While I feel a twang of guilt to say it, I do appreciate a good knockoff whenever I can find one. It just means I have even more money left over to spend on more pretty little things! In the spirit of larger lingerie wardrobes for every woman, I wanted to give Elle Macpherson fans a heads-up on how to get the look of the Dentelle padded underwire bra ($60) on the cheap. This lacy, ribboned set has a counterpart in DKNY’s Belle Du Jour underwire balcony ($32). The resemblances are striking: both are balcony-styled for a push-up effect, both are lacey, and both have boning-inspired ribbons on the cups. They even have similar satiny straps! The biggest difference is available panty styles – but DKNY has actually one-upped Elle Macpherson this time by offering a matching garter belt. Each brand has very nice reviews on Figleaves.com. The only caveat? It looks like these savings are only for US ladies. Figleaves UK is actually selling them both for the same price!
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More Days of the Week Knickers
In the recent “Looks for Less” article, I showed you some look-alike knickers that might allow you to indulge your lingerie cravings at more palatable prices. Seafaerygirl asked in the comments, “Any chance you could find ‘days-of-the-week’ panties for less?”
Well, Seafaerygirl, I did find a few options! It’s not a very common design in adult lingerie, which is why the Stella McCartney set I showed you a while ago was so special. But the good news is that I was able to unearth a few less expensive alternatives. First up, a set of cotton knit boyshorts by Mary Green, with the embroidery on the hip.
The complete set is $90-$92, which isn’t a budget-breaker when you consider that you are getting a set of seven. You can find this set at HipUndies and In the Mood Intimates. Panties.com offers a brighter color scheme for $85 a set.
Figleaves UK and Figleaves US also offer their own version of low-rise satin briefs.
On the US site, the set is normally $74 and is currently on sale for $37. The UK site sells theirs for £49, and there is no sale price at this time.
The final set I found is from Austique, a brand I hadn’t heard of before. At Austique, you can buy the panties individually by day for £10 a piece. The complete set also includes a “Happy Day” pair, in case you don’t finish your laundry on time!
You can find yours at Austique.com. I hope this helps Seafaerygirl and anyone else looking for this nostalgic style!
Marie Jo L’Aventure Spring-Summer 2021
The spring-summer collection of Marie Jo L’Aventure takes you on a trip through South America. Both the color palette and the graphic lines used in the collection were inspired by the work of Mexican architect Louis Barragan. With sleek designs, fashionable prints, surprising combinations and a range of fantastic fits, Marie Jo L’Aventure makes a statement. Daring lingerie for strong women!
Discover the animal print 4.0
The animal print has been conquering fashion hearts for seasons. This spring the trendy print gets a new twist at Marie Jo L’Aventure. The Marie Jo L’Aventure Xavier lingerie series combines a striking Italian lace with animal print with a contrasting print fabric. An absolute must-have is the trendy triangle bra in this series: a cosy, lace bra without underwire that proves that sexy and comfy really can go together.
Marie Jo L’Aventure William is also summer lingerie with a subtle animal print in light pink. The smooth bras in this lingerie series are the ideal T-shirt bras under light summer tops, blouses and dresses. The studs on the shoulder straps immediately give your look an edgy and tough allure.
Top in graphic lace
Bras with the looks of a top are totally on-trend this spring. The Marie Jo L’Aventure design team went in search of a way to integrate the support and comfort of a regular underwire bra into a trendy top. With success! This is proven by the lace top in the L’Aventure Ricardo series. The graphic lace conjures up a beautiful play of lines on your skin: sporty and sensual at the same time.
Summery pied de poule
In addition to the animal print, the plaid motif is also a stayer this season, as the Marie Jo L’Aventure José series proves. The oversized pied-de-poule print in poppy pink will instantly put a smile on your face. Pure feel-good lingerie… And what’s more, these smooth bras and panties can also be worn invisible under light summer outfits. But don’t hide those poppy shoulder straps! They’ll give your outfit that extra punch.
Minimalist chic
Pure designs, out-of-the-box inspiration and clean lines are in the DNA of Marie Jo L’Aventure. This summer the lingerie brand surprises with a new, minimalist chic line: Marie Jo L’Aventure Louie in a timeless pink and taupe hue. It is light, comfortable lingerie, with a quirky sexy and elegant twist.
Less is definitely more with this series. The designs excel in unexpected material combinations: a super soft microfibre fabric is combined with transparent tulle. Don’t miss the innovative spacer bra of this Marie Jo L’Aventure Louie. It is the perfect summer bra in a feather-light, high-tech fabric and with a top fit that flatters every woman.
Stella McCartney Launches First Swimwear Collection for AW 2016
Stella McCartney launches her first complete swim collection combining the designer’s naturally feminine, naturally confident and modern design sensibility without compromising on functionality and fit. The new swim styles reflect Stella’s signature silhouettes and colour palette, along with prints and details from her readyto-wear collection.
Stella McCartney comments:
“This collection is really inspired by all types of women and I want this swimwear collection to encourage women to feel confident, comfortable and incredible about themselves and in what they are wearing.”
Designed for and inspired by women, the swim range includes 7 stories, each evoking a sense of self-expression through styles that have been carefully crafted using the latest technology, resulting in a beautiful, supportive and empowering collection. Wistful, nostalgic crochet pieces collide with sporty, stripe-adorned looks. Neoprene is bonded with mesh while citrus and animal prints are embellished with gold charms and trinkets. Timeless cover ups in light cottons and chambray sit alongside all-in-ones and jersey skirts. A diverse colour palette of powder, royal blue, dahlia, yellow, navy and black and wide range of silhouettes encourage a mix-and-match approach across instantly iconic pieces.
In addition to bikinis and one pieces, the collection also includes swim apparel and accessories, such as rashguards in long and cropped versions, as well as sustainable beach totes made in Kenya.
The Stella McCartney Swim Collection is a new category in addition to the brand’s existing long term partnership with Bendon, one of the world’s leading intimate apparel companies that also manufactures and distributes the Stella McCartney Lingerie Collection.
The price range for the collection is $115 to $180 for a bikini top, $80 to $155 for a bikini bottom, $180 to $324 for a one piece and $165 to $295 for a cover up The collection is available from July 2016 in Stella McCartney boutiques and online at stellamccartney.com.
Additionally the collection will be stocked at select department and specialty stores including Harvey Nichols, Harrods, Selfridges and Matches in the UK, Saks Fifth Avenue in the US, David Jones and Myer in Australia as well as Net-aPorter and MyTheresa.
Celebrate Spring! Eucalan and Second Base Giveaways!
It’s Spring! Maybe not in temperature (at least here in NYC!), but it is Spring nonetheless. And since Mother Nature has been dealing us everything from snow to sunshine, we need a little something to celebrate the impending warmer temperatures. So, we at TLP, want to give you something to celebrate with two fabulous giveaways!
The first is from lingerie wash brand, Eucalan. Eucalan recently participated in a gifting suite associated with the Grammys! Celebrities got to take home a fabulous gift bag filled with 3 500 mL bottles of Eucalan, 1 gift pack of 4 100 mL bottles, 1 of the new Getaway Gang travel sets, and a Red Carpet Emergency Kit! And now, so can you! Want to launder like a Rock Star? Enter the Eucalan giveaway today!
You know the drill. You have to ‘Like’ both TLP and Eucalan on Facebook. Then, you can respond to our post on Facebook with ‘I want to launder like a Rock Star with Eucalan!’ This contest will have 2 lucky winners so get your entry in today!
The second spring giveaway is from Second Base, the brand that brings you the fashionable and functional cropped and fitted camis perfect for layering under low cut tops and dresses. The full collection includes camis for both day and evening and come in a variety of colors to maximize your ability to mix and match. Jacqui, the newest to the group, is a racerback style perfect for your upcoming summer looks!
Ready for your chance to win you own ‘Jacqui’? ‘Like’ TLP and Second Base on Facebook and respond to our post on Facebook with ‘I want to slip on Second Base!’ The lucky winner will receive her choice of black, white, or ivory cami.
Both of these fabulous giveaways will end on Friday, April 8th at 11:59 p.m. so get your entries in!!! Good luck, readers!
Entries limited to U.S. and Canadian addresses only.