Lingerie Accessories

An original take on bra straps: the clipper by Micolan!

August 22, 2011 by Brigitte

You go to the store, and there it is, the perfect cute tank top you were looking for. Or, you have to go to a party and finally found a dress that’s perfect, but it actually is a bit too open at the back, showing more of your bra-straps than it should…

the clipper Surely there are options to cover this problem. There are strapless bras, but they need some kind of good lifting system in the bra cups in order to fully replace a normal bra. And next to that, many women just aren’t comfortable in strapless bras out of fear of slipping. Another option is to use pretty exchangeable straps in combination with a multiway bra. And believe you me, there are lots of couture straps out there. Anything goes, from chained metallic ones to lace, without having to take comfort in plastic ones – everybody can see them anyway, might as well go for a pretty solution.

But sometimes this doesn’t quite cut it, or you just might need a casual but pretty looking option. And that’s when we got a message from Micolan. Micolan is an eastern company specialized in producing silicone materials. They’ve come up with the strap clipper.

This easy tool enables you to wear your favorite bra without having to worry about the straps: just clip on your little helper and wear your outfit proud.

I must admit that for these pictures I would have chosen a crème colored bra, but then again, the idea is clear and the possibilities endless. I like! For more great strap-stuff make sure to check out The Strapper and StrapCouture!

How to Stuff a Stocking When You Don’t Know Her Size

November 26, 2009 by Kelly

It’s less than a month until the holidays, and time to start planning on how you’ll be filling stockings (no, not that kind of stocking)! Stuffing a stocking is an easy and fun way to give lingerie goodies if you’re not quite sure of someone’s favorite style or size, and it’s casual enough to ease into giving lingerie as a gift if you’ve never done so before. It puts less pressure on you to fill a stocking with lots of fun little things than to spring for one expensive and sophisticated piece, and it’s fun for the recipient to keep pulling out more and more!

There is plenty of one-size-fits-most lingerie out there, but you probably don’t want to risk giving her that stretchy, crotchless, fishnet body stocking unless you know for sure that she wants one. Deserved or not, many one-size-fits-all garments can be seen as cheap and trashy, and no woman wants to think that you see her as cheap or trashy! Here are some fun lingerie gifts that are small enough for a stocking, easy to choose a size, and are pretty well-received:

Ornaments

Hanky Panky has cute star ornaments with the famous stretch lace thongs inside. The one size fits women sizes 4-12 (US) so it’s a no-brainer if your love is relatively slim. If you’re not sure, take a quick peek in her lingerie drawer. If her panties have sizes between 4 and 12 or are S, M, or L, these will probably fit. If she’s plus-size or petite, don’t worry – Hanky Panky has versions for sizes 0-4 and 14-20 (even customizable!) and you can pop it in a fillable ornament. Of course the fillable ornaments are great for any panties if you are lucky enough to know her size!

Stockings

Hosiery can be an easy gift because generally there are only a few size to choose from. This isn’t the time to spring for fully fashioned stockings, as those require a more precise fit, and brands like Leg Avenue are the easiest because they are one size fits most. They aren’t the highest quality stockings out there, but they are fun, flirty, and have unique details. If you haven’t seen her in a garter belt then she might not own one, so get holdups instead (they have silicone grips on the thigh so they stay up on their own). You can find Leg Avenue and more at Yandy, where you can also get an extra 10% off with the coupon code lingeriepost.

Pasties

If she’s daring, slip a few sets of pasties in her stocking. Beware: many women are not interested in wearing these. But if you know she likes pasties and nipple tassles already, these require no sizing information at all! Pastease has a large selection of simple stick-on pasties, and Etsy has pages of unique nipple tassles, with some sellers even taking custom orders. If you have a bit more money to spend, Ophelia Fancy has some gorgeous ones as well. Be sure to include some eyelash glue or fashion tape if your selection isn’t self-adhesive.

Travel Accessories

Travel-related gifts hint at things to come, and would of course be especially exciting if they accompany plane tickets to an exotic location! Give her a lingerie travel bag for her suitcase and an eye mask (pictured is one by Mary Green) – black is a safe choice because chances are good that she has a black nightgown or chemise that it would match.

Any other good ideas we missed? Leave a comment! And remember, before you make your purchase, check our sales page for the best coupon codes and discounts!

Seven Temptations Lingerie Game Box by Aubade

October 26, 2009 by Kelly

It is a bit early to begin holiday shopping, but you might want to go ahead and buy Aubade‘s lingerie game box to make sure you have it tucked away. The lingerie game box is a unique way to give and enjoy lingerie – the game box is a black chest with seven drawers adorned with flirty phrases. Open the drawers one by one to savor and enjoy the black lacy contents inside: a tulle waist cincher, a set of lace handcuffs, a side-tie button tanga, a triangle bra, a set of lace handcuffs, an eye mask, a fetish ring with feathers and satiny buttons, and a long satin ribbon printed with more flirtatious words. There are also seven game cards included. We’re not sure what the game cards say or how to play the “game” but I think it’s safe to say that any game that involves lingerie this gorgeous is going to be a good time! 😉

Aubade Gift Box

The kit costs $350 – visit Tanga Fine Lingerie to purchase.

The Bra Dryer

February 25, 2009 by Kelly

I recently stumbled upon the website for the Bra Dyer, which is a patent-pending device for drying bras. This appliance is built around the idea that the best way to dry a bra is in the shape it will take when you’re actually wearing the bra – that is, in the shape of a female torso. Intended to dry bras faster than air drying and preserve bras better than a conventional dryer (which we all know you shouldn’t be using for your bras anyway!), the Bra Dryer uses a gentle infrared heat source and silent fans to wick moisture away from your freshly laundered intimates.

The Bra Dryer is currently only in concept, but is looking for investors. When it is finally in production, the goal is to have the Bra Dryer come in shapes and sizes much like traditional bra sizing, with size couples for band sizes (e.g. a size 30-32, a size 34-36, etc.) and silicone rubber breast pieces in cup sizes B-DD. The images available on the website show the control panel with settings designed for the specific bra you’re drying, so you can specify the type of bra (padded, soft cup, cotton, silk).

Personally, I would be interested to see how much this would really improve my laundering routine. I hand-wash my bras and then hang them or lay them flat to dry. I usually wash a couple at a time, so unless I planned on investing in quite a few Bra Dryers, this device wouldn’t really improve my drying time very much, unless I really wanted to wear a certain bra right away after washing it. In any case, I’ll be interested to see this in person once it is available for purchase.

What to Wear with Your Valentine Kit

February 23, 2009 by Rene

Did you get a new kit from your beloved for Valentine’s Day? If not, maybe you picked up something special for yourself in the sales after the holidays. Are you looking for accessories or something to finish up your boudoir outfit? Here are some ideas to consider.

From the Cooper-Hewitt Design Museum gift shop comes these incredibly thin stainless steel, powder coated black or white and precision laser cut bracelets. Fabian’s design is inspired by lingerie and its use of lace. Find them for $135

If you need a lingerie inspired choker, you might have success with either of these. One the left is a latex choker from Gloss Couture for $34. On the right, is a leather and lace choker from mega supplier Allure. Find this one for $26.78.

If retro is more your style, then Lou Lou Loves You is an accessory designer you need to be familiar with. On the left is a one of her famous bows. This is made from double layered 100% silk satin and is £16.99. On the right, one of her special cover-ups. The Dorothy Boudoir Jacket in black/white gingham is 100% cotton with a delicate black frilled elastic which creates a fitted look. Long black ribbon ties the jacket together at the centre. Find it for £45.

If you are looking for a lower cover up, then Torrid has some designs for plus-sized ladies. These petticoats have additional details to make them perfect for the boudoir. On the left, a feathered offering about 15″ long in polyester for $38. On the right, a car wash inspired fringe petticoat about 17″ long also for $38.