The newest addition to the empire is Hanky Panky After Midnight which we first featured back in April.  This edgy and sexy collection, for the “Erotic Hour,” combines the comfort and fit the brand is known for with a bit of a kick!  See below for an in depth look into a few of the ranges in the collection.

In the Signature Lace range, both the low rise thong and the cheeky hipster feature an open crotch (yes, you read correctly!) with the hipster also having a keyhole back.  To complete the look – a matching peek-a-boo bralette.  Sexy!  If you can handle the heat, go ahead and throw on the corresponding garter belt.

Other options experiment with different fabrics including tulle and lace.  The Stretch Tulle range features mix and match tops and bottoms.  On top, choose from a chemise, corset cami (my fave), or a bralette.  On the bottom, a bikini, g-string, or high rise brief.  Or, buy them all and mix and match accordingly!  The Peek-a-Boo Lace collection is sexy in a vintage sort of way.  I absolutely adore the garter brief!  Classic.  The corresponding bra is also unique.  The soft cup bra gives a lovely shape and the allure of a contrasting wire without an actual wire.

My favorite overall range would have to be the Nude Illusion range.  I love the look of nude contrasted with black.  Very sophisticated!  But sophisticated can also be saucy.  Nude Illusion includes a Peek-a-Boo Bralette, Open-Crotch G-String, and Open-Crotch Bikini.

These and other styles of the After Midnight collection are available on the Hanky Panky website as well as Shopbop.com and Herroom.com.  Stay tuned.  Additional items will be added to the collection for holiday!

Right now much of the collection is exclusive to Bare Necessities. Lida Orzeck, co-founder of Hanky Panky, said:

“We’re working on extending our popular signature lace fabric into a sexier collection of lingerie called ‘After Midnight’, and we wanted to see what would happen if we pushed the envelope a little further. Partnering with BareNecessities.com for this launch allows us to trial this product in a limited way but yet still achieve national distribution.”

Has anyone tried this collection yet?

Off course we’re not here to congratulate Lascivious on their brand name, so let’s move on to the lingerie! First up, the new Lascivious Bridal collection that’s now available on the Lascivious website. The white tulle and satin collection is absolutely gorgeous, and features eye-catching details on all the pieces. I adore the front closure strapless “Laura” bra (£76), but the true centerpiece are surely the extravagant Laura Ouverts open crotch panties (£48). Enjoy the superb photo, more on the Lascivious website!

As a little extra, we’ve got these amazing sneak previews from Lascivious’ recent launch party for their new film (check it out on their website!), the girls are wearing the upcoming AW0 — so expect more news on these soon! Enjoy!

This is an excerpt from their sample letter:

Millions of Christian people like me spend money minute by minute in McDonald restaurants every day. You are dirtying our airwaves and thereby our children and families when you carelessly and insensitively sponsor Victoria’s Secret “Fashion” Show.

You were the only fast food restaurant to attach your name to this lust-fest. You advertised on this show in 2005 as well.

Here is what you helped bring into millions of households Tuesday night, December 5.

The women used their bodies to lure and entice while the camera focused in on barely covered crotches and breasts, mostly bare bottoms, and cleavage. And while the women seductively paraded across stage, men’s reactions were shown from the audience.

Do you want my business? Advertising on Victoria’s Secret “Fashion” Show is not the way to earn it and keep it.

In closing, I say shame on you, McDonald’s. You have not conducted yourself with excellence.

Poor people…. I sent McDonald’s an e-mail to congratulate them on their sponsorship choice…. Eat that, ADA.

Something else from their website. Their active boycotts:

Abercrombie & Fitch
Reason: Long term trend toward using sexual imagery that cheapens human dignity

Victoria’s Secret
Reason: aggressively foisting unwelcome sexual imagery upon the public via window displays, TV ads and catalogs

I pity these people…

First off, buying jewelry isn’t the safe choice. If you’re thinking: “Is this relationship ready for lingerie?” you should ask the same question when it comes to jewelery. That’s not a big one though, because I’m sure almost any woman would ‘forgive’ their man for buying her expensive presents ‘too early’. What I’m trying to say is: don’t be too scared!

The main reason for this post however is the whole “what message does lingerie send to my girlfriend?” question. It’s an important question to ask because it’s true some women tend to ‘read’ presents. You can’t give us girls a gigantic diamond ring and expect us to believe we’re just having casual sex. Does lingerie send the opposite message? Does it say: “Hey babe, I love the way you look naked and I’m buying something I can enjoy looking at before we do it!”?

Not at all, but you do have to watch out! The key is buying the right kind of lingerie, and presenting it on Christmas day accompanied with the right message. Don’t buy an open-crotch fishnet babydoll, but buy a romantic laced-up bra/thong/garter combination in romantic ‘bordeaux red’ (we’re referring to the red wine colour here ). Don’t buy a $25 set but spend a little more on a true high-end brand that’ll feel so much better on her body. Buy something you like, something you think will look absolutely stunning on her. And on Christmas day, present it to her on a romantic moment, explaining why you bought it (be honest, unless you do just want to see her naked ). Feel free to talk her through the whole process of selecting, shopping, and doubting. She’ll be positively surprised about the work you put in to finding the right set. Once you’ve got her there, there’s no way she’ll be unhappy with her present. Oh, and praise her beauty, we girls love that, oh ‘quel surprise’! Forget about jewellery, lingerie is the ultimate intimate Christmas present!

More from our series on Christmas shopping can be found in our dedicated category. Enjoy!