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Felina

The Many Faces of Felina

April 25, 2009 by Rene

I guess I’ve finally put the pieces together. Apparently, the name “Felina” is very popular for lingerie makers. In the USA, Felina is a long standing brand that acquired Jezebel in the last decade to increase their reach even further. For many English speakers, this is the brand associated with the name. Even our broad international focus at TLP has given the brand name Felina over to the US company. During the Polish series, I stumbled on a different Felina. This Felina wasn’t strictly a Polish company, so I didn’t write up an article and filed it away in my to-do folder. There is another Felina it is based in Germany, but they have many other global web sites including: Austria, Bulgaria, Czech Republic, Europe, France, Germany, Hungary, Italy, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Russia, Spain, and Switzerland. In all of these locations, they are known as Felina (with some top level domain for the country). In Slovakia, they can be found www.conturelle.sk, in the UK they can be found at www.conturelle.co.uk, and in the USA, their web site is at www.conturelle-dessous.com. Apparently, they ran into international branding problems and also use variations of Conturelle for corporate branding.. In 2008, Krista brought you a profile of Conturelle.

The company hass been in the lingerie, corsetry, and swimwear business for 120 years. The brand still specializes in fit featuring bands in 32-42 and cups in A-H for the modern woman. Sadly, I don’t see a lot of new pieces since the 2008 TLP.

In the US, another name is added into the mix as the west coast is handled by distributor Patricia Marquis. Rigby and Peller have started carrying the brand. The Provence is £66.95 for the bra and £30 for the knickers. They carry a few more pieces. A very capable boutique in Derbyshire also shares the name of a large US retailer. Bare Necessities (UK) carries this brand and other brands for larger cup and larger women. They have some pieces on very deep discount (up to 75% off) including the Provence in pink and black.

I hope to see more of this refined brand.

Filed Under: Conturelle, Felina

Entiise Lingerie Grand Opening

October 20, 2008 by Krista

Back in the Spring, Mandolina introduced us to the wonderful NJ-based boutique, Entiise Lingerie.  The store features brands such as Felina, Pfiff, Va Bien, Badgley Mischka, and more.  This week, Entiise is celebrating its Grand Opening at a new location – 348 Millburn Avenue, Millburn, New Jersey.  Here are some of the pictures they sent of their new digs!  In the area?  Take a visit.

Best Wishes!

Entiise Lingerie
Entiise Lingerie
Entiise Lingerie

Filed Under: Badgley Mischka, Entiise Lingerie, Felina, Pfiff, Va Bien

Andi Muise in Lingerie for Nordstrom

June 12, 2008 by Mandolina

The beautiful Andi Muise, canadian model, for Nordstrom.

If anyone knows the labels she’s wearing, let me know! *okay, we have this info now thanks to Sara from Nordstrom, check below!

Andi Muise in Animal Print Lingerie, NordstromAndi Muise Black Lingerie Set, NordstromAndi Muise Purple Molded Bra, Nordstrom
Andi Muise Molded Strapless bra, NordstromAndi Muise Floral Print Lingerie Set, Nordstrom

1: The leopard print set is by Felina. It’s a push-up, and it also comes in a strapless. As you can see, it has a deep plunge, but my goodness! It’s hard like a rock! *lol*

2 and 3: Now in the next two, the black and lavender, are by Wacoal. I haven’t tried the black one (love its non-molded sister, though!), but the lavender is a push-up. When it comes to Wacoal’s push-ups, I have to go down a size. Well, at least, I do.

4: It’s the strapless sensua by Chantelle. Great fit! I love bringing this in fits.

And finally, 5: This is a set by Calvin Klein.

Thank you so much Sara, and thanks to Nordstrom too, obviously!

Filed Under: Andi Muise, Chantelle, Felina, Nordstrom, Photo Sets, Wacoal

What to Wear Under Your Wedding Dress

May 29, 2008 by Kristina Haas

Wedding season is around the corner for many blushing brides. In addition to the huge list of decisions brides need to make, they must also plan on the proper underpinnings for their big day. Actually, they need them for the dress fitting first. Of course, let’s not forget about the wedding night lingerie ensemble and the honeymoon pieces as well. But, in this first installment of a three part series about your wedding intimate wardrobe, we will discuss what to wear under the gown.

Bridal underpinnings can be a daunting task for many women because it is outside of their realm of knowledge of lingerie. Generally, we know the size we should wear and what style is more appropriate for our bodies, taste and outfit. For instance, the padded plunge bra has been warmly welcomed with the popularity of low cut tops.

When buying lingerie for the wedding day, the bride needs to take the dress into account. There are different necklines or strapless dresses or low back styles that come into the picture. The bra options can seem overwhelming to some brides. Here is a breakdown of bra options for different dress styles.

Wedding Strapless Bustiers
Bustiers work well for strapless, low back dresses. A bustier is a one-piece garment that uses flexible boning to give a desired shape. Its length varies, going from the bust to anywhere between the rib cage and the hips. A bustier is an ideal option for low back dresses as well as for full bust women. The boning and structure offer the much needed support. There are two popular styles of bustiers, a seamless version and non-seamless.

Felina’s Essentials Bustier is wildly popular seamless, smoothing bustier. The essentials bustier is such a “go to” garment that giant wedding gown store David’s Bridal brought the garment into stores for resale. Sizing is from a 32A thru 42D, but next season Felina will be offering DD cup sizes.

Goddess, renowned for their commitment to providing bras and bustiers for the fuller figured, has some great options with bustiers. The Smooth Merry Widow and the Lace Bustier both provide support, are strapless and have a low back. The Merry widow, which is longer hitting at the hit, has detachable garters and is available in white and ivory. Sizes available 32DD to 48DDD. The Lace Bustier will come in handy long after your wedding day, with strapless dresses and flirtatious tops. Size range here is a little better with 34D thru 48FF.

Felina and Oscar De La Renta Dress
Good Strapless Bras can help make you feel secure in strapless gown. Have you seen the blooper of the bride throwing her bouquet up and exposing entire chest? Well with the right bra, that won’t happen to you because it will move with you.asymetric wedding dress There are many options out there, but some of the features you should look for in a strapless dress are a silicone lining around the top and bottom of the band. Once again, Felina’s Hint of Skin is great staple that will prove useful not just on your wedding day. For Fuller Busts you can’t go wrong with a Goddess Strapless because they offer secure support.

Convertible Bras have straps that are detachable in the front and the back of the band of the bra. The strap itself is also adjustable so that it can accommodate the style that is needed. Convertible bras are perfect for dresses with a halter neckline or dresses that have an asymmetric sleeve.

Claire pettibone Dress and Lingerie Advice
Some dresses are just too tricky to try and work with a conventional bra. That is where the innovative bra accessories become very useful. First, I have to tell you about Fashion Forms Low Back Strap. This is a band that connects to the hooks on your favorite bra and then you wrap the band around your waist. It makes your bra into a low back bra. You may be able to use this with a convertible bra and really customize your bra to work with your dress.

Next, there are the adhesive bras from Fashion Forms which offer support but are completely backless. I hear all kinds of feedback both positive and negative. Personally, I like them and I think they work great. My first time using them was as a bridesmaid and I danced all night and they stayed put. Here is how they work, there is a bra cup and the inside has adhesive on it. You take the cup and place it on your breast and you are literally stuck in place. There are several variations, the NuBra Featherlite, NuBras Divine Body, Extreme Silicone Adhesive bras, Silicone Cleavage clasp bra. Many of these variations are reusable (like for cute tops on your honeymoon).

There are also clear bra straps that you can attach to your bra. While they are clear, they will leave an indent in the skin. I think these would work best as the strap used for a halter, it is discreet while being covered. Lingerie tape has long been a fashion secret for the famous. It is double sided tape that has so many uses, from fixing a hem to keeping a flimsy dress in place.

Garter Wedding BridalNow that we have the support part of the underpinnings taken care of, lets discuss some of the fun stuff. Garters are a tradition and a fun place to put your “something blue”. If you are going to have the garter toss, remember that you use a “dummy” garter to toss and you save the garter as a keepsake. So that means you need to buy 2. GigisCloset.com has a number of beautiful garters that are definitely keepers. This is the Rigby & Peller Opulence garter that is available in Diamond (white) and Pearl (Ivory), included is a keepsake pouch.

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Kristina Haas - Gigis ClosetKristina Haas – Gigi’s Closet
Kristina Haas is co-owner of GigisCloset.com, an online lingerie boutique specializing in fashion lingerie. Armed with a passion for beautiful intimates and a desire to share it with the world, Gigi’s Closet captured the boutique feel to be enjoyed by all on the internet.

Read all posts by Kristina Haas right here!

Filed Under: Bridal Lingerie, Claire Pettibone, Convertible Bra, Fashion Forms, Felina, Goddess, Nu Bra, Oscar de la Renta Pink Label, Rigby & Peller, Wedding Dress, Wedding Lingerie

The Bare Necessities Catalog: Your Favorite Brands in One Convenient Location

May 23, 2008 by Krista

So, I got a sneak peek of the new Bare Necessities catalog and it is FABULOUS! What other catalog combines your favorite brands (Hanky Panky, Wacoal, Spanx, Chantelle, Cosabella, Freya, Felina, and many more!) all in one convenient location?bare necessities catalog It’s one stop shopping at its best. A condensed version of its popular and well-stocked online site, the 32-page, full-color catalog features the best of intimate apparel from the practical t-shirt and sports bras to the more sensual balconette and push-up bras. And, of course, shapewear and accessories designed to slim, shape, conceal, and control!

The catalog features a Hanky Panky sleepwear set, exclusive to Bare Necessities, as well as the new luxury collection, Wacoal Luxe, prominently displayed on the catalog’s cover. My favorite part of the catalog (naturally), is the easy-to-identify icon indicating bras designed especially for full busted ladies – through size K (see more in the photos below)! With an online site that stocks over 3,000 styles from 125+ brands, I’m sure choosing what to leave out of the catalog was the most difficult task for this premier retailer.

As with BareNecessities.com, catalog shoppers have access to quality customer service including expert advisors, easy returns, and $5 shipping. Order online or by phone 24 hours a day.

Want to be the first on your block to have a catalog of your own (they just hit mailboxes on May 14th)? Sign up here to be a part of this groundbreaking, industry redefining endeavor. Happy shopping!

Bare Necessities CatalogBare Necessities CatalogBare Necessities Catalog

Filed Under: Balconette Bra, Bare Necessities, Basic lingerie, Chantelle, Cosabella, Events, Felina, Freya, Hanky Panky, Larger Cup Sizes, Luxury Lingerie, New collection, Shapewear, Spanx, Wacoal

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