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Triumph’s Velvet Passion for the Holidays

December 12, 2008 by Rene

Triumph is offering the “Velvet Passion” as their special holiday kit this year. Velvet Passion comes in red or black. There is a camisole with lace bodice and velvet cups. There is a bra, knickers, and possibly two types of garters. I think these pieces are aimed at the male shopper. They are “classics” and easy choices when you stumble into a store on Bond street looking for something to give your significant other. Don’t get me wrong, Velvet Passion is beautifully made and very pretty along with being tailor made for gift giving. Find the kit at Flirty or Dirty UK for £35.95.

Velvet Passion as envisioned by Triumph with plenty of holiday candles to set the mood.

Pictures courtesy of Triumph. Visit the Triumph site. If you like the theme music, here is a link: Triumph Web Theme Music 2008. It reminds me of a NYC band called Ivy. Perhaps it is.

Noemie Lenoir for Marks & Spencer lingerie

January 27, 2008 by Mandolina

Noemie Lenoir was born in Paris, is married to French football player Claude Makélélé — but ever since she’s become the face (and body) of UK Label Marks & Spencer the 28-year old mother of one is becoming just as famous in England as she is in France.

I can see why — she looks so classy in these pictures. Lovely Noemie just gained a fan! 🙂

Dolce & Gabbana’s new collections!

January 24, 2008 by Mandolina

D&G’s new Dita, Jacquard and Satin collections are truely pretty — and they’ve just landed on the Nancy Meyer site! A quick run through them:

1. The Dita collection, with delicate rouching, pleating and their signature leopard print trim creating a subtle sensuality just like you can expect from D&G.

2. The Jacquard collection with the stunning Jacquard Balconnet Bra that’s one of my favorites this far in 2008!

3. The Satin collection — not surprisingly in fine satin, combined with metallic colors — a pretty combo

Prices are on the higher end of the spectrum — but that’s to be expected… Rest assured though: you’re getting value for money over at Nancy Meyer!

Ravage lingerie Spring/Summer 2008

January 17, 2008 by Mandolina

Ravage, one of the most popular lingerie brands in its home country France, has just updated their website with pictures of brand new spring/summer 2008 collections. They’ve done 4 lines for the season: Extrême, Eclatante, Mignonne and Instinct Python (with snake leather look — not shown in the pics below, but on the Ravage website!).

I love the Eclatante line (and the poker/casino feel of the photos), and I’m convinced these will do great all over the world. The Extrême line is pretty too — I’m not too fond of the Mignonne pieces… The decision is up to you though — I’ve assembled pics from all 3 below!

Mignonne

Extrême

Eclatante

A.F. Vandevorst Lingerie Spring/Summer 2008

January 16, 2008 by Mandolina

A.F. Vandevorst is a Belgian designer duo/couple/marriage made up of Filip Arickx and An Vandevorst. The couple met at the Antwerp Academy back in the late eighties, and they’ve been designing all round fashion collections ever since. Shoes, fashion, accessories and… LINGERIE! The lingerie line is pretty new (their first collection was just over a year ago — in 2006), but I promise you there’s no telling when you look at the pieces…

What a stunning collection — I’m impressed. I suggest you take a look at the rest of the AF Vandevorst collections while you’re at it — they’re all on afvandevorst.be (the lingerie collection is under the “Nightfall” tab). I hope I’ve enlightened some people today! 😀