Eco Lingerie

Go Green with Eucalan No Rinse Delicate Wash

September 26, 2009 by Krista

Going green is a trend that is, fortunately, becoming a way of life. And lucky for us, our intimates are able to keep up with the trend. Not only are there a number of great, eco-friendly lines, but also great, eco-friendly products to keep our pretty things just as pretty as they were at purchase. Eucalan is a no rinse delicate wash made from a natural, lanolin-enriched formula. Because the wash contains no bleach or phosphates, no rinsing is required, saving you precious pennies on energy. Pennies that can go toward purchasing more lingerie, of course! Not only is what’s on the inside eco-friendly, but the easily recyclable packaging is as well.

Infused with the deliciously essential oils of grapefruit, lavender (my fave!), and eucalyptus, Eucalan is available in a range of sizes from 100 ml to a 4 L. An unscented version is also available. Don’t forget the handy travel sized packets! And, that’s not all. Eucalan also features a line of ‘On the Go Clothing Care” featuring lint remover sheets and individually wrapped stain treating wipes. Now you can easily go green on the go. You’ll be in good company. This past spring, Eucalan was one of the swag sponsors for Suri Cruise’s birthday party!

Eucalan products are sold on their website as well as in retail locations worldwide. Don’t forget to tell us about your experience in our forums.

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Enamore Lingerie Ranges for 2010

September 13, 2009 by Mandolina

Here’s a quick rundown of what to expect from Enamore lingerie in the first half of 2010:

Enamore’s 2010 collection includes seven fabulous new ranges, created from soft blends of Soy, organic cotton jersey, bamboo and organic or herbal dyed and printed silks. Garments and accessories are trimmed with English lace, buttons and satin ribbons and to finish off each look.

Valentines 2010 [Avaliable from from January 2010]

PolkaChoc, Bedrock and Black Lashes complete this collection. Three stunning lines that guarantee to alight passion in any household. Lounge around in these delicate sets designed to entice and tease or just make you feel like a sex kitten. Accessorize with pearls and heels to complete the dramatic look.

Spring/Summer 2010 [Available from February 2010]

This range contains two adorable collections. Feeling Fruity, which will appeal to your kitsch, cheeky side, made from a pink polkadot silk georgette with hand crocheted cherries. Or flirt with the Sea Bunny collection, a gorgeous nautical themed set made from a soft blend of soya and organic cotton embellished with bows and buttons to appeal to the sailor within.

Blushing Brides [Available from March 2010]

A beautifully delicate range composed of Rose Blush and Forever Blue. A special day requires extraordinary lingerie, which both of these sets consist of. Rose Blush is a subtle collection with a true English rose feel. The vintage styles inject a hint of delicacy, perfect for any demure bride. The Forever Blue collection is decorated with elegant satin bows, the perfect ‘something blue’ for the day to remember.

Photo credit: thomas-martin.co.uk – Official site at enamore.co.uk.

Purrfect Pineapples from Canada

June 27, 2009 by Rene

Purrfect Pineapples is a lingerie shop from Ontario, Canada.

Purrfect Pineapples has been owned and operated by fashion designer Erika Shuhendler since 2004. Cruelty-free means that everything we produce is sweat-shop and animal free. Most of our garments are hand silk-screened, and everything is professionally sewn and serged for a high-quality product. Our artistic influences range from tattoo imagery to Japanese street fashion and everything in between. Our products are hand-made and original. This means that while our garments may cost a bit more than your average mall item, you are paying for fair wages, quality and an original product.

The bras are all soft cup and generally look like some variation of the triangle bra. Black and purple dominate the colours being used through out the collection.

Knickers are between $32 and $55 US. There are bikini cut knickers (most near the $32) and “Ruffle Butt Panties” for $55. Below, are the hot pink and black silkscreened diamond ruffle-butt panties and the lilac mesh ruffle-butt panties. Both are $55 for S,M,L while XL or Custom is an additional $5.

Suspenders are also available. The “basic” comes in a dozen or more colour choices and just as many coloured bow choices to adorn the suspenders. Suspenders in M or L are $47 US and $5 more for XL or custom.

Erika also offers a limited number of corsets for $200.

Find out more about Purrfect Pineapples by reading their FAQ. All photos are from the Purrfect Pineapples web site.

Enamore adds underwired bras for Fall/Winter 2009-2010

June 21, 2009 by Mandolina

Enamore Lingerie for Fall/Winter 2009-2010

Enamore is delighted to announce that this winter, they’ll be launching their first line of underwired bras! Enamore is known for producing their fashion from the finest organic and sustainable fabrics including hemp, cotton, Soya and silk sourced from accredited suppliers. The label has an extensive history in lingerie, but is only now really “completing” their range of underwear with underwired bras.

This development has been a long time in the making at Enamore and Managing Director Jennifer Ambrose is very proud of the results. The first 2 styles available will be Lady Coco (black with ivory trims, top of the image on the right!) and Bedrock (leopard print with black trim, third line of the image) both made from a soft bamboo jersey. The bras are all beautifully cut and sewn in Wales.

Enamore is starting this line in B, C & D cup sizes and 32, 34 & 36 back sizes, however they told us they do hope to expand the range to cater for larger sizes in 2010.

The full range will be available to view/pre-order on the Enamore website from September – or check out the photo attached to this post.

Lavit Lingerie’s 2009 Eco Friendly Collection

June 20, 2009 by Mandolina

In this very competitive market, Lavit Lingerie has managed to stand out from the crowd with its unique designs and fabrics. Laura, Vivi and Tina – owners of Lavit – have created different pieces that are very comfortable and sexy.

In keeping with Lavit’s trademark of paying attention to even the smallest detail, Lavit is proud to announce the Hudson collection. Made out of bamboo, this simple yet comfortable collection was inspired by the beautiful Brazilian Flora and a desire to preserve our planet. The Hudson pieces come in a cute organic/raw cotton bag that can always be used to protect your undergarments. Lavit will donate two percent of the gross sales of the Hudson line to plant trees in the Brazilian rain forest.

Another range recently added is the Chantal Collection, which is made out of Italian tulle and adorned with lace details. It’s a very flirty and sexy collection, great for bridal occasions or a romantic weekend. Also new is Calista, made of very soft embroidered tulle.

The Rio collection continues to be a favorite among Lavit’s customers. This collection is available in an array of colors for spring/summer 2009: Ocean blue, Grass Green, Peach, Chocolate, Black, and Ivory. More info (and photos) available at lavitlingerie.com.