Shorties

New Lou Lingerie for Spring!

May 18, 2009 by Krista

Hopefully spring has sprung in your part of the world. It has here in NYC and it has me in the mood for shopping! If you are looking for a few new pieces to add to your lingerie wardrobe, try some of the new spring pieces from Lou Lingerie. Beautiful, light, and airy, each range is well designed and exquisite. There’s bound to be something that suits your fancy.

I absolutely adore the Origami collection! This delicately embroidered, Japanese inspired collection 3 silhouettes – full cup, demi cup, and push up. Each can be paired with a bikini, brief, or string also adorned with the embroidery. What sets Origami apart is the sweet additions like ruffled straps and gauzy bows.

Tokyo is a delightful display of rich and vibrant colors! Made of silk crepe, the combination of colors, prints, and textures make for a unique and alluring look. I especially love the sassy, bum flattering Shorty!

Love Leavers lace? Then you will love Cherry Blossom. Shown in Azalea, this beautiful, classy set is also available in Ivory. Perfect for the bride-to-be.

Lucky for you, there is even more to the collection. Check out these and all the other ranges for yourself on the revamped Lou website. While there, Magnifique!

CILA Brand Feature: Lou

August 2, 2008 by Krista

Lou Lingerie, featured on TLP back in June, is another contender for the coveted CILA Awards. This luxury fashion line, dedicated to meeting the needs of the modern, sophisticated, and discerning woman, will be taking the stage in just a few short days.

Lou will be vying for Best Coordinated Outifit with its everyday classy Music Hall collection. The demi cup bra and matching lace short each features an intriguing geometric embroidery, subtly scalloped edging, and a glamorous, crystal bound bow. The full collection, available this fall in Saphir (a rich navy) and Vison (the mocha color pictured), also includes the options of a full cup or foam pad bra (both through size E) as well as a bikini or thong, each with the signature flair and detailing of the collection. Music Hall is both stylish and versatile as the pieces provide a more fashionable alternative to a boring basic set.

Lou can be found at a number of retail locations including Intima Carmel, Trousseau Chicago, and Les Cent Culottes. Look for the collections at a store near you. Also, be sure to check back next week for a full post-CILA wrap up and see how all of your favorite brands fared.

* Intimate apparel buyers interested in attending the CILA Gala should contact Marjorie Walker at ContoursMag@verizon.net for information on obtaining tickets. * (Hurry! The not-to-be missed event is Monday, August 4th!)

A New Lou – Lou Lingerie

June 17, 2008 by Krista

Lou Lingerie, a popular French brand in existence for over 60 years, is taking a new direction for fall with a more sophisticated and modern look. With a focus on elegance and style along with quality and fit, Lou seeks to meet the need of the everyday woman who enjoys the finer things in life for herself.The line features feminine and fashion forward designs as well as well as basics with flair! Each piece in the collection is well thought out and includes incredible detailing from embroidery to creative use of texture.

One of my favorite groups in the collection is Charmant. Both the bras (full cup, demi, and push-up) and the panties (bikini, thong, and lace short) incorporate a unique, corset-esque lace up detailing. This sexiness is balanced with sweetness with delicate bows adorning the pieces as well.

Couture is a one-of-a-kind group that is couture indeed! Each piece, a combination of silk and lace, looks like a work of art! This, paired with scalloped edging and rich colors, makes for quite a masterpiece.

Allure, Lou’s basic bra, is more than basic. Featuring molded foam cups that conform to your original shape, this classic bra is accented with Swarovski crystals.

Lou Lingerie can be found at a number of retailers worldwide. Look for these and a number of other sassy styles online at Figleaves and BiggerBras.com.

Bamboo Bliss: Eden Collection by Cosabella

April 22, 2008 by Krista

If you couldn’t already tell, I’m a huge fan of eco-friendly lingerie. Here’s a closer take at the Eden collection by Cosabella which features silky smooth bamboo fabric.The Eden collection consists of lingerie and loungewear with your ultimate comfort in mind. Pair a cami or another top with shorts or pants. Coordinate with a matching low rise thong. These natural, cozy (and antistatic!) pieces are available in the yummy garden hues of corn, carrot, sage, radish, earth, and onion. Choose one or choose them all. Each low rise thong comes individually packaged in its own minibasket.

So why bamboo? Bamboo is a naturally absorbent fabric that absorbs four times more than cotton keeping you comfortable and dry on even the most humid nights. Due to its mineral content, bamboo is odor preventative and stimulates the wearer’s blood circulation. Additionally, bamboo is antibacterial, breathable, and cool making it an ideal choice for anyone who wants to feel good on both the inside and outside.

The biodegradable bamboo used in the Eden collection is light, but resistant due to the advanced knitting techniques used to create the material. Micro-modal is added to the bamboo to enhance the natural shine and fall of the fabric. Modal is also a 100% natural product, made of beech wood, making the garments fully natural and fully recyclable. Not that you would be recycling them any time soon! The modal also contributes to the ability of the garments to withstand wash and wear, which means you’ll have them for years to come.

The Eden collection will be available this July. However, you should enjoy the many other comfortable, fun, and fashionable pieces by Cosabella including the newly released Sex and the City collection I told you about a while back. This collection includes the Charlotte group which also features bamboo fabric. Purchase online at Bare Necessities or Chic Mystique and at boutiques and major retailers near you. See the Cosabella site for more details.

Raw 7’s Punky Loungewear

February 26, 2008 by Kelly

Raw 7, a rock ‘n’ roll brand specializing in cashmere apparel with punk prints, has just added a new line of innerwear and loungewear to its collection. It’s fun, sassy, and comfortable stuff to hang out in, with signature designs from Israel-based Le Cooper (roses, angel wings, and skulls). The line is small right now, but here are some of my favorites: