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Her Rich Attire Creeps Rustling to her Knees

Kelly — Thu, 15 Oct 2009 09:00:30 +0000

Did that title get your attention? It’s the phrase Strumpet & Pink have on their website, and it’s some of the only text on there that isn’t purely informational. The lingerie itself makes the statements, which is really the only way to give justice to it all. I always love looking at pieces from Strumpet & Pink – although I obviously appreciate so many different kinds of lingerie, this is one of those exquisite lines that just makes you stop dead in your tracks and let out a little gasp when you see all the perfectly executed buttons, ruffles, ribbons, and chiffon. It reminds me of icing on a cake – perfectly sweet and fluffy, almost too pretty to use!

Garden of Delights (Vintage)

Hunting Through the Ruffles

Key Lime Pie

Garden of Delights

Princess and the Pea

Ming Vase

According to Glamorous Amorous, Strumpet & Pink was founded in 2002 by Lisa Z Morgan and Melanie Probert. They focus on limited-edition handmade knickers, using pure silk, satin, chiffon, and crepe. Morgan and Probert say of their creations,

“Our prime concern; how does a woman actually feel when she wears one of our creations. It is this experience that makes our knickers beautiful. Strumpet & Pink achieve this by embodying the sensibilities of the flower i.e beauty, fragility, sexuality and joy and combining these with the sensuous qualities of pure silk crepe, satin, chiffon and tulle. The knickers are cut on the bias in such a way as to trace and disclose the contours of the female form. Our knickers brim with contradictions; they feel beautiful, sensuous, humorous, naïve, sexual, confident and playful. Each pair holds a discovery…”

The only drawback? The price. You’ll have to save your pennies for these – if you even have to ask, you probably can’t afford it Prices vary, but you can expect to pay £200 to over £500 for these beauties. So for me, they will remain firmly in my dreams! But if you can spare the cash, you can find a selection at Glamorous Amorous, Catriona MacKechnie, Coco de Mer, and Faire Frou Frou.

Baby Grand British Lingerie

Rene — Thu, 16 Apr 2009 22:01:16 +0000

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.

More Days of the Week Knickers

Kelly — Sat, 07 Feb 2009 11:00:03 +0000

In the recent “Looks for Less” article, I showed you some look-alike knickers that might allow you to indulge your lingerie cravings at more palatable prices. Seafaerygirl asked in the comments, “Any chance you could find ‘days-of-the-week’ panties for less?”

Well, Seafaerygirl, I did find a few options! It’s not a very common design in adult lingerie, which is why the Stella McCartney set I showed you a while ago was so special. But the good news is that I was able to unearth a few less expensive alternatives. First up, a set of cotton knit boyshorts by Mary Green, with the embroidery on the hip.

The complete set is $90-$92, which isn’t a budget-breaker when you consider that you are getting a set of seven. You can find this set at HipUndies and In the Mood Intimates. Panties.com offers a brighter color scheme for $85 a set.

Figleaves UK and Figleaves US also offer their own version of low-rise satin briefs.

On the US site, the set is normally $74 and is currently on sale for $37. The UK site sells theirs for £49, and there is no sale price at this time.

The final set I found is from Austique, a brand I hadn’t heard of before. At Austique, you can buy the panties individually by day for £10 a piece. The complete set also includes a “Happy Day” pair, in case you don’t finish your laundry on time!

You can find yours at Austique.com. I hope this helps Seafaerygirl and anyone else looking for this nostalgic style!

Looks For Less: Knickers

Kelly — Mon, 02 Feb 2009 09:20:09 +0000

You might remember previous Looks For Less articles where I showed you how to get designer styles inexpensively. So far, we’ve covered chemises and bras. Today, I’ve found some lookalike knickers to share with you! These may be just the ticket for anyone on a budget. Keep in mind that Valentine’s Day is just around the corner, and if you’re thinking of buying a naughty gift for someone, panties are generally easier to buy for another person than bras or corsets. As always, each row of pictures has links underneath to the websites where you can purchase the pieces you like most, whether you want to save or splurge!

Kiki de Montparnasse French Lesson Panty; Customized Girl Low Rise String Bikini

Agent Provocateur Suki Brief; Dreamgirl Lace Heart Boyshort Gift Set

La Perla Black Label Fringed Thong; Frederick’s of Hollywood Fringe Stretch Lace Panty

Knickers of the Week by Stella McCartney

Kelly — Wed, 31 Dec 2008 11:00:30 +0000

When I was a very little girl, some of my first sets of underwear were the days-of-the-week style. I distinctly remember being excited to pick out the correct day every morning, and I think they are part of what started my love of fun underpinnings! I’m sure many of you had the same experience – and if you want to relive your childhood delight, or if you simply love being organized, I’ve found the knickers for you! Stella McCartney released a “Knickers of the Week” set in the Autumn/Winter 2008 collection that revive our girlhood memories, complete with dainty ruffles and sweet embroidered flowers. The silk-blend knickers come in a complete seven-day pack, or an abbreviated weekend set. They would be an adorable gift in the dressing-drawer style packaging! Find your own at Net-A-Porter, Boudiche, or Journelle.

Rosy Lingerie Update

Krista — Sun, 12 Oct 2008 11:00:56 +0000

Back in the summer, Rosy debuted in the U.S. You saw photos from the launch on TLP. As promised, here are some of the great promotional photos from this fantastic French brand. Absolutely beautiful!

Diablotine is a sassy, yet elegant range featuring retro-striped satin. The complete look contains a padded bra (with ribbon and lace detailing), mathcing thong, and corresponding (and very sexy) waistcincher accented with lacing.

Sensuelle is a delightfully sexy set composed of tempting tulle and exquisite embroidery. Available in a wired bra and coordinating brief.

Enjoleuse is sweet and sophisticated. Made of soft microfibre, the range features a contrasting organza trim. Choose between a wired bra and molded bra and between high leg knickers and flirty thong.

Sentimentale is an opulent lace and taffeta combination. Both the molded bra and wired bra feature an organza knot in the center. Match with a brief or thong. And don’t forget the waistcincher to complete the look!

For more on Rosy, see the website. Rosy is available at stores worldwide. For you lucky NYC ladies, Rosy has recently arrived at Journelle. Enjoy!

Luva Huva Adds Bamboo to Selection

Mandolina — Mon, 06 Oct 2008 00:40:57 +0000

According to several UK newspapers, Joanna Ketterer of Luva Huva recently added another group to her selection of handmade knickers. In addition to the end of line silks and cottons, she now sews her fancy knickers in materials made from the pulp of bamboo grass, which is similar to unspun cotton.

Barely a month into selling the new line, the most popular of the six items is the Bamboo Cream Knicker. Also available in bright ruby red and deep plum purple, each knicker has its own camisole to match. Like her other creations, these panties are beautiful with pretty lace around the waistband and little bows adorning the fabric. The legs of the knickers are gathered with elastic and finished with complementary stitching. The camisoles are equally as pretty with lace bordering the round neckline and the hem.

A perfect time to launch these newer pieces with the holiday season up and coming!

Love from Holland (Actually from Holland)

Rene — Tue, 09 Sep 2008 19:58:41 +0000

Mail and Female are an Amsterdam based “Love Shop” — providing adult toys and other products. To supplement their lingerie collection, Mail and Female began a relationship with Love from Holland. Love from Holland is nearly the “house brand” for Mail and Female, but the product is available from other retailers including Second Sexe in France as well as several other brick and mortar retailers. As a lingerie brand, Love from Holland focuses on pieces for the boudoir rather than pieces for everyday wear. Here’s a silhouette of their Basic Lovestyle collection.

Currently, Love from Holland is showing the Basic Lovestyle and the R & B collection. These pictures are from both collections.

Some of the other erotic pieces need to be reviewed directly including the Finger String, Slitt String (sic), and the Sein Nue bra. Go here for the English version of the ecommerce site. The knickers run about € 27.50 (about 40 US or about 22 UK). Bras run from € 30 – 50 (about 45 – 80 US, 22 – 40 UK). The pieces remind me of Naughty Janet with a modern lingerie company’s fascination with the ouvert knicker.

Limited Edition Agent Provocateur Font Story and Knickers

Rene — Thu, 04 Sep 2008 21:15:30 +0000

If you are looking for the narrow demographic crossover between designer lingerie and typography, House Industries has a limited edition package for you. After twelve years of living with the same logo, Joseph Corre said, “We needed to move on. House Industries was an obvious choice. I knew they would retain the goodwill we had already developed in the word mark but deliver something authentic and original. I was right.”

Besides the logo, House Industries created a corset shape containing the roundhand AP logotype, redrew the signature Agent Provocateur lacy legs, and created an exclusive typeface for the company. The whole process was documented in a commemorative book and an exclusive pair of their side tie knickers with more of the delicious font created by House Industries. The package is $75 and quantities are limited.

Visit the House Industries store to secure your pair.

New Zealand’s James & August Cotton Knickers

Brenda — Wed, 16 Jul 2008 01:00:38 +0000

Wow! If you want to see a huge selection of bright and bold cotton knickers, you must see the James & August collection. I have never seen so many different panty designs, colours and prints in one place. Available in sizes six through sixteen, the pretty undies are made from ninety-five percent cotton and five percent elastane.

Bright pinks, bold reds, classic blacks and white, mustard yellow, mixed stripes and cute little patterns all combine to make this a fun-loving, super-comfy collection. Sweet names like “Bonny Print” and “Poppy Stripe”, the company states that their top five best sellers are Bonny Print Boy Fit, Din Stripe Boyfit, Katie Double Stripe, Black Stripe Boy Fit, and Rugby Boy Fit.

All the panties are designed with a wide elastic waistband coloured to complement the rest of the brief in perfect detail. Further, the legs are all cut differently from the very high sexy cut as seen on the Black Stripe JA Cotton Knicker to a longer rounder discreet cut on the Pigeon Boy Fit. Some panties have prints with vertical stripes on the sides, others are solid colours with a printed section in the front, and yet more are solid colours with fancy waistbands.

In order to complete the fun-loving look, the company offers “singlets” (camisoles or undershirts) in a variety of styles, colours and patterns to mix and match with the knickers. Also made of cotton and elastane, ladies can choose from spaghetti straps, racer back and t-back. Singlets are perfect for layering worn either underneath another camisole or on top of a short sleeved tee.

James & August also sells a line of clothing and casual wear. Both the lingerie and street clothing lines are sold at many retailers throughout New Zealand as well as the company’s own website which includes an online store.