Color, Color Everywhere…

It looks like color will be pervading the drawers and racks of your favorite boutiques and department stores this fall.  Color palettes include elegant and opulent jewel tones like deep hued purples, full bodied wines, and strong sapphires as well as rich and robust autumnal shades like spice, poppy, and olive.  Even the absence of color makes a bold statement with luxurious, creamy colors like blush and oatmeal.

Favorite Brands for Color: Zinke, Brulee, Amulette, Affinitas, CLO

It’s All in the Details!

Prints are back!  I’m a huge fan of prints from a little accent to a bold statement.  This fall, prints are airy and ethereal and include feature everything from florals to birds to symbols.  Other favorite details for fall include the timeless eyelash lace, cheeky ruching, flirty ruffles, edgy hardware, and pretty piping.

Favorite Brands for Details: Beautiful Bottoms, Marlies Dekkers, Lelo,  ARI DEIN

Mix it Up

One of my favorite new trends is the concept of mixing and matching.  For all you recessionistas out there, this is the perfect way to maximize your lingerie wardrobe.  From camisoles, chemises, and robes in alternating colorways to solids and patterns with similar color palettes, there are limitless options for creating a unique look.  With so many options, it will be tough to decide!

Favorite Brands for Mixing and Matching: HotMilk, Between the Sheets, La Fee Verte, Amulette

The Romper is Here to Stay!

I’ve proclaimed my love for the romper before and am glad it is here to stay!  This fun and flirty silhouette continues to be a trend in many collections that speaks for itself.

Favorite Brands for Rompers: Else, La Fee Verte, Brulee, Zinke

Vintage Inspired Looks

Many brands are using classic looks of the past and reinventing them to be fitting for the modern woman.  Long lined bras, high-waisted knickers, and wide straps are just a few of the details that characterize this look of years gone by.

Favorite Brands for Vintage Inspired Looks: Dirty Dolls, Made by Niki, La Filled’O, Else

Five Brands & Products to Watch Out For!

Two Figs - This amazing, new, San Francisco-based company does exactly what its tagline says and supports sleeping beauty in its chemises, gowns, and more designed for cup sizes D-G.  Stay tuned for more including stockists!

Beautiful Bottoms - This darling, U.K. brand isn’t new, but it just emerging in the U.S. after experiencing much success abroad.  Known for affordable airy pieces, this brand is bound to be one of our favorites (and yours as well!).

Lelo – Lelo isn’t a new brand, but since introducing its first lingerie and loungewear line, I’m excited to see where they continue to take their collections.

HotMilk - HotMilk is on the cutting edge for luxurious pregnancy and post-pregnancy lingerie looks including everything from bra and panty sets, camisoles, and chemises to post-pregnancy shapewear, mix and match pajama tops and bottoms, and my favorite, the new wrap dress.

Pure Lime - This Scandinavian-based company that specializes in fitness attire is revolutionizing the sports bra with the addition of a detachable Polar heart rate monitor.  The runner in me is dying to know more and will bring you the information soon!

The space is small, but packs a big punch!  The cozy and inviting space features a diverse assortment of brands including Le Mystere, Dirty Dolls, CLO, Cosabella, Wacoal, and more.  Since the story is only a few months old, I’m sure other brands will be moving into the space as well.

The biggest allure of the store, in my opinion, is the fact that swimwear is sold all year long!  How many times have you struggled to find a suit for a winter getaway?!  No more.  This can definitely become your go to for unique and stylish swimwear in a wide range of sizes from brands including Melissa Odabash and Red Carter.

The website doesn’t feature e-commerce yet, so only you NYC ladies can check out the store for now.

CLO Intimo brand was recently featured in the 50 Cent Video for ‘Do You Think About Me?’  See the Fortuna bralet and boyshort featured from 0:38 – 0:46.  Wow!   On behalf of all of us at TLP, congratulations!

Learn more about CLO (including fabulous sample sales!) on the CLO website.

Sip champagne and try on beautiful new pieces most at wholesale prices and below!  Panties start at $5, bras at $10, and camis at $15.

For more information on CLO, including retail locations, check the CLO website.  Don’t forget to friend CLO on Facebook and follow on Twitter for all of the latest updates.

See you at the soiree!

From 5 pm to 10 pm, sip champagne and try on your favorite pieces at the Archstone Murray Hill located at 245 East 40th Street, 35th Floor Penthouse (entrance on 2nd Ave.).  With bras starting at $10, panties at $5, camis at $15, and chemises at $20, you can’t beat it!  With prices like those and the season of giving quickly approaching, you can get something special for you, someone else, or both of you!  What better way to spread holiday cheer!

Can’t make it?  Check out all of the beautiful things on the CLO website. Ready to purchase?  CLO is sold at a number of retailers including Azaleas in NYC.

And if you love these photos, you’ll love the video footage of the photo shoot featuring Carolina Guerra, Miss Bogota.  Wow!

Click here to view the embedded video.

CLO is sold throughout North America at stores including Brooklyn Fox Lingerie.  However, CLO often hosts sample sales and other fabulous events so be sure to be in the know.  Stay up on the latest including sample sales, parties, specials, and more, by becoming a fan on Facebook, following on Twitter, or finding CLO on whatever social network floats your boat!  (And while you’re at it, fan us and follow us too!)

A new find for me was the Jenni line, exclusive to Macy’s. As one of the event sponsors, this lighthearted loungewear line provided a free panty in the legendary Girls Night Out gift bag. And for entering a Jenni sponsored contest, lucky ladies could choose from a free pair of flip flops, boxers, or tank. I chose the boxers as I was in need of some new, comfy lounge and sleep wear. Comfy they are indeed! And stylishly fun. The Jenni collection, with its signature bunny logo, features camis, tanks, boxers, hoodies, and more. Hit up your nearest Macy’s for these great, everyday basics.

I also was intrigued by CLO lingerie by Claudia Ochoa. While this line has been around since 2003, it was the first time I’d seen it and I was definitely impressed. I particularly liked the fashion forward focus and the ability to wear the elements as innerwear or outerwear. The colors, patterns, and prints are both bold and beautiful, flirty and feminine. Available internationally, check the site for more details on where you can explore these items on your own.

Hopefully, Shecky’s will come to your city soon! Happy shopping!