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Alegro – New Large Cup Brand!

January 1, 2010 by Kelly

I was sifting through the HerRoom sale today (by the way, there are some great deals to be had right now – discounts up to 60% off!) when I noticed a brand I hadn’t heard of before: Alegro. The bras I saw were pretty and a bit more stylish than a lot of large-cup offerings, so I dug around a little more. I learned that Alegro is a new upscale brand extension of Ruby Pink, designed for a slightly more mature and sophisticated customer. Bra sizes range from 30 to 42 bands and D to H cups. Panties come in sizes S-XXXL.

Alego focuses on flirty fashion basics that aim to be glamorous as well as comfortable. So how does lingerie this pretty stay comfortable? Alegro says they use flat lying elastic straps (double spaghetti as well as full comfort), two and three-hook back closures, powernet bands, and unique underwire casings. But despite all that, it’s pretty clear that a lot of Alegro lingerie is designed for serious seduction!

The Alegro Lingerie Facebook page says, “Each style has been uniquely designed to offer support and style while all remaining truly glamorous. The collections are designed using our new concept of mixing East meets West design.” It sounds like there is a fast turnaround too – there are new designs every month!

Panties cost $13-$45 and bras are $42-$75. I haven’t found the brand in any boutiques or on any websites outside of HerRoom, but the brand is slated to become more widespread in Spring 2010. My favorite styles (Midnight Orchid and Flora Jewel) aren’t available in my size, so I haven’t had a chance to try out the brand yet. Have any of you tried Alegro? Did you like it? Where did you find it?

Nighttime Support for Big Busts

July 8, 2009 by Kelly

If your chest is on the larger side, you may struggle (as I do) with getting enough at night. Plenty of women love the freedom they feel going bra-less while sleeping, but for me it is just plain uncomfortable! I know I’m not the only one, either, as lingerie manufacturers have begun offering more sleepwear with built-in cups and support. Here are a few options.

For lounging around the house or even during the day, Figleaves D-G has solid-color underwire camisoles sold in bra sizes. Pair these with your favorite pajama shorts or lounge pants. If you are interested in this cami, be sure to check out our sales page for a coupon code good on Figleaves D-G items! (Edit: Uh oh! Looks like the coupon code expired this morning.)

If you’re looking for something a little prettier, HerRoom has these sweet options from Patagonia, Fleur’T, and Natori.

Want a nightgown instead? Bravissimo has fun patterened options with soft bra support. The white cotton broderie anglaise version will be available at the end of the month.

If your style is a little more glam, Rhonda Shear has you covered. Her sexy creations have built-in support, often incorporating the shelf bra bands into a keyhole back design. You can find Rhonda Shear at HerRoom.

b.tempt’d from Wacoal

April 24, 2009 by Rene

TLP showed a little from b.tempt’d in February. Here is more news about the brand. It is a special offering from mega-brand Wacoal. It is aimed at a younger demographic with embellishments. The brand features a lot of skimpy knickers and sizes for 34AA to 36D. With Wacoal’s broad reach, this brand can be found at Macy’s in the US.

On the left is “The Flirt” with a push up bra for $45 and suspender knickers for $29. On the right is the “Demi Desire” with a demi contour brad for $40.00 and suspender thong for $20.00

On the left is the “Sheer Brilliance” in black, pink, or “naughty naked”. The push up bra is $43 and the thong is $19. On the right is the “Pretty and Witty” in baby blue or pink. The contour bra is $43 and the thong is $18.

B.tempt’d also offers plenty of knickers like these “Itsy Bitsy Thongs” in five colours for $12 a piece.

The “Teeny Weeny G-String” is in four colours and are $12.

Macy’s has many pieces from last season which may be going on sale soon. They are also running a promotion for a free knicker with purchases of b’tempt.d totaling $60 or more (probably a $12 value). Her Room also has a selection of b.tempt’d and offers some great closeups.

Pictures from this article are from the b.tempt’d web site.

Third Annual Undie Awards

April 2, 2009 by Kelly

It’s time again to vote for the Undie Awards! For the third time, HerRoom.com is hosting the annual contest to discover your favorite brands, styles, and fits in your lingerie drawer. To vote for your favorites, head on over the TheUndies.com. First, you will describe your body in bust, tummy, and bottom types. HerRoom.com will use this information when the results are announced, when they will break down the winners by different categories and body types. Then you will vote for your favorite bras, panties, and shapewear, and HerRoom.com will tally up your votes with all the rest to determine the winners.

We’ll let you know when The Undies winners are announced, but in the meantime you can go to TheUndies.com to cast your votes and earn a coupon code worth 10% off your next order. The man in your life can also vote on his favorites at the same website. Just a warning, I tried to do this in my Chrome browser and it didn’t work; I couldn’t get past the bra page. So if you use Chrome, you may want to try a different browser for this.

Dereon Intimates: Fierce and Fabulous

January 16, 2009 by Krista

The fabulous and fierce, Beyonce, and her beautiful and talented mother, Tina, launched the Intimates branch of the highly successful Dereon label last year. With bold colors and prints, sassy silhouettes, and lots of attention paid to the details, this collection is a must-have!

The fall collection features the Basic group which includes seamless contour bras (cleavage enhancing, demi, and wireless) and matching panties (thong, boyshort, and low rise bikini). Perfectly functional for a smooth look under your daytime looks, yet fun enough to wear on a night out.

In addition to the basics, Dereon Intimates also has its print collection, Animal Lace. Be naughty and nice in this flirty set that combines a spicy leopard print with a sweet, chartreuse lace.

In addition to bras and panties, Dereon Intimates also features sleepwear and loungewear including yoga pants, shorts, sleepdresses, tanks and camis – cozy, comfortable, and sexy.

Dereon Intimates are not only appealing to your eye, but to your wallet as well. You can look sleek and chic (in quality pieces nonetheless) without breaking the bank! Bras retail from $28 – $42 and panties from $10 – $14 at department stores throughout the U.S. and online at dereon.com and HerRoom. Stay tuned for more from the Spring and Summer collections which are guaranteed to please with their bright colors, prints, and patterns, and sexy silhouettes including the Weightless collection featured in Beyonce’s If I Were a Boy video!