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Straps & Strings: India’s First Fine Lingerie Boutique

Krista — Sun, 03 Apr 2011 10:17:00 +0000

I ADORE social networking! Not only is it a great way to interact with you, our readers, but it is also a great way to discover new designers, brands, and stores. Facebook helped me find the fantastic online luxury lingerie boutique, Straps and Strings. I was so intrigued by the brand selection and beautiful assortment of products. Nearly 4 months old, Straps and Strings is India’s first boutique both on and offline for fine lingerie, sleepwear, shapewear, swimwear, and more!

Currently, Straps and Strings carries about 24 brands including Lise Charmel, Damaris, Chantelle, Cosabella, and Simone Perele (with others in the works!) not otherwise sold in India. Returns and exchanges are next day delivery is guaranteed to most cities in India. Head over to Straps and Strings today where an End of Season sale is in progress. With discounts up to 70%, you can stock up on all your favorites!

Let us know what you purchase! And don’t forget to ‘Like’ Straps and Strings on Facebook! (Us too, if you haven’t!)

Chantelle Fall/Winter 2010 Fashion Show

Kelly — Thu, 04 Nov 2010 14:07:19 +0000

Chantelle’s Fall/Winter 2010 fashion show was earlier this year, but we waited to show you until it was actually close to the appropriate seasons! The Paris-themed show featured some new styles and old favorites. The video even includes some backstage footage! Take a look:

Click here to view the embedded video.

Here are some of our favorite stills from the video:

You can find Chantelle at Figleaves and BareNecessities.

The Best Big Knickers

Kelly — Tue, 17 Aug 2010 09:24:14 +0000

I don’t think it’s a secret that larger panties have been growing in popularity lately, as big knickers are snapped up for their retro charm and vintage influence. But now Figleaves is backing up our bigger-is-now-better observations – the lingerie giant reports that larger panty sales are up 28% in the last year.

Nicky Clayton, Rigby & Peller‘s creative director, says:

“This season big is definitely beautiful. They are sexy as well as comfortable…There is now more detailing: lace, ruffles and accessories that accentuate rather than just cover up what can be a lady’s best asset…Women want glamour as well as comfort now and G-strings are definitely being squeezed out by this trend.”

If you want to try the trend but are uncomfortable with the extra coverage, or if you can’t get over thinking of bigger knickers as “granny panties,” look for styles with cutouts, sheerness, silky textures, or seductive embellishments. It’s about balancing the extra fabric with details that reveal and accentuate your best areas. Here are some of our favorite big sexy knickers:

Miss La La "Boite Du Chocolat"

Mimi Holliday "Pearl Pink"

Wacoal "Retro"

What Katie Did "Hollywood"

Chantelle "Vintage"

Di Murini Ivory Silk and Black Lace French Knickers

Elomi "Lara"

Lise Charmel "Princese De Coeur"

Secrets In Lace "Bettie"

Are you into the big knicker look? Are you a devoted g-string fan? Somewhere in the middle? Tell us in the comments!

Uneven Breasts? Use Adjustable-Padding Bras!

Kelly — Mon, 26 Apr 2010 23:07:07 +0000

One of the most common bra-fitting questions women have is something like, “My breasts are uneven, and I want to even them out.” Sound like you? One of the easiest ways to do this is by looking for adjustable-padding bras. These bras have removable pads so you can give your smaller breast more padding than your larger breast. Here are a few options:

La Senza’s Movable Gel Push Up Bra features customized gel pads that you can remove or move from one cup to the other. In solid colors and with smooth lines, it looks like a great everyday bra. It is available at LaSenza.com and select La Senza stores in Canada.

For something a bit prettier, the Jezebel Coco bra, Wacoal Petite Embrace Lace bra, and Chantelle Courtisane bra are so pretty and have removable push-up pads. All three are available at Bare Necessities.

For special occasions, Ultimo has a Miracle Solution Strapless Multiway Bra with removable gel cookies.

You can even find swimwear with removable padding, like these suits from Bond-Eye (both available at Figleaves).

If you want to find more, visit your favorite lingerie retailer’s website and search for “removable pad” – but be sure to read the description before buying to make sure your bra of choice has adjustable padding!

Dress Up Like a Pin-Up: “The Wrong Nail”

Kelly — Wed, 13 Jan 2010 08:15:24 +0000

Everybody loves an old-fashioned pin-up girl – they are sweet, sexy, and glamorous all at the same time! So who better to draw inspiration from? Here is one of my favorite pictures by Gil Elvgren, and some modern lingerie you can use to recreate the look. There are links below the pictures to the websites where you can buy any of the items mentioned. Keep your eye on the TLP, because we’ll have more of these “Dress Up like a Pin-up” features in the future!

Create this look:

Chantelle Event at NYC’s Journelle

Bruna — Tue, 01 Dec 2009 20:04:53 +0000

If you’re in NYC tonight, make sure to head over to Journelle for a special and private fitting experience, plus the chance to test and pre-order four new Chantelle styles! Champagne and delicious hors d’oeuvres thoughtfully provided by the lingerie boutique will be served and the first 50 customers to get fitted will receive a complimentary gift bag. The event is scheduled to begin at 6 p.m. and go on until 8 p.m.

But space is limited, so hurry and claim your spot by e-mailing RSVP@Journelle.com. The store is located at 3 East 17th St and their phone number is (212) 255-7800 extension 1. Happy shopping!

Online Chantelle Sample Sale

Kelly — Wed, 16 Sep 2009 21:00:47 +0000

We’ve been talking a lot about Chantelle lately, so if we have whetted your appetite, be sure to mark your calendar for the RueLaLa sample sale on September 17th! Starting at 11AM, the sale will offer gorgeous lingerie on steep discount. The exact selection isn’t revealed until the sale starts, but some preview images are at the end of this post. Prices are usually an awesome 50%-70% off. Shipping is to the US only, so we apologize to our non-US readers who can’t take advantage of this deal!

RueLaLa is invitation-only. If you aren’t a member already, click this link to skip the waiting list. When the sale starts, be sure to log on to buy your favorite pieces right away – they can go fast!

Chantelle’s 60th Anniversary

Bruna — Tue, 15 Sep 2009 06:40:16 +0000

Popular designer lingerie brand Chantelle has launched a very special collection to celebrate its 60th Anniversary this year. With plenty of lace, satin and transparency effects, the pieces in this timeless collection predominantly feature subdued and muted colors done on sleek and feminine silhouettes.

Bras (32B to 38E) and panties (XS to XL) retail between $58 and $98.

Think this collection suits you? To answer that question, Chantelle has also put together a 60th Anniversary poem describing the brand’s typical diva-like customer:

“Subdued lighting,
precious and delicate fabrics,
a subtle fragrance—all my senses are awakened.

Burning with sensuality, a luminous beauty,
I cannot forget this woman who was exquisitely Parisian.
Simply my imagination,
a melody still echoes in my mind.

She waits for me, mysterious, sure of herself.
Her look is full of promises.
Sensual diva, voluptuous beauty,
she is the embodiment of grace and seduction.

Free expression of her body, the outline of her curves,
she is radiant.
My desire burns
as I delightfully discover her sweet secrets.

In love, radiant, daring…
she is distinctly Chantelle.”

New Color Combo for Chantelle Africa

Kelly — Sat, 12 Sep 2009 09:00:00 +0000

Chantelle's Africa in Eclipse

We know that the Africa collection by Chantelle is a favorite of TLP readers – the shorty was one of the most popular panty style chosen in our recent Freshpair giveaway.

Fans will be happy to know that Chantelle has revamped the collection for the fall, and is now offering a new version of Africa. The tribal-inspired styles are now available in “Eclipse,” a silver and black combination that makes for truly stunning and unique pieces.

This new version of Africa is available at Nancy Meyer. The demi bra is $98, the G-string is $36, and the shorty is $58

Secrets From Your Sister – 2 Great Toronto Locations!

Krista — Mon, 13 Oct 2008 11:00:31 +0000

Our dear friends at Soak Wash (sponsor of our latest contest – winners announced soon!) were kind enough to tell us about one of their favorite places in Toronto. Secrets From Your Sister is a place after my own heart! With a focus on fitting women properly, SFYS is dedicated to being a bra fitting boutique that educates women and provides them quality options that flatter their figures. Their wide variety of styles accommodates women of all shapes and sizes, even those that are not featured in mainstream stores.The SFYS website shows a sampling of the great brands sold at the boutique including Fantasie, Freya, Chantelle, Harlequin, and Pleasure State. Search products by smaller or bustier cup sizes.

The original Secrets From Your Sister is located at 560 Bloor Street West (at Bathurst). The recently opened location is located at 2501 Yonge Street (at Eglington). See here for maps and store hours. Don’t forget to establish a customer file when you make your purchase. It will be accessible at both stores for convenient shopping!

And, all new SFYS customers who shop at the Yonge Street boutique between now and November 30th will receive 20% off their first bra purchase! Happy Shopping!

Thanks to Jen Aaron for the gorgeous photos below from the new Yonge Street store.