the leg entirely with an elasticized silk, incorporating bows, rhinestones and trimmings. The tie garter holds back a delicate lace with double-faced satin ribbon tying in a bow in the back. Express your inner kitten with a delicate light pink lacy tie garter, or a bold deep cranberry beaded classic garter… whatever suits your personal style! Pinks, blacks, reds, florals, and bows take their place in the flirtiest collection yet from Bleu.

Wear one under your dress for the night, or wear it with your favorite lingerie. Garters by Bleu make fun gifts. For the entire month of February, receive 25% off your garter purchase! Visit www.shopbleugarters.com or www.bleugarters.com.

Designer Jaime Lawson attended the University of San Diego and graduated with a degree in Physics. After working as an engineer she realized her true passion lie in creating fresh aesthetics in fashion. She studied fashion design and went on to work for a company making custom bridal and eveningwear. It was there she learned there was much to be done regarding the garter. The garter had become a traditional, yet boring, necessity in weddings, as opposed to something the Bride (or any girl, at that!) should be excited to choose! Cue Bleu Garters… contemporary, personal, vintage-inspired, and luxurious.

I’m Camilla Harrison and I am the creator of Camilla Constance Lingerie, which launched Spring 09 out of Brighton UK. The line centres around French lace and highlights the garter in many of its designs.  The line was instantly named “One to Watch” and just appeared in WWD’s 2010 Intimates Guide. What inspired you to [...]

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It’s not long to go before Valentine’s Day and as always in the lead up to the big day we will be bringing you our gift guide!

To make it easier to buy something beautiful for your belle, we’ve chosen some gorgeous pieces for each lingerie personality. Don’t forget to take our Quiz to make sure you get it absolutely right!

We’re starting our guide with Valentine’s picks for the Romantic..

Natasha In Love Dusty Pink Bedjacket by Sally Jones

Even if her name isn’t Natasha, this will still go down a treat on Valentine’s Day! Sally Jones is renowned for her gorgeously romantic lingerie and this is one beautiful piece..

Available at Mio Destino US ($138) and Mio Destino UK (£82)

Gilda & Pearl Brigitte Babydoll

If you’re looking for floaty and romantic, you’re in the right place with Gilda & Pearl’s Brigitte Babydoll!
Made of silk satin chiffon, the babydoll is adapted from a 1950’s babydoll pattern and is perfect for a Valentine’s Day gift!

Available at Gilda & Pearl (£69) for those in the UK; for those in the US the Brigitte Babydoll is available at Gilda & Pearl’s Etsy Shop ($104)

Fleur of England Ruby Silk and Lace Kimono

A beautiful kimono will go down a treat with her – and Fleur of England are spot on for Valentine’s Day with their Crush Collection. Made with gorgeous silk and delicate lace, this is one luxurious piece she’ll wear for many years to come!

Available from Catriona Mackechnie ($348) for those in the US and Fleur of England (£199) for those in the UK.

American Apparel has recently expanded their lingerie line to include sexy, sheer pieces with fabrics like lace and mesh. Most people are familiar with American Apparel’s cotton & metallic styles, but the more adventurous lingerie is still pretty new. Right now you can save on American Apparel because it’s Pantytime!

Feb. 4-21, 2010, is their annual Pantytime sale on intimates. On their web site get 30% off a purchase of over $30. In their retail store, buy 2 intimates, get the 3rd free - with some styles 50% off! Visit a store near you or americanapparel.com for all the details.

We love their Diamond Grid Lace Low Slung Panty. It has the pattern of fishnets, but larger, and instead of space between the diamonds there is sheer black fabric. They give with just the right amount of stretch to hug your bum and show some skin!

With these you can enter their Best Bottom Contest. In the last few days, over 740 butts have racked up over 2,411,000 votes. Act quickly to have enough time to stock up on new panties during the sale, submit an entry, win the contest and become next year’s bootyluscious model!

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It’s Pantytime!

Fleur of England

I wish you a playful Valentine's Day to come, and I let you some ideas of marvellous garments to offer or to wear on that so special occasion!

An absolutely new Valentine's Day with that Parah Noir and Ritratti sets, first pieces from their summer 2010 collections arrived this morning at Cazar


Parah Noir / Ritratti - Click to enlarge

A voluptuous and romantic Valentine's day with Fleur of England, through her two last beautiful collections Crush and Dessert (below) but also with some old pieces, as the so naughty little heart pictured above, still available on her online shop


Fleur of England - Click to enlarge

A sexy and provocative Valentine's Day at Myla, which proposes some special offers (free suspender with some knicker and bra sets) to discover on myla.com and a short animation which proposes to see Myla's lingerie worn by delicious models: adatewithmyla.com


Myla - Click to enlarge

Or an absolutely luxurious Valentine's Day with this Agent Provocateur set: yes, it costs 500 euros for few grams of lace and silk, but how tempting is it!
It's also one of the first sets revealed from their new spring collections


Agent Provocateur - Click to enlarge

We were taking a few photos for a client of ours today, and fell in love with the detail of this piece. It's an I.D. Sarrieri bra (now sold out) that's made of an intricately woven Chantilly lace. When you see these details, and how much attention goes into creating such a gorgeous piece, you get a better idea of why these pieces are priced the way they are. The technique for creating this lace goes back hundreds of years, and is still used today by some of the finest lingerie designers such as I.D. Sarrieri. Details like this are why we love what we do.

Speaking of lace, what lacy gift will you be getting from Faire Frou Frou this Valentine's Day?

We’ve shown you Cacique’s Valentine lingerie, but there are also plenty of other great styles from the plus-size brand that aren’t included in the holiday-specific collection (although I can’t quite figure out why, because many of them are very similar to the Valentine collection and just as perfect for the occasion). Cacique must have slipped my mind when we discussed pretty plus-size bras, but the brand certainly has some stunning styles (my favorite is the purple pleated set).

Bras are available in sizes 36C-44H, panties are available in sizes 12-28, and other items are available in sizes 12-28. Cacique is available at Lane Bryant, and many styles are even included in a buy one, get one 50% off promotion (although the prices aren’t bad to begin with – most bras are under $50 and most panties under $20).

Obey My Demand is a luxury lingerie and bodywear brand currently specialising in leather. OMD has a unique vision to combine luxury trend driven lingerie with sophistication whilst focusing on the sensuality and power of the female form. Each OMD creation encompasses the passion and luxury of the brand, to offer truly original pieces with a strong stylised image focusing on the combined creation of lingerie and fashion.

Obey My Demand was founded by Leanne Brooke after graduating from De Montfort University with a First Class Honours Degree in Contour and Fashion Design, a course reknowned for specialising in lingerie design. Leanne gained much success throughout her studies from being featured in an article for Lingerie Buyer and consequently having garments showcased on the catwalk at the Harrogate Lingerie and Swimwear Exhibition, through to having her garments personally selected by the stylist Faye Sawyer to feature in the chart topping music video “Tiny Dancer”, by DJ Ironik featuring Chipmunk and Elton John…

OMD’s debut collection focuses on contrasting soft sheer panels against lavish studded leather and metal suspenders. All hand made and studded to perfection to give it that intimate touch, Obey My Demand strives to set itself apart from the market to provide exclusive lingerie and bodywear which craves attention and demands to be seen!

Check out OMD on obeymydemand.co.uk.

Alterego just sent us news that the Polish lingerie brand Roza are expanding their continuity range by adding three new sets and five new briefs to their portfolio.

“Roza is one of our best selling brands” said Diane Rothwell MD of Alterego – distributer for Roza in the UK and Ireland, “The new designs are very pretty indeed, and they are made with the same high degree of quality that we have come to expect from Roza” she said. “Like all Roza products they come very attractively packaged, and the fabrics used are lovely. I’m certain that the new products will help to futher establish Roza as a quality manufacturer in the UK and Ireland”.

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We get quite a few emails/phone calls inquiring about when we will receive a new collection from Madame V...and the answer is, we won't (for now). Though they have a lovely, updated website, the brand has not created any new collections in about a year. Luckily you can still order some of the classic pieces that were once carried at Faire Frou Frou on the Madame V website, and we've posted some of those favorites here!
As for if and when they will design something new...that remains to be seen. We would love to see this brand make a comeback! Typically when a popular brand pretty much disappears for no apparent reason, it's due to lack of proper management from investment companies. Sometimes quality control is not what it should be, and production ends up compromised. We're not sure if this is what happened to Madame V, but we've seen similar things happen to other lingerie brands. In any event, we eagerly await their big comeback!

On a separate note...you need to start shopping for Valentine's Day! Get started here.

The Lingerie Football League is about to finish their first season with the LFL's Lingerie Bowl VII, which will be played at halftime of the NFL's super bowl game this Sunday, Feb. 6, at Hard Rock Live in Miami. As far as the playoffs go, they're going to be played today. The Dallas Desire will be playing the Los Angeles Temptation. And the Chicago Bliss will be playing the Miami Caliente. Whoever wins that game will be competing each other during the Super Bowl's halftime, competing for viewers that will be watching the Who's halftime show.

image by: Kate Wall Intimates (Arizona)

It's finally here! Bella Bella Official Boudoir Photography, The National List! After inumerous requests for a Boudoir Photography Studio reccomendations from customers all over the USA for the past couple of years, we decided to put together our own list. We have searched for the best Boudoir Photography Companies across the nation and we have come out with our top picks from each 50 states. If you are a Boudoir Photographer and your company is not listed here, please get in touch with us at: info@bellabellaboutique.com for a review of your website and/or portfolio.

Boudoir photography offers an artistic and tangible way that women can see for themselves that they are still sensual and gorgeous. When a woman is confronted with her own image where she can see herself looking undeniably beautiful it can be a tremendous boost to her self-confidence and reawaken her sexuality. For a complete manual full of tips, scroll down after the list, enjoy!


Alabama
http://www.akat.com/boudoir.html

Alaska
http://www.photogenicalaska.com/mp_includes/pages.asp?id=1300

Arizona
http://www.katewallintimates.com/index2.php
http://www.desertblush.com
http://www.photographybykristie.com
http://www.boudoirinbloom.com/index2.php

Arkansas
http://www.stevenjones.com/portraiture/boudoir/index.shtml
http://www.noirvogue.com/about

California
http://www.daniellefletcherphotography.com/index2.php
http://www.trueblueintimates.com/main.php
http://www.jypboudoir.com/
http://www.lolosboudoir.com/
http://www.sexygirlphotography.com/

Colorado
http://www.susanpacekphotography.com/blog/?p=600
http://www.kurtfehlhauerphoto.com/
http://www.leadingladyphoto.com/

Connecticut
http://boudoir.fabuluxephotos.com/
http://fabuluxephotos.net/?cat=12
Delaware
http://www.bloomersandblush.com/
http://hauteboudoirphotography.com/

Florida
http://www.coutureboudoir.com/
http://www.pinmeupphotography.com/
http://hushhushphoto.com/
http://www.provocateurbycarmen.com/index2.php
http://www.howardaustinfeld.com/homepage.cfm
http://www.theboudoirdiaries.com/
http://www.yaeko-boudoir.com/
http://www.boudoirny.com/index2.php
http://blacklaceportraiture.com/index2.php
http://www.southtampaphoto.com/boudoirphotography.php

Georgia
http://www.risqueboudoirby519.com
http://www.casualelegancephotography.com/
http://www.coutureboudoir.com/

Hawaii
http://www.museme.com/more.htm

Idaho
http://www.onceremembered.com/boudoir/index2.php

Illinois
http://www.vegasalien.com/
http://www.vavoompinups.com/
http://www.intimatesbyjanetlynnphotography.com/

Indiana
http://www.foryoureyesphoto.com/
http://www.peacockboudoir.com/

Iowa
http://www.nuzumphoto.com/boudoir.html

Kansas
http://www.boudoirbellesphoto.com/
http://www.sexylilphotography.com/flash_index.php

Kentucky
http://www.monarch-photography.com/#/louisville-wedding-photography/
http://www.allenjones.com/

Louisiana
http://boudoirmoncheri.com/
http://www.theboudoirvixen.com/
http://www.sweetartstudio.com/index2.php

Maine
http://www.fideliophotography.com/?p=87

Maryland
http://www.marylandboudoirphotographers.com/index2.php?v=v1
http://www.taitboudoir.com/
http://www.boudoiraffaire.com/index2.php

Massachusetts
http://thepoutingroom.com/
http://bostonboudoirphotography.com/

Michigan
http://www.croftandcampbell.com/blog/?p=155
http://www.theboudoirloft.com/

Minnesota
http://www.sugarandspicephotography.com/
http://www.mnboudoirphotography.com/index2.php
http://www.happilyeverafterphoto.com/boudoir.php

Mississippi
http://tilleyphotography.blogspot.com/2010/01/sexiest-gift-ever-valentines-day.html

Missouri
http://www.verveimages.com/index2.php

Montana
http://jessiemoorephotography.com/

Nebraska
http://www.copperlightphotography.com/index2.php

Nevada
http://www.iseesexy.com/index2.php
http://www.bellavitaphoto.com/main.php

New Hampshire
http://www.kevinjacobusphoto.com/2009/10/20/new-hampshire-boudoir-photographer/
http://www.fideliophotography.com/?p=402

New Jersey
http://www.scottphotographyboudoir.net/
http://www.catwalkboudoir.com/index2.shtml
http://brandigroomsphotography.com/liberatingportraits/index2.php?v=v1
http://www.bloomersandblush.com/

New Mexico
http://www.triple8photography.com/index2.php#/home/

New York
http://www.coutureboudoir.com/
http://www.boudoirny.com/
http://www.daniellefletcher.com/
http://www.swankyboudoir.com/main.html
http://pswhittingham.com/index2.php?v=v1

North Carolina
http://www.ncboudoirphotography.com/
http://heatherlovephotography.com/blog/category/boudoir/
http://www.raleighboudoirphotography.com/

North Dakota
http://blackandwhiteboudoir.com/

Ohio
http://www.columbusboudoir.com/index2.php?v=v1
http://www.bedroomeyesstudio.com/

Oklahoma
http://oklahomaboudoirphotography.adoralee.com/?load=flash

Oregon
http://www.peekabooshoot.com/#the-modern-boudoir-experience-4c5374
http://www.emilygphotography.com/blog/tag/portland-oregon-boudoir-photography/
http://www.bruceberg.com/index.htm
http://www.heatherleggettphotography.com/Heather_Leggett_Photography_Romance_Galleries_Portal.html

Pennsylvania
http://www.femmecouturephotography.com/
http://www.bloomersandblush.com/
http://www.knpboudoir.com/index2.php
http://www.vixensessions.com/

Rhode Island
http://thepoutingroom.com/
http://www.nicolegesmondi.com/pages/boudoir.htm

South Carolina
http://www.amy-wood.com/
http://www.loftnoire.com/index2.php

South Dakota
http://www.acellisportraits.com/index.php#mi=2&pt=1π=10000&s=0&at=0&a=0&p=1

Tennessee
http://www.nancyhellsten.com/
http://laphotographienashville.com/
http://www.andyarmstrongphoto.com/?page_id=204

Texas
http://www.lynnmichellestudio.com/main.html
http://www.runwayboudoir.com/index.php?splash=1
http://www.paperdollshouston.com/main.html
http://www.cindymillsphotography.com/main.html
http://boudoirmoncheri.com/index.php/2009/01/good-news-spring-specials/
http://www.austinboudoir.com/

Utah
http://opiefoto.com/boudoir/
http://www.definitionimages.com/

Vermont
http://www.adrianobatti.com/index2.php?v=v1

Virginia
http://www.amysandovalphotography.com/#
http://www.dcboudoir.com/
http://blacklaceportraiture.com/index2.php
http://andigrantblog.com/2010/01/boudoir-photography-virginia-beach-va-january-10th-2010/

Washington
http://www.taitboudoir.com/
http://theblushboudoir.com/index2.php
http://www.dcboudoir.com/

West Virgina
http://www.amysandovalphotography.com/#
http://www.dcboudoir.com/
http://blacklaceportraiture.com/index2.php
http://andigrantblog.com/2010/01/boudoir-photography-virginia-beach-va-january-10th-2010/

Wisconsin
http://www.unveiledportraits.com/
http://sassyboudoir.com/index2.php
http://www.theboudoirbettys.com/index2.php

Wyoming
http://ardentboudoir.showitsite.com/


What Is A Boudoir Session?
Boudoir sessions are tasteful photos that hint at sexiness. Every person has their own idea of what sexy is as well as what they are comfortable with. These sessions are cute, fun, sexy, flirty and even a bit sensual all the while maintaining your comfort level.

Hair & Make-up
Many ladies are good at doing their own hair and make-up but there are plenty of options available. Salons and department store make-up counters are good resources and some photographers have hair and make-up artists who they work with on a regular basis. Ask your photographer if they have someone they recommend. Either way be sure to let whoever you hire know that you’re having a photo shoot done as your make-up will need to be a bit darker than you normally wear it.

Body Image & Weight
Most women don’t have bodies like a super model but that doesn’t mean that we can’t have gorgeous, sexy photos as well. A good photographer will know just how to highlight your assets best while disguising the parts of you that you’re self conscious about. Just remember… your significant other loves you just the way you are.

Pick A Theme
Fashion inspired – Your sexiest outfits. Career inspired – Business Suits, Police Uniforms, Firefighter Turnouts, Doctor Coats, Construction Belts, etc…

40s Pinup is back in style and is oh so sexy. Several retailers on the web carry pinup inspired clothing.

Clothing Choices
Bring clothing that you feel sexy and beautiful in. Bras, panties, corsets, teddies, stockings, tank tops, booty shorts, sports jerseys & men’s business shirts are all popular. Don’t forget to bring accessories for each of your outfits as well as your sexiest shoes.

Modesty & Nudity
You don’t have to take your clothes off to be sexy. Clothed, partially clothed, hinted nudity and fully nude can all be sexy. Let your photographer know what you’re comfortable showing in your photos and trust them to keep the parts you want hidden to stay that way. Some photographers offer fine art nudes while others do not. Be sure to ask when booking your session.

Retouching
Many photographers include retouching with their portrait prints and albums but be sure to ask how much is included with your session. I do very little retouching on my portraits due to the way I photograph my clients however that varies from photographer to photographer.

Privacy
Privacy is a concern due to the intimate nature of boudoir sessions. All boudoir images are kept in strict confidence and no images will be shown without permission from the client in writing. We use only professional labs and album companies that safeguard the privacy of our client’s images. Make sure your photographer has a similar policy.

Couples sessions
Some photographers (but not all) offer couples sessions. These sessions are romantic, sensual, playful, fun and always tasteful. Typically these sessions show you and your significant other cuddling, jumping on the bed and chasing each other around the room like playful kids in addition to photos of each of you individually. I let my clients who are interested in this type of session know the perfect time to do it is when they plan a weekend ‘away’ at a local hotel. No dishes to be done, no dinner to be made, no kids or pets needing attention – just the two of you away from all of life’s distractions for a photo session and a weekend of fun.

Where to do your session
Your session can be done at your photographer’s studio, your home, a local hotel, bed and breakfast and even outside in a private or secluded area.
Be sure to discuss your options with your photographer.

Tips for the morning of your session
Drink lots of water and wear loose fitting clothing. Avoid tight fitting undergarments as they are the most likely to leave elastic pressure lines on your skin.

Tips for after your session
Getting into and holding some of the most flattering poses can give you a surprise work-out so don’t be surprised if you’re a little sore that evening or the morning after. Be sure to drink lots of water and take a little ibuprofen if needed.

Tips courtesy from: Tammy Warnock of True Blue Photography in Long Beach California. She personally does several hundred boudoir sessions a year. You can see her work on her website www.trueblueintimates.com and blog. All photos are of real clients and are shown with written permission.



















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GO RED on February 5th, National Wear Red Day!

The American Heart Association’s Go Red for Women movement is helping women fight heart disease with passion and positive action. Join with thousands of women, companies and organizations, and cities across America to help the American Heart Association support ongoing research and education about women and heart disease.

The more thoughtfully you protect your heart, starting as early as your 20s, the less likely you’ll face the life-threatening challenges posed by cardiovascular disease. No matter what your age or where you feel you are in your life, the best time to take action and get healthy is always right now.

From jogging with your friends, to swapping healthy recipes, to keeping up with loved ones and learning your family history, your heart health depends on a life-long commitment. As always, the first way for you, as a woman, to Go Red is to take good care of yourself every day. Because when you do, your life can be as beautiful as you are yourself!

To Wear red this heart-centered month, try the following items:

Foxers Red Cotton Boyshort has a wide elastic black and white stripe waistband and a black bow at center back, so you don’t mind if they peek out when you bend over. Legs are trimmed in soft black stretch lace for an added feminine touch.

Keep him comfy in Gregg Homme’s Basixx Push-up Trunk made from a soft, stretchy bamboo/cotton/spandex blend. They wick away moisture and are naturally anti-microbial. Darted front pouch with no fly creates a snug fit. A removable foam pad slips into an inside pocket to provide a smooth look and push-up pouch. (Can be worn with or without pad enhancer.) Contrast red stitching outlines the pouch and leg openings. Full-elastic red waistband has embossed Gregg Homme logo.

The Affinitas Intimates Helen Bustier is an incredibly sexy, lace-trimmed bustier made of stretchy red fabric to hug your curves. It is covered with a black, polka dot tulle. Removable straps, molded underwire cups and heavy removable padding lets you adjust cleavage to your liking. There is boning throughout for cinching your shape.

For layering using red, American Apparel offers a Nylon Spandex Micro-Mesh Bodysuit. This soft and stretchy leotard-style bodysuit solves the problem of the tank that won’t stay tucked in! You may blush as American Apparel moves from their usual cotton into risque lace and mesh lingerie styles. (Also available in other hot colors and is included in their current Pantytime underwear special.)

For a vintage look and feel, these Cuban heel, red-trimmed thigh high stockings are muy caliente! The main part of the stockings are nude, but the top band, back seam and heel are red. Add spice to your Little Black Dress or wear these with red to literally go red from head to toe.
 

Here are some ways you can Go Red!

Join Go Red For Women: By joining the Go Red For Women movement, you become part of the fight against heart disease, the No. 1 killer of women in America.

Take the Heart CheckUp: Get the facts you need to partner with your doctors and make smart decisions about health.

Talk to Your Doctor guide: Learn what questions to ask as you talk to your doctor about protecting your heart now and for years to come.

“Red Around Town“: Find out ways you can raise heart disease awareness right in your own community.

Go Red BetterU: A FREE 12-week online nutrition and fitness program that can makeover your heart. Each week will focus on a different area and provide step-by-step guidance. You’ll receive daily expert tips, an online journal and a downloadable Coaching Tool.

Heart-Healthy Recipes: The American Heart Association has put together an extensive “cookbook” full of DELICIOUS balanced breakfasts, hearty lunches, satisfying dinners and yummy desserts.

Donate: The American Heart Association uses all revenues from local and national Go Red For Women activities to support awareness, education, community programs and research focused on heart disease in women.

Get heart healthy with exercise while you get in touch with your inner GODDESS! PURE YOGA HOSTS SIERRA BENDER ~ GODDESS BOOTCAMPFriday, February 5 and Saturday Feb 6, 2010, World renowned Yoga Expert and Healer, Sierra Bender will begin her weekend of “Goddesses to the Core®” workshop at Pure Yoga East - 203 East 86th Street, NYC, NY.

Friday from 7pm - 9pm will feature a book signing of “Goddess to the Core”. Meet Sierra to discuss her book and expertise in exercise physiology, nutrition, menopausal health, addictions and other health issues.

Saturday features an all day inside and outside workout to maximize your Fitness, Beauty and Power from 9am to 5pm. Reclaim, restore and rejoice in your feminine essence. You will learn how to manifest what you require, desire and deserve. Breakthrough unhealthy thought patterns and beliefs. Release pent up emotions and baggage, lose weight and sweat your stress away! $150 to the public ~ members of Pure Yoga receive a 10% discount.To sign up, please contact Pure Yoga at 212-360-1888.

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If you’re stuck for what to get your partner this Valentines day and you need a few pointers on what’s the best style then take a look at our Men’s guide to lingerie buying You’ll find hints on colours, sizing and what not to buy. We’ve also got a page dedicated to help you out with [...]

Brastop are offering all their visitors an extra 10% Off their collection of Valentine Lingerie. Whether you love Gossard, Lepel, Cleo or Curvy Kate you’re sure to be able to find the perfect lingerie to give to your loved one for Valentines.

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I'm usually not a fan of Antinéa lingerie, charming but too classical in comparison to it sister Lise Charmel, but they have just launched a collection which breaks my prejudices.
Sexy retro cuts, swimwear style patterns which stand out with the white laces, and pin-up curves: a pure sweets, perfect for Valentine's Day!

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Collection Escale by Antinéa
available at Cazar and at Dessus Dessous

Always wanted to dress like a pin-up? Here’s how! Be sure to check our archives for even more “Dress Up Like a Pin-Up” features.

Create this look:

• Eres Chimere Evan Shelf Bodysuit at Nancy Meyer
• Rosa Sheer Mesh Pink Robe at Spicy Legs
• Valentine Garter at Piper Ewan
• Aristioc Hold Ups at MyTights
• Charles David “City” Shoes at 6pm
• Christian Dior Rouge Diorific Lipstick at Amazon

Claire Pettibone just launched her brand new Butterflies by Claire Pettibone for Valentine’s Day/Early Spring 2010, and it’s yet another beautiful colorful yet light line filled with thongs, hipsters, tanks, camisoles, babydolls and chemises.

“It’s almost like wearing a little piece of art,” says designer Claire Pettibone, describing the ethereal prints and vivid hues that make the lingerie unique in the market and so obsessively collectible. “We perfected the fit first, and then created beautiful images that print continuously over the seams and lace trimmings in a patent-pending process.”

Coveted by celebs such as Paris Hilton, Demi Moore, Katherine Heigl, and Camilla Belle, Butterflies are a popular lingerie choice the “It Girl” wardrobe. Feather light and seamless, the Butterfly thongs are hailed to be some of the most comfortable in the market.

More info? Check out clairepettibone.com/butterflies!

With the arrival of the new swimwear and beachwear 2010 collection, Cotton Club and RC launched a new website. Browsing the new website will lead you to discover the ne Cotton Club mare and RC beach couture 2010 collections that we'll present to you shortly. In the meanwhile, head for the website : Cotton Club and RC

Planning on wearing a pretty new lingerie set for Valentine’s Day? Want to surprise your lover with a sweet lacy gift? It’s a good idea to shop early to make sure you have the best selection – and it’s especially important if you plan to place an online order! To make sure your orders arrive in time for the big day, check this list to find the shipping deadlines for some of our favorite online shops:

BareNecessities orders must be made by 2PM ET on these days to make it in time:
February 10 – 2-Day Delivery
February 11 – UPS Next-Day Air
February 12 – UPS Next-Day Air Saturday Delivery

Bravissimo orders must be placed by the following days to arrive in time for Valentine’s Day:
February 8 – Standard UK Post
February 11 – UK Special Delivery (before 1PM by phone)

Eve’s Apples orders must be placed by the following days:
February 9 – UPS 3-Day
February 10 – UPS 2-Day
February 11 – UPS 1-Day

Figleaves will get your order to you before Valentine’s Day when you order by noon:
February 7 – Europe Standard Delivery
February 7 – Rest of World Express Delivery
February 8 – Asia Express Delivery
February 9 – Western Europe & Canada Express Delivery
February 10 – UK Standard Delivery
February 12 – UK Express Delivery

Freshpair orders will reach customers in time when orders are placed by 2PM ET:
February 4 – FedEx Ground
February 9 – USPS Priority Mail
February 10 – FedEx 2-Day
February 11 – FedEx 1-Day

Henry & June guarantees your order will arrive before Valentine’s Day when you order by 2PM PT:
February 9 – UPS 3-Day
February 10 – UPS 2-day
February 11 – UPS 1-Day

Hips & Curves orders will arrive in time when placed by 10AM PT on these days:
February 5 – FedEx Ground
February 9 – FedEx 2-day
February 10 – FedEx Overnight

La Petite Coquette orders will arrive in time when placed by 3PM ET on these days:
February 4 – UPS Ground
February 9 – UPS 3-Day Select
February 10 – UPS 2-Day Select
February 11 – UPS Next Day Air

Lingerie.com will ship orders on time for the big day when placed by noon on these days:
February 5 – USPS Priority Mail
February 9 – UPS 3-Day Select
February 10 – UPS 2-Day Select
February 11 – UPS Next Day Air

Myla UK must receive your order by noon on these days to make it to you by the holiday:
February 5 – Rest of the World Standard Delivery
February 8 – Europe Standard Delivery
February 9 – Channel Islands & Republic of Ireland
February 9 – UK Mainland Standard Delivery
February 11 – UK Mainland Next Day Delivery
February 12 – Saturday Delivery

Soma Intimates must receive your order by 2PM on February 11 for you to receive it by the 14th with Basic Shipping (and free ground shipping right now too!).

Trashy will have bargain items orders to you in time when orders are placed by:
February 4 – Priority Shipping
February 4 – International Shipping
February 9 – Express Shipping

Victoria’s Secret orders are guaranteed to reach customers in time when placed by 3PM ET:
February 9 – 3rd Business Day Express
February 10 – 2nd Business Day Express
February 11 – Next Business Day Express
February 12 – Saturday Delivery

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As long as we continue to find cute Valentine's pictures to post, we will post them!

Also, we wanted to remind our customers that we offer USPS shipping and UPS shipping so that you can shop for Valentine's Day pretty much between now and early February 13th (U.S. residents only). This works perfectly for those last-minute guys!!

Hopefully you're showing your significant other what you want here.

Designer lingerie specialists Myla have come up with a great idea to help guys out when buying lingerie this Valentines day. ‘A date With Myla’ is an interactive video presentation where you can pick a date (and a style of lingerie) and watch the model walk around, pour champagne and generally tart about a [...]

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Valentine’s Day makeup is all about the perfect pucker, according to celebrity makeup artist Christopher Drummond. If you need advice on getting great lips for the perfect Valentine’s Day look, here are Christopher’s tips :

* To feel more romantic, use naturally scented lip products.
* Hesitant to wear bright red lipstick? Try soft red gloss instead.
* Valentine’s Day is about kissing the one you love. Be sure to keep your lips hydrated with shea butter. This natural ingredient keeps your lips smoother longer than petroleum. (And wouldn’t you rather put natural shea butter on your mouth than gasoline stuff?)
* Apply lip liner on top of your lipstick, and after your lipstick. This helps blend the line around your lips & allows for easier application .
* For fuller lips, add shimmer! (Apply Christopher Drummond Beauty Relache Ice Eye Shadow to the inner lips to create the illusion of fullness)

Christopher Drummond Beauty offers an all-natural, petroleum-free, soft red lip gloss called “Lucious” that is perfect to wear on Valentine’s Day. The gloss contains the essential oil of blood orange, which gives it a light, refreshing citrus scent. It also contains castor oil, coconut oil, soybean oil and vitamin E to soften and condition your lips for the Perfect Pucker on Valentine’s Day or every day!

CD also offers Ruby Slippers, a rich red with subtle golden shimmer. Right now through 2/14/10 if you purchase a Women’s Gift Set at www.christopherdrummond.com, you’ll get a complimentary full size Ruby Slippers lip gloss. Simply type ‘lip gloss’ in the special instructions section in the checkout screen and your Ruby Slippers Lip Gloss will be automatically included with your order.

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We had the pleasure of appearing on BBC Radio Scotland today to talk about bra-sizing with Susan Calman. If you’ve just arrived to Knickers, we thought we should show you around:

Bra-Sizing Info at Knickers

We’re passionate about bra-sizing, and have written about it for many years. If you want to find out about bra-sizing, we suggest you start with these articles:

• The Do-It-Yourself Bra Fitting Guide
• The Top Five Bra-Sizing Myths
• America’s Denial of Larger-Cup Bras

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If you’re keen to try out some gorgeous new lingerie but don’t know where to start, try taking our Lingerie Personality Quiz, which will give you a result from our seven personality types, from the virgin to the vixen. From there, you’ll be able to browse our archives by personality, allowing you to see exactly the kind of lingerie that you might like.

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Initial thoughts The Alabama Chemise is very sweet and very pink, a little bright and fluffy for my tastes but I do appreciate the style and detail put into it. Its more of a babydoll than a chemise and perfect for those wanting something sexy. Fit and Shape This fit was a little tight around the chest for [...]

Decadent new luxury lingerie label Ma Mignonnette unveils the first pieces from its forthcoming launch collection for Valentines.

Taking inspiration from vintage romanticism and moonlit seduction, Ma Mignonnette celebrates an old-world love for opulence and elegant craftsmanship. Pieces are hand-finished in England from materials that both look and feel exquisite: sensuous silks are adorned with ribbons, lace and Swarovski crystals. Collections rise from spellbound tales of enthralled lovers and midnight witchery. Packages are wrapped with a hand-written love spell and crystal charm to inspire boudoir magic. The Show Pony range is the first reveal from the launch collection ‘Nights at the Circus’, which will follow later in the year.

Ma Mignonnette lingerie enhances the body’s contours, just as undergarments from yesteryear were intended. Bras are sculpted to reveal busts at their fullest, whilst knickers sit low and are cut to make the bottom appear as pert as possible. Additionally, pieces have been crafted to be stepped in and shimmied out of with perfect grace (using discreet fasteners), whether there is an audience in the boudoir or not.

The Show Pony range tells the tale of a delicious coquette teasing to be unwrapped. Based on the dazzling girl on the pony paraded round the circus ring, she is a starlet who revels in her own beauty. The range is made of dusky pink veils adorned with intricate trimming, revealing ballerina pink hearts and ruffles.

Joon Haque, Ma Mignonnette Founder, comments: “This is a challenging time to launch a high-end brand, but people have been forced to become more discerning about the quality of products they indulge in. If women are going to treat themselves, they want the ultimate luxury and something to make them feel ravishing, which is exactly what Ma Mignonnette delivers. Our lingerie has been made for women to fall in love with themselves and this sentiment is behind everything we do. We’re looking forward to launching the rest of our first collection later in the year, as well as the events and projects we have planned for the future.”

More info and shopping on mamignonnette.com!

Real Girls is a specialty lingerie & casual wear company, inspired by the desire for intimate apparel to enhance the female form while be Fun, Pretty, & Sensual. The Real Girls Lingerie collection focuses on providing sizing for the Real Girl and provides support where the Real Girl wants it.

Just last month, Real Girls launched its inaugural collections which consists of silk charmeuse items and soft mesh separates. Real Girls is unique in its focus on the buxom bustline while offering sizing for many figures. The collections are exclusively available online at the Real Girls website.

The Peony Collection eludes a sense of graceful glamour and consists of 100 percent charmuese silk chemises. The Zinnia Collection are soft mesh separates which mingle fun and flirty.

As so often, the label was born when founder Sarah Colnic was tired of not being about to find fun, pretty lingerie that she felt confident wearing. With her missy sizing and curvy bustline, she is not the typical body-type that lingerie companies cater to. She knew there were others out there who faced the same challenges. Instead of continuing to be disappointed when she went shopping, Sarah decided to start a company that made intimate apparel specifically for the buxom-bust.

All the photos in this post are from the first Real Girls collection. If you want to go shopping, now is the time, as Real Girls is adding a free gift to each purchase of over $50 before February 15 (use promo code VALDAY10).

Are you ready for February 14th? You know exactly what we're talking about...our favorite lingerie-filled holiday, Valentine's Day!
Luckily there's an amazing sale going on at Faire Frou Frou, so all of your lingerie needs can be met in style. You can start shopping here.

At figleaves.com we never know where the time goes. Tuesdays come around so fast that no sooner than we’ve added Gok’s treats to our basket from last week, we’re faced with a whole lot more of lingerie temptation showcased by the latest of Mr Wan's How to Look Good Naked girls.

 

Calvin Klein’s Perfectly Fit Flirty t-shirt bra is a must have everyday piece with a flirtatious, lacy twist. Comfortable, stylish and smoothing. One of our customer reviews called it their favourite Calvin Klein bra yet. Find out for yourself and tell us what you think.

 

For crafting that enviable silhouette we spotted the Flexees by Maidenform Firm Control Long Torso Shaper. You’ve told us it’s shaping heaven and we know you can’t all be wrong.

 

The final figleaves find for the evening was the Hide and Seek slip from Spanx, the brand recently identified in New! magazine as giving Eastenders’ star Rita Simons her red carpet look. Team under dresses for effortless A list glamour.

We love Wolford at The Lingerie Post – and every time we get a chance to show you upcoming hosiery and lingerie from the Austrian label, we do so. Today, a preview of yet another drop-dead gorgeous Spring/Summer collection.

Even more than in 2009, the 2010 collection has some of the most detailed patterns I’ve seen on hosiery from a mainstream label. Floral details, geometric labyrinths and jaw-dropping baroque-style patterns catch the eye as soon as you see these photos – and make these tights and stay-ups even more of a fashion statement.

The images really do speak for themselves on this one, if you ask me.

Photos via Mugo at HQ-Models.

New Wolford spring-summer lingerie and legwear arrivals.Elegant and lady-like, but not lacking in seduction; exciting style with a very sexy touch. Check out electrifying collection!

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We are so excited to announce our big Valentine's Day SALE!!! Starting now through February 14th, 2010 you can enjoy discounts up to 75% off your favorite lingerie brands. Check out some amazing promotions on Damaris, Fifi Chachnil, Fleur T, Vannina Vesperini, Cadolle, Lascivious, Stella McCartney, and many more.
Discounts range from 25-75% off, and some pieces will return to their regular price once the sale ends.
What are you waiting for...shop the sale (exclusively only) here!

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More and more women are wearing sheer lingerie as outerwear, sparking a virtual run on nipple covers.

The fashion trend means women are no longer hiding sheer teddies, lace bodies and barely-there bras. After all, most lingerie is far too pretty -- or sexy -- to hide.

Sydney Morning Herald

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Times Online

Kate Moss Gets Super Sexy! She Strips Down To Lingerie For Harper's Bazaar! Hollywood Life (blog) heat up the newest issue of Harper's Bazaar in hot lingerie! Kate Moss gets in between the sheets with two guys for a very steamy Harper's Bazaar cover ... Kate Moss poses for Harpers Bazaar and confesses why she doesn't see herself ...Shiny Style Kate Moss' Ménage à Trois in 'Harper's Bazaar'OK! Magazine all 56 news articles »

The new Cacique Valentine’s collection is here, and it is bursting with sexy color and just plain fun styles. The collection includes bras, panties, babydolls, bustiers, garter belts, and “camidolls” in vibrant colors and festive prints. There are plenty of ruffles, hearts, rosets, butterflies, and lace – perfect for any day of the year, but especially fitting for the upcoming holiday. And it looks like some of the sets are even being modeled by famed plus-size model Crystal Renn!

Take a look:

Bras are available in sizes 36C-44H, panties are available in sizes 12-28, and other items are available in sizes 12-28. This collection is available at Lane Bryant, and many styles are even included in a buy one, get one 50% off promotion.