Fast forward 70 years to 2010 in the same Waldorf suite.  Another young woman awakes, removes her silk eye mask from her eyes, and lets in the sun on a beautiful June morning.  The sheets are just as soft and the atmosphere just as timeless although the nightgown is traded for a cami and shortie and her strapless gown is all silk.

While much has changed on Park Avenue, the essence and classic style of the 1930s remains in walls and halls of the Waldorf.  It is no wonder that it was the perfect setting for the showing of the Ari Dein Collection including, Ari Dein in White, an absolutely exquisite bridal collection!

We introduced Ari Dein to you back in March and have been impressed with the collection ever since.  The classic, Art Deco styling is reminiscent of another era, yet also contemporary for today’s woman.

Like the pieces in the Fall/Winter collection, each elegant, ivory Bridal piece is hand-cut and sewn in Manhattan’s garment district, made of 100% silk, and finished with lion face buttons.  Whatever your style, there is something perfect for every facet of the wedding from waking up on the morning of and primping before the walk down the aisle to the wedding night and the subsequent honeymoon!  Choose from an opulent, showstopper of a long gown (with a back that will drive him wild), a flirty cami and short, or decadent chemise in silk charmeuse.  A cami and short are also available in silk chiffon dobby dot.  A vintage bride could pull off the silk high waisted bloomer for sure!  Complement any of the looks with the long robe in silk chiffon or the demi robe in silk chiffon dobby dot.  Pure elegance!

Whatever type of Ari Dein bride you are, there is something for you.  Ari Dein in White is currently available at AriDein.com.  For your bridesmaids who want something with a touch of color, also check out Faire Frou Frou in Los Angeles and Journelle in New York and Miami.

The Jolie collection was based on a design from the 40s. The peachy set includes a longline bra, suspender belt, and brief.

The Vargas girdle dress is one of Kiss Me Deadly’s best sellers, so they made it in a light peach tone for the spring and summer. Also called a corsolette, it incorporates an underwired lace bra and six suspender tabs.

The super sexy DeVille collection includes a black satin multiway bra, deep brief, and suspender skirt. The suspenders on the skirt are even detachable in case you wish to wear it as outerwear.

Delacroix includes a pure silk camisole, french knicker, brief, soft cup bra, and suspender belt. It is available in a deep blue or frothy peach. This collection is extremely limited, with only 100 of each piece being made.

The longline Jezebel panty was a favorite this past winter, so Kiss Me Deadly brought it back with a tafetta non stretch center panel and red taffeta bow.

Stay cool in summer months in the comfortable and chic Sophie bloomer boyshorts, available in both red and black. Lulu and Lush’s best-selling black satin frilly knickers have been redesigned for the Fleur set, this time with optional suspender clips and matching soft-cup halter-neck bra, which is soft and luxurious on the skin yet structured to support up to an E cup.

Show off your shapewear in the fabulous new Rouge and Dolly girdles, in stretch satin and powermesh to smooth and sculpt whilst still looking good enough to eat, putting an end to the thought that a smooth tummy and bottom means sacrificing gorgeous lingerie in favour of massive Bridget Jones pants.

More information and pictures can be found online, at the FairyGothMother Blog!

Heavenly cream, delicious silk satin and delicate lace combines in a beautiful array of soft feminine styles to create DAISY DREAMS. Gorgeous sun ray paneling has been incorporated into the garments in lace and silk adding the “Fleur” touch.

Influenced by romanticism and nostalgia of the 70’s this collection is the prettiest yet.

Handcrafted beautifully fitting bras are, padded balcony, balcony, fleurtatious and boudoir. Co-coordinating bottoms are thong, lace brief, bow tie brief and s-belt. Our vintage inspired nightwear embraces the mood of the collection with a silk lace ray backless Kimono and the sensual babydoll.

There is an air of girly innocence in daisy dreams with details including lace and silk sun ray paneling, lace ties, silk straps, silk trimmed lace straps and gathers on the derrière.

Handcrafted and designed in the UK to exceptional quality.

Want more? Check www.fleurofengland.com!

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Create this look:

• Chanteuse Ruched Silk Pinup Shorts at Dollhouse Bettie
• Cabaret Fully Fashioned Euro Heel Stockings at Secrets In Lace
• Panache Evie Suspender at Figleaves UK
• Myla Bodysilk Molded Strapless Bra at Nancy Meyer
• Open Side Pump at Frederick’s of Hollywood
• Floral Print Scarf at Silk Charm

More Dress Up Like a Pin-Up in our archives!

Alouette is back in a limited-edition peach range. Alouette includes a waist cincher, garter belt, brief, and bra of black lace over shimmering peach fabric.

The Jezebel range includes a fantastically seductive longline knicker based on vintage pantygirdle styles. The Jezebel cutout brief has a peephole in the back to show off your booty!

L’Amour offers waist reduction and sleek styling from the basque and cincher, both of which have a double layer of stretch control mesh and steel boning. The six suspender straps on both are detachable.

Finally, the Ruby Van Doren looks very much like the Diamond Van Doren from August, but with a new red trim that makes it perfect for the holidays!

You can find Kiss Me Deadly at La Magia, Hepburn and Leigh, Fairy Goth Mother, and Panty Salad.

Backed by celebrity fans like Daisy and Pearl Lowe, Kate Hudson and Emma Watson – the label really is grabbing attention of lingerie fans across the world.

Ell & Cee has recently been picked to design a limited edition couture knicker collection for Victoria’s Secret (only available in the top 6 stores in the US!) – and as soon as we have photos we’ll surely update you all! Until then, enjoy these great shots of the latest Ell & Cee range: “Flight of Fancy”.

More at ellandcee.co.uk.

“Retro means for Jesus Fernandez the femininity, the smoothness [and] the most precious garments,” reads Fernandez’s Web site. “In this collection we incorporated silk and a wide variety of Italian fabrics such as satin, musbiel, bisou, jacquards [and] French lace.”

Jesus Fernandez lingerie is sold in countries all over the world, but in the U.S. you can only find it in New York. One of the retailers is Azaleas located in Manhattan, which sells the bras for about $65 and bottoms for approximately $30. Check out Jesus-Fernandez.com.ar for other points of sale.

This is the place to go if you want the “Pin up Starlet” glamour look. Lucy B’slingerie features cherry print items, classic leopard prints, the quintessential high waist panty, and garter belts that inspire you to give your own Dita Von Teese performance.

Their items can be purchased on their website, http://www.lucyb.com or in stores. Prices range from $14.00 to $64.00 per item.

The 1950′s-inspired bridal lingerie set is absolutely stunning in ivory silk with brocade panels, comprising of a balconette bra, cincher girdle and brief. The underwired bra features brocade and pintuck quilted cups, ruched silk straps and gold hardware. The steel-boned lace-back cincher girdle sits under the bust and provides an excellent waist reduction whilst also shaping the hips, with quilted and brocade panels and detatchable ruched suspender straps. Matched with the silk brocade briefs and some pearls, this lingerie set is ideal for retro brides. (Balconette bra: £95, Cincher girdle: £135, Brief: £35)

For more control over the tummy and hips, the steel boned longline corset girdle provides wonderful curves all the way from the bust line down to the hips. Again created from pure ivory silk and a delicate ivory brocade, the corset girdle features four detachable ruched suspender straps with gold hardware, back lacing and quilted hip panels. Wear with Maxine’s matching balconette silk bra to complete this glamorous shapewear ensemble. (Balconette bra: £95, Girdle corset: £295, Brief: £35)

The unique waistcoated bra, suspender belt and brief set is handmade from ivory pure silk and brocade with pintuck quilting to create a luxurious ensemble – a must-have for any lingerie connoisseur! The waistcoated balconette bra fastens at the back with mock front lacing and features pintuck quilting panels. The set is completed by matching silk brocade knickers and a front-fastening suspender belt with detachable ruched straps. (Waistcoated bra: £135, Suspender belt: £55, Brief: £56)

This attention-grabbing futuristic ensemble is FairyGothMother’s absolute favourite, available in black silk with pintuck quilting. The underwired plunge bra has quilted panels on the cups and fits perfectly with the steel-boned girdle corset, designed to cinch the waist whilst also shaping the hips and tummy for maximum impact. The four black suspender straps with silver hardware are detachable, and a matching brief is also available. (Plunge bra: £125, Girdle corset: £325, Brief: £56)