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With Love Lingerie: Classic English Literature as an inspiration for Lingerie!

Brigitte — Thu, 18 Aug 2011 21:36:08 +0000

With Love Lingerie is a rather new lingerie label, based in Canada. Founder/Designer Carrie Russell worked with several other successful lingerie designer companies and felt it was time to follow her own ideas. With Love Lingerie provides a nice equilibrium between romantic prints and designs in the Bloom line as opposed to the more seductive Femme line, characterized by black and white lace and corsets. The film noir aspect in her designs is overly present – the only thing missing in the picture on the right is a cigarette in a holder. After promoting the sweet line, they thought the time was right to emphasize their more seductive luxury side.

The Mme. Beatrice Deco collection celebrates feminine curves using classic lines and luxurious fabrics like rich satin and textured materials.

Founder/Designer Carrie Russell blames her imagination and literary background as the main inspiration for the line. And yes, you can immediately link the images to the strong dynamic female characters you know out of classic English Literature. They could have escaped right out of a Jane Austen novel. Well, if there were any sassy parts, that is.

The collection holds several nice cinchers and ribbon corsets, playful slips and babydolls. The Mme. Beatrice Deco collection can be divided into two parts, the first part being the collection in subtle colors like cream and nude, using clean lines and smooth details, and the second part playing with a rich mysterious factor in black using embroidered details and luxury textures.

Time to get classy at www.withlovelingeriexoxo.com!

What to Wear When Valentine’s Day is on a Monday

Kelly — Mon, 14 Feb 2011 11:00:09 +0000

This year, Valentine’s Day falls on a Monday. For me, that means the holiday will be pretty low-key. I’ll be meeting my guy for lunch at a favorite restaurant, but we’ll probably be spending the evening at home like a lot of other couples who have work or school the next morning.

By all means, pull out all the stops in the bedroom! But what about the rest of the night, when you’re enjoying dessert or curling up in front of the fireplace? Valentine’s Day deserves something a little special and extra pretty even if you’re not leaving the house. Here are some of our favorite options for a cozy Valentine’s night in:

Figleaves Poppy Vintage Lace & Silk Set

Eberjey Anouk Chemise

Soma Sensual Printed Short Robe

Mystique Intimates Elise Chemise

Betsey Johnson Rose Print Babydoll

Hanky Panky Mini Hearts Babydoll

Julianna Rae Silken Jewel Print Set

Romantic Amulette

Krista — Mon, 24 Jan 2011 13:26:08 +0000

I love any brand that has a story which is why I love Amulette. Designed by Johanna Isaac, a true romantic, Amulette believes in love stories with happy endings and translates that through lingerie featuring soft, airy, and sweet bralets, bikinis, babydolls, and more. That’s not where the story ends! Since Amulette means charm of love, each Amulette piece comes with a special gift for the wearer – a lucky charm and an uplifting message designed to defeat unhappiness and bring desire stimulating eternal love. With that kind of message, how could you not feel feminine, romantic, and sophisticated?!

Amulette is made of the finest European fabrics and crafted with the utmost attention to detail. Each range in the collection is unique, but still evokes romance and femininity. The Joie range is more vibrant and colorful while the Romance range is more muted and soft. Enchante, one of my personal faves, elicits more mystery and conveys subtle sexiness while Fiance, my other fave, is delicate, sweet, and innocent.

My words alone cannot convey the completeness of this theme of love, romance, and enchantment. You must peruse the Amulette website and I’m sure you will be as in love with it as I am!

Amulette is sold at retailers around the world and can be found online at Azaleas NYC.

Between the Sheets Playdate Giveaway!

Krista — Thu, 11 Nov 2010 18:53:13 +0000

As fall is quickly fading into winter and the temperatures are dropping (at least on this coast and in this hemisphere!), it is definitely time to get cozy! Since we will be spending more time indoors, why not pass the time Between the Sheets!

What better way is there to play than on a Playdate. Playdate is the new sassy collection from BTS made of a luxurious modal/silk blend jersey. The racerback tank (trimmed with a delicate mesh/voile) is the perfect transitional item that can be tossed over tights or jeans and topped with a blazer for a night out on the town and then easily worn on its own at home.

This lovely tank can be yours! Two very lucky winners will each win one racerback tank in the color of their choice! Choose from magnificent Midnight, the sultry Shade, or the dazzling Dawn. How do you win? Well, the winners will be chosen at random from all entries. Earn entries by doing the following:

1) Follow Between the Sheets on Twitter

2) Follow The Lingerie Post on Twitter

3) Like Between the Sheets on Facebook

4) Like The Lingerie Post on Facebook

5) Sign up for the Between the Sheets Email List

6) Comment on the Between the Sheets Facebook page indicating which of the above listed sign ups you completed. Already all signed up? Comment on just how much you love the new Playdate collection!

The contest ends at midnight on November 19^th, so get your entries in today. Good luck!

Oh, and just because you are a TLP reader…a little birdie told me there are going to be some special holiday inspired incentives for fans in December so sign up today! You wouldn’t want to miss out. And while you are on the BTS site, drool over the rest of the Fall/Winter Collection including some of your favorite Come Out and Play and Well Played pieces in new colorways! Plenty to keep us all cozy and occupied all winter long.

Happy Playing!

Samantha Chang Autumn/Winter Collection

Krista — Sat, 21 Aug 2010 11:15:16 +0000

Samantha Chang is a legend in intimates. Her collection is known for uniquely pretty, well-fitting designs that are easy to mix and match. In fabrics such as micro mesh, soft jersey, silk satin, and pure cotton and pieces including camis, chemises, bralettes, boyshorts, thongs, and, of course, those lovely robes, there is something for every woman. The Autumn/Winter collection does not disappoint!

In the Micro Mesh range, there are four patterns (Deco Floral, Wild Paisley, Baby Bloom, and Tropical Holiday), with one arriving on the scene every month starting later this month. In addition to a traditional babydoll and chemise, there is a more supportive, lined, built up lace chemise offering wider, adjustable straps for additional coverage. Two piece options include here a bralette, lace cup cami, or built up lace cup cami that can be paired with either a lace back brief, lace back thong, or lace waist pant.

The soft jersey collection features solids including Black, Purple Orchid, Mandarin, and Ivory and is also mix and matchable. In addition to the cami, chemise, babydoll, pant, thong, and brief, there is also a fabulous, easy to wear short robe.

For a more opulent look, the Silk Satin with Leavers Lace range is to die for! Elegant Silk Satin is paired with delicate Leavers lace (from Calais, France) in a babydoll, chemise, cami, minishort, and thong. Delightful!

Other ranges in the fall collection include Plain Powernet, Jacquard Herringbone Powernet, Jacquard Cotton Rib, and Pure Cotton. The Samantha Chang collection retails at stores throughout the U.S. including Brooklyn Fox and La Mode Lingerie.

Fleur of England’s Daisy Dreams for Spring/Summer 2010

Mandolina — Wed, 17 Mar 2010 00:30:23 +0000

Love is in the air with this romantic and sensuous collection from Fleur of England.

Heavenly cream, delicious silk satin and delicate lace combines in a beautiful array of soft feminine styles to create DAISY DREAMS. Gorgeous sun ray paneling has been incorporated into the garments in lace and silk adding the “Fleur” touch.

Influenced by romanticism and nostalgia of the 70’s this collection is the prettiest yet.

Handcrafted beautifully fitting bras are, padded balcony, balcony, fleurtatious and boudoir. Co-coordinating bottoms are thong, lace brief, bow tie brief and s-belt. Our vintage inspired nightwear embraces the mood of the collection with a silk lace ray backless Kimono and the sensual babydoll.

There is an air of girly innocence in daisy dreams with details including lace and silk sun ray paneling, lace ties, silk straps, silk trimmed lace straps and gathers on the derrière.

Handcrafted and designed in the UK to exceptional quality.

Want more? Check www.fleurofengland.com!

Dress Up Like a Pin-Up: “Thinking of You”

Kelly — Sat, 16 Jan 2010 09:10:31 +0000

To find the closest matches to this painting’s garments, I had to deviate a bit from the original colors. But the important parts – the sheer fabric, the ruffles, the flowers – are all still there.

Gil Elvgren's Thinking of You

Create this look:

Check out the full Dress Up Like a Pin-Up Series right here!

New from Cosabella: Cosabella Amore

Krista — Sat, 02 Jan 2010 00:30:41 +0000

TLP favorite Cosabella has once again expanded their brand to meet the needs of their consumers. Cosabella Amore is colorful, flirty, and youthful. Ranges in the collection include Amore Mio (‘my love’ in Italian), Mi Corazon (‘my heart’ in Spanish), and Mon Cheri (‘my love’ in French). Each includes a push up bra with 2 styles of matching panties. Panty options include the low rider thong, the low rider hotpant, or the bikini.

Amore Mio is made of a super soft, stretch microfiber and is available in a blush pink with a delicate, black ruffled trim and a fun leopard print trimmed in hot pink.

Mi Corazon features a girly stretch lace accented by dainty bows in contrasting colors. This range is available in black or fuschia.

The sweet Mon Cheri is made of sheer stretch tulle and is also available in a babydoll (which was recently featured on Desperate Housewives). Choose from Coral/Peach or Caramel/Pink.

Cosabella Amore is available at leading retailers as well as online at the Cosabella website. See below for images of the Mon Cheri babydoll worn by Teri Hatcher in Desperate Housewives.

Baby Grand British Lingerie

Rene — Thu, 16 Apr 2009 22:01:16 +0000

Baby Grand is a relatively new label out of Britain. The company started as a pastime of making gift knickers for friends. The handcrafted vibe continues to guide the company. Baby Grand takes pride in creating something one of a kind. They offer a customised bespoke service for existing designs and their London atelier can even handle private commissions.

On the left is a black chiffon playsuit. The price is £245.00. It is a sheer one-piece garment with silk covered buttons up the front. On the right is bow back bandeau and knickers. The bandeau is silk with a large black bow in back for £71.00. The coordinating knicker is £49.00 with a solid silk front and polkadot mesh panel in back.

Baby Grand offers roughly twelve sets comprised of 16-18 pieces. They plan to offer limited edition pieces likely around Christmas and Valentine’s Day. The inspiration for the pieces is a love of 1940s and ’50s screen siren glamour, this is a label that takes inspiration from the classic pin up girl, with a sprinkling of the film noir femme fatale, and brings it up to date for the modern boudoir and beyond.

On the left is the mint babydoll slip. It is priced at £155.00 and made from French silk chiffon. This is strapless and you can also pick up the matching knicker. On the right, the babydoll camisole. This is slightly shorter than the slip and is £145.00.

Every piece is made in-house and the label prides itself on sourcing high quality materials. Baby Grand features 100% silk in many forms including chiffons, satins, and crêpes. Photos courtesy of Baby Grand.

Support Breast Cancer Awareness

Krista — Thu, 11 Sep 2008 20:36:06 +0000

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Here are two ways you can look good and feel good about your purchases.

Help Hanky Panky reach its $10,000 donation goal by purchasing a Breast Cancer Awareness Thong. The pink thong (available in both original and low rise) is adorned with a Swarovski-encrusted Breast Cancer Awareness symbol. Hanky Panky will donate $2 from the sale of each Breast Cancer Awareness Thong to the Susan G. Komen for the Cure. Susan G. Komen for the Cure works to save lives and end breast cancer. Do your part by purchasing the Hanky Panky thong at Neiman Marcus or Saks Fifth Avenue.

Support Smart & Sexy in its initiative to also raise funds for Susan G. Komen for the Cure. $1 from every specially-marked pink garment sold in October will go to this amazing cause. See a sampling of some of the products below. With such a bang for the buck, you can stock up and save lives! Purchase here. Additionally, you might also be interested in knowing that the great team behind Smart & Sexy will be participating in the race as a company.

Hats off to both Hanky Panky and Smart & Sexy for their efforts!