It’s been way too long since we last had Vannina Vesperini on TLP, but today we got word from our friends over at Nancy Meyer that they’ve gotten a new Vannina Vesperini collection in!

The French label has two new looks, both very sober - yet visibly luxurious with a combination of high quality silks and laces. I really love the designs — they just scream out class!

Bras start at $193, panties at $117. That’s not cheap.

Kriss Soonik lingerie is yet another newcomer at Glamorous Amorous (they also just added Ruby Angel!), who are really adding a lot of great luxury labels to their e-boutique!

Kriss Soonik’s “Simple Girls with Super Powers” collection for Autumn/Winter ‘08-’09 made it onto TLP back in August - so more photos can be found in that post!

Click the image to see Glam Am’s Kriss Soonik stock!

TLP favorite Secrets In Lace has just released their new Holiday Collection, and it is stunning! The very first thing I noticed is the rich jewel tones: deep red, festive green, warm gold, and an icy silver. These fresh, modern shades are found on the nostalgic styles of circle stitch bullet bras, silky full slips, camisoles, tap pants, thongs, briefs, garter belts, waist cinchers, and even matching portrait collar tops.

With all these colors and styles, I imagine it would be easy to pick just a few pieces and be able to mix and match for a lot of different looks. Any retro-loving, vintage-style, pin-up girl would be thrilled to unwrap her presents to find a piece from the Holiday Collection - I know I would! To make sure you get her exactly what she wants in the sizes she needs, go to the website and search for her wishlist. Ladies, make sure you create one in case your man goes looking for it!

TLP Favorite La Magia is celebrating their second birthday, and decide to share their party with their burlesque-loving customers! In association with Kiss Me Deadly, they are offering the chance to win two VIP tickets - these include champagne and some of the best seats in the house - to see the fabulous Burlesque-esque show at the New Players Theatre in London.

La Magia sent us:

“Anyone who buys something from our Kiss Me Deadly collection has the opportunity to win, but because we want these tickets to go to someone who really really wants them we need you to enter the code ‘PICKME’ in the promo code box on the first page of our checkout. Once your order has been received we will enter you into the prize draw and at 5pm on 1 December 2008 we will select a winner at random.”

Get to shopping at LaMagia.co.uk, and good luck!

From their press release:

Romantika Lingerie is a new, luxury intimates boutique opened by partners Sasha Tsupina and Kate Gordin in the northern Chicago suburb of Wheeling, IL. According to the partners, the concept behind Romatinka was “to create a comfortable, elegant yet sophisticated boutique atmosphere to provide women with exclusive, high-quality European lingerie.” Romantika showcases a distinctive selection of the finest luxury undergarments, hosiery and sleepwear from designers such as Aubade, Barbara, Christian Lacroix, John Galliano, Lise Charmel, Sonia Rykiel, as well as bath and body products by Claus Porto.

Romantika provides exceptional service and expert assistance on fit and style while providing exc lusive and distinctive, beautiful lingerie in a luxurious setting. The partners stated: “Of course, the European concept of lingerie is to make women feel beautiful, and this is what we want to accomplish. But we also wanted Romantika to be a different experience than that of shopping at a department store, from our one-of-a-kind items, our comfortable setting, to our overall passion for personal service. We also tried to make it a relaxed setting for men shopping for gifts, with or without their significant other, even building a small lounge area outside the fitting rooms.” But the highlight of the personalized Romantika shopping experience is sure to be the beautiful European designer lingerie, which ranges from a nice selection of bras and panties, lacey and sexy sleepwear, boustiers and bra and panty sets, and an assort ment of luxurious loungewear, as well as the professional fitting.

Romantika is located at 711 N. Milwaukee Ave., Wheeling IL 60090 (Tel. 847.520.7277) and can be visited online at www.romantika-lingerie.com. To celebrate the boutique’s grand opening, Romantika is offering 15% off all purchases until December 24th.

TLP brought attention to Edition 12 just weeks ago. Now, Edition 12 has closed up. Here is the news from the website.

Dear lingerie friends,

We are sorry to tell you that there is no new offer on edition12 website. The idea to sell cheeky lingerie of the label fishbelly in limited edition was an experiment. The concept aroused much interest, but brought us just a few customers. Thank you all - for supporting us and having fun with our styles.

Thank you!

Love,

Katja

The global economic crisis is going to make it difficult on retailers of all sizes. Even Figleaves is offering 50% off of everything well before the end of the holiday season.

Australian brand, Julianne, will be featured at both Boudiche Lingerie locations for an exclusive trunk show benefitting Breast Cancer.

Designer, Nicky Adamo, will be showcasing the Julianne Black Label ready-to-wear collection and Swarovski crystal jewelry range.  With drinks, snacks, and beautiful pieces, this is a must-attend event.  Those lucky enough to attend the Glasgow show will be privy to an exclusive catwalk fashion show and sneak peek into next season’s collection.

The Edinburgh Show will be held on Tuesday, November 25th from 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm and the Glasgow Show will be held on Wednesday, November 26th from 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm.  Tickets are £5 with all proceeds (plus 10% of all sales on event night) going to charity.

In order to reserve your place on the guest list, you must RSVP by calling the events team at 0845 475 0250 or email kiran@boudiche.com.  You can also go to the Gifts section on the website and select Tickets for Events.

While at the store, check out the latest additions from your favorite brands from Pleasure State and Miss Mandalay to Fauve and The Lake and Stars.  For those of you that can’t make it to Scotland, like me, peruse the pickings online and create a wish list!  Feel free to tell us about your wish list in our forums.  Happy shopping!

Victoria’s Secret Supermodels Heidi Klum, Karolina Kurkova, Adriana Lima, Alessandra Ambrosio, Selita Ebanks, Marisa Miller, Miranda Kerr and Doutzen Kroes all shared their favorite Victoria’s Secret gifts for the holiday season at the Victoria’s Secret Store on Lincoln Road (Miami Beach) earlier this week on Thursday.

According to the VS Press Release, this is what they each selected (for what it’s worth ;))

Adriana
o Angels Unlined Demi Bra - $48
o Black Diamond Fantasy Miracle Bra - $5 Million
o Dream Angels Wish Fragrance - $15 - 59

Alessandra
o Pleated Swingy Slip - $58
o Intimissimi Bustier - $69.50
o The Little Black Box - $130

Heidi
o The Miracle Bra - $50
o Satin PJs - $69.50
o Heidi Klum Make-up Collection - $10 - 22

Doutzen
o The Biofit Lace Bra - $48
o Fleecy Short Robe - $49
o VSX Sport – jogging suit , and system seamless bra

Selita
o Satin Boxers - $24 - 58
o VSX Cardio Outfit - Mock Top Jacket , cardio pant , and long sleeve crew neck tech tee
o Best of Beauty Box - $75

Karolina
o The Miracle Bra - $50
o Satin Robe - $24 - 58
o Best of Beauty Box - $75

Miranda
o Burkina Faso - $12 – 35
o Satin Panties - $24 – 58
o VSX Sport – Yoga pant , natural crossover bra , and racer tank
o Home Collection - $12 - 28

Marisa
o The Biofit Lace - $48
o VSX Sport – Running pant , hoodie , and tech t vanity
o The Delux Fragrance Set – Dream Angels Heavenly and Very Sexy - $52
o The Ultimate Rush - $100

Glamorous Amorous is adding a lot of new labels to its online boutique this season, and one of the exciting newcomers is Ruby Angel — a young label by designer Tara Holland, focussing on wire free lingerie.

A little more information on the label can be found on the Glam Am site — click the image below to pay them a visit and browse their Ruby Angel stock!

UK company Curvy Kate is trying to serve women with much larger busts.  Their designs go from 28DD to 40J and their knickers go to 18.  Unfortunately, there’s not much else to report about Curvy Kate since their website hasn’t fully launched.  I’m just glad to see a lingerie company catering to women that have hips and tummies to match their bust.  You can find Curvy Kate at UK Retailer Bra Stop (and so far, it only seems Bra Stop despite some referral websites).  Bras are £17.95 and knickers (thong or brief) are £6.95.

Curvy Kate Portia

Curvy Kate Emily

Curvy Kate Princess

Photos courtesy of Bra Stop.