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Vans Girls Introduce Sleepwear and Underwear

October 19, 2008 by Brenda

I will be the first to admit that I do not know much about this brand and its stature with young girls. Reading about the Vans Girls’ team, it appears that most of the young women are in their early twenties, which means we do not travel in the same circles. Apparently, though, VANS is world famous for its super comfortable slip-on sneakers. But they also just recently released a cute line of sleepwear and underpants and since that’s our core business here, I wanted to mention the launch. 😉

Although I am told that the concept in general is “punk-style”, I actually think this is a great looking group of shorts, tees, camis, capris, long pants and underpanties. The “Loungen” set made of cotton and spandex comes in black, checkerboard and dream skull. The dream skull is much cuter than the name implies with its white, black and green geometrical shaped design. The “Boxed Up” elastic waist shorts had me mesmerized with the black and white design. And all of the pieces are mix and match to create a funky look and to ensure the right sizing.

I can understand why young girls would gravitate to this brand.

Hatley Nature – Back to Basics Loungewear

July 6, 2008 by Mandolina

If you like to kick back in the summer wearing only pyjama-type clothing and precocious little pictures on your loungewear while doing the gardening or reading the newspaper on the veranda, then Hatley is for you. A really sweet collection of playful tank tops, pyjama bottoms, ladies boxer shorts, and sleepshirts depict the foundation of this eco-friendly label.

A family run business, whose closeness with nature inspired the slogan “get clothes to nature” as well as their “green” manufacturing methods, the company is headquartered in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. They offer plenty of colours, assorted appliqués on the front of the tank tops such as hearts, bears, fish, horses and flowers, and sizes ranging from small to extra large.

Although, the sleepshirts only come in one size, the double meaning expressions on the front of the shirts make them perfect gifts. For example, the caption on one shirt says, “Roll in the Hay” and then the photos show different animals playfully rolling around in a pile of hay. Another expression says, “One Night Stand” and the corresponding picture is an actual wooden nightstand with lamp.

Matching boxers, pyjama bottom pants, rubber boots and socks round out this comfortable, environmentally conscious collection.

Oscalito Lingerie Spring/Summer 08

June 17, 2008 by Mandolina

Oscalito’s latest collection builds on their previous lines of luxurious and elegant loungewear/lingerie — resulting in a very short post on TLP. 😉

“Fine Egyptian creates a look that is flattering and comfortable”

Shopping at Nancy Meyer.

Yummie Tummie Tanks – Oprah’s Top Pick!

May 20, 2008 by Krista

Back in March, guest blogger, Heather, of Bare Necessities, first introduced us to the brand Yummie Tummie in her very informative post about shapewear. Since then, Yummie Tummie has made quite an impression on the intimate apparel market as well as on media maven, Oprah! Recently featured on Oprah’s Top Picks for Summer (with special guest Heidi Klum), Yummie Tummie shaping tanks are unique in that they are designed to be seen! Look sleek, slender, and sexy in your choice of 10 colors including black, white, chocolate, red, navy, and nude!

Why else should you own a Yummie Tummie tank? Well, the tank is made of a slick, soft cotton, so is naturally comfortable and won’t cling to your clothes. The fabric also features moisture-wicking so you will stay cool and dry. The longer silhouette means you won’t have to deal with that annoying roll up that often plagues us all when wearing tanks.

The Yummie Tummie Tank featured on Oprah is available in both a hip length and a long length style. Other styles include a Basic T, Strappy T, and Basic V (with a Nursing T on the way – preorder at Bare Necessities!). Sizes range from XS – XL. Yummie Tummie tanks and tees retail from $62 – $82 and are available at over 600 retailers in the U.S. including Bloomingdales and Neiman Marcus. Select international locations also carry Yummie Tummie. For online ordering, Bare Necessities has you covered.

Already purchased Yummie Tummie? Let us know all about it in our forums. Haven’t purchased yet? What are you waiting for?!

Either way, enjoy this clip of Yummie Tummie from the Today show :

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Zovo Lingerie

April 21, 2008 by Rene

Victoria Roberts is the proprietress of Zovo Lingerie. Like many stories in lingerie, Victoria was dissatisfied with what she was able to find for herself.

Several years ago I realized that shopping for lingerie had become an unrewarding necessity for me…an independent professional woman over 40, with a body that I finally accepted and the means to treat myself to nice things.

Victoria launched Zovo Lingerie and stocked it with some of the best brands in the business. Next, Victoria started her own brand of the same name. Her collection is called Zovo Lounge and is 100% natural fibers. This Mercerized Cotton Jerez tank is representative of the line. This is an egyptian, long-staple cotton, mercerized to create a sophisticated sheen. You can pick it up for $62 in sizes from XS to XL and in black or white. Find it here.

Zovo also offers some cute box sets. Each panty is a different color (blue, pink, lavender, nude, black and white) and these lace thongs are sexy and comfortable to wear every day! Zeds are great if your friend is a lingerie-fiend OR if she’s wearing granny-panties and needs an update. Pick up the Zed Hex set for $132 or pick up the Panty Purse for $139

Photos courtesy of Zovo Lingerie.