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The Little Bra Company Goes Strapless!

Krista — Mon, 20 Jul 2009 21:45:45 +0000

The Little Bra Company, a TLP favorite, is the go-to brand for helping smaller cupped women accentuate their assets. Fortunately for all you ladies who love TLBC, they are expanding their collection to include a strapless bra!

Sascha will be available online and at fine lingerie retailers near you starting next month and will fit a range of smaller sizes including the elusive (and often hard to find) 28A, 28B, 30A, and 30B. The seamless, floral-preinted mesh bra will be available in black or pearl, perfect for day or evening wear.

TLBC truly lives up to it’s motto – good things do come in small packages!

Affinitas Featured in June Glamour

Krista — Wed, 20 May 2009 00:48:36 +0000

Affinitas Intimates has been featured on TLP before for its stylish, sassy, and sexy sets, chemises, camis, and more. They recently caught the eye of the editors over at Glamour who have featured the summery Joanna Balconnet Bra in its Dos and Don’ts of Going Bare spread. Clearly, Joanna is definitely a Do! This convertible bra is the perfect alternative to your basic black and nude under strapless tops and dresses. Adding a matching thong or hipster won’t break the bank either. You can have a complete set for $40 or less! With a great price like that, you can buy another whole set. Affinitas Intimates are available at retailers throughout the U.S. and online at Lauren Silva.

5 Sexy Lingerie Must-Haves on Oprah

Krista — Wed, 29 Oct 2008 23:45:48 +0000

This past Monday, talk show maven, Oprah Winfrey, featured a segment on her popular talk show about the 5 Sexy Lingerie Must-Haves. What are the essentials for looking and feeling sexy?

1. Flirty date bra

2. Cleavage enhancing bra

3. Strapless bra

4. Elegant camisole

5. Sexy panties

Purchase your top 5 and many more items at BareNecessities.com. Don’t forget to sign up for the catalog while you are there!

Here are some of my favorites!

A gorgeous Strapless Maternity bra by Amoralia

Mandolina — Sun, 06 Jul 2008 02:30:31 +0000

Going through press releases and new collections I found this breathtaking campaign shot from Amoralia’s summer collection and got almost emotional…

I’m sure you’ll all love this one too:

click for full sized photo!

Stunning photo and what looks like a stunning piece of lingerie!

Photo thanks to amoralia.com.

Va Bien Ulta-Lift Shapewear

Mandolina — Thu, 24 Apr 2008 00:15:48 +0000

It takes a confident woman to wear a strapless bra. Regardless of the numerous styling benefits of this versatile undergarment, most women are gripped by the fear of slippage encountered while wearing basic foam cup strapless bras. Now women of all cup sizes, ranging from B to G, can fearlessly join The Support Revolution sparked by the exciting new ultra-Lift™ lingerie collection from leading shapewear manufacturer Va Bien International Inc.

This sexy and functional line of women’s intimates rescues women from dreaded sag anxiety with a patented bra cup innovation that provides a degree of support that is superior to that of traditional foam cup bras.

The body-sculpting benefits of The Va Bien ultra-Lift™ Collection, available at better department stores and specialty retailers nationwide, will be embraced by women who desire shapewear that delivers on the promise of a curvy silhouette that is perennially in high demand.

Plastic surgery statistics show that breast enhancement remains the top cosmetic procedure among women in the United States, and statuesque starlets and reality TV personalities are omnipresent in celebrity news and online blogs, keeping the voluptuous body type high on the cultural radar. Women who are uncomfortable with permanently altering their bodies with painful and expensive surgery yet desire the sexy curves of today’s stars will find a painless solution in ultra-Lift™.

Determined to create the ultimate bra construction for the perfect bustline, the veteran design team at Va Bien, led by lingerie expert Madame Marianne Gimble, came upon an idea that literally put a finger on the ideal solution. Va Bien patented a design featuring three fingerlike plastic strips placed strategically between the inner and outer layers of foam in each bra cup to shape the bustline and prevent the sagging encountered in standard strapless bras. Aptly named the ultra-Lift™ Perfect Strapless, this amazing new bra offers women unlimited wearing options with removable clear straps that can be converted to traditional, halter and criss-cross silhouettes.

“Fashion designers today are more creative with their silhouettes and, as shaping experts, we in the lingerie field must remain innovative to enhance women’s bodies while they’re wearing the latest trends,” says Mme. Gimble. “With this in mind, we at Va Bien took our signature corsetry designs to the next level and created these patented finger supports that are undetectable under the fabric yet act like a sculptor’s hands, shaping a woman’s silhouette with a comfortable support that looks and feels like a work of art.”

Although versatility makes the Perfect Strapless the star player of the ultra-Lift™ Collection, the line includes six other equally ingenious undergarments with unique features that satisfy women’s diverse shaping needs. Accordingly, the ultra-Lift™ finger supports are strategically placed in different positions that complement each garment’s specific styling goal.

Two styles that provide daring décolletage and low backs perfect for backless dresses — the Low Plunge Convertible and the Low Plunge Body Briefer — position the ultra-Lift™ finger supports horizontally to produce a sexy inward push showcased by the styles’ low plunge cut. The Strapless Backless Body Briefer, meanwhile, provides allover body-toning with a back control panel and spiral boning that delivers knockout results under backless dresses without straps.

For an enviable hourglass figure, the Seamless Bustier is impossible to beat. This sleek garment is made of soft microdenier fabric with a hidden inner frame that flattens the tummy, cinches the waist, and lines the back with power net for extra support. La Balconette, a seamless, low-cut style with wide-set straps, is perfect for wearing under t-shirts and trendy form-fitting outfits. Rounding out Va Bien’s ultimate shaping collection, literally, is Fanny Fabulous, a modern control brief that provides a firm yet gentle lift to minimize sagging in the derriere.

All ultra-Lift™ garments are made of the latest fabrics and technical features that enhance women’s physiques with quality construction and attention to detail. Colors include white, black and nude and retail prices range from $47 to $90. For more information, visit www.vabienlingerie.com.

N-fini Shape – More Shapewear Solutions

Krista — Wed, 09 Apr 2008 20:59:27 +0000

N-fini, a Florida based company, recently added shapewear to its collection of intimate apparel, swimwear, activewear, and clubwear. Offering what seems like an infinite number of shapewear options, N-fini provides solutions for every problem area with its 28 styles. Women of all shapes and sizes can feel and look their best! Created using innovative technology, each piece of the collection provides comfort, shape, and support and is produced in-house.

Some of the shapewear options include High Rise Thigh Shorts, Strapless Shaper Bra Underwire Dress, Cami Shaper Bra, and more. N-fini Shape is currently available at boutiques and specialty stores in the U.S. and online at Chic Underthings. Look for the collection to appear in more locations soon!

Felina Strapless Bra and Bustier Shout-tested

Mandolina — Wed, 02 Apr 2008 20:55:10 +0000

See this is the kind of testing we can all enjoy. The lovely girls over at Entiise Lingerie totally get it: we don’t want to see boring old photos of strapless undergarments supposedly being great support etc… We want proof, and we want it in a funny format like Entiise’s Shout!-test. According to Entiise-owner Veronica “The purpose of the Shout Test is to demonstrate the immovability and overall effectiveness of the undergarment while eliminating any risks and fears of wardrobe mishaps.”

First up, the Felina Strapless Bra:

Click here to view the embedded video.

Next — Felina Strapless Bustier:

Click here to view the embedded video.

They also did a Wacoal Bustier and I’m sure there’s more to come… Again, this is such a great idea — and the (gorgeous!) model seems to agree to. She’s genuinely having fun. Expect more videos from Entiise Lingerie on TLP in the future!

Pure Style Girlfriends for Surgery-Free Solutions

Krista — Fri, 29 Feb 2008 09:00:35 +0000

Pure Style Girlfriends is a company whose is devoted to providing inexpensive and simple solutions as an alternative to medical procedures. Look and feel your best using these fashion faux pax solving products. Choose from double stick tape, adhesive strapless bras, bra inserts, breast lift tape and more!

I recently tried the Pure Style Girlfriends Pick-Me-Up Breast Lift-Up Tape. After trying numerous products like this before (with little success), I was interested to see how this brand would work for me. In the past, I had tried adhesive bra cups that taped from the bottom, which left a natural shape to still be desired. So I tried the kind that taped from the top. And still, I was not quite impressed with the shape or lift. So I was curious as to how Pure Style Girlfriends would be different. The first thing I noticed that was different was the Patent Pending tape. Rather than forming cups just below or just above the breast, the tape is designed to lift from underneath. I believe it is this vertical lift that sets this product a part from the rest. I was able to have both lift and shape. While the product is ideally suited for A-D cups, I was suprised at the success I experienced with the product. Additionally, I was impressed with the Pure Style website as it features a quick clip of how to use the tape.

So, check out Pure Style Girlfriends soon. Let us know what you think in our forums. To find a store near you, enter your zip code here, or purchase online at Bare Necessities.

Hollywood Fashion Tape: Fashion Solutions

Krista — Wed, 27 Feb 2008 11:00:46 +0000

Even our favorite undergarments sometimes let us down. Straps that don’t stay put. Bras that don’t give enough oomph. Bras that are a little too thin to wear to the workplace. Well, that is why Hollywood Fashion Tape exists! Now you can know the secrets that the celebrities know to keeping everything in and looking fabulous.

The “Keep Your Clothes On Collection” includes the original apparent and body tape, Hollywood Fashion Tape, Hollywood Tag Tamers, and Hollywood Behind the Seams. The Hollywood Fashion Tape is hypo-allergenic so it is safe to use both on skin and fabrics to keep your straps hidden and tops lying flat. The easy-to-use, 3 inch strips are also ideal for securing plunging necklines and fixing hems. Need more extreme hold? The Red Carpet Assortment may solve your wardrobe problems. In 5 unique shapes (like trapezoids for the sides of your strapless tops and skinny strips for your shoes and spaghetti straps), you will feel comfortable and confident as you walk into any room. Are your tags what drive you crazy? Hollywood Tag Tamers are self-adhesive squares that can be easily applied to tags and keep you cool, sane, and free from annoying tag itch. Each pack contains 24 tag covers in 2 sizes. Tired of dry cleaning your dresses after each wear? Concerned about underarm wetness ruining your look? Enter Hollywood Behind the Seams self-adhesive apparel shields. Easily inserted, these disposable little wonders will keep you dry and in control.

Know a bride-to-be? You might interest her in the Hollywood Fashion Tape “Here Comes the Bride Collection!” Wedding Apparel Tape is perfect for those unique wedding day fashion emergencies. Hold strapless dresses in place. Secure strappy sandals. Keep garters in place. Use the Glamorous Gown Assorment (includes the same shapes found in the Red Carpet Assortment) for the trickiest wardrobe situations.

The “Bodacious Breast Collection” is designed specifically for your girls! Need to be discreet at work or elsewhere? Try the Hollywood Cover Ups Reusable Nipple Concealers. Made of hypo-allergenic silicone, these self-adhesive discs will give you a flawless appearance. Reusable up to 10 times or more, these nipple concealers are unique in that they have a tapered edge that adds to the smoothness of the look. Tired of your straps showing with your favorite racerback tanks? The clear Hollywood Hook-Ups Bra Converting Clip will not only secure straps out of site, but also give you a little extra lift. Also available are the Hollywood Clear Bra Straps and Hollywood No-Shows Disposable Nipple Concealers. Give yourself a boost with Hollywood Extras Silicone Breast Enhancers. These reusable items can be slipped into a bra or swimsuit to give you added volume or cleavage.

While the Hollywood Oil Blotting Sheets and Hollywood Make-Out Mints may not solve your wardrobe problems, but they will keep you fresh and flawless.

Look for all of the above listed products at locations worldwide.

Eres Summer 2008

Kelly — Wed, 16 Jan 2008 22:09:19 +0000

As I type this, I am bundled up in many layers of sweaters, boots, and stockings; all the new swim collections are positive torture! It’s hard to believe this now, but in a couple months it will be actually be warm again in the US and I’ll need something to wear to the pool. For everyone looking ahead or for anyone lucky enough to be on the warm side of the world right now, Eres has introduced the new Summer 2008 collection. They describe the line as “constructed, architectural, graphic and feminine,” using colors inspired by Egypt and New Mexico’s warm tones.

Without glitz or over-the-top detailing, the collection has clean lines with just enough personality to create stand-out pieces. Take a look: