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Freya Swimwear 08-09

June 1, 2008 by Krista

Freya and Fantasie are both favorites here on TLP. Most known for their flirty and fun bras designed for full cupped women, both Freya and Fantasie also provide bra sized swimwear! Fall 2008 provides a number of styles that satisfy your need for fit and fashion (through size J and XXL)! We’ll introduce you to the newest Freya swimwear right now, and follow up with Fantasie in a couple hours!

Soda is a basic group available in Black or Coral Sands. Silhouettes include a balcony, bandeau, or soft triangle bikini top as well as a tankini top. Pair with a tie-side, classic, or fold brief, or short. This versatile range also includes two one piece suits – a halter and a soft cup.

Darling Harbour is downright sassy! Featuring a fun, polka dot print in Cappuccino, this retro chic range is available in a sweetheart padded bikini top or triangle bikini. Choose from a 50’s low-leg, tie side, or classic fold brief. The suit is also available in a one piece.

For a more tropical flair, try Beach Tiki. A bright and colorful print, Kiwi, adorns this flattering bikini. The balcony bikini and triangle bikini tops both provide a sexy silhouette. Both bottoms, hipster short and classic brief, include belt detailing.

Look like a Bond Girl in Vodkatini! This collection also features the flattering balcony and triangle style tops in addition to a tankini top. Complete the set with a retro brief or short, all in Cocoa Bay.

Next up – Fantasie Swimwear in a few hours!

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? 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!

John Lewis’ own Brand of Lingerie

April 30, 2008 by Brenda

I happened upon a site earlier this week while browsing for some new and unique king size bed sheets. Although I did see some lovely duvet covers, I was surprised to find that the same site was selling a large selection of beautiful lingerie. Upon closer inspection, I realized that the undergarments were in fact the company’s own label called John Lewis. I was intrigued to see this department store selling everything from cookware to luxury fashions. My assumption, however, is that anyone living in Scotland or England would know the store intimately shopping there on a regular basis.

The John Lewis Romance Collection in ivory lace is considered the bridal line that includes a strapless bra, bustier, thong, boyshorts, and garter belt. Sleep or loungewear is found in the soft cotton Jacqueline Spa Grey Collection comprised of a long sleeved pyjama top, drawstring waist pyjama pant and belted robe.

Moving on to the Geisha group of bustier, bra and shorts, this is a sexier style with red orchids on black satin and delicate lace embellishments. Fun and flirtatious is the Renee Camelia ensemble consisting of pink underwire bra with lace highlights around the breasts, pretty thong adorned with sweet bow and lace legs, and the feminine shorts with lace waist and legs. The cotton beetroot pink polka dot bra and panties are just as cute with perfect spring elements.

While all the John Lewis lines are fun, sexy and downright beautiful, it appears that the sizes run small from size eight to size fourteen, limiting the number of women who might wear the line. But then who would have imagined finding such nice lingerie while looking for bed sheets?

As well as the John Lewis brand of lingerie, the store stocks luxury lines by Fantasie, Lejaby, Gossard, Royce, Freya and Elle Macpherson.

New Arrivals at GigisCloset.com

April 23, 2008 by Mandolina

More Spring arrivals are in at GigisCloset.com and they are so great. There are beautiful and fun pieces in all different price ranges and sizes — and Kristina Haas highlighted some of her own favorites for us to show on TLP!

Simone Perele – Eyelet lace fabric is perfectly complemented by flower details on the straps on Simone Perele’s Grenadines.
Sizes 32-38 A-C
Bra: $89
Thong: $36
Boyshort Brief: $48

Freya – Charlie is the perfect blend of whimsy and function. The pretty printed non-stretch material is accented with fine crochet detail.
Sizes: 32C thru 36G
Full Cup Bra: $62
Bikini: $36
Thong: $35

Fleur’t – Lulu Thong. A great blend of comfy material and lace detail. The Lulu thong promises to stay put all day. Available in 3 fun color ways. Sizes S/M or M/L for $25.

Shopping for all of these at TLP favorite GigisCloset!

Dolce V – Upscale Lingerie Retail

March 15, 2008 by Rene

Dolce V is a new designer lingerie store. Unlike the upscale designer selling their own wares, Dolce V is offering a broad range of designers including Adorisadora, Anna and Boy, Beau Bra, Belabumbum, Chantelle, Cosabella, Damaris, Fauve, Fleur T, Freya, Guia La Bruna, Huit, Margherita Mazzei, Mimi Holliday, Miss Mandalay, Nearly Nude, Ondademar, Princesse Tam Tam, Verde Veronica, and Verdissima. Some of these designers are very hard to find and currently Dolce V is the sole online retailer of Adorisadora.

Lucia Mizzoni hopes that Dolce V “will become addictive; one of those little secrets you will want to share with all your friends even though a side of you will want to keep it for yourself only!” Lucia Mizzoni spent nearly 8 years as the marketing manager of L’Oreal UK. Before L’Oreal she had a distinguished education including a Fullbright scholarship in 1998 for International Relations at Syracuse University. The Dolce V business started in January of 2008 and the online shop launched shortly there after. Head over to Dolce V and join their club for free. You’ll get a satin tape measure so you can measure your own bust and make sure you are getting the best fit. When you get your tape measure, use the Dolce V bra size calculator with three simple steps. Once you know your size, Dolce V handily offers a way to search their store for your size. If you are a fuller figured women, you may find that Dolce V offers a decent selection through 38E or 38F via brands like Freya and Fauve. I imagine that with early success, Dolce V will offer even more sizes in the future.The site is easy to navigate and offers search to help find pieces that interest you.

Each designer is broken out as a search filter and you can also shop by occasion or department. This level of flexibility is often skipped as some retail sites don’t break out by designer or don’t offer search. Dolce V offers tips for men and a break out section focusing on hot trends including a short Flash video. Unlike many online lingerie retailers, Dolce V offers free returns, so you can buy with the extra confidence that returns won’t be a hurdle.

One feature of the site I haven’t seen before is integrated zooming. Many sites open another window and launch a separate client to zoom in on details. Dolce V is using a technique to keep the zooming inside the same screen as the product details. When you land on a product page, you will see a medium size picture and two thumbnails. As the page loads, a larger version of the thumbnails is downloaded in the background. You can use the medium size picture to zoom in on details and use the thumbnails to change the picture. Besides having some great designers, I think this zoom feature makes online shopping easier and for now, makes Dolce V different than their competitors.

Lucia is offering a discount code DOLCE108L for 10% off. Go over to the site and buy some goodies.