We haven’t talked much about Masquerade here on TLP, but I’ve admired so many of their pieces – and purchased a few too! This is the perfect time of year to spotlight the brand here though, because everything is so romantic! These new Spring/Summer 2011 styles are almost exactly the sort of thing I picture when I think of the perfect Valentine’s Day lingerie. Sweet, sexy, and sophisticated all in one.

The ladylike, sumptuous styles always seem to remind me of opulent paintings of Marie Antoinette. Do you see it?

Masquerade specializes in D-H cup bras, and you can find a retailer near you on the Masquerade website (where you can also see the pieces above in even more gorgeous detail).

Buy the collection at HankyPanky.com, where you will also get free shipping on orders of $50 or more.

In the Micro Mesh range, there are four patterns (Deco Floral, Wild Paisley, Baby Bloom, and Tropical Holiday), with one arriving on the scene every month starting later this month.  In addition to a traditional babydoll and chemise, there is a more supportive, lined, built up lace chemise offering wider, adjustable straps for additional coverage.  Two piece options include here a bralette, lace cup cami, or built up lace cup cami that can be paired with either a lace back brief, lace back thong, or lace waist pant.

The soft jersey collection features solids including Black, Purple Orchid, Mandarin, and Ivory and is also mix and matchable.  In addition to the cami, chemise, babydoll, pant, thong, and brief, there is also a fabulous, easy to wear short robe.

For a more opulent look, the Silk Satin with Leavers Lace range is to die for!  Elegant Silk Satin is paired with delicate Leavers lace (from Calais, France) in a babydoll, chemise, cami, minishort, and thong.  Delightful!

Other ranges in the fall collection include Plain Powernet, Jacquard Herringbone Powernet, Jacquard Cotton Rib, and Pure Cotton.  The Samantha Chang collection retails at stores throughout the U.S. including Brooklyn Fox and La Mode Lingerie.

And just because Valentine’s Day has come and gone doesn’t mean you can’t partake.  Make any day a holiday when you slip into one of these numbers because they are definitely meant to be enjoyed the whole year through.  And with wedding season just around the corner, any of these luxurious pieces would be perfect for the bride-to-be in your life.

And speaking of weddings.  A bride-to-be can easily choose any item from the collection and add it to her wish list which connects with the wonderful wish list site, Wishpot (previously mentioned on TLP), which will allow her friends and family members to know just what she wants to take away on her honeymoon!  Don’t let the brides have all the fun either single ladies!  Go ahead and add a robe or babydoll to your wish list for your birthday or just because.

Ready to shop?  Don’t forget to include the special discount code exclusively for TLP readers!  Now through February 28th, enter TLPlovesBTS for 20% off your order of all Specimens of Seduction merchandise.

Need to purchase after the 28th?  Be sure to sign up for the email list, Fan on Facebook, and Follow on Twitter.  Each of those social networking features will get special discounts so keep your eye on your inbox, news feed, and tweets!

Happy shopping!

Designer Jennifer Shepard had been toying with the idea in the back of her mind for a while long before attending design school. “My sister and I could never find what we wanted. When we did find a comfortable, attractive bra that fit, we would buy them in every color and then wear them until the elastic threads were popping out. They were a bit embarrassing.”

Shepard believes that a woman should always be beautifully dressed beneath her clothes. With that idea in mind she incorporates the most beautiful stretch laces and trims, most of which are imported from France, into simple, elegant designs, which are fitted and re-fitted to be comfortable and flattering. “I believe that my customer will want to wear these pieces every day,” Shepard says.

The photos sure do look amazing. From now on, we’ll be tracking this petite lingerie label – so expect updates every once in a while!

For more info, images AND online shopping – check out the petite website at lailides.com

Hailed as a boudoir brand, Les Jupons de Tess is known for creating lingerie that is inspired by 18^th century elegance and style. See below several looks from the spring collection and check back later for a preview of the fall/winter 2010/11 collection they launched at the recent Paris trade show!

Photos: Les Jupons de Tess

The collection includes seven groupings: Alluring (£108-£148); Reverie (£94-£148); Heavenly (£94-£105); Enchanting (£86-£210); Whispering (£94-£148); Dreaming (£81-£148); and Enticing (£94-£210). Apart from the high prices, it sounds fabulous doesn’t it? Well it is! See a look from each of the groupings below along with short descriptions written by Damaris.

Dreaming (left): Pastels are everywhere this Spring/Summer and so Damaris brings you a softer hue in the classically dreamy set of Dreaming. A story for alternative tone and intricate detail with a beautiful draping bow for the bra; perhaps the softest of all designs this season in a lemon silk satin stretch chiffon.

Enchanting (right): For sparkling beauty and the most intricate story this season, look no further than the charismatic set of Enchanting. Full of striking designs, trims and alternatives such as the floor length gown. This is a truly majestic story, born from the most delicate Chantilly Leavers Lace.

Heavenly (left): A beautiful iridescent French lace in a euphoric mermaid form brands this story, truly heavenly. A simple two-piece set for a distinctive feel that also finds itself bejeweled with an array of Swarovski crystals.

Enticing (right): A lethal layering of black French leopard lace and lashings of jet-black Swarovski crystals, with an abundance of knickers to choose from and quirky additions such as the suspender belt and ruched body. This is a sophisticated and super necessary story for this season.

Reverie (left): This season be brighter than bold in the sophisticated NEW French “Leopard print lace” that appears in the ruby-level red “Reverie” story and the jet-black “Enticing” Story. Intricately designed with terrific alternatives in knickers, choose a set to suit your demands — from the finest of French silk tulles or the French leopard lace with revering Swarovski crystals. A romantically edgy story.

Whispering (right): A whimsical two-piece set of ultimate opulence. Whispering is one of the most unique sets this season for Damaris; made of the finest of French silk tulles and silk-chiffon satin in a soft grey hue and whenever possible, coated with jet-black platinum Swarovski crystals.

Alluring: The most vivid and chic combination for the Spring and Summer months with a rainbow of the most captivating Swarovski crystals in the entire collection — from ruby to jade to sapphire. The Alluring three-piece set lavishes in French Leavers Lace and exclusive fiery fushcia tones; a story you dare to wear.

Photos: Damaris

The Obsidian collection ranges in size from 32 A – 36 DD and includes bras, briefs, bikinis, thongs, and chemises in materials such as lovely leavers lace, sensual silk georgette, and magnificent mesh.  Details such as embroidery, buckles, and bows gives each piece character along with the Obsidian signature, a bright blue strip on the inside of each strap (look for it in the photos!). 

Bras retail from $80 – $105, panties from $40 – $50, and slips and chemises from $125 – $135. 

The women’s collection is sold throughout the U.S. and worldwide.   There is also a men’s collection (not pictured here) that is sold internationally, but not currently in the U.S. market.  See below for photos including my favorites Ava, Lauren, and Rita.  Enjoy!

Ava

Lauren

Rita 

Elizabeth                                                                               Rosalind

Greer                                                                                      Sophia

Check out a selection of the looks below!

For the full 20 looks and a list of stores near you that sells the pricey brand, visit Bordelle’s Web site.

Photos: Kate Rodgers for Bordelle.

“Time passes, and a prince traveling through the land sees Snow White. He strides to her coffin. The prince is enchanted by her beauty and instantly falls in love with her. He begs the dwarfs to let him have the coffin. The prince’s servants carry the coffin away. While doing so, they stumble on some bushes and the movement causes the piece of poisoned apple to dislodge from Snow White’s throat, awakening her. The prince then declares his love for her and soon a wedding is planned.”

Seven dwarfs was easy to manage – but how about the handsome prince? How will Snow White manage to save her marriage from going stale? Definitely not only by cleaning and singing with deer and squirrels. The dark side of Snow White was the starting point for the AW collection by Kriss Soonik. Pure black cute naughtiness is translated into unique styles and cuts featuring lacy bodies with peek-a-boo back and blue velvet detailing, baby-doll tops with gorgeous knickers, dressing gowns for morning lounging and a tank top with suspenders for sexy tomboy look. All hand-made in Estonia bringing a new level of quality and freshness into the lingerie market.

The photographs fit the whole theme perfectly. Superbly delicate lingerie, by far Kriss Soonik’s most mature collection – I’m loving every little piece of it. Breathtaking! The collection is already live on kriss-soonik.com – prices start at £69 (approx. $110).