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Figleaves Releases Valentine’s Side-Tie Knickers

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I have to confess: I like side-tie knickers. Anything with a ribbon or a bow on the side always gets an extra glance from me. And I’m also a huge sucker for Valentine’s Day-themed items, enough to keep some stuff out all year long! So when I saw these Valentine’s Day bikini briefs from Figleaves Boudoir, my heart leapt a little! There are four available messages: Be my Valentine, Gorgeous, Sweet Cheeks, and Love you. Aren’t they adorable?

These knickers are made of satin and chiffon, and are available at Figleaves US ($22.50).

Her Rich Attire Creeps Rustling to her Knees

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Did that title get your attention? It’s the phrase Strumpet & Pink have on their website, and it’s some of the only text on there that isn’t purely informational. The lingerie itself makes the statements, which is really the only way to give justice to it all.  I always love looking at pieces from Strumpet & Pink – although I obviously appreciate so many different kinds of lingerie, this is one of those exquisite lines that just makes you stop dead in your tracks and let out a little gasp when you see all the perfectly executed buttons, ruffles, ribbons, and chiffon. It reminds me of icing on a cake – perfectly sweet and fluffy, almost too pretty to use!

Garden of Delights (Vintage)
Garden of Delights (Vintage)
Hunting Through the Ruffles
Hunting Through the Ruffles
Key Lime Pie
Key Lime Pie
Garden of Delights
Garden of Delights
Princess and the Pea
Princess and the Pea
Ming Vase
Ming Vase

According to Glamorous Amorous, Strumpet & Pink was founded in 2002 by Lisa Z Morgan and Melanie Probert. They focus on limited-edition handmade knickers, using pure silk, satin, chiffon, and crepe. Morgan and Probert say of their creations,

“Our prime concern; how does a woman actually feel when she wears one of our creations. It is this experience that makes our knickers beautiful. Strumpet & Pink achieve this by embodying the sensibilities of the flower i.e beauty, fragility, sexuality and joy and combining these with the sensuous qualities of pure silk crepe, satin, chiffon and tulle. The knickers are cut on the bias in such a way as to trace and disclose the contours of the female form. Our knickers brim with contradictions; they feel beautiful, sensuous, humorous, naïve, sexual, confident and playful. Each pair holds a discovery…”

The only drawback? The price. You’ll have to save your pennies for these – if you even have to ask, you probably can’t afford it 😉 Prices vary, but you can expect to pay £200 to over £500 for these beauties. So for me, they will remain firmly in my dreams! But if you can spare the cash, you can find a selection at Glamorous Amorous, Catriona MacKechnie, Coco de Mer, and Faire Frou Frou.

Baby Grand British Lingerie

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Baby Grand is a relatively new label out of Britain. The company started as a pastime of making gift knickers for friends. The handcrafted vibe continues to guide the company. Baby Grand takes pride in creating something one of a kind. They offer a customised bespoke service for existing designs and their London atelier can even handle private commissions.

On the left is a black chiffon playsuit. The price is £245.00. It is a sheer one-piece garment with silk covered buttons up the front. On the right is bow back bandeau and knickers. The bandeau is silk with a large black bow in back for £71.00. The coordinating knicker is £49.00 with a solid silk front and polkadot mesh panel in back.

Baby Grand offers roughly twelve sets comprised of 16-18 pieces. They plan to offer limited edition pieces likely around Christmas and Valentine’s Day. The inspiration for the pieces is a love of 1940s and ’50s screen siren glamour, this is a label that takes inspiration from the classic pin up girl, with a sprinkling of the film noir femme fatale, and brings it up to date for the modern boudoir and beyond.

On the left is the mint babydoll slip. It is priced at £155.00 and made from French silk chiffon. This is strapless and you can also pick up the matching knicker. On the right, the babydoll camisole. This is slightly shorter than the slip and is £145.00.

Every piece is made in-house and the label prides itself on sourcing high quality materials. Baby Grand features 100% silk in many forms including chiffons, satins, and crêpes. Photos courtesy of Baby Grand.

More Days of the Week Knickers

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In the recent “Looks for Less” article, I showed you some look-alike knickers that might allow you to indulge your lingerie cravings at more palatable prices. Seafaerygirl asked in the comments, “Any chance you could find ‘days-of-the-week’ panties for less?”

Well, Seafaerygirl, I did find a few options! It’s not a very common design in adult lingerie, which is why the Stella McCartney set I showed you a while ago was so special. But the good news is that I was able to unearth a few less expensive alternatives. First up, a set of cotton knit boyshorts by Mary Green, with the embroidery on the hip.

The complete set is $90-$92, which isn’t a budget-breaker when you consider that you are getting a set of seven. You can find this set at HipUndies and In the Mood Intimates. Panties.com offers a brighter color scheme for $85 a set.

Figleaves UK and Figleaves US also offer their own version of low-rise satin briefs.

On the US site, the set is normally $74 and is currently on sale for $37. The UK site sells theirs for £49, and there is no sale price at this time.

The final set I found is from Austique, a brand I hadn’t heard of before. At Austique, you can buy the panties individually by day for £10 a piece. The complete set also includes a “Happy Day” pair, in case you don’t finish your laundry on time!

You can find yours at Austique.com. I hope this helps Seafaerygirl and anyone else looking for this nostalgic style!

Looks For Less: Knickers

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You might remember previous Looks For Less articles where I showed you how to get designer styles inexpensively. So far, we’ve covered chemises and bras. Today, I’ve found some lookalike knickers to share with you! These may be just the ticket for anyone on a budget. Keep in mind that Valentine’s Day is just around the corner, and if you’re thinking of buying a naughty gift for someone, panties are generally easier to buy for another person than bras or corsets. As always, each row of pictures has links underneath to the websites where you can purchase the pieces you like most, whether you want to save or splurge!


Kiki de Montparnasse French Lesson Panty; Customized Girl Low Rise String Bikini


Agent Provocateur Suki Brief; Dreamgirl Lace Heart Boyshort Gift Set


La Perla Black Label Fringed Thong; Frederick’s of Hollywood Fringe Stretch Lace Panty