Valentine Bloomers by Mascherina — $45
Mascherina is a costume designer turned lingerie designer whose work has appeared in such high end boutiques as Kiki de Montparnasse and Coco de Mer.  Her work is all about the fantasy of dressing…and undressing.

Pink Nylon Heart Hot Shorts & Strappy Bow Bralette by ClareBare — $90
A graduate of Parson’s School of Design, ClareBare was recently featured in Bust magazine.  Her design philosophy is centered around making women feel good about themselves, and who can disagree with that?

Bridgitte Babydoll by Gilda & Pearl — $104
Even though Gilda & Pearl is now available on Figleaves, some of their designs are still exclusive to Etsy, like this frothy wisp of a gown derived from a vintage 1950′s pattern.  Delightful.

Little Red Riding Hood Corselette by Kiss Me Quick — $199
The word “Va-va-voom!” comes to mind when I see this delightful girdle dress.  Fashionable and functional, Kiss Me Quick promises to bring out the burlesque babe in every woman.

Victorian Underbust Corset by La Belle Fairy — $299
One can’t talk about high-end lingerie without mentioning at least one corset maker, and La Belle Fairy is that person on Etsy.  Custom made and reasonably priced, she offers a range of styles to fit every figure.  I recommend starting off with a nice basic one, like this black coutil underbust.

Check out Treacle’s blog called Confessions of a Lingerie Addict, if you’re not a fan like us already, that is (she’s giving away Hanky Panky, by the way…)!

The AW 2009 collection is all about luxury and opulence. Beautiful silks and delicate lace are masterfully worked into lingerie which flatters yet does not compromise on sex appeal. An unctuous palate of regal purple, claret, oyster and platinum grey sit alongside beautifully feminine barely-there blush and soft rose.

Styles are cleverly named using inspiration of films and the romantic ‘old flicks’ movie industry; ‘How To Marry a Millionaire’ is a stunning set which will get hearts racing. Single side bow tie briefs with lace inserts are flattering and sexy; the delicate lace covered under-wire bra offers a modern shape with old school glamour. ‘Scandal in Paris’ combines high octane glamour with a real old time movie star feel; beautifully simple chiffon and satin briefs are worn with a satin trim halter neck sheer chiffon wireless cup bra for a dramatic, striking look. This look is completed with a stunning chiffon cape with satin ribbon neck tie. ‘Goddess’ is angelic and delicate; a unique wireless lace and chiffon halter bra envelops all the right places and is complemented by chiffon tie side briefs with lace insert for the ultimate boudoir belle.

Gilda & Pearl’s founder and designer Diane Houston is keen to share her passion and love of glamour, luxury and beautifully made lingerie through her own collection ‘I have always been drawn to the glamorous sex sirens of old movies and their timeless sex appeal. I wanted to combine this with my love of beautiful lingerie and create a brand that would stand the test of time and provide luxury for my clients’ Since the label’s launch in August 2008, Gilda & Pearl lingerie has enjoyed the recognition and success it deserves and has been snapped up by many lingerie buyers and boasts a rapidly growing loyal client list of very happy customers.

Much more on gildapearl.co.uk!

The AW 2009 collection is all about luxury and opulence. Beautiful silks and delicate lace are masterfully worked into lingerie which flatters yet does not compromise on sex appeal. An unctuous palate of regal purple, claret, oyster and platinum grey sit alongside beautifully feminine barely-there blush and soft rose.

Styles are cleverly named using inspiration of films and the romantic ‘old flicks’ movie industry; ‘How To Marry a Millionaire’ is a stunning set which will get hearts racing. Single side bow tie briefs with lace inserts are flattering and sexy; the delicate lace covered under-wire bra offers a modern shape with old school glamour. ‘Scandal in Paris’ combines high octane glamour with a real old time movie star feel; beautifully simple chiffon and satin briefs are worn with a satin trim halter neck sheer chiffon wireless cup bra for a dramatic, striking look. This look is completed with a stunning chiffon cape with satin ribbon neck tie. ‘Goddess’ is angelic and delicate; a unique wireless lace and chiffon halter bra envelops all the right places and is complemented by chiffon tie side briefs with lace insert for the ultimate boudoir belle.

Gilda & Pearl’s founder and designer Diane Houston is keen to share her passion and love of glamour, luxury and beautifully made lingerie through her own collection “I have always been drawn to the glamorous sex sirens of old movies and their timeless sex appeal. I wanted to combine this with my love of beautiful lingerie and create a brand that would stand the test of time and provide luxury for my clients.” Since the label’s launch in 2008, Gilda & Pearl has enjoyed the recognition and success it deserves. It has been snapped up by many lingerie buyers and boasts a rapidly growing loyal client list of very happy customers.

More info online at www.gildapearl.co.uk.

You can order collections from their online boutique, and they also take special requests. You can contact Gilda & Pearl if you want a change to the fabric, style, or size of existing designs. If you want a bow removed, or a change of the ribbon color, they can probably meet your requests so you have wonderfully unique pieces. They also accept commissions for wedding lingerie or other bespoke items. If you need to drop a hint so that certain someone knows what to get you for Valentine’s Day, or if you want to request a wishlist from your beloved so you know what she wants the most, you can do both of those from the Gilda & Pearl website.