Second Base is the brainchild of CEO, Jennie Horn, who desired to be both fashionable and professional.  Rather than trade one for the other, Jennie found a way to maximize the options in her closet by creating this innovative camisole.  She’s quoted as saying, “I realized that a camisole with less fabric would allow me to wear my favorite pieces at work without feeling self-conscious or dealing with the extra bulkiness of a regular camisole.”  I agree!  I, too, find myself facing this dilemma.  Fortunately, Second Base has four solutions!

Sarah is similar to a classic camisole.  With thin, 1/4″ adjustable straps, it provides flexibility in the amount of coverage.  The wide-strapped Meredith, on the other hand, is the perfect solution for covering up bra straps when you want to keep them hidden.  This style is similar to a tank top and has a higher back for additional coverage.  Marlo, modeled after men’s undershirts, is a ribbed tank top suitable for wear under most dresses and tops.  This cut is a little less conservative and may show your straps.  Perfect if you are going for a sexier look!  The last style, Brittany, is classically designed like Sarah offering the adjustable 1/4″ straps, but also features a lace trim at the neckline for additional styling.

Second Base will debut this fall at specialty retailers including Town Shop and La Petite Coquette in Manhattan, but can also be purchased online at the Second Base website.  Prices range between $29 and $31 for sizes XS – 4X in Black, White, and Ivory basics as well as a variety of fashion colors including Red, Brown, Charcoal, Navy, and Violet.

Don’t forget to tell us just how much you love your Demi Cami!  Chat in our forums, post on our Facebook page, or tweet on our Twitter!

The soft lace collection, available in stores now, includes thongs, bikinis, high-rise panties, camis and a great new mid-length a-line slip with commando’s patent-pending weighted hem.  Personally, I love the touch of glamour and sophistication that the lace adds.

The swiss dot collection and the holiday lace collection, both be available later this fall, are a fun and festive way to heat things up as it gets colder outside.

Commando is available at retailers worldwide and on the herlook.com website (with some other great treats as well!).

Cami Too by Fashion Forms

There are plenty of times when you might not want to show off your cleavage like in the office, meeting your new boyfriend’s parents, or your grandma’s 90th birthday party. Most women either opt not to wear their favorite plunging tops, or they cover up with a camisole. These extra layers can be unwanted and unnecessary in summer’s heat, but Cami Too by Fashion Forms solves that problem!

Cami Too is a detachable lace piece that gives you additional coverage and the illusion of a camisole. You put it on over your head (like a regular camisole) and then attach it to your bra straps with the incorporated hooks. There are other similar produts on the market (click here to view the Winkee) but this is my personal favorite. I have several and reach for them often when a top seems a bit too low. It’s also very easy to go from day to night with the Cami Too – just slip it off at the end of a work day and stash it in your bag before meeting friends for drinks!

You can find Cami Too at Bare Necessities. It is available in sizes S/M, L, and XL and colors Black, White, and Ivory.

]]> http://www.the-lingerie-post.com/2009/05/affinitas-featured-in-june-glamour/feed/ 1 http://www.the-lingerie-post.com/2009/04/baby-grand-british-lingerie/ http://www.the-lingerie-post.com/2009/04/baby-grand-british-lingerie/#comments Thu, 16 Apr 2009 22:01:16 +0000 Rene http://www.the-lingerie-post.com/?p=4676 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.

Greg Gimble, Vice President of Va Bien, says of these products,

“Traditionally, Va Bien shapewear features firm control and is designed for wear under special occasion dresses. However, with today’s form-fitting fashions and the introduction of shapewear to the general public, everyday shapewear has become something quite common. It is with this in mind that we designed the ultra-Lift Cami and Slip. You don’t have to be going to a special event to wear shapewear anymore – new lightweight undergarments can be worn everyday for a nice smooth look, and now with the ultra-Lift Cami and Slip, women can shape their bustline perfectly at the same time.”

One thing I really like about these Va Bien styles as opposed to other similar products is that these actually come in real, honest-to-goodness bra sizes. You buy the Va Bien ultra-Lift Smooth Solutions products in 34B, 36D, 38E, etc. instead of Small, Medium, and Large. You guys know how picky I am about wearing bras that fit correctly, so it would be a definite deal-breaker for me if these didn’t come in defined bra sizes.

The camisole and slip are priced at $65 and $79, respectively. You can buy the camisole from the Va Bien website right now, and the slip will be available on June 1.

Du-mi Shapewear pieces won’t break the bank either!  Panties retail from $34 – $46 and camis and tanks retail from $64 – $68.  Du-mi is sold at a number of U.S. retailers including Town Shop in New York, French Dressing in Boston, and Lulu’s in Manhattan Beach and online at herroom.com, La Petite Coquette, and Sylene DC.  Try them out today and let us know all about them in our forums!

1.  Flirty date bra

2.  Cleavage enhancing bra

3.  Strapless bra

4.  Elegant camisole

5.  Sexy panties

Purchase your top 5 and many more items at BareNecessities.com.  Don’t forget to sign up for the catalog while you are there!

Here are some of my favorites!

For previous coverage on Buxom, see here.

Musa Collection

Classically refined yet undeniably seductive. This collection refreshes a traditional look by complimenting delicate stretch lace with strong and bold silk accents.

Nora Collection

Lustrous silk and delicate lace create a look that is sweet, yet super flirty. Rich, deep colored silk is contrasted by striking lacework in this indulgent collection.

Shopping at Nancy Meyer — prices: not unpainful.