New collection

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…

Marlies Dekkers Lingerie: fall|winter news!

November 11, 2006 by Mandolina

I walked into the Marlies Dekkers boutique in Antwerp yesterday, and when I asked for some bras in my quite every-day size, they told me they only had one or two bras available in my size, but, that they had a lot of new stuff and that they were unpacking it this weekend. Being a naughty girl I asked them whether or not I could get a sneak preview, and guess what: I got one! I didn’t have my camera with me though, so I’ll be posting some photo’s I took from the marketing-stuff I took from the shop. I’ll try to get some better pics up as soon as I canâ€¦

These items will be in the Marlies Dekkers signature boutiques from this week on, and some of them are quite unique. The Marlies Dekkers Undressed “Secret” line is the high-end and highly erotic collection. The most eye-catching pieces in this very classy collection feature open cups, deep black colors and very, very strange looking panties that show a lot more skin on your bum than you’re probably used to. Check the photo’s I made from the promotional booklets to get a previewâ€¦ I’ll be visiting the Marlies Dekkers boutique next time I’m in Belgium so I’ll take some more detailed shots next timeâ€¦

The regular fall|winter collection has Marlies Dekkers written all over it. Marlies is obviously expressing her views on FREEDOM in this great collection. I had a chance to try on a underwired bra and I can guarantee you this collection will continue the Marlies Dekkers tradition of sexy comfort like no otherâ€¦

The “Girl” collection is probably the most unexpected line. The collection features very dared colour-combinations with cup-sized eye-prints that will draw all kinds of attention to your breast-area. Pink, orange, red, blueâ€¦ The Marlies Dekkers Girl fall|winter has it allâ€¦

We’re impressed, and can’t wait to get our hands on one of the sets in the ‘secret’ collection. I hope I get the chance to post a follow-up article on this one as soon as possible.