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Las Vegas style lingerie shopping.

Natali — Fri, 18 Dec 2009 16:38:03 +0000

Today saw the release of a new style of lingerie shopping and the first thing I had to do was check it. I came across a press release about Seeab who had launched lingerie shopping live. My first concern was that live models were going to end up getting hassled by men demanding that they show the lingerie off in any way they desire.

Upon arriving at the website of Sheeab, I discovered the term was a little bit misleading as it was not live lingerie models displaying the purchases. Instead it is a 12 second pre-recorded video displaying the lingerie item from all angles. To be honest I was a little bit surprised as the 12 second pre recorded video provides less information than the Zoom factor on the picture. I ended up playing one video three times to comprehend what was being said.

Gail and Gabreille Friedland are the owners behind this new style of lingerie shopping and their inspiration was Las Vegas. They wanted to add the personal touch and a bit of fun into lingerie shopping. They claim the videos give more of a visual idea of how the lingerie will look but to honest I was no the wiser. Well done girls for trying to move shopping in a new direction however I would of liked to see longer and more informative videos.

Underwire bras are not an issue.

Natali — Wed, 16 Dec 2009 22:31:37 +0000

It seems that in this day and age we give too much attention to hype and gossip, anything for a good old gossip or drama. The concerns of Under wire bras are exactly that. Gossip and exaggerated stories which must not turn into valid complaints. Claims that the wire in bras contributes to cancer of the breast are not supported by scientists. Claims of infections, lacerations etc mean that the women is not suited to wearing an under wire bra, simple as that. I am not suited to wearing short mini skirts however I will not complain that because of this they should be taken off the market altogether.

Yes, an under wire can cause a security device to go off at the airport when you walk through it however so can a number of other items in your bag or on your body. As for the under wire that has been used in attacks, then this is the responsibility of the attacker not the bra. Same as a kitchen knife, do we ban the kitchen knife because of the numerous people that have used it as a weapon? No.

Also the claim that a women can be struck by lightening and the bra will burst into flames is so ridiculous and if it ever was to happen, would be one in a million chance. I really can not believe that some people take all these concerns about the under wire bra so seriously. I really do hope you are not one of them.

Christian Dior lingerie collection 2010

Natali — Sun, 13 Dec 2009 18:57:55 +0000

So Christian Dior has unveiled his lingerie collection for 2010. A good display of products with the emphasis still on the retro look with lace trims and bows. The Lingerie was mainly in the colors of blacks, purples and gave a very floaty transparent look. We only see a couple of corsets but plenty of baby dolls. Bras and pants were very hard to see over the props that Christian used. Big mistake as it took the emphasize away from the lingerie itself.

It was just unfortunate that you can spot Christian is not purely a lingerie designer. You can not help but get the feeling that the lingerie collection was an afterthought and it is easy to spot that very little effort went into originality. Perhaps he knows that he has his own base of fans already however I would prefer to see more from Christian when it comes to lingerie.

G strings from Roza

Natali — Sat, 12 Dec 2009 20:00:57 +0000

For those that are looking for lingerie that just pushes over the edge then Roza is a very good choice. Their lingerie shop is aimed at being sexy, provocative and definitely for a night in with your man. Highly recommended is their selection of g - strings and thongs. Now before you scoff at the thought of wearing a G-string or thong they are perfect for avoiding the dreaded VPL. Yes a visible panties line, they are not attractive and all they do is draw attention to your bottom instead of the all over you. Roza has a wide selection of G-strings and thongs that look sexy, elegant and stylish.

Agnes is a white thong with butterfly lace at the back and a two strap side section. Azalia is one of my favorites with the intricate design covering the hips and introducing the hipster thong into Roza’s lingerie collection. Of course if you just want a plain old fashioned thing then there are plenty of them as well. If you have not yet discovered the versatile ability of the G-string and thing then buy one today. I think you will be pleasantly surprised.

Beauty night for spicing yourself up.

Natali — Wed, 09 Dec 2009 00:28:04 +0000

If you are looking for one particular brand of sexy lingerie that is off the cuff and is definitely for a night in with your man then Beauty night it must be. This well known brand is famous for pushing sexy lingerie over the edge but still appealing to women all over the world.

Current items are the traditional black, red which incorporate a lot of see through lace, bows and ties in a sexy cheeky kind of way. Particularly original are the Jessica Basque, Milly bra and pants as well as the Charlotte Chemise. If ever you needed a complete image overhaul then Beauty night is definitely sexy lingerie to be looking at.

The good news is that Beauty night is still experiencing more than average sales and will continue with their expansion plan into stockists and e-commerce shops. It seems that sexy lingerie is still the top of our list of priorities when it comes to being all woman.

Your style guide to corsets

Natali — Sat, 05 Dec 2009 20:22:41 +0000

With the current trend of wearing corsets as outer wear then you may be tempted to purchase one however before you do then there are some style tips that you need to know before hand in order. Ideally you should have your corset made to measure from a reputable designer or corset maker, this will ensure that the corset exactly fits and is snug as well as looking sexy at the same time. Know the different styles that are available and this will help you to choose one when browsing through the thousands of designs on offer.

A under bust corset will start from just under the breasts and reach to the top of the hips. Ideally worn with a flowing shirt that keeps focus of attention on the corset.
An over bust will cover the whole torso starting from just under the arms and reaching the hips.
A waist clincher will start from the ribs and end just above the hips. Sometimes also known as the ribbon
The Edwardian can be over bust or under bust but reaches to below the hips.

Designer Spotlight

Natali — Sat, 05 Dec 2009 02:41:48 +0000

One company that has perfected elegant lingerie is Karen Millen however they are still relatively unknown for this due to the fact that they originally started out making and selling white shirts. The current elegant lingerie collection is a smooth blend of blacks, greys and lace trims but I find there is not a wide selection to choose from and it would be nice to see them complete some more designs with the same eagerness and results that have been seen in their everyday wear clothes collections.

Karen Millen originally started out in 1981 with just 100 meters of white cotton however today the company oversees twelve designers and are known international especially for their evening wear. With shops in America, Scotland and Paris we can not help but praise Karen and her designers. However I await with anticipation for the day when their lingerie collections become a shoppers delight.

Elegant lingerie in years gone by

Natali — Mon, 30 Nov 2009 22:29:09 +0000

Ladies born in this current era need to be thankful as elegant lingerie in years gone by was an unknown notion. Take the corset for example, it was designed to make women appeal more to men by drawing in their waist and pushing up their breasts however it was so uncomfortable that some women used to pass out from the pain and the restrictions placed on their ribs. At one stage corsets were even made from steel!.

Garter belts were also a constant requirement however if you were a certain shape then a garter belt was uncomfortable to wear. Thankfully these days we have tights and using a garter belt is an optional extra. Overall bras and panties were not designed for elegance as ideally a man would never see you in the flesh before you were married. Once you were married then a baby was expected as soon as possible. Elegant lingerie first started being introduced in the 1930′s but even then for a while it was only considered suitable for loose women.

Thankfully we have now moved on, societies views about lingerie are more acceptable and elegant lingerie is available to purchase everywhere by women of all different shapes and sizes.

Lingerie Gallery

LISA — Thu, 13 Mar 2008 21:58:51 +0000

Do you always feel like an animal in the bedroom? No, not always, sometimes you want it to be slow, romantic and sexy. Different nights, different moods. This is why if you have just one or two lingerie items tucked away in your drawers then you need a whole lot more.

A lingerie gallery would do just fine for your varying moods and desires. On Monday night you may be exhausted and wore out so you may pull out the creme colored shorts and t-shirt set that is going to make you comfortable. On Wednesday you may be feeling a little more adventurous and warm so you put on the baby blue teddy and cuddle with your partner. By the weekend you might have some of that animal instinct going on and the sheer black nightie or the red lacy number will speak volumns for what you want. Be prepared, have a lingerie set for everyday of the week and for every one of your moods.

Happy 100! – A Lingerie Gallery Of Bras

LISA — Tue, 27 Nov 2007 21:29:53 +0000

We thought this video was pretty appropriate to celebrate the 100 year anniversary of the bra. At least the name anyway. You see it was 100 years ago, in 1907, that Vogue published an article in their magazine that introduced the ‘brassier’, or bra as it is better known now, and reinvented women everywhere.

Bras were simply functional (barely) way back then and Vogue helped shape and mold the bra to what it is today. As you can seen by this video it has come a long way baby. A beautiful lingerie gallery of bras worn by Gisele Bundchen, and if you watch closely you will see flashes of Tyra Banks and Heidi Klum.

Of course the bra that Gisele is wearing is not your everyday brassier. It is a mere 12.5 million diamond and ruby encrusted one. Yeah, I’ll take one of those.