In August, the Pixelate collection is introduced. A new, everyday classic using a new balconette bra profile. Complete the look with the bikini (featuring ruching on the back seam) or thong. Made from a stretch mesh, Pixelate will be available in Black and White in August and in Crystal Rose in November. Another great addition arriving in August is Pigment. Leading the way as one of the first contour bras for larger cup sizes, this sophisticated style is made of a gorgeous diamond print satin. The matching satin bikini features mesh side panels.

Starting in September, more glorious masterpieces will hit the stores. Art Deco is an exquisite range as it meets style with comfort. The balconette bra and matching bikini, in a beautiful, soft neutral, Moonlight Fawn, are made of a soft microfiber and edged with a contrasting guipere embroidery. Delightful! Conceptual is a beautiful profile that accomodates through a G cup! Using modern and elegant eyelash lace in Crabapple Coral against a nude lining is flirty, but classy. With an eyelash lace front and mesh back, the bikini completes the look.

In October, introduce yourself to Perfection. This well-constructed, vertical seam profile gives the bust an amazing lift. In White Smoke, this stunner features delicate lace, piped seams, and adorable rosettes. October also welcomes Restoration, another bra in the new contour profile. Made of silky microfiber in Navy, the glamorous look is completed by the White Smoke eyelash lace and stretch ribbon detailing.

Calligraphy, arriving in November, is one breathtaking range! The Linen Cream fabric is accentuated with a “tattoo” embroidery in a rich turquoise. A satin trim completes the sweet and fashionable look. November and December will welcome back some of the favorite ranges such as Conceptual, Restoration, and Perfection in additional colors.

Want to see a few more looks?  See below. 

This beautiful collection hits stores starting in August.  For now, enjoy the wonderful looks in stock now and work your curves! Find Fayreform at Bloomingdales, Nordstrom, and other stores near you.  See here for a list of stockists. 

The Vargas collection is Kiss Me Deadly’s new range of vintage-inspired control wear. It’s small right now, and quantities are limited, but it’s certainly a step in the right direction. The Vargas Girdle Dress gives you shape and waist definition with a double-layer midsection, as well as a structured lace bra. There is no boning in this dress, so you can just roll it on and clasp the bra.

The Vargas Roll-On Girdle gives shaping and control in your tummy and hips. These girdles give you modern stretch-fabric technology with classic vintage styles. They come in several feminine patterns and matching stockings are also available!

Visit the Kiss Me Deadly website for boutiques and online shops where you can shop for the brand. The Alouette waist cincher isn’t available yet, but it will be available relatively soon (November) and it certainly looks worth the wait! You can also pre-order it from La Magia and get it as soon as it comes out!

I’m sure you will love Smart Ass just as much as I do! Designed by the sassy duo of Alix Cameron and Cindy Ball, Smart Ass provides inspirational sass for your fantastic ass. These moms set out to design a thong that was not only comfortable, but fashionable as well. These flattering low-rise thongs each proclaim a witty saying on the back such as vixen, œdomestic diva, it girl, and yummy mummy that suit whatever or however you are feeling that day. Look for more sayings just in time for the holidays as well as 2008.

Also in time for the holidays, the newest collection of Smart Ass thongs includes the World’s First Inspirational Gusset featuring sassy and motivational sayings such as va va voom and you’re hot. A guaranteed conversation piece and a perfect one-of-a-kind gift!

While Smart Ass is known for their signature, cheeky thongs (pun intended), they also feature a European inspired line, EuroTrash and a microfiber, laser-cut line, SmoothOperator. EuroTrash is sheer and thin and perfect under clothing. The fitted camisole can be paired with a gal short, bikini, or thong in the pink hearts or black scroll pattern. SmoothOperator, available in nude and black, features a cami with adjustable straps and a built in bra. This smooth and light weight stretch microfiber (also available in gal short, bikini, and thong) eliminates VPL under the most body skimming items in your wardrobe!

These pieces should keep you occupied until the holiday season when some new signature sayings will be available. My favorites are “naughty or nice?” and “ho!ho!ho!” And next year, stay tuned for the new patterns in the EuroTrash collection including a fun floral pattern and the sassy sayings pattern which includes the same words featured on the inspirational gusset.

Smart Ass truly has something for everyone, so check out their site for even more goodies! And just because the Smart Ass Gals are so wonderful, when you are ready to proclaim yourself a “control freak” or “party girl” and make your purchase, enter the promo code galpal and receive 20% off your order! Happy shopping!

Of course, the bra-fitting fanatic in me cannot help but notice (and mention) that the bands on these models are riding up too high. Ladies, make sure your bands are parallel to the floor (or even a little bit lower in the back is good – it hoists you up!). If they ride up, go down a band size! I’ve definitely noticed that Victoria’s Secret models don’t show a well-fitting bra the majority of the time (not even close), nor have their associates correctly sized anyone I know who has gone in for a fitting at the chain. Frankly, it’s disappointing for such a large retailer. Sigh.

Victoria’s Secret can offer some great, trendy products at reasonable prices, but I wouldn’t advise anyone to go in there without having had a reputable fitting at a quality lingerie shop!

My favorite is this extremely girly Harmonia String. The black lace string with flower design and polka dot printed band is very pretty and fresh (design-wise!). At a mere £16.00 this really is a very good buy! If you like the design you might also like the DKNY Classic Curves thong we’re giving away!

A pretty number two is the risky but sexy Wild Me animal print shorty made from strech microfibre. Combining leopard print and delicate edging works so well! Price tag: £18.00 at BeCheeky.

Hope you like!

Now available in the U.S., Nearly Nude provides a number of seamless styles including slips, halter tanks, and strapless bandeaus that move and stretch with you. Perfect to wear under every outfit from your lowest cut tops to your most form fitting pants without having to use “tape or glue” states founder and designer Lucy Hosken. Every item in the collection creates a beautiful, slimming silhouette and provides a solution for every item in your wardrobe.

Even for the pregnant ladies, Nearly Nude seems like a great choice to give all the necessary support for a changing body.

Nearly Nude is sold in abundance all throughout Australia (lucky you!), but is also available at quite a few European shops and two New York locations. Luckily, there are a number of online retailers, such as Zodee, as well. Reasonably priced (shaping tanks from $36, briefs from $14) and stylish, Nearly Nude truly does give you “the ultimate comfort, confidence, and cleavage.” What a deal!

The Delilah collection by Goddess
Great support and beautiful red flower embroidery on black (or pink on pink) -> link

The Eva range by Freya
All the big-busted women I’ve spoken are Freya-fans, so I’m sure the Eva collection will be a perfect fit. I love the basque! -> link

Bohemia by Elle MacPherson Intimates
Available up to an E-cup and absolutely gorgeous. We’ve mentioned it before on TLP (and I already said I loved the stretch woven cotton detail!) -> link

Esteem line by Fayreform
A beautiful underwired and great boyshorts. I’ll never be able to try this brand on but word on the street is this is top quality (which means it doesn’t come cheap ) -> link

I so hope I made a good choice here ! I’m sure Krista will have something to say about this one – she’s the expert!

The microkittens introduce themselves as follows:

“Welcome to microkitten.com: where strong,smart,sexy women shop for authentic Brazilian bikinis with a South Beach flair. Famous for its beautiful beaches and beautiful women, Rio de Janeiro is home to the original bikini beaches. Who can forget “The Girl From Ipanema”? And known by trendsetters around the world, South Beach is the hottest and hippest stretch of beach anywhere! microkitten.com is the only company which merges the heritage of these two famous stretches of sand to deliver you the highest quality authentic Brazilian bikinis made with the South Beach vibe. Cool, hot, bold, brave, smart, sexy…all rolled into one great bikini. You know you’ve got it – now you can show the world!“

Sounds good, no? Well, their stuff looks very Brazilian indeed, and they even have some non-micro pieces too. My first choice is this very extravagant connected bikini. Show your cleavage but don’t feel like you’re naked: I love it! The thong-styled backside is a little bit daring for me, but I can imagine myself giving it a go on a private beach for a first try . It’s only $72.00, so that’s not too bad at all!

A close second is their true micro bikini. The widest point on the front of the thong is two (!) inches, so you better get that brazilian wax soon! The triangle bikini covers up more than the bottom, but still shows loads and loads of skin. As the microkittens say it: “not one for the faint of heart!”.

For more info and pieces, check out microkitten.com! We’ll surely be checking them out some more in the near future!

The basque is stretchy lace with a small flower design, the cups are underwired and the basque’s front has eye-catching corset style satin ribbon lacing. The back has a hook and eye fastening, and all the edges are bound contrasting binding. The suspenders and straps are not detachable. The matching thong also has the corset style ribbon lacing to the back to finish off the complete look.

More info? Check out The Lingerie Store !

“Elle Macpherson Intimates not sexy enough for you? Then get ready for Elle Macpherson Boudoir – her new, sexier collection, with suspenders and quarter cup bras and everything (all in lovely fabrics like stretch silk and Austrian lace, of course).”

Figleaves UK has stocked a limited amount of this new Elle Macpherson collection, and they advise you to be quick when you really want a piece… I’m not sure whether or not that’s marketing-talk, but the photo’s sure look beautiful, so these might fly from the shelves…