Curve Lingerie

New “Smart Ass” Sayings

February 23, 2008 by Krista

TLP favorite, and recent Valentine’s Day contest sponsor, Smart Ass continues to entertain and inspire with their funny and sassy Signature Thongs. Arriving in stores in late March/early April, you won’t have to wait too long to grace your “fantastic ass” with new sayings such as “eye candy,” “you wish,” “goody 2 shoes,” “rich & skinny,” and “The Mrs.” The Signature thongs include the World’s First Inspirational Gusset (to remind you just how fabulous you are)! In colors such as hot pink, black, and periwinkle, these are the perfect gift for your sister, your best friend, or even yourself.

Can’t choose just one? Sign up for the Smart Ass Monthly Knickers delivered directly to the recipient’s door!

Smart Ass is not just fun, but functional and comfortable as well. In addition to the thongs, Smart Ass boasts a lightweight, flirty, and feminine Everyday Sexy Collection made of European-inspired mesh and beautiful stretch lace. Choose from the “finally-long-enough” cami, “girl’s-night-out” cami-doll, “it’s-a-wrap” robe, or “pretty-sexy” chemise. All can be mixed and matched with the low-rise thong, low-rise bikini, or low-rise gal short. With six sassy pattern choices, the options are limitless! The camisole and panties are already available in Pink Hearts and Black Scroll. Those items and the rest of the collection will soon be available in Cashmere Rose, Purple Zebra, Angel Blue, and Blue Flowers.

Purchase online at Smart Ass Intimates or at a store near you!

Award Winning Carol Malony

February 21, 2008 by Krista

While at the Curve NY show, I was able to see the always sassy and stylish Carol Malony collections – Carol Malony Signature

There are a number of other collections in this group I am eager to see in stores this Fall! “Enchanted” follows a unique, Carol Malony trend of matching muted colors with a pop of neon. Made of French stretch lace and silk chiffon in muted lavender, this seemingly sweet set shows its sassiness with a neon green edge to the Bloomer Panty as well as the same pop of color to the bra. This one-of-a-kind, Carol Malony “WOW” factor is also seen in the racy, leopard mesh, “Here Kitty Kitty” and the bright and colorful lace and silk satin, “Tropical Punch.”

Want to see more? See the full collection on the Carol Malony website.

In the Fall 2008 Carol Malony Signature collection, the glitz and glamour of the cabaret is evoked in each piece, while still retaining the Carol Malony flair. With bows, sequins, feathers, and fringe, you’ll have fun channeling your inner vixen in pieces like “Tiny Dancer,” “Heart Throb,” and “Well Red.”

Want to satisfy your Carol Malony craving now? A few of my favorites from the Spring 2008 collection are shown below. For more information on where you can purchase Carol Malony, see here.

The lingerie you will never buy

February 13, 2008 by Kristina Haas

I just got back from Curve Lingerie trade show. This year they are paired up with “Boutique Lingerie”, segmented especially for smaller lines ideal for boutiques. Each time I go through the process of reviewing the brand’s line sheet and perusing the future merchandise, I go through the same emotional rollercoaster. There is a down side of a fashion forward boutique: Some garments never get made.

The emotions go like this. I sit with the designers rep, flip through their look book and then I see it, the perfect ensemble. I have a quick breath (gasp), say “O My Goodness”, and look at partner. At this point the rep politely corrects my emotion by stating that it has been cut from the line. I then exhale and know that I need to settle for the other amazing creations which are set in front of me. An example of this is the OnGossamer Havana Lace Bodysuit, super cute but it didn’t work out.

Each season beautiful garments are cut from the season’s line sheets. A line sheet is the document which shows the styles and all the details which are available for purchase for a specific season. There are several reasons why styles are cut. When you sell special creations, sometimes the mass market isn’t interested in taking the risk. So out of a list of beautiful garments, the ones that didn’t get purchased by enough stores, do not get made. Then there is my favorite, “Americans don’t go for those types of styles”. In this case, the styles are not available to me to purchase. A store in Australia, however, can stock up on the design. Of course there are the situations that aren’t in anybody’s control. These instances can include the trim is no longer available, the cost of materials can’t stay with the budget, or the style is redundant within the collection.

It is that time of year. There are lingerie shows going on from Paris to New York to Las Vegas. Thousands of buyers will be going through the same process. As designers stretch their creative muscles, Project Managers (or however holds the gauntlet) can swiftly cut these brilliant pieces from the line. They get nervous that they can see enough pieces to make it worth while to produce. Sometimes they are right. But a select few of disappointed buyers like my partner and I mourn the loss of what could have been.

This is the launching off point to a season of anticipation and taking the leap of faith for our customers. We go, we buy, all in hopes that we are bringing in something that they can love, and gasp over as well.

Kristina 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!