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New Lou Lingerie for Spring!

May 18, 2009 by Krista

Hopefully spring has sprung in your part of the world. It has here in NYC and it has me in the mood for shopping! If you are looking for a few new pieces to add to your lingerie wardrobe, try some of the new spring pieces from Lou Lingerie. Beautiful, light, and airy, each range is well designed and exquisite. There’s bound to be something that suits your fancy.

I absolutely adore the Origami collection! This delicately embroidered, Japanese inspired collection 3 silhouettes – full cup, demi cup, and push up. Each can be paired with a bikini, brief, or string also adorned with the embroidery. What sets Origami apart is the sweet additions like ruffled straps and gauzy bows.

Tokyo is a delightful display of rich and vibrant colors! Made of silk crepe, the combination of colors, prints, and textures make for a unique and alluring look. I especially love the sassy, bum flattering Shorty!

Love Leavers lace? Then you will love Cherry Blossom. Shown in Azalea, this beautiful, classy set is also available in Ivory. Perfect for the bride-to-be.

Lucky for you, there is even more to the collection. Check out these and all the other ranges for yourself on the revamped Lou website. While there, Magnifique!

CILA Brand Feature: Lou

August 2, 2008 by Krista

Lou Lingerie, featured on TLP back in June, is another contender for the coveted CILA Awards. This luxury fashion line, dedicated to meeting the needs of the modern, sophisticated, and discerning woman, will be taking the stage in just a few short days.

Lou will be vying for Best Coordinated Outifit with its everyday classy Music Hall collection. The demi cup bra and matching lace short each features an intriguing geometric embroidery, subtly scalloped edging, and a glamorous, crystal bound bow. The full collection, available this fall in Saphir (a rich navy) and Vison (the mocha color pictured), also includes the options of a full cup or foam pad bra (both through size E) as well as a bikini or thong, each with the signature flair and detailing of the collection. Music Hall is both stylish and versatile as the pieces provide a more fashionable alternative to a boring basic set.

Lou can be found at a number of retail locations including Intima Carmel, Trousseau Chicago, and Les Cent Culottes. Look for the collections at a store near you. Also, be sure to check back next week for a full post-CILA wrap up and see how all of your favorite brands fared.

* Intimate apparel buyers interested in attending the CILA Gala should contact Marjorie Walker at ContoursMag@verizon.net for information on obtaining tickets. * (Hurry! The not-to-be missed event is Monday, August 4th!)

Lou Music Hall

A New Lou – Lou Lingerie

June 17, 2008 by Krista

Lou Lingerie, a popular French brand in existence for over 60 years, is taking a new direction for fall with a more sophisticated and modern look. With a focus on elegance and style along with quality and fit, Lou seeks to meet the need of the everyday woman who enjoys the finer things in life for herself.The line features feminine and fashion forward designs as well as well as basics with flair! Each piece in the collection is well thought out and includes incredible detailing from embroidery to creative use of texture.

One of my favorite groups in the collection is Charmant. Both the bras (full cup, demi, and push-up) and the panties (bikini, thong, and lace short) incorporate a unique, corset-esque lace up detailing. This sexiness is balanced with sweetness with delicate bows adorning the pieces as well.

Lou Charmant

Couture is a one-of-a-kind group that is couture indeed! Each piece, a combination of silk and lace, looks like a work of art! This, paired with scalloped edging and rich colors, makes for quite a masterpiece.

Lou Couture

Allure, Lou’s basic bra, is more than basic. Featuring molded foam cups that conform to your original shape, this classic bra is accented with Swarovski crystals.

Lou Allure

Lou Lingerie can be found at a number of retailers worldwide. Look for these and a number of other sassy styles online at Figleaves and BiggerBras.com.

Fayreform Fall 2008 Update

May 9, 2008 by Krista

I recently had the opportunity to visit the Fayreform showroom and see all the pieces of the Fall collection up close and personal! I wanted to give you some additional information about the products (beyond my commentary about how beautiful the pieces are) since my last post.

Fayreform’s Fall collection is moving toward a more fashion forward look while retaining its signature sophistication. The brand refuses to settle for less than an impeccable fit for its full-cupped customers. Fayreform manages to blend both worlds by meeting subtle detailing with supportive construction.

One example of this intersection of fashion and fit is with the Perfection group. Lady like lace and rosettes adorn the balconette bra uniquely designed with 4 piece vertical cups that give added support ad lift. The Conceptual group is special as it presents Fayreform’s first plunge bra. Of course this amazing shape is complemented by something chic – eyelash lace (in Black or Crabapple Coral) against a nude lining. Pigment is an innovative group featuring a lightweight memory foam that conforms to your body to give you a flawless look. This contour bra is made of a simple, but elegant, diamond print satin.

Fayreform Perfection Fayreform Conceptual
Fayreform Pigment

Elaborate, perfect for the bride-to-be in ivory, features a sweet embroidery and a key hole detailing between the cups. A 3 piece vertical cup gives sexy silhouette. Smooth European stretch lace and rich, contrasting colors define the Figurative group, which also introduces the brand’s first boyleg brief – a cheeky alternative to the traditional brief.

Fayreform Elaborate Fayreform Figurative

Profile Perfect is the seamless staple (and a best seller) for Fayreform. Designed with you in mind, this bra is constructed to provide maximum support by dispersing the weight evenly between your back and shoulders.

Absolutely amazing! Find Fayreform at a number of retailers worldwide, including Nordstrom, Boudiche, Allens Stores and online at Bare Necessities and Blest Bras.

Pfiff Spring/Summer 2008

April 29, 2008 by Krista

I’ve already mentioned my love affair with the new Pfiff Age of Innocence eco-friendly group. I recently had the chance to visit the Pfiff showroom and see not only that group, but the rest of the Spring/Summer Collection (Autumn/Winter too, but more about that later!). As expected, the collection does not disappoint by matching exquisite design and detail with elegant (yet, supportive and comfortable) fabrics.

Breadth of Serenity is just that indeed! A clean, white double layered mesh is topped with a vibrant, royal purple scrolling embroidery, which immediately transported me to the Mediterranean in my mind! The group has something to offer everyone. The lightly lined balconette bra accomodates cups A-D, while the lightly padded full coverage bra fits C-F cups. Both feature the delicate, scalloped straps as well as the coordinating organza bow with a crystal tear drop charm.

Bottoms include a g-string hipster, bikini brief, and boyshort. All of which include the organza bow detailing in addition to their own unique elements including additional embroidery, pleating, and a key hole. In true Pfiff style, you’ll not only look fabulous from the front, but from the back as well! The group is complete with both a camisole and chemise. Mix and match to create new, opulent looks every night of the week.

For the ultimate in sophistication, Dramatic Entrances pairs a soft, tactel microfiber with Leavers lace and mesh. The palest green is accented with an inky black in a group reflecting the Art Deco style. Again, amazing detailing is featured throughout and sizes A-F are provided options through the fashionable demi padded push up bra and lightly lined full coverage bra.

The tanga features a unique, lined mesh cut out detail in the back as well as a double banded side while the wide-side thong features detachable garters! For more coverage, choose the hipster. Additional options include a lightly padded underwire bustier and a chemise with an adjustable tie back. This group is so fantastic and detailed, it could have been called Dramatic Exits as well!

Of course, the Pfiff year-round, continuous collections (including Lavish Bouquet and Moments of Seduction) are always available in stores.

To purchase the new collection, you’ll have to wait a few more weeks, but the continuous collections and Autumn/Winter 2007-2008 are currently available in department stores (including Macy’s West) and boutiques. Online, shop at Star Boudoir.

More to come on the Autumn/Winter collection!