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The New and Interactive Hanky Panky Website

July 2, 2008 by Krista

TLP, celeb, and everyday woman favorite, Hanky Panky, has recently upgraded its website to a cheeky new, interactive site! When you enter the site, you are transported to what looks like the floor of a busy woman’s floor with shoes, a newspaper, magazines, change, a date book, etc. strewn about. Click on the icons to activate different parts of the site.

Vintage magazines covers feature signature thongs and panties, lingerie, bridal, everyday styles, and gifts. Open each magazine and reveal not only photos of the various Hanky Panky products, but also sizing charts and vintage style ads for items as well. Click on a notepad to find find out more about press, history, and more.

Hanky Panky History

Another fun feature of the site is the Thong Diary, in which Hanky Panky faithful relay stories of their life-changing experiences with Hanky Panky! Have a story of your own to share? Email the story to Hanky Panky and if your story is chosen, you’ll receive a complimentary gift!

Hanky Panky Thong Diary

Want to know where to buy Hanky Panky? Simply click on the address book icon for a list of retailers.

Happy surfing!

Vera Wang for Kohl’s

April 7, 2008 by Kelly

Brenda and I have shown you gorgeous Vera Wang lingerie before, but did you know that Vera Wang also has a line at Kohl’s? The US department store has featured the intimates line, named Simply Vera and designed exclusively for the store, since September 2007. I’ll warn you before you get too excited: the Kohl’s line is nothing like the gowns and chemises we’ve seen before. But it is a line of elegant basics with just a bit more grace than other everyday bras and panties (plus a few more fun items thrown in for good measure!). The intimates selection complements the larger range of misses clothing designed by Wang for the store.

Of the collection, Wang said, “Simply Vera Vera Wang is not just fashion, but a total philosophy about life and style.” I’m a fan of the seamless hipster, which is one of the most comfortable and invisible ones I’ve tried yet – great for days I’m not in the mood for a thong but still don’t want panty lines to show!

You can find these and more designs at Kohl’s stores or on the Kohl’s website.

Shapewear Trends for 2008

March 26, 2008 by Bare Necessities

With spring trends once again incorporating fun, flirty dresses and feminine, detailed blouses – it’s important to have the right undergarments on to look your best. So I’ve put together my first spring shapewear must-have list, matching the latest shapewear silhouettes with this season’s fashions.

1. Spanx Power Panties

Spanx of course is the hottest brand in shapewear right now, and their Power Panties have been a best seller for us for the past year. Spanx offers 2 styles of Power Panties; the original style, which sits right at your waist and shapes you down to your upper thigh, and the Higher Power, which hits right below your bra line and stretches down to your upper thigh. (They even offer a third style, a maternity shaper called the Mama Power Panty!), My own personal preference is for the Higher Power style, because it eliminates “muffin top” and shapes your thighs without riding up. It also eliminates panty lines and is not binding on the leg. These styles are great to wear everyday in place of your regular underwear.

2. Slimming layers.

Layering will be a popular trend again this Spring, and there are several new shaper camisoles that will allow you to layer AND slim. This trend really works for us because you get to show off layers of Spring color while keeping the muffin-top at bay. My favorite shaping tank this season is by Yummie Tummie. Designer Heather Thomson started with an everyday comfy cotton tank and added moderate control microfiber fabric in the midsection. It’s available in an assortment of colors to serve as a perfect bottom-layer to any layering camisole.

Another great option is the TC Fine Shapewear’s Seamless Firm Control Camsiole. It has adjustable straps for extra support and firm shaping material to smooth out love handles. The bottom of the tank has a comfortable silicone lining that keeps your tank from riding up so you are not tugging all day long. Perfect under any top.

3. No VPL

This season there are several good solutions to the dilemma of, “I want a smooth, slim-looking waistline, but if I wear shapewear, the bulk will create panty lines or worse, even peek through the bottom of my skirt!” The shapewear thong solves that dilemma; smooth control where you need it, and only where you need it. Two of my favorites for getting rid of VPL and still achieving a smooth, slim looking waist are the High-waist control thong from Bodywrap, and the ‘No Show Thru’ shapewear thong from TC Fine shapewear. These shapewear thongs are seamless and made of a soft microfiber that will keep you feeling comfortable yet supported all day long. And best of all, they are on sale at BareNecessities.com this week only (through 3/27) for 25% off!

4. Shape me all over.

Of course, regardless of season, customers are always looking for their go-to I-feel-like-looking-fabulous-tonight all-over body shaper. For me, that would be the Seamless Body Toning shaper from The Body Wrap’s Lites collection. This light control bodybriefer is great under skirts and dresses. It comes with both traditional and clear adjustable straps that makes it easy to wear under this seasons hottest trends.

That’s it for now!

Heather – BareNecessities.com
Heather is the assistant buyer over at Bare Necessities. She buys shapewear and the luxury & designer bras (like Chantelle, La Perla, etc.), so she knows her lingerie.

Read all posts by Heather right here!

Lingerie Americas – A Fun Find

August 31, 2007 by Krista

Not only can lingerie be beautiful and sexy, but also a whole lot of fun! Here are some of my selections from one of my favorite lines from the Lingerie Americas show for fun, flirty, and sassy ways to express yourself underneath it all.

I’m sure you will love Smart Ass just as much as I do! Designed by the sassy duo of Alix Cameron and Cindy Ball, Smart Ass provides inspirational sass for your fantastic ass. These moms set out to design a thong that was not only comfortable, but fashionable as well. These flattering low-rise thongs each proclaim a witty saying on the back such as vixen, œdomestic diva, it girl, and yummy mummy that suit whatever or however you are feeling that day. Look for more sayings just in time for the holidays as well as 2008.

Also in time for the holidays, the newest collection of Smart Ass thongs includes the World’s First Inspirational Gusset featuring sassy and motivational sayings such as va va voom and you’re hot. A guaranteed conversation piece and a perfect one-of-a-kind gift!

While Smart Ass is known for their signature, cheeky thongs (pun intended), they also feature a European inspired line, EuroTrash and a microfiber, laser-cut line, SmoothOperator. EuroTrash is sheer and thin and perfect under clothing. The fitted camisole can be paired with a gal short, bikini, or thong in the pink hearts or black scroll pattern. SmoothOperator, available in nude and black, features a cami with adjustable straps and a built in bra. This smooth and light weight stretch microfiber (also available in gal short, bikini, and thong) eliminates VPL under the most body skimming items in your wardrobe!

These pieces should keep you occupied until the holiday season when some new signature sayings will be available. My favorites are “naughty or nice?” and “ho!ho!ho!” And next year, stay tuned for the new patterns in the EuroTrash collection including a fun floral pattern and the sassy sayings pattern which includes the same words featured on the inspirational gusset.

Smart Ass truly has something for everyone, so check out their site for even more goodies! And just because the Smart Ass Gals are so wonderful, when you are ready to proclaim yourself a “control freak” or “party girl” and make your purchase, enter the promo code galpal and receive 20% off your order! Happy shopping!

Lingerie Americas – Creative Solutions

August 14, 2007 by Krista

One of my favorite parts of reporting on the latest trends is finding the new innovations and creative solutions to our most common problems. For issues such as visible panty lines and headlights, when our every day fare will just not work, we are always on the lookout for some new solution. Featured below are my favorite new finds!

“So-long-thong! Bye-by-briefs!” If this sounds like something you want say, I suggest you try Nundies. Nudies are a new and comfortable alternative to avoid the dreaded VPL! These one-time use, disposable inserts adhere to the inside of your pants eliminating the need for traditional panties. These soft, tulip-shaped “anti-panties” are not only practical, but also fun as they are available in a range of colors and patterns. From the standard “naughty black” and “blushing buff” to the assorted pastels, you can match your every mood!

I recently tried them out and am already a huge fan! These alternative underwear are definitely the new item you should have in your arsenal. Nundies are comfortable, easy to insert, and offer you the freedom to be VPL worry free from the dance floor to the board room.

Nundies are making their way around the US at over 120 boutiques and specialty stores as well as a few of the leading department stores like Neiman Marcus and Henri Bendel. They are also now available in Canada and Mexico! I assume all you European trendsetters are not far behind. Also, Nundies are available online at nundiesundies.com, blissworld.com, and herroom.com.

Another find, Bezi Bra Discs from Edith’s. This a solution to that (sometimes) pesky headlights problem. While many of the previous solutions we discussed involved disposable adhesives, these engineer designed and patented discs are reusable and thus provide a more lasting solution. Available in blush and mocha, bra discs are designed to be worn under a bra and are suitable for women of all shapes and sizes. The non-latex material is comfortable, will not irritate most skin, and is easy to clean.I recently gave these a test drive and was overwhelmingly happy with the product. After they were set in place, I forgot I even had them on! They were super comfortable and didn’t cause any skin irritations. Bezi Bra Discs are easy to use and transport as they come in a small carrying case.

See the website for additional details.