Krista

Straps & Strings: India’s First Fine Lingerie Boutique

April 3, 2011 by Krista

I ADORE social networking! Not only is it a great way to interact with you, our readers, but it is also a great way to discover new designers, brands, and stores. Facebook helped me find the fantastic online luxury lingerie boutique, Straps and Strings. I was so intrigued by the brand selection and beautiful assortment of products. Nearly 4 months old, Straps and Strings is India’s first boutique both on and offline for fine lingerie, sleepwear, shapewear, swimwear, and more!

Currently, Straps and Strings carries about 24 brands including Lise Charmel, Damaris, Chantelle, Cosabella, and Simone Perele (with others in the works!) not otherwise sold in India. Returns and exchanges are next day delivery is guaranteed to most cities in India. Head over to Straps and Strings today where an End of Season sale is in progress. With discounts up to 70%, you can stock up on all your favorites!

Let us know what you purchase! And don’t forget to ‘Like’ Straps and Strings on Facebook! (Us too, if you haven’t!)

Two Ways to Play: Behind the Scenes at the BTS Photo Shoot

March 28, 2011 by Krista

I’m back with more exclusive videos for your viewing enjoyment! Recently, the dynamic duo behind Between the Sheets, Layla and Josh, invited me to a studio space in Manhattan where they were shooting and filming their newest model, Tina, in the BTS Collection. (Earlier in the day, they had filmed the still top secret Arabesque collection that will be featured next month on the Sundance Channel show All on the Line!)

I had a fantastic time on set! It was amazing to see all of the hard work, energy, and details that go into a successful shoot – and have so much respect for Layla and Josh for making it all come together themselves! I also had a delightful time meeting the model, Tina. She’s not only strikingly beautiful, but also incredibly intelligent and a lot of fun!

As you know, Between the Sheets is all about play! How you choose to play in your lingerie is up to you. Let Tina show you how to Play it Sassy or Play it Sweet!

Tina plays “heavy metal” in this first video in which she rocks the BTS Collection along with unique and edgy pieces from A(R)MOR JEWELRY. ..

In this second video, Tina shows her softer side and plays the day away among the cherry blossoms…

Hope you enjoyed this glimpse into how all the loveliness you see on the BTS website comes together. Make sure you ‘Like’ us on Facebook for exclusive releases of additional videos including one capturing the hilarious conversations that take place on set. You won’t want to miss it! While you’re there, don’t forget to like Between the Sheets as well!

Need a playlist for your next play date or playcation? Loved the music in our videos? Check out Ramzi, the talented musician who so graciously loaned us a his tunes for these videos. For readers in the New York area, Ramzi will be in concert on 4/11. Tell him TLP sent you!

Find Lingerie on DirectorySexy!

March 24, 2011 by Krista

We love Twitter because we often “meet” so many great folks in the lingerie industry. We’re happy to introduce you to one of our new Twitter friends – DirectorySexy! Here’s a bit more information from Daniel the developer about how DirectorySexy works. Enjoy!

DirectorySexy grew out of several ideas as well as things I noticed about lingerie in general. I noticed that when a woman wore lingerie she loved, she exuded far more confidence, which we all know equates to sexiness! In addition, I grew tired of almost endless searching to find the right styles and brands for my better half.

I wanted to provide a place where lingerie lovers, retailers, and designers could find new lingerie, new companies, and new styles quickly and easily. DirectorySexy was born out of this notion: to help those seeking lingerie. Plain, simple and to the point.

Companies, both boutiques and designers, are placed into any number of about 20 categories. Each company profile page has various information included about the company. Depending upon what information I can find about the boutique or designer, I’ll include a history, company background, and reviews if possible.

DirectorySexy’s Lingerie Categories:

Bespoke
Boudoir
Brick & Mortar
Bridal
Burlesque
Corsets
E-Boutiques (designer only)
Eco-Friendly
Every Day
Fetish
Full Figure
Lingerie Accessories (coming soon)
Loungewear
Maternity
Nightwear
Retro
Role Play
Shapewear
Sports-Activewear
Stockings
Swimwear
Vintage

In addition various sets of links are provided for each company. Designer entries include Current Collections and Purchasing links, while Boutiques include Departments (i.e. Bras, Bridal, Hosiery) and Designers In Stock. Designer entries also display in what countries their designs are currently sold and the list of Brands/Labels they produce.

Social networking links are provided when the Designer or Boutique has accounts on those Social Networks. Networks include: Twitter, LinkedIn, Facebook, MySpace, Digg, StumbleUpon, Tumblr, YouTube, Mixx, Delicious, Yelp and a few others. Additional Links, called “Extras” are links to cool stuff like Videos, Sizing Guides or interviews listed on the company’s website.

Of course images are included with absolutely every company profile. A list of current styles the Designer produces or the Boutique carries in stock are listed according to their style category. Style Categories include: By Occasion, Bra Styles, Panty Styles, Lingerie Styles, Corset Styles, and Shapewear Styles. This way a visitor can look for specific styles. This will soon be a sorting option for all categories.

And that’s DirectorySexy in a nutshell. I have a lot of new features planned I love feedback and suggestions. I want DirectorySexy to be shaped by the people who use it, the wonderful designers and boutique owners I have met, as well as the lingerie industry at large. Feel free to drop me a line on the site or message me on Twitter or Facebook for more information.

NY Brand Brulee Goes E-Commerce!

March 19, 2011 by Krista

Go ahead and indulge! Luxury lingerie and loungewear line Brulee has recently revamped its website and now includes an e-commerce platform featuring the full Spring/Summer 2011 Collection “Screen Sirens.” Ranging from $65 – $270, choose from delicious camisoles, bodysuits, teddies, robes and more in silk, jersey, and chiffon. With a color palette featuring Blush, Mint, and Cream and interesting detailing like chevron designs and contrasting trims, Brulee is a crowd pleaser for city sophisticates.

And, in honor of the launch of the e-commerce site, Brulee is offering its shoppers a phenomenal, 20% off discount code to be used sitewide March 15th – 31st! That means you can buy even more mix and matchable pieces to incorporate into your day to night wardrobe. Simply enter “shopbrulee” at checkout.

Happy indulging!

Samantha Chang Kimono in March Issue of Maxim Magazine!

March 18, 2011 by Krista

We are huge fans of Samantha Chang’s beautiful designs, especially her luxurious and opulent hand-painted silk kimonos. We also love, love, LOVE her new Angel Sheer Chiffon Silk Kimono recently featured in Maxim’s March issue on Michelle Trachtenberg (on newsstands now!). This sexy kimono is from the Silk and Leavers Lace collection and also has coordinating lingerie. Amazing!

Samantha Chang is available at Journelle, La Mode, and Kaori’s Closet among other retailers.

Hopefully this lovely robe will be at these retailers soon if it isn’t there already!