Araks

Summer Sensations at Journelle

June 12, 2008 by Krista

I recently stopped into Journelle, my favorite boutique in NYC, to see the summer selections. I noticed a trend of light, airy pieces perfect for the 90+ degree weather we are experiencing here!My favorite pieces were from Araks, a brand we haven’t mentioned much here on TLP, but clearly should more often! Sweet and simple, yet very sexy, the collection is made up of sheer bralettes, panties, camis, chemises, and an absolutely adorable teddy. Details like ruching, silk and lace trims, and contrasting colors give the collection a unique flair. Choose from basic colors like Black and Cream or more summery colors like Sun, Lapis, and Marine.

Bodas was a new brand to me. With bras, knickers, camis, and more in cotton, mesh, and tactel, the collection is ideal for keeping you cool and comfortable as well as chic. In a variety of colors and styles, Bodas is perfect under clingy summer dresses and sexy summer short shorts!

With wedding season in full swing, I’m sure many of you are purchasing gifts for friends or perhaps for yourself. If you are looking for something a little different, I suggest Letters of Marque. This line proves that the sweet, vintage Victorian look can be sexy too. Soft and sheer with Leavers lace embellishments, it will be hard to choose between the bralette and cami and the bloomers and g-string. The collection also includes a babydoll and bed jacket.

Pretty, pretty! If you are in New York City, visit Journelle for a sampling of each of these collections. If you are out of the New York City area, you will soon be able to shop Journelle online, but in the meantime, check out Araks and Bodas at Lille Boutique and Letters of Marque at Nancy Meyer and Dollhouse Bettie. Enjoy!

Brand new Nancy Meyer website filled with goodies!

November 12, 2007 by Mandolina

Nancy Meyer is one of the bigger online luxury lingerie retailers, and off course that means them updating their entire website is news to us. So — today we take a look at the new Nancy Meyer website, and the improvements they’ve made! 🙂

First off all, they’ve kept the central position the designers have on their website. It’s super easy to browse through excellent labels such as La Perla, Eres, Wolford, Araks, Andres Sarda, Jean Yu, Janet Reger, John Galliano, Poet and many more! Again, that’s still Nancy Meyer’s strong point: the brands.

They have made searching their site a little easier. About a month ago, when they added the new I.D. Sarrieri, it took about a week for the items to appear in their searches — now, all seems to be working, even the latest collections. That’s so important, so well done! 😉

The most prominent update is the design. The website is even more pretty now, and still have that signature classy look. I enjoyed the simplicity of the Nancy Meyer website before — but browsing has only become simpler.

Check it out — and happy shopping! 😉 😀

Journelle – 2,000 sq. ft. of Lingerie Luxury!

October 19, 2007 by Krista

Attention New York ladies! In just a few months, the city will offer something new in the way of lingerie. Journelle, the 2,000 square foot lifestyle lingerie store, is slated to open this December in the Flatiron district. With a focus on sophistication and quality, Journelle seeks to provide an experience for the modern woman who views her lingerie as not just a necessity, but an indulgence.

With over 40 brands including Araks, Elle Macpherson, Huit, and Mimi Holliday, Journelle will stock products from every day basics to more intricate and sexy sets. All of these will be delicately placed in drawers in a clean, chic space. Other details of the store include spacious fitting rooms, elegant wrapping, and a seating area for shopping companions. Journelle, from the French word for daily, will be the new source for your daily luxury. Stay tuned for more information!

Araks: Cotton Lingerie Fall/Winter 2007

October 1, 2007 by Mandolina

Cotton is hot. Krista has mentioned this before on TLP (as always, we’re way ahead, haha!), and it seems like Nancy Meyer understands it too — seeing as they just stocked their very first Araks collection: a luxurious and high-end cotton collection, made with the finest of cottons… This is not basic wear, this is serious stuff! 😉

The Nancy Meyer website describes Araks as follows:

Araks – A luxurious and versatile collection of lifestyle garments made from the world’s finest fabric, cotton. Each delicately detailed piece is implemented with extreme quality and craftsmanship.

I checked some of the pieces in real life, and I can say: they’re not liars. Anyway, all the lovely pieces are on the NM website, and off course we have quite a big photo-selection here. Enjoy!