Adventures in Lingerie

Win the Fifty Shades of Grey trilogy

2012-09-21T16:58:00.001-07:00

It may not be #1 on the New York Times best seller list any more but it's still hot, hot, HOT!

Oh Cheri! is going to give one lucky winner the entire Fifty Shades of Grey trilogy in paperback. You can enter via Facebook, Twitter or email. No purchase necessary but your shipping address must be in the USA.

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While you're waiting to see if you won, pick up some hot lingerie, naughty plus size lingerie or a sexy Halloween costume. USA shipping is always free!

Fifty Shades of Grey lingerie

2012-07-11T16:45:00.001-07:00

Judging from the success of the racy novel, Fifty Shades of Grey, there are a lot of people (mainly women) who are fascinated by bondage sex play. Curious but shy about how to approach the subject with your partner? Here are some ideas to get the party started.

Start with something sexy and fun but non-threatening like a blindfold. You can ask your partner to touch you, maybe with a feather tickler while blindfolded and get an intimate conversation started about the loss of control.

If you're already into role-play, wear your naughty schoolgirl costume and tell the principal you have been very bad and need to be punished. Or the French maid who didn't do a good job of cleaning the master's bedroom! If your partner is aroused by the idea of giving you a spanking, find him lingerie a set that includes a paddle.

Restraints are another arousing aspect of this type of sex play. SMBD doesn't have to be painful and isn't limited to whips and chains, it depends on the individuals to decide what they find arousing. Have fun, be respectful and, most of all, really listen to what your partner says.

Father's Day gift ideas

2012-06-06T15:45:00.001-07:00

What great timing! The next style on our best seller list is the Dreamgirl robe and boxer set. Available in Red or Black in sizes medium to XXL. So affordable at only $27.95 and ships free in the USA. The fabric is a silky feeling charmeuse, an easy care but very sensuous fabric. The boxers have an elastic waistband and the robe is a fashionable short length. Be sure to check our our entire mens lingerie collection for more great gift ideas for the special guy in your life.

Demure or dangerously hot?

2012-05-31T08:56:00.000-07:00

Another example of how a high neck can suggest demure while the rest of the outfit is just plain suggestive. Hosiery isn't just pantyhose and this hosiery dress is a best seller for the simple fact that it is sexy and affordable. Available in Black, White or Red. One size fits most 90-160 lbs and this works because the fabric is stretchy and forgiving. For only $18.95 and free shipping, too...maybe this is what the man in your life wants for Father's Day?

Thigh high stockings, lingerie wardrobe staple

2012-05-29T15:55:00.000-07:00

Next up on the best sellers list are the Dreamgirl sheer thigh high stockings with back seam. These stockings are a must-have for your lingerie drawer and come in 4 perfect colors: Black, White, Red and Nude. The back seam gives them a retro look that is so sexy, add a garter belt and you will have your partner drooling. Wear these under your prim and proper business attire for a secret thrill.

Lime green corset, beautiful and affordable

2012-05-28T15:57:00.000-07:00

The Citrus corset from Tesa. Beautiful lime green zipper front corset covered in playful embroidered butterflies. This strapless corset is perfect for Saint Patrick's Day or as a start for your custom Tinkerbell costume.

This has been a best seller for years and is now discontinued so get one while you still can! Only $26.99 and ships free in the USA.

Best seller in plus size lingerie

2012-05-27T08:31:00.002-07:00

If you're a fan of sexy plus size lingerie, you must have at least one pair of crotchless panties in your collection. This style from Dreamgirl is perfect for your lingerie wardrobe. Frilly, affordable and available in sizes 1/2X & 3/4X. The boy shorts cut features a full coverage back which makes the open crotch even more of a surprise for your partner. Comes in Black, White, Red and Pink, also available in Misses sizes.

Sexy, sexy, sexy! Open cup fishnet lingerie

2012-05-25T16:47:00.002-07:00

This super hot fishnet lingerie outfit has been at the top of our best seller list for almost 5 years! Fishnet is unabashedly sexy, especially when you add garters and thigh high stockings, and open cup lingerie is so seductive. The last sexy detail is the high neck which gives the tiniest nod to the demure. All this for only $16.95 and it ships free in the USA. Also available in red.

Gift certificates! The perfect gift for anyone, any time

2012-05-22T13:02:00.001-07:00

The next item on our Best Sellers list is the gift certificate. And why not? Lingerie is an intimate gift, many styles are not returnable. What better way to be certain that the recipient of your gift gets exactly what they want. Gift certificates can be purchased in $5.00 increments online or in any denomination by phone. We can email your gift card or send a beautiful and personalized card by snail mail. With free shipping, over 3000 styles to choose from and outstanding customer service the lucky recipient of your thoughtful gift will be very happy with your choice!

I'm back!

2012-05-21T07:56:00.001-07:00

I can't blame my lack of blogging completely on being too busy. Like anyone else, I have time to read (Game of Thrones for the 2nd time!) and watch TV, travel and exercise, etc. But blogging is work and I've let my blog sink to the very bottom of the to-do list. I'm going to make this more of a priority now and my goal is to work my way through our Best Sellers in hopes you see something you love but didn't know existed until now.

Our number 1 best seller is Forever New fabric care wash, specifically the 32 ounce powder. The manufacturer says it best: Forever New Fabric Care Wash is a pure, organic and biodegradable fabric wash formulated to gently clean, brighten and promote longer life in all fine washables. It safely cleans lingerie, hosiery, swimwear, silks, woolens and other colorfast delicates. A natural base of citrus and a multiple sodas, cleans then rinses completely from the fabric leaving no soap residues to damage thread fibers. Forever New preserves fiber-flex and elasticity, allowing all fine garments to look new longer.

Oh Cheri! offers Forever New with free shipping, add in our quantity discount and there's no need to buy any other laundry soap for your fine washables.

Valentine's Day gift ideas for the lady in your life

2010-12-29T09:49:00.000-08:00

Lingerie is a popular gift for Valentine's Day, and why not? Give the one you love something lovely! Here's some tips on choosing the right gift for that special person.

Choose a style that reflects her personality, if she's conservative or self conscious she may not want to bare it all in ultra-revealing styles. An elegant robe or classy nightgown would be a perfect gift. If she's a little wild, consider a daring teddy or a playful bondage themed gift.

Be sure to get the correct size, nothing is worse than opening a gift, pulling out a beautiful negligee and finding the wrong size. The best way to choose a size and still keep a secret is to check her closet. Look at dress sizes, blouse sizes and pant sizes, also look in her underwear drawer for bra and panty sizes. This search will also give you clues as to what colors she prefers.

OhCheri.com offers lingerie and more in sizes Small to 6X and we love to give advice! Check out our Guys Guide to Lingerie for more helpful tips and contact us with any questions. Our current promotion is 20% off store wide, use discount code HELP20 at checkout (expires Jan. 1, 2011)

A review of Blush Lingerie

2010-12-09T08:24:00.000-08:00

I am a low maintenance girl, jeans and t-shirts are my standard wardrobe and I rarely splurge on anything for myself. I love looking at pretty clothes, I just don't buy them for myself. So I was intrigued when Blush Lingerie asked me to review some of their lingerie. Wow! I may have become a lingerie addict with just one taste.

The style I received is called Simple Pleasures in a yummy purple named Concord. I gave the sales rep my measurements and the garments fit perfectly. The underwire bra offers good support in a DD cup and the hipster panties even make my flat-ish bottom look good!

The fabric is exquisitely detailed lace, accented with tiny bows that are lightly touched in the signature blush pink. It's stretches where is should and is so much more comfortable than I imagined. The pieces came packaged beautifully, wrapped in pink tissue paper and in a Blush gift bag.

The company press release says it all:

Founded in 1988, Blush Lingerie creates soft, feminine fashion driven intimates and sleepwear;

luxurious in look and feel, the line is available high-end boutiques, specialty chains and better department stores spanning North America and abroad.

With new innovative concepts and collections brought to market each season, styles range in price from $18 – $68, and feature inspired names such as Simples Pleasures, Wicked and Love Game. The collection encompasses delicate laces; rich colors; fresh prints, beautiful fabrics and sexy European styling.

Blush is committed to handcrafting premium quality intimates with a high cachet of style. Backed by over 50 years of family experience in the textile industry, Blush Lingerie’s unique silhouettes have been featured in top international and domestic consumer and lifestyle publications. For additional information and images, please visit: www.blushlingerie.com

Christmas gift ideas

2010-11-08T06:40:00.000-08:00

Christmas is coming, it's less than 7 weeks away. Although it seems early to start thinking about it, don't stress yourself during the holidays by procrastinating. Holidays are a time of plans and lots of activities, get your holiday shopping started early and it will be easier to find time for cooking and spending time with family.

Check out some of the affordable gift ideas available at OhCheri.com. The mens robe and boxer set pictured is only $26.95 and ships free in the USA. In red or black and sizes Medium to XXL, any guy in your life would enjoy this simple yet thoughtful gift.

Robes are a great gift for anyone, and Oh Cheri! has them from sexy little sheer robes to extravagantly voluptuous chenille robes. Leopard and zebra are popular for girls of all ages and sizes, we have animal print robes and matching slippers in juniors, misses and plus size.

Christmas themed costumes are another fun gift idea. If you know someone with exuberant holiday spirit, get her a sexy, sassy Mrs. Claus or elf costume to celebrate the season. And if you're looking for the classic Santa Claus suit, we have that, too.

Use discount code NEW10 for 10% off your first order at www.OhCheri.com. USA ground shipping is always free!

Use colorful corsets for creative Halloween costumes

2010-09-15T06:52:00.000-07:00

More than ever, Halloween is for grownups! Time to get silly, sexy or serious with costumes in many ways. Whether you're attending the Exotic Erotic or hosting your own adult costume party, you want to look your best. Maybe an off the rack costume is just not the look you want? Try a colorful corset as a base and create your own costume!

Our friends at Happily Ever Laughter use costumes every day for fun children's parties and this is a perfect example of using a corset as the starting point for a unique costume. The Tesa lime green corset makes a great fairy costume, why be just another Tinkerbell when you can design a costume that is one of a kind.

Another popular color for Halloween is orange and Tesa makes a beautifully embroidered corset they call Ginger. You could make a stylish witch costume with an orange corset and black skirt. Just add spiderweb stockings and you're ready to go.

If you're short on time or maybe just not that creative, try a ready made deluxe corset costume. Very popular this year are the Victorian styles from Shirley of Hollywood in Misses and Plus Sizes. These high ends costumes even include spats, just add comfortable shoes and all eyes will be on you.

Visit www.OhCheri.com for a fabulous selection of costumes and corsets in sizes Extra Small to 4X. Use discount code NEW10 for 10% off your first order and all orders ship free in the USA. Happy Halloween!

Choose your Halloween costumes early

2010-08-08T07:03:00.000-07:00

Dreamgirl has some amazing new Halloween costumes for 2010 and some of them are already sold out! For example, the beautiful Bollywood costume is down to only two sizes, Medium or Large. Everyone anticipates the Dreamgirl costumes and they make them in limited quantities so Dreamgirl fans snatch them up as early as possible.

The reversible costumes will be especially popular this year since Halloween is on Sunday and there will be adult costume parties scheduled all weekend in many cities. Buy one costume and wear it two ways! The teacher/schoolgirl is already a best seller and the Mad Hatter/Cheshire Cat is perfect for those who like the movie tie-in styles.

The quick change costumes give you option of changing the look of your costume without taking it off. You have to see it to believe it so follow this link to see a quick change costume in action:

Quick change Rabbit/Magician costume.

Dreamgirl offers costumes in sizes for teens, Misses and Plus Size. From extra small to 4X and styles for me, there is a costume for everybody, including fun styles for couples like the gladiator warrior costumes pictured here. Choose your costume early and avoid disappointment!

At Oh Cheri!, USA ground shipping is free on every order. Use discount code AUGUST at checkout for 20% off your next order, expires August 31.

Planning a beach wedding? Here are your perfect shoes

2010-07-01T07:23:00.000-07:00

Summertime! The weather is warm, the sun is shining and brides are planning their weddings. On beaches around the world, brides and bridesmaids will be tottering about on high heels in the sand and rocks, not a good look for anyone! These super cute flip flops are the answer to that age old question....what shoes will I wear? Completely customizable and comfortable, the flops are available in sizes from toddler to womens size 11 in any color combination and adornments you can imagine. Browse the Gallery for inspiration and contact us for pricing.

Some customers have requested the bridesmaid flops to be made to match the personality of their wearer. Does your bridesmaid love horses? See our horse themed flop in the Gallery. We can write her name in glitter or add a lucky charm. Makes a great wedding party gift idea.

This month we are offering a free pair of the Boudoir flop as the prize in our monthly Free Lingerie Contest. The prize is black, size 8 but if that doesn't work for you, buy a pair in your size and favorite color.

Shipping is always free at Oh Cheri! and new customers can use discount code NEW10 for 10% off their first order.

2010 HOT hosiery and lingerie

2010-05-26T06:49:00.000-07:00

Do you love sexy and unusual stockings? Then you are probably a fan of Shirley of Hollywood's H.O.T. Collection. Styles include classic sheer thigh highs for use with garter belts, lace top stay ups (with or without the vintage look of a back seam) and pantyhose from mild to wild. The H.O.T. styles are available in both Misses and Plus Size.

This collection also features one-size-fits most lingerie that is cute, sexy and affordable. Prices start at $15.95 for racy styles like open cup lingerie, bedroom costumes, comfy sleepwear, daring fishnet tops and clubwear for dancers.

For fun lingerie and stockings at affordable prices you need look no further than the H.O.T. collection, now available at Oh Cheri! New customers use discount code NEW10 for 10% off your first order and USA ground shipping is always free.

Steel boned underbust corsets are perfect for costumes

2010-04-27T07:18:00.000-07:00

If you enjoy dressing up in costumes you probably don't buy them off the rack. There's something about creating your own design and knowing when you walk into a party or event no one else will have the same costume.

Our steel boned underbust corsets are the perfect base for designing a costume. From steampunk to pin up girl, schoolgirl plaid and bridal white, leather, vinyl and silk...the possibilities are endless. The style is based on a Victorian pattern and is so versatile you can wear it out to dinner with a classy blouse and use the same corset for the Renaissance fair.

Sizes range from a 23 inch waist to 44 inches. For men or women, juniors to plus size, there really is a style for every body. Most are priced at $109.95 and include a lifetime guarantee. Purchase yours from Oh Cheri! and get free USA ground shipping. New customers use discount code NEW10 for 10% off your first order.

2010 plus size collection from Intimate Attitudes

2010-04-05T07:32:00.000-07:00

Shirley of Hollywood presents their gorgeous 2010 lingerie and corsets from the Intimate Attitudes plus size collection. Sizes range from 1X to 6X and corsets are available in bust sizes 38 to 50. Looking for some sexy streetwear styles? Many new corset tops are new for this season in both strapless and strapped styles.

Also included are some old favorites in pretty new colors. If you're a fan of hot pink you'll find the best selling cami and booty shorts sleepwear set in this stunning color as well as the princess line stretch lace chemise. The Notorious velvet and lace corset, previously only in ruby red and emerald green, is in soft pink this season.

Some best sellers are now offered in extended plus sizes. The heavenly gown and robe, which makes a perfect bridal shower gift, comes in 4 colors (black, white, plum and hot pink) and sizes from 1X to 6X. The super popular Skullduggery corset is also new this year in extended plus to fit bust sizes up to 50 inches. The classic zipper front corset is also being offered for the first time in super plus. A wardrobe basic for any sexy clothes addict, you'll want one in every color!

Pictured is the ultra feminine waterfall chiffon babydoll in soft spring colors. Just one of the many 2010 Intimate Attitudes plus size styles now available at OhCheri.com. Use discount code NEW10 for 10% off your first order and USA ground shipping is always free.

Sexy clubwear and swimwear for spring break

2010-02-16T07:11:00.000-08:00

It's hard to believe that spring is just around the corner but here in the San Francisco Bay Area the trees are blooming and spring is definitely in the air. Spring break is a fact of life and a much anticipated time of year for college students. Make sure you're the best dressed girl on the beach or at the nightclub with swimwear and clubwear from Oh Cheri!

Ujena designer swimwear is a family owned business and all of their bathing suits, loungewear, dresses and cover ups are made in the USA. Two piece swimsuits can be purchased in your choice of sizes for the bottom and the top, insuring a perfect fit. Figure flattering one piece swimsuits are cut to make the most of your assets with high cut legs and low cut cleavage. The sheer when wet styles are for the most daring or for those private moments when you want to show a lot but not everything.

Ujena also offers a fantastic collection of dresses in curve hugging spandex. Not only do these dresses show off your silhouette, they are perfect travel clothes and resist wrinkles while packed in your suitcase. Many of the Ujena dresses and swimsuit styles are available in sizes extra small to 3X, from 0-18 so petite to plus size women can find something awesome to wear in this collection.

For the more budget concious spring breakers, check out the Dreamgirl line of bathing suits. Skimpy to modest and value priced at $32.95-$35.95. Dreamgirl also offers some outrageously hot clubwear at affordable prices so you can dance the night away and still have some ducats for drinks.

Shipping is always free at OhCheri.com, contact us for sizing help or any other advice.

Dare to wear corsets in public, classy ideas for sexy looks

2010-02-06T10:01:00.000-08:00

I have a weakness for corsets, they are the ultimate in sexy yet feminine style. Oh Cheri! offers hundreds of styles of corsets and while some are intended to wear in private or as an undergarment, many are designed for wearing on the street. Lingerie as outerwear is the hot fashion right now, here are some ideas to get you started.

The Timeless steel boned underbust corsets are the perfect accessory for your favorite dress or blouse. Picture a simple black shirtwaist dress...boring! But add a bright silk underbust corset and you make a fashion statement that turns heads.

Shirley of Hollywood has several new styles of silky, sheer and dressy blouses that are terrific on their own, but worn under a corset they look even more provocative. If you love the look of a corset but don't like baring your arms, a blouse gives you the coverage you crave while wearing the sexy corset of your dreams. A shrug is another way to provide a little coverage and can be easily removed when appropriate.

Corsets are also a fun base for costumes. More than ever, Halloween has become an adult holiday and who wants to show up at a party wearing the same costume as someone else? Using a corset as a starting point you can design a unique costume for Halloween, cosplay, Mardi Gras or masquerade party.

Determining your size can be tricky but a few basic rules can help.

Don't use your bra size as a corset size. Picture a woman who is a 36A, then picture a woman who is a 36DDD...these are very differently shaped ladies and you can see why a size 36 corset would not fit both of them.
Using a cloth tape measure and wearing a bra, measure around the fullest part of your bust. This measurement in inches is your corset size. If you measure 36", buy a size 36. If you measure an odd number, like 35", buy the smaller size (size 34).
This method works well if you have an "average" build. If your waist is significantly smaller than your bust you may need to go down a size...no one wants a loose corset.

You may also find that different manufacturers run large or small or even certain styles are cut big or little but this is a solid basis for choosing a size. Typically this will allow for a 2" gap in the back so your corset will fit well even if you gain or lose a couple of pounds.

We love to give advice so if all this doesn't help, contact us! OhCheri.com offers corsets in Misses, Plus Size and Extended Plus with free USA ground shipping on every order. New customers use discount code NEW10 for 10% off your first order.

How to introduce lingerie to your life

2010-01-18T10:39:00.000-08:00

Have you been wearing a t-shirt as sleepwear since the seventh grade? Maybe even the same t-shirt? You might have a tough time picturing yourself in lingerie but you know it's time to ditch the tomboy look and try something more feminine and adult.

Lingerie is not always skimpy, sheer and risqué, the babydoll in the photo is fun, comfortable and supportive. There are literally hundreds of styles of babydoll nighties, from designer silk to affordable and comfy stretch lace, from demure to dangerous. This is the most forgiving style for most problem areas of your figure. Available in sizes extra small to 6X, there are babydolls for every size, budget and personality.

If you prefer pajamas, check out the cute retro style from Shirley of Hollywood. From their Marilyn Monroe collection, these high waisted pajamas with shoulder pads channel the old Hollywood glamour icons. If you like to keep your legs covered but don't like pajamas, try a long gown.

January is the time when all manufacturers send out catalogs with their new styles so this is a perfect time to see what's new. Internet shopping offers an enormous selection in addition to choosing your sleepwear in the privacy of your home. Hesitant about shopping online? Be sure to chooses a website that offers contact information and read reviews by other customers.

Guys, are you trying to get your girl into something sexy but don't know where to start? Read our Guy's Guide to Choosing Lingerie and contact us with any questions...we love to give advice! Use discount code LOVE20 for $20 off an order of $100 or more and get something pretty for Valentine's Day. USA ground shipping is free always.

Resolutions, not just for New Year's Day

2010-01-01T09:41:00.000-08:00

Happy New Year! This is the day where we typically vow to lose weight, exercise, stop smoking...the usual resolutions. I have some resolutions of my own to share, please feel free to make these your resolutions, too:

1. Pay cash for everything. If I can't afford it, I can't buy it, how simple is that? It's a resolution everyone can adjust to, even the government. For me, I'm going to stop making credit card companies rich and make myself rich instead. How much stuff do you REALLY need???

2. Be kinder to myself. I say things to myself that I would never dream of saying to another human being. I think we are all guilty of this. Do you look in the mirror and say, "I am so fat." or "I am a loser." Stop it! These are self-fulfilling prophecies and serve no purpose. I plan to start each day reading a list of positive things about myself and speak to myself only as a friend would.

3. Learn a new hobby. Instead of passively reading a novel or randomly surfing the Internet, I want to master an activity that allows me to be creative and produce a tangible object. I'm going to give beading a try.

4. Live in the "right now". I'm always rushing through whatever I'm doing while thinking about the next thing I need to do. It sounds corny, but in 2010 I intend to stop and smell the roses. If I'm in traffic, instead of fuming and getting stressed about something I can't control, I plan to clean out my wallet, balance my checkbook, see what animal shapes are in the clouds and maintain an attitude of gratitude. It's very easy to be sad or mad about all you don't have but much more fulfilling to be grateful for all you do have.

There's nothing wrong with the standard resolutions, we should all strive to better ourselves by adopting good habits and behaviors. But if your resolution to lose weight (for example) is preventing you from enjoying life right now, get over it! How many times to you hear someone say, "As soon as I lose 20 pounds I'm going to..." or "As soon as I find a boyfriend I'm going to..." Life is over in the blink of an eye so what are you waiting for?

Best wishes to all for 2010, may it be your very best year ever!

2010 Dreamgirl styles and a store wide sale, 20% off!

2009-12-08T06:08:00.000-08:00

The new Dreamgirl styles for 2010 are now available at Oh Cheri! Lots of new babydoll lingerie (some with toys), naughty costumes, swimwear, mens styles, bridal lingerie and new plus size style.

We are also having our last store wide sale of the year, use discount code LAST20 at checkout for 20% off your entire order (not including items already marked down). Sale ends December 13, hurry over to Oh Cheri! and pick up those last minute gifts for Christmas. Free USA ground shipping always.

Christmas lingerie and costumes

2009-11-18T07:08:00.000-08:00

Are you planning to be a sexy Mrs. Claus or a naughty elf? Stop by OhCheri.com and browse our collection of Christmas themed lingerie and costumes for Misses, Plus Size and Men. From the Gingerbread Girl to the Candy Cane Cutie, there are plenty of costumes that are appropriate to be seen in public. Then you have the risque and skimpy costumes that are more suitable for private moments. Maybe you're searching for the classic Santa suit or some fun candy cane boxers, Oh Cheri! has a great selection, affordable prices and free USA ground shipping on every order. Until 11/24, save 20% storewide. Use discount code MERRY20 at checkout.