The company describes the collection as opulent and there would be no disputing that adjective. Masterfully created with a combination of pinstripes and gorgeous corded embroidery, the line is inspired by vintage pieces with a hint of modern elements. Pinks, reds and purples make up this complete collection of padded plunge bra, balcony bra, brief, short, thong and camisole.

To call the panties “shorts” is an understatement of their beauty. Nothing is as delicate and as exquisite as the thick embroidery around the bottom of the shorts and leg holes. I am not sure how one justifies wearing clothes over these incredible pieces.

And although Nicole is my personal favourite, the other three styles in the collection should not be ignored. Rich Italian embroidery, French lace, plush straps, side support bra feature, dramatic pink on black, and rich pistachio or mulberry make the Amelie, India and Christina pieces just as fascinating.

I wondered about the name Fauve and found that “it is derived from Fauvism; an early twentieth century art movement and style of painting”. Now, knowing the meaning of the word, I would have to whole heartedly agree with the company when it states that “the design of this stunning lingerie has been treated like an art form with attention to detail and elaborate touches being key”.

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Lucia Mizzoni hopes that Dolce V “will become addictive; one of those little secrets you will want to share with all your friends even though a side of you will want to keep it for yourself only!” Lucia Mizzoni spent nearly 8 years as the marketing manager of L’Oreal UK. Before L’Oreal she had a distinguished education including a Fullbright scholarship in 1998 for International Relations at Syracuse University. The Dolce V business started in January of 2008 and the online shop launched shortly there after. Head over to Dolce V and join their club for free. You’ll get a satin tape measure so you can measure your own bust and make sure you are getting the best fit. When you get your tape measure, use the Dolce V bra size calculator with three simple steps. Once you know your size, Dolce V handily offers a way to search their store for your size. If you are a fuller figured women, you may find that Dolce V offers a decent selection through 38E or 38F via brands like Freya and Fauve. I imagine that with early success, Dolce V will offer even more sizes in the future.The site is easy to navigate and offers search to help find pieces that interest you.

Each designer is broken out as a search filter and you can also shop by occasion or department. This level of flexibility is often skipped as some retail sites don’t break out by designer or don’t offer search. Dolce V offers tips for men and a break out section focusing on hot trends including a short Flash video. Unlike many online lingerie retailers, Dolce V offers free returns, so you can buy with the extra confidence that returns won’t be a hurdle.

One feature of the site I haven’t seen before is integrated zooming. Many sites open another window and launch a separate client to zoom in on details. Dolce V is using a technique to keep the zooming inside the same screen as the product details. When you land on a product page, you will see a medium size picture and two thumbnails. As the page loads, a larger version of the thumbnails is downloaded in the background. You can use the medium size picture to zoom in on details and use the thumbnails to change the picture. Besides having some great designers, I think this zoom feature makes online shopping easier and for now, makes Dolce V different than their competitors.

Lucia is offering a discount code DOLCE108L for 10% off. Go over to the site and buy some goodies.

My site is designed for both men and women who want their pick of glamorous, sexy and stylish lingerie from a great online store. We handpick our garments to offer customers a small selection of the best items on offer, rather than a huge list that they have to wade through. We have a modern website that appeals to our customers and an easy navigation for a positive shopping experience. Our mission is to provide a fun interesting and enjoyable shopping experience; Offer a distinctive range of beautifully designed lingerie; and make every customer will feel glamorous, sexy and beautiful.

The boutique has obviously been designed with ease of use in mind. It has lots of information and fantastic images of the garments; it really is a must-see, and so are the collection chosen for its launch. Right now, there’s a selection of the finest labels, such as: Sally Jones, Freya, Angels Carrying Savage Weapons, Fantasie, Fauve, Ayten Gasson and Marlies Dekkers. Want to take a look? The website is right here!