As we prepare for Valentine’s Day, I urge you to check out the EMI Boudoir Holiday Collection. Buy it for yourself or ask for it as a gift!  It’s a gift that keeps on giving!  Pieces are richly colored in Ruby Red and Malibu Tan and are made of luscious Leavers lace, sophisticated sheer tulle mesh, and exquisite embroidery among other fabrics.  The collection includes bra and panty sets (sizes 32B – 36E, S-L), chemises (S-L), and a suspender (in one group).

The Boudoir Holiday Collection is sold at Bloomingdales and Nordstrom with bras retailing from $80 – $110, panties from $50 – $55, and chemises at $175.

A woman who has worked at three different Victoria’s Secret stores told The Today Show that employees will accept returned underwear and put it back on the sales floor, even though it may have been used. She also said if a product comes back as returned and it has an odor to it, they will put the garment on a hanger, hang it up overnight so the odor has time to get out and then they’ll put it back on the sales floor the next day. Disgusting!

The stores subjected to the investigation were Nordstrom, Macy’s, Bloomingdale’s, Victoria’s Secret, Saks Fifth Avenue, Gap, Express and J.Crew. The Today Show bought lingerie and bikinis at each store, ripped off the tags and the protective lining, marked the inside tag with two black dots, waited a week and then went to each store to return the items. Every store accepted the items back and gave a full refund. Later, they checked to see if they could spot their marked undies on the sales floor and found them at every store except for Saks, J.Crew and Express.

Check out the disturbing video below!

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Carrie is bold.  For fall, the Carrie collection, including a camisole, brief, and g-string, is bold as well.  In a vibrant pink called Lipstick, each piece is created from a new, scallop edged lace.

The classy Charlotte collection again uses the eco-friendly bamboo, but adds a 3/4 sleeve top perfect for the crisp autumn nights.  The collection, including the long pants and low-rider thong, are available in an earthy Sage.

The sassy Samantha collection doesn’t disappoint!  Complete with a bustier, low-rider hotpants, and a low-rider thong, the Samantha collection features a spotted black and tan feline print in tulle with black lace trim.

Miranda is polished, but playful.  For fall, the Miranda collection again uses the contrasting tulle and lace combination, but in Cocoa and Pink.  The collection includes a soft bra, low-rider hotpants, and a low-rider thong.

Cosabella is sold at retailers worldwide including Bloomingdales, Nordstrom, and online at Chic Mystique, Bare Necessities, Asos, and more!

And if this hasn’t made your day, well, how about this? This fall, Cosabella will extend the Sex and the City collection to include new colorways and silhouettes!

The Fall Carrie collection will still retain a fun and fashionable essence, but will replace floral print tulle with scalloped edged lace. The cami, brief, and g-string all come in a gorgeous, vibrant pink called Lipstick. The Charlotte collection continues to use the amazingly soft and eco-friendly bamboo fiber. However, for Fall 2008, it is featured in Sage and incorporates a 3/4 sleeve top. Samantha takes sexy in a new direction with an animal print called Ocelot. The spotted print tulle is available in a bustier, low rise hotpant, and low rise thong. The hotpant and thong of the Miranda collection will remain, but a soft bra is introduced. All pieces will be featured in Cocoa with a Pink trim.

And that’s not all for the fall collection. Look for more details about the rest of the fantabulous fall collection in an upcoming post. In the meantime, channel your inner Carrie, Charlotte, Samantha, or Miranda and start shopping! In addition to Bloomingdales and Bare Necessities, the collection can be purchased at Chic Mystique or the HBO Shop (which also has a number of other SATC goodies, including a very cute eco-friendly dry cleaning bag!). Click here to see video footage of a recent segment featuring the lingerie, dry cleaning bag, signature glassware, and more from New York’s CW11 Morning News.

For additional retailers worldwide, visit the Cosabella website.

Why else should you own a Yummie Tummie tank? Well, the tank is made of a slick, soft cotton, so is naturally comfortable and won’t cling to your clothes. The fabric also features moisture-wicking so you will stay cool and dry. The longer silhouette means you won’t have to deal with that annoying roll up that often plagues us all when wearing tanks.

The Yummie Tummie Tank featured on Oprah is available in both a hip length and a long length style. Other styles include a Basic T, Strappy T, and Basic V (with a Nursing T on the way – preorder at Bare Necessities!). Sizes range from XS – XL. Yummie Tummie tanks and tees retail from $62 – $82 and are available at over 600 retailers in the U.S. including Bloomingdales and Neiman Marcus. Select international locations also carry Yummie Tummie. For online ordering, Bare Necessities has you covered.

Already purchased Yummie Tummie? Let us know all about it in our forums. Haven’t purchased yet? What are you waiting for?!

Either way, enjoy this clip of Yummie Tummie from the Today show :

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The Valeria collection is made of a delicate, black mesh with intricate, metallic silver embroidery. Fitting of a silver anniversary! Swarovski crystals adorn the fabric for a rich, opulent look. The balconette bra is quite a stunner! Pair with a g-string or bikini. Complete the look with the elegant and amazingly chic chiffon robe. And because this is such a monumental milestone, pieces from the collection will be embellished with a special hangtag signifying the anniversary.

Arriving in August, Valeria will be sold at Neiman Marcus, Nordstrom, Bloomingdales, Bergdorf Goodman, and Henri Bendel among other department stores and boutiques nationwide.

Cameron Diaz, starring in this summer’s What Happens in Vegas, is a fan of the Hanky Panky signature boy short. She ordered quite a few for filming.

The set stylist for the new M. Night Shyamalan movie, The Happening, ordered a number of the signature Hanky Panky thongs for star Zooey Deschanel.

Catch her if you can! Katherine Hiegl sports a pair of white cotton modal boyshorts in her upcoming romantic comedy, The Ugly Truth while Marisa Tomei wears Hanky Panky bras, boyshorts, and camis in The Wrestler. While you may not catch a glimpse, Kristen Bell will be donning her low-rise thongs under her many outifts in When in Rome. And as art (or film for that matter) imitates life, look for a scene in the upcoming Confessions of a Shopaholic in which female shoppers pick up panties, camis, and more at a sample sale!

So get hip to Hanky Panky. And not just because these celebrities (and I) love the brand, but because every item is actually as comfortable as they claim. Hanky Panky bras, boyshorts, camis, chemises, and thongs are available in boutiques and department stores worldwide including Bloomingdales and Bare Necessities. And while you are buying some new boyshorts, don’t forget to try the new Hanky Panky Lingerie Wash. I tried it myself the other day and loved the results!

Happy shopping (and watching)!

From 6 pm to 8 pm, browse the new collection (and get a free gift with purchase!), enjoy complimentary cocktails (and cupcakes!), enter to win tickets to the NYC premiere of the movie as well as a private limo tour, and much, much more! This event will have you even more excited than you already are!

The fun, flirty, and accessible collection includes bras, panties, camis, and more. Feel like the quirky, but always cute, Carrie in a fun, floral bustier (with animal print trim) that you may just wear out for cocktails with the girls! Tap into your inner Samantha with a sexy set including a garter belt. Channel Charlotte with a sweet, cozy, and eco-friendly bamboo cami and pant. Work the workplace like Miranda with a chic, yet functional pairing. Choose one gal or choose them all!

So, don’t forget. Thursday, May 22nd. Bloomingdales – 59th Street. 4th Floor. Hope to see you there with bells (or Manolos) on!

I was fortunate enough to see the pieces up close and personal so I can vouch that they are as amazing as they look in pictures. That wasn’t the only treat. The namesake of the brand (yes, the Elle Macpherson) showed me her personal favorites in the collection!

So, what are my favorites? There are quite a few, but I’ll give you the highlights of what you should check out month to month.

In February, the EMI, corsetry-inspired staple Dentelle arrives in Strawberry Ice, a rich pink with contrasting lemon trim. March brings a color palette including a soft, angelic pink and vibrant peacoat blue. Ornez is particularly glamorous featuring a stretch silk layered with embroidery and lace. In April, Rumeur is sure to be a fan favorite. The half-cup contour bra, in stretch printed satin of cream and warm charcoal, flatters any bust line with its lace and grosgrain ribbon trim. I am especially a fan of the coordinating bikini. With its sheer back, it leaves just enough to the imagination.

For May, I like the gathered look of the vintage-inspired Signet in Warm Charcoal (seen here in Angelwing Pink). In June, be sure to check out Adorn. Sheer mesh in Spanish nude is accented by exposed construction detailing. Delightful! Lastly, for July, I love the lush wine coloring of the feminine, half-cup Artistry collection (seen here in Peacoat Blue).

Even more sophistication is found in the Boudoir collection. I like the Antique Green chemise. A silky little something with French lace cups is classic and elegant. The unique and striking contrast between the apricot and powder blue is lovely in the Dusky Apricot collection.

There are many other options in the Spring collection, so do some investigating on your own and let us know what you think in our forums. Elle Macpherson Intimates are sold at a number of retail locations including Bloomingdales, Nordstrom, and boutiques as well as online at Bare Necessities and Her Room.