Charly

Gerbe.com: My experience

April 4, 2007 by Charly

A long time ago I heard about Gerbe, a french stocking brand. I had never heard of them before and had never tried them. So I decided to go ahead and try some of their garments. I visited their website and found a very interesting section: Best Offers. There is a wide selection range and the price is unbelievable, from only 2,90â‚¬!! Then I chose a of Stay Ups and one pair of Tights. Completed my order and wait for it to arrive.

The first positive fact was the speed, in just five days I had my order at home (and there was a weekend in between). Then I opened my package and found a Care cream for hand’s sample and my items, of course. And that’s what review will be about: not the perfect gerbe.com shipping and handling service but about the quality and characteristics of the ordered pieces.

When I opened the first one (Emotion Stay Up) something called my attention, the feel of the fabric. It was “solid” and don’t misunderstand me. I say solid because I can handle it easily, not like others that I feel I’m gonna scratch them just by looking at them. I was afraid that would be rough and felt uncomfortable when I wore them but this fear disappeared the moment I got them on. I felt smooth, like a second skin and once they were up, were fixed by the silicone bands.

I also bought the tights, in the same collection as before, and my thoughts are the same. It’s a garment that I can wear as if I wore nothing because the collant fits perfectly to my body but without leaving me breathless. For me it has been a good deal and I recommend it to all of you!

Shining In The Night: Lingerie To Dazzle

March 21, 2007 by Charly

Imagine this summer: a romantic dinner on the seaside, candles on the table, full moon sparkling over the calm sea and stars shining up in the sky and down in your bra. Don’t dream anymore because you can have it right now (at least the bra), because this summer many brands have released crystal embroidered underwear. These garments are obviously not for everyday-wear but for those special times, those weekend breaks or romantic dinners you can add the elegance of the crystal to your ‘wear to impress lingerie wardrobe’.

You have a wide range to choose: bras, briefs, basques,… and many prices: from most affordable to the top luxury with champagne bottle included. But lets see what we can pick: webshop Figleaves UK and Figleaves US offer us different models from different brands. The Spanish Andres Sarda, has a selection of underwired bras on which the central gore features a bow with a swarovski crystal charm. Aubade follows the same principle with the Villa Caraibes half cup bra in which the central gore is adorned with a shiny swarovski crystal. For a more lit-up look we have the Christies Platinum collection, currently on sale too!. The bra and bustier in this line have padded cups embroidered with crystals and one in the central gore to finish the look.

We can also find glimmering underwear on other websites like Silkstorm. Though there aren’t many sets the look and quality of the one they have stand by its own. We can pick a lovely pink satin bra and brief set or a luxurious black tulle camisole with hand sewn jewels from Cotton Club, an Argentovivo Limited Edition Bra that includes an Moet & Chandon bottle or, if you want to add a little bit of spice to your nights, a black satin cuffs adorned with swarovski crystals.

At silkstorm, they even have crystal-embroidered swimwear. Take a look at this beautiful Valery Metallic halterneck, finished off with Swarovski crystal on the cups.

So right now you are just one click away to dazzle your boyfriend after that romantic dinner under the moonlight he has prepared for you ;)!

Lingerie and Art: Aubade Lessons

March 13, 2007 by Charly

Sometimes, a book appears that makes history, a book that is still read 2600 years after the author’s death. This is what happened with Sun Tzu’s Art of War, one of the oldest and most famous strategy studies ever written, and one of the most influential too (from Napoleon to the Desert Strom Campaign). Aubade is doing the same thing in the lingerie world with their Aubade Lessons.

French lingerie brand Aubade has always been well-known for being pioneers in the world of lingerie. From the strapless bra to the now essential g-string many products have been released thanks to their innovations and discoveries. And this mentality is also applied in the ad campaigns. Amongst these campaigns there is one that stand out on one’s own: The Lessons of Seduction. These lessons started in 1993 as a way to show the new Aubade collections. In each one short advices was given to make your parner fall at your feet.

They called famous photographers like Bernar MatussiÃ¨re, HervÃ¨ Bruhat, HervÃ¨ Lewis and Michel Perez to capture the essence of the Aubade woman: feminine, classy and elegant but at the same time bold, daring and playful. The absence of the model’s face is other characteristic of the Aubade lessons so it’s easier for a woman to feel identified with the model in the picture and the black and white pictures gives to each lesson an almost magic and romantic look that emphasizes the feeling of Aubade as a luxury brand.

Fourteen years and eighty lessons have passed. During this time things have changed and this is also captured in the lessons. Recently, Aubade released underwear garment for men and male models appeared in the lessons. In these lessons, romanticism is combined with passion providing the picture with sensuality and magnetism. Aubade has developed a delicious method to show their collection and I hope this will last long for the sake of those who love lingerie and art.

Lingerie To Wear (And To Enjoy)

March 6, 2007 by Charly

If you were a “Sex and the city” fan you may remember the expression in the face of Samantha when she took the stairs instead of waiting for the elevator. The reason is clear, she was being rubbed by a strand of pearls. That’s the main characteristic of Bracli, that they add to lovely lingerie garments the hidden and exciting spice of self-enjoyment.

Well, even though this is one heavy reason to buy it I prefer to leave it for the intimacy of our readers (if any of have tried don’t be ashame of tell us, I’m curious to know if it’s true what I have heard) and I’m going to talk about the whole range of Bracli products.

For those who haven’t heard before, Bracli is a Spanish lingerie brand whose products are made of finest materials and Manacor pearls. Their most famous item is the Pearl Thong, popularized by it’s “guest appareance” on TV show “Sex and the city”, but we have a few other choices.

On top we can choose two different bras. The first one is a full cup bra with halter neck, and the other one looks more like a bandeau bra with halter neck too. In both of them the strap is a strand of ivory shiny pearls.

Meanwhile for panties we can choose among the classic thong and the G-String. Both of them have two or three versions with different finished to pick the one you like the most.

And last but not least we have the body. It goes along the side from shoulder to hips and mix the cup of the bra and the shape of the classic thong.

You can select your choice in white, black, red, rose and blue and If those wasn’t enough options we can also select single or double strand of pearls so… ladies I’m sure you will find the one that fits you.

Hot Town, Summer In The City

March 4, 2007 by Charly

This summer you won’t need to be in Saint TrÃ´pez, Amalfi or Ibiza to feel like a VIP because with the new Spring Summer Beachwear collection from La Perla you are going to be the center stage.

Widely known for being a prestigious lingerie brand this beachwear collection measures up to what you can expect from a world wide famous brand. La Perla has successfully combined classicism and luxury in a collection that will shine wherever you are.

It’s a collection plenty of golds and bronzes contrasting basic colors as black and white, with the special taste that brings the embroidery small rhinestones, tiny pearls and Swarovski crystals. Furthermore, the wide range of garment allow you to find the one that fits perfect to you.

All the swimsuits, bikinis, trikinis and so on are made of best high quality fabrics to make you feel so comfortable while being in style. So if you want to stand out this summer do not hesitate and go to your nearest La Perla boutique or check out the La Perla website for the ultimate fashion beachwear collection.