Romantic lingerie

Valentine’s Lingerie from Masquerade

February 9, 2011 by Kelly

Masquerade is a brand with a supremely feminine aesthetic. They are masters of taking elements that could become too twee in the wrong hands (soft pinks, lace, and floral prints) and executing them in a way that is perfectly sophisticated and ladylike.

We haven’t talked much about Masquerade here on TLP, but I’ve admired so many of their pieces – and purchased a few too! This is the perfect time of year to spotlight the brand here though, because everything is so romantic! These new Spring/Summer 2011 styles are almost exactly the sort of thing I picture when I think of the perfect Valentine’s Day lingerie. Sweet, sexy, and sophisticated all in one.

The ladylike, sumptuous styles always seem to remind me of opulent paintings of Marie Antoinette. Do you see it?

Masquerade specializes in D-H cup bras, and you can find a retailer near you on the Masquerade website (where you can also see the pieces above in even more gorgeous detail).

Romantic Amulette

January 24, 2011 by Krista

I love any brand that has a story which is why I love Amulette. Designed by Johanna Isaac, a true romantic, Amulette believes in love stories with happy endings and translates that through lingerie featuring soft, airy, and sweet bralets, bikinis, babydolls, and more. That’s not where the story ends! Since Amulette means charm of love, each Amulette piece comes with a special gift for the wearer – a lucky charm and an uplifting message designed to defeat unhappiness and bring desire stimulating eternal love. With that kind of message, how could you not feel feminine, romantic, and sophisticated?!

Amulette is made of the finest European fabrics and crafted with the utmost attention to detail. Each range in the collection is unique, but still evokes romance and femininity. The Joie range is more vibrant and colorful while the Romance range is more muted and soft. Enchante, one of my personal faves, elicits more mystery and conveys subtle sexiness while Fiance, my other fave, is delicate, sweet, and innocent.

My words alone cannot convey the completeness of this theme of love, romance, and enchantment. You must peruse the Amulette website and I’m sure you will be as in love with it as I am!

Amulette is sold at retailers around the world and can be found online at Azaleas NYC.

Ell & Cee Lingerie Spring/Summer 2009 “Angel Delight”

June 18, 2009 by Mandolina

The much anticipated ‘Angel Delight’ collection for S/S 09 from the boudoir label Ell & Cee boasts a colour palette of delicious sugary shades and ice-cream pastels. Apricot Ripple Beachsuits and Butterscotch Bandeau Babydolls in barely there chiffon make up the collection. With celebrity followings including Kate Hudson and Daisy Lowe this collection is good enough to eat.

S/S 09 also sees the arrival of the underwire bra. A new structured addition to the usual softness so often associated with the brand.

I just love it. Ell & Cee seems to be making this extraordinary romance a huge part of their brand – and they’re making it work perfectly!

Photos courtesy of www.ellandcee.co.uk.

Janet Reger Couture Summer 2009

June 3, 2009 by Mandolina

You tell me this Janet Reger Couture plunge bra and matching tanga don't just scream out romance!

Janet Reger‘s Couture collection is (what’s in a name) the classy, high-end Janet Reger. This summer ’09 collection – available in selected boutiques right now, is a true stunner.

“Learn the silent language of enticement and become the heroine as the story unfolds, an evocative silk-layered tale.”

Totally different from the bold colors we’re used to see in the Naughty Janet line – the pastels in this retro-like collection have a great soft and intimate feel to them. According to the designer, the colors are inspired by “crème brulee, nougat, lip gloss and lemon meringue” – and that can’t ever be a bad thing, now can it? 😉

Soft tones and fabrics (lace, crepe-de-chine, pleated chiffons and obviously sweet silks), great attention to detail as we’ve come to expect from Janet Reger and a lovely romantic mood that just drips off the collection. Very convincing!

The designer says: “Soft chiffons cascade with contrast ruffles adding volume to the sweetest of lingerie we’ve ever made. Delicate gathers and minute attention to detail embrace this summer’s romantic mood. Airy transparency gives way to elegance and grace.”

More photos and information on the Janet Reger site – with its own webshop, if you can’t wait! 😉

Claire Pettibone’s New Collections

March 21, 2008 by Kelly

We first featured Claire Pettibone a little less than a year ago, and now there are new styles that enchant me every bit as much as the ones we saw then. The soft lace and ruffles ooze vintage romance; collections include camisoles, knickers, peignoir sets, and more. These are a much more glamorous option for a night at home than your worn-out pajamas! Claire Pettibone herself says of her designs,

“It has always been my desire to create exquisite feminine clothing using the finest fabrics and precious details; to combine a vintage feeling with modern style…I have a very romantic vision of how fashion can embrace our beauty and indulge our dreams. I invite you to share that dream”

Claire Pettibone has a very definitive style – every piece looks like it belongs in an elegant fairy tale! Here are some of my favorites, but there is so much more to see on the website or in your nearest boutique (there is a store locator on the site). Some of my most favorite pieces weren’t in any modeled pictures, so it’s definitely worth a visit to the site to find the one you like the best!