All of the ranges in the collection celebrate beautiful, vibrant, delicious COLOR!  Popcorn yellow, amethyst orchid, Persian red.  Rich and radiant!  Not only does the collection feature color, but also prints including florals, gingham, polka dots, and fleur de lis.  I particularly like the incorporation of  turquoise and coral (known in the collection as Blue Radiance and Dubarry Melon) which reflects the trends on the runway.   And no look is complete without the corresponding pieces featured in the Afterwear collection.  Absolutely delightful!

The fall collection is available starting this month through December at retailers worldwide including Bare Necessities and Zodee online.  See below for a few of my favorites!

The brand continues to focus on elaborate strings, garters, and knickers with some bras and camis too. Prices are very reasonable. I’m guessing the quality is similar to other Polish manufacturers and with budgets tight all around, some splurges on a special kit might make you smile.

If you feel less adventurous, you can shop at retailer Cupid Lingerie. Prices are still reasonable, but I’m not sure Cupid is carrying all of the new pieces.

Photos courtesy of Roza.

Absolutely Fabulous!  Stay tuned for more.  In the meantime, check the Cosabella website for their wide assortment of lingerie and swimwear perfect for summer.  And don’t forget to become a fan of Cosabella on Facebook!

Special thanks to the Cosabella team for sharing with us and special credit to those who made the shoot happen (photographer – Andre Gabb, hair and makeup – Davide, stylist – Isabel Ciceron, model – Tyler Ocompo of Wilhelmina).

Jezebel brings Boho Chic into the Boudoir with the Rock Star Seamless Push-Up Plunge bra and matching Low-Rise G-String (left in photo). The label also unleashes your wild side with animal prints on the Animal Attraction set (right in photo).

Last but not least – Jezebel adds pretty petals for a flirty floral effect with the Cherished demi contour bra and matching garter skirt & boyshorts.

Not much more info available at the moment, but wanted to share these preview pics with you guys anyway. As soon as we have info on this Jezebel Fall ‘09 line, we’ll obviously post about it as soon as possible!

Luckily for us, Charlott’ has recently launched the Fall 2008 “Attitude” collection of men’s and women’s undergarments. Each female model is photographed with snowboard or ski equipment in a rustic cabin in the snow capped mountains. This artistic backdrop actually makes the garments more appealing as they stand out quite splendidly in the ambience. Further to the photography, the creative names of the collections such as “Ange des neiges (snow angels)”, “Bleuet des Alpes (blueberry of the Alps)”, and “Douce méditation (quiet or soft meditation)” really inspire us to look fabulous.

Undoubtedly, a gorgeous collection, my favourite is the “Volupté” bra and panties in pretty pink and white spiral pattern with dark pink ribbing around the outline of the cups and along the sides of the panties. Each are finished off with sweet little bows for added refinement. “Braises ardentes” is a breathtaking design of red embroidered butterflies on black bra and panty ensemble in either string, regular or thong styled bottoms.

Classic whites, discreet beiges and bright reds in bras, panties and camisoles really shout out “designer lingerie”.

Like Mimi Holliday? A little dissapointed because we haven’t had pics of the Fall/Winter ‘08-’09 collection on the blog? Your day has come! Glamorous Amorous has just added the line to their webshop and it’s all very pretty (especially the polka-dotted Petrus balcony bra!).

The pieces do not seem to be named but here are a few of my favourites:

• A lovely dusty rose or salmon coloured bustier adorned with black lace flowers around the hem. Matching panties finish the set.
• An intriguing taupe coloured delicate bra with tiny cups beautifully embroidered with pink thread. Complete with matching panties and chemise.
• A grey baby doll style chemise with black lace hem and little adornments on the pretty shoulder straps.
• A vibrant bra, tanga shorts, chemise, and slippers group in lovely purple and black floral design.
• A gorgeous black, short bodysuit to be worn with dress slacks or skirt, the deep plunge neckline is sexy coupled with the sheer lace three-quarter length sleeves.

Lastly, you might wonder why the title says “AI 0809”. In Italian, autumn is “autunno” and winter is “inverno”, thus the AI and not AW.

“Sheer tulle is adorned with pinwheel inspired, geometric embroidery. The entire collection is accented with fun embroidered polka dots.”

Shopping at Nancy Meyer

Julianne, known for spectacular and glamorous pieces for the self-indulgent woman, uses only the finest silks and most luxurious Leavers laces. Each piece is guaranteed to make any woman feel amazing on a night in, or even a night out. Julianne pieces are known not only for their striking beauty, but also for their versatility between loungewear and ready-to-wear.

For this special event, guests will receive a one-night only, 10% discount on all Julianne products. Spend over $100 and receive a free gift with purchase!

To attend, RSVP to rsvp@journelle.com. Journelle is located at 3 East 17th Street between Broadway and Fifth Avenue.

Lou will be vying for Best Coordinated Outifit with its everyday classy Music Hall collection. The demi cup bra and matching lace short each features an intriguing geometric embroidery, subtly scalloped edging, and a glamorous, crystal bound bow. The full collection, available this fall in Saphir (a rich navy) and Vison (the mocha color pictured), also includes the options of a full cup or foam pad bra (both through size E) as well as a bikini or thong, each with the signature flair and detailing of the collection. Music Hall is both stylish and versatile as the pieces provide a more fashionable alternative to a boring basic set.

Lou can be found at a number of retail locations including Intima Carmel, Trousseau Chicago, and Les Cent Culottes. Look for the collections at a store near you. Also, be sure to check back next week for a full post-CILA wrap up and see how all of your favorite brands fared.

* Intimate apparel buyers interested in attending the CILA Gala should contact Marjorie Walker at ContoursMag@verizon.net for information on obtaining tickets. * (Hurry! The not-to-be missed event is Monday, August 4th!)