New collection

Elle Macpherson Boudoir: the sexy Elle

March 23, 2007 by Mandolina

Thanks to Blogleaves for the heads up on Elle’s new Elle Macpherson Boudoir collection. Here’s a very small excerpt from their blog:

“Elle Macpherson Intimates not sexy enough for you? Then get ready for Elle Macpherson Boudoir – her new, sexier collection, with suspenders and quarter cup bras and everything (all in lovely fabrics like stretch silk and Austrian lace, of course).”

Figleaves UK has stocked a limited amount of this new Elle Macpherson collection, and they advise you to be quick when you really want a piece… I’m not sure whether or not that’s marketing-talk, but the photo’s sure look beautiful, so these might fly from the shelves…

Strumpet & Pink at GlamAm

March 20, 2007 by Mandolina

Lisa Z Morgan and Melanie Probert have always held back a little when it comes to selling their Strumpet & Pink lingerie on the net and in just any boutique. I’m sure that was partly because they wanted to keep their clientÃ¨le of a certain level, but probably the price tag of their pieces also made online sales a little more of a challenge. Their silk, satin, chiffon and crepe knickers are amongst the most exclusive in the world…

Now, Glamorous Amorous is doing another great stunt by selling four of their limited-edition knickers on their website. You’d think that means we can now all rush down there and grab one? Guess again: these top quality knickers still come at a high price (I’m not saying the price is too high, by the way!) – at least Â£205 ($365.25).

Why are they worth it? The finest silk and ruffles, handmade luxury, decadent details (chiffon, satin, …) and some of the most interesting knicker designs I’ve ever seen. My personal favorite, the Rosette Cheeks Knickers (in pink!), deserve an Oscar.

Hope you enjoy the photo’s. More info can be found both on GA.com and on the Strumpet & Pink website!

Swim (or soak up the sun) in Style

March 18, 2007 by Krista

Yes. Weâ€™ve been telling you all for a while. Spring is coming (sooner than later, we hope). And then, summer…and bathing suit season.

I am already a fan of the Huit collections of swimwear for 2007. On my recent shopping excursion, I noticed the Riviera collection already available for purchase. I love the variety of tops and bottoms suiting almost every size and comfort level. Hopefully, a wider selection will be available soon in stores.

In the meantime, TLP favorite figleaves.com has quite a few on their site including the Amareto strapless halter bandeau bikini set seen below. It is currently available for $117. Not bad for a high quality, classic suit that is sure to last you through quite a few summers.

Be sure to let us know if you buy one! We want to hear all about it!

Rachel Hunter launches swimwear collection

March 17, 2007 by Mandolina

Earlier this week, both Hello Magazine and Blogleaves reported on the new swimwear/beachwear collection by 37-year-old curvy model Rachel Hunter, quite the tv personality in the United States.

Rachel Hunter, born in New Zealand herself, will be giving the people down under (New Zealand and Australia) the chance to get their hands on her first beachwear collection early in July. Hello Magazine writes:

“The catwalk star was in her New Zealand homeland to present her new Lola line, which combines catwalk couture with beach culture. The collection, which features glamorous swimsuits and bikinis in colorful print designs and flattering cuts, looks set to help the leggy beauty make the transition from model to successful businesswoman, like her fashion industry peers Elle Macpherson and Caprice. “

Feel free to make up your own mind, but I’m not too excited about the photo’s (except for the black one-piece with the large white prints, maybe). If she really wants to do what Elle has done, she’s going to have to step up and make something seriously pretty. Isn’t that what first collections are all about: dropping jaws?

Anyway, I’m not going to judge the whole Lola collection on a few photo’s… Count on us reporting back in july or august ;-)!

Parah Beachwear in 2007

March 15, 2007 by Mandolina

We love Parah lingerie, and the brand has gotten a large quantity of attention on our blog. Today, I’d like to step off track for a change and take a look at Parah’s beachwear collection for 2007. Why? Well, because it’s such a beautiful collection that deserves that little bit of extra attention, and also, because in the last few years Parah has been putting more and more effort into focussing on their beachwear. I notice a shift in their priorities, but that could be me…

Like I said, the 2007 collection is a true hit. The whole collection features beautiful prints (from aztec-style geometry to leopard skin, the Parah designers are obviously versatile!), some very sexy halter bikini’s and the signature low-rise bikini bottoms we’ll be seeing in most of the beachwear collections this summer. I can see our male readers grinning from over here (while I’m getting my Pilates mat from under my bed)…

The photo’s look awesome. My personal favorite is the super-sexy balconnette bikini, held-up with a very feminine halter-style string-construction (I’m sorry girls, I have no other way of describing it, just check out the photo, you’ll see what I mean ;-))! The other photo’s are just as beautiful, and I’m sure we’ll be seeing these pieces on the beach all over the globe in a month or two…