It’s still pricey ($250 for the bra and $50.50 for the matching V-string) but a lot easier to swallow than a couple million!

There are also matching thigh highs ($70) and garter belt ($90). You can buy the set at VictoriasSecret.com and make someone very, very happy this holiday!

Inspired by Queen Victoria, the Victorian Gothic era, and other things dark and exotic, the Fall/Winter collection features intricate details, interesting patterns, and intriguing designs.

Fall/Winter 1, currently available in stores, is inspired by Victorian Indian Summer with unique collections including Wild Life, a exotic, safari inspired pattern (incorporating zebra, leopard, and tiger markings!), Language of Flowers, featuring pops of a bold, floral pattern, Oriental Beauty, inspired by Persian palace architecture, Salomina, inspired by the geometry of Persian carpets, and Queer Pets, featuring an embroidered monogram as an accent to both the bras and panties.  Each group in cludes a variety of bra styles including padded plunge, padded plunge balcony, unpadded plunge balcony, and padded french balcony.  Corresponding panties include a thong, brazilian short, tanga, brief, and short.

Fall/Winter 2, Dark Fever, explores a parallel universe.  The Deamon collection, named after the wild animal alter egoes of The Golden Compass, include accent prints of snakes against raspberry red and leopard against chocolate brown.  The show stopper?  The animal print trims are zippers!  Hot!  The other collections include Dark Victoria, a classic floral lace pattern of black on grey inspired by the  elaborate mourning fashion of Queen Victoria, Beautiful Bat, black microfibre accented with leather and inspired by Victorian Gothic Horror and lady vampires, Masked Ball, black microfibre accented with ruffled elastic trim and edgy miniature gunmetal studs, Divination, featuring prints of 19th century copperplate writing and mythical creatures inspired by fortune telling and tarot cards, and Secret Society, a black stretch mesh featuring prints in silvery grey flock.  In addition to the bra and panty styles listed above, this range features a very sexy waspie in Dark Victoria, knitted top in Beautiful Bat, jersey top and eyemask in Masked Ball, suspender in Divination, and a body (aka teddy), peek-a-boo unpadded plunge, and stockings in Secret Society.

Christmas Crackers is the theme for Fall/Winter 3.  Collections include Key to Deliverance, black velvety flock on black mesh is accented by tiny patterned keys in gunmetal is inspired by A Christmas Carol, Red Xmas, a poinsettia colored collection sprinkled with glittering rhinestones, The Spirit of Christmas, styled with engraved flowers in deep purples and accented with a favorite phrase of Marlies, ‘Let me lead you elsewhere to that boundless space where your spirit is already free,’ Christmas Baubles, a ribbon braid  accented holly red microfibre celebrating the Victorian tradition of decorating a fir tree, and Global Fireworks, the Swarovski crystal adorned, Platinum collection which pays tribute to New Year’s Eve celebrations.  Again, the collection features a range of mix and match options for bras and panties and also include stockings in The Spirit of Christmas and suspenders, a babydoll, and a nightgown in Global Fireworks.

Marlies Dekkers bras range in sizes from A-F (including some maternity styles!) and panties XS-XXL.  Check Marlies Dekkers or your retailer for specifics.  Marlies Dekkers is sold at leading retailers including Journelle (where I just bought mine!), Neiman Marcus, and Honey’s Lingerie.

Very special thanks to the AMAZING photographer of all these looks – Carin Verbruggen.  What phenomenal photos!!!

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 panty itself is 100% spandex and features Swarovski crystals and retails at $125. Order online today at pantyO.com.

Aline Machado agrees: “The EA Soleil Oasis Collection 2009 brings stunning designs, fabrics, colors, and Swarovski crystals for a look of glamour and sophistication. Always wowing with impeccable fit and high quality materials, the EA Soleil Oasis Collection will make you look and feel beautiful…”

The official ëa site actually has quite a few more pieces that BBB is not carrying, and some of these are pretty great too. Shopping for these in the US might be anything but easy, but for the sake of showing my favorites from the collection, here goes:

The pricing matches the look and quality at $125-$200, at Bella Bella Boutique.

One of Tabitha’s items is a rhinestone garter belt. (Click here to watch a small clip from the show and to see Tabitha unveil her three choices). I’m pretty sure I remember that piece from three years ago when Victoria’s Secret was producing a fall line and adding their own sense of glamour. I haven’t tracked any of the originals, even on the vast eBay. Frederick’s of Hollywood is offering a kit of bra and string for $39.00 US a piece.

I was also able to track down an actual garter belt from Body Lingerie for $39.75 US.

If you have no idea what to do with a garter belt (and I’m not sure why you would be reading TLP), then you can take some lessons from this instructional video.

Click here to view the embedded video.

And you can take a look at the designed room and the resources needed.

Other styles out for Fall 2008 are made of traditional fabricsand feature lingerie and sleepwear in bold colors, vintage-inspired laces, tattoo styling, and signature prints. For a bit of a flirtier touch, there is plenty of metallic embroidery, Swarovski diamontes, oversize florals, and shiny microfiber.

This is a great collection to celebrate Cosabella’s 25th anniversary! The company was founded in 1983 by Ugo and Valeria Compello. The company has headquarters in Miami, Florida, and the swimwear, apparel, hosiery, loungewear, and lingerie are manufactured in Italy. You can find Cosabella at Figleaves US and Chic Mystique, or use the store locator on the Cosabella website.

One of my favorite groups in the collection is Charmant. Both the bras (full cup, demi, and push-up) and the panties (bikini, thong, and lace short) incorporate a unique, corset-esque lace up detailing. This sexiness is balanced with sweetness with delicate bows adorning the pieces as well.

Couture is a one-of-a-kind group that is couture indeed! Each piece, a combination of silk and lace, looks like a work of art! This, paired with scalloped edging and rich colors, makes for quite a masterpiece.

Allure, Lou’s basic bra, is more than basic. Featuring molded foam cups that conform to your original shape, this classic bra is accented with Swarovski crystals.

Lou Lingerie can be found at a number of retailers worldwide. Look for these and a number of other sassy styles online at Figleaves and BiggerBras.com.

The designer, I.D. Sarrieri, from Romania, takes inspiration from haute couture and vintage designer styles, and each season offers a sophisticated collection designed for the modern woman.

This season, the collection available at www.miodestino.co.uk combines elegance and style, with supreme attention to detail . Select from the glamour of a fuchsia silk push up bra teamed with a retro style frilled brief, or the elegance of the charcoal silk set, finished with glittering Swarovski crystal.

In the photo: Fuchsia silk push up bra £98 // matching briefs £49 // Charcoal silk bra £110 // v-string briefs £48