A beautiful preview of this summer’s Andres Sarda lingerie collection – available in stores in the next few weeks. As always, an extremely intimate and feminine collection with matching photography. We see the return of some classic Andres Sarda detailing, but with new eye-catchers like the bralette and the gorgeous jewelry-detailing; the label doesn’t let us down at all.

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Model: Linda Vojtova | Photos & Video via Mugo @ HQ-Models

After a successful debut of her Spring 2010 Collection, Brulee designer, Kristian Giambi, has just released a limited item Summer 2010 Collection.  The Summer Collection will offer a sneak peek into the upcoming Fall season.  Summer pieces will transition into additional colors and styles for Fall/Winter.  Revamped items from the Classic, Black, and Boudoir ranges from Spring in addition to select new items compose the collection.  Fortunately for us, we only have to wait another month or so.  Pieces will hit stores on Friday, April 30th!

The new Vamp collection will continue to promote the sultry and sophisticated Brulee way of life and will feature a color palette of cream, black, pewter, and plum.  Indulge and luxuriate in teddies, camis, chemises, tap pants, and more.  Sizes range from XS -XL allowing a wide range of women to experience the opulence!  With retail price points ranging between $36 – $220, you can indulge without breaking the bank!

In true Brulee fashion, pieces are versatile and can transition from day to night with the simple swap of a pencil skirt for mini skirt or trading a blazer for bare shoulders.  Be creative with your Brulee!

Brulee is available online as well as at retailers throughout the U.S. Go ahead, indulge!

Straight from Curve NY (on February 22) – the So Curve Lingerie Fashion Show. Here’s two minutes worth of impressions:

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It’s Alison from Faire Frou Frou & Frou Frou Fashionista bringing you a post that’s a favorite topic for us…the influence of burlesque in your lingerie wardrobe.

With the growing popularity of burlesque stars like Dita von Teese and Immodesty Blaize, many of us are wanting to create a similar look at home with our lingerie collection. Luckily many designers are hot on the trend and have created some knockout pieces so you can be a star in your One-Woman Act at home!

We’ve uncovered some of our favorite items that have been inspired by the art of burlesque, which are naturally over-the-top and glitzy! Some of the brands that best capture the look are Mint Siren, What Katie Did, Velda Lauder, Ophelia Fancy, Kiss Me Quick, Eternal Spirits, Fifi Chachnil, Playful Promises…well, the list could go on much longer.

If anything, the accessories really create the look with pieces such as gloves, thigh highs, garter straps, pasties, anything that cinches your waist (a waspie) and plenty of Swarovski crystals and ostrich feathers. Now if only we knew where to buy a life-size champagne glass to perform in!

Dita von Teese; the ultimate inspiration for the modern-day burlesque performer; the fringe panties, gloves, cheeky stockings and feather hattie create an impeccable look.

Sally Rand & her infamous fans...

Ophelia Fancy; UK label known for its theatrical lingerie

Kiss Me Quick

Eternal Spirits

Mint Siren; UK label by a designer in the burlesque industry! Pasties & waist-cincher are a must!

Fifi Chachnil

What Katie Did

Velda Lauder

burlesque performer Catherine D'Lish created these pieces...sold at Faire Frou Frou!

When was the last time you made time for a proper bra fitting? This is a crucial step in maintaining a healthy lingerie wardrobe, and is particularly important if it has been more than one year, 10 pounds, or one pregnancy since your last fitting. It’s like getting a routine exam at the doctor – it can be annoying and uncomfortable disrobing in front of a stranger, but it’s crucial if you want to feel (and look!) your best. For a quick checkup you can do right now, ask yourself the following questions:

1. Do you have impressive cleavage? Unless you are wearing a bra style specifically made for creating cleavage (like a push-up or plunge bra), your breasts really shouldn’t be shoved together. This is a common mistake because so many lingerie models themselves are actually wearing bras that do this, so it’s hard for the average consumer to know that it’s wrong! The underwire and center gore of your bra should sit against your breastbone, separating your breasts. If it doesn’t, your cups are likely too small. Cleavage is great, just make sure you get it the right way – with a well-fitting bra in style made for this effect.
2. Have your straps fallen down today? Something is wrong. There is a chance that the solution is as simple as tightening your straps, but if this is a common problem for you, it is more likely that your band is too big. When your band isn’t tight enough, it can ride up your back, decreasing strap tension and resulting in the annoying and embarrassing strap fall. Try a bra with a smaller band size and see if that helps (and remember, for every band size you go down you must go up a cup letter to maintain the same cup fit).
3. Does your bra create unflattering back fat? Your band probably doesn’t fit. When a band fits correctly (i.e. when it fits snugly and remains parallel to the floor throughout the day), back fat greatly diminishes. Excess bulges can be caused by a band that is too tight or too loose. A good bra fitter can help you determine which problem you have.
4. Is your underwire poking you? The cup is probably the wrong size. An underwire will poke your breast tissue if the cup is too small, and will poke your underarm if the cup is too large. It is also a possibility that this cup simply isn’t the right shape for you – try different styles and brands.
5. Are your breasts falling out the bottom of your cups? Your band is too big.
6. Are you suffering from a double-boob effect? Your cups are probably too small.
7. Do your cups wrinkle? Your cups are probably too big.
8. Are you just plain uncomfortable? Are you counting the minutes until you can take your bra off? A well-fitting bra is not uncomfortable. Your breasts are supported and nothing pinches, pokes, or rubs. If you fling your bra off the moment you get home, it doesn’t fit. If you can’t determine the problem from the examples above, a qualified bra fitter can help you. Stay away from mall chains and be sure to visit a good boutique or reputable store with a wide range of sizes and certified bra fitters.

Sculpt a streamlined silhouette with the seamless eco-luxe shapewear collection by cylk. Enhance your figure and smooth out those contours with the five piece range that offers essential support and desired control.

The cylk Body collection is a 5 pieces range of seamless eco-luxe shapewear. The range has been carefully constructed using seamless technology and a unique bamboo blend to ensure the ultimate comfort for the wearer.

The unique bamboo blend sets the cylk body collection apart as it is the only shapewear line which uses a natural, sustainable blend and combines this with innovative seamless technology; a manufacturing technique perfectly suited to body conscious undergarments. With naturally anti-bacterial and hypo-allergenic properties, the unique bamboo blend is lightweight, highly breathable and super soft against the skin. These luxury seamless garments conform smoothly to your individual shape, allowing for improved comfort as the body moves.

The cylk Body range was created to cater for the ever-growing shapewear market. The shapewear line offers moderate control as well as the essential support needed to wear any outfit with confidence, conforming to the body for a smooth, streamline silhouette.

The range is available in XS, S, M and L and will be stocked in leading department stores, high-end boutiques, lingerie stores and online boutiques all over Australia. For international shopping options, check the cylk site!

We would like to take this opportunity to confirm that the Eternal Spirits Nottingham retail boutique has now closed for business. Susi Henson, Eternal Spirits designer, would like quash any rumours that the Eternal Spirits brand has ceased trading.

Celebrating over 8 successful years in business the award winning corsetry, lingerie & bridal label has no plans to cease trading and will be now be operating from a new Nottingham based Atelier which will act as both head office for the brand and a couture house on an appointment only basis. The brand will continue to design and produce stunning corsetry, lingerie, bridal wear and evening wear collections for their customers, on-line boutique and for their independent retail stockists based around the globe.

Susi Henson made the decision to close the retail boutique, and to part from the company that owned the retail boutique to restructure the brand and focus attentions on growing the Eternal Spirits brand across the UK and internationally where there is huge demand for the brand.

2010 is set to be an exciting time for Susi and will see the brand grow further on an international level, Susi has been offered to design for several stage and screen projects, and she will continue to make bespoke pieces for her “A” list fans including Girls Aloud and Leona Lewis. Eternal Spirits are continued to be adored by UK & International press and stylists, recently receiving critical acclaim for their SS 2010 collection (photos attached to this post are from the SS2010 line!) listed within The Independent ‘50 Best Lingerie Brands’ around.

And to add further accolade to the luxury label Susi has recently reached the final 5 for the UK Young fashion Entrepreneur of the Year Award 2010, and will be continuing her place within the prestigious awards with the other five national finalists treated to an all expenses paid tour of Indonesia in March 2010, followed by a place within the elite finals to be held at London Fashion Week in September.

It isn’t quite summer, but the break in the weather here in NYC is getting me excited for it already!  We recently went from piles of snow on the ground to “warm” (almost 50 degrees!) weather.  So, naturally when I have summer on the brain, I have easy summer dresses in that scenario.  Since many of those dresses are thin and light, I also have to think about what I am going to wear under them!

I recently discovered a new possibility – Cosabella’s Aire thong!  Made of hand cut power mesh, it truly is light as air!  This comfortable, seamless thong also has a matching soft bra. Aire is available online at the Cosabella website and at retailers worldwide.

Enjoy!

Exquisite pool side style and glamour Nardis Beach product manager Cristiana Carwardine launches a beautiful collection of bikinis, one piece suits and cover ups for Spring/Summer 2010.

Inspired by a love of glamour, gloss, and high powered chic the Nardis Beach muse wants nothing more than stunning, striking, sexy, style conscious beach wear.

For the Spring/Summer 2010 season Nardis Beach’s captivating styles are a mix of sleek block colour ways, zesty energetic prints, and ditzy floral prints all teamed with high fashion style elements. New Nardis Beach styles include Mustique, Positano, Trinidad, Amalfi, St Tropez and Lipari.

Collection highlights include The Mustique silk jersey dress in aqua, The Positano bikini in petrol, The Positano printed poncho in black and white and The Trinidad printed one piece suit in Fuchsia. Trans-seasonal Nardis Beach collections include monochrome inspired collection Capri and blue and white floral print collection Tobago.

For more background info and photos – check out nardisbeach.com.

It seems like everyone is buzzing about Alice in Wonderland these days, at least in the US. You can barely turn on the TV or open a magazine without hearing about it! Of course, all the hubbub is centered around Tim Burton’s new 3-D movie starring Anne Hathaway and Helena Bonham Carter (Burton’s wife and designer of Pantaloonies). When you think of Alice in Wonderland your thoughts might not immediately turn to lingerie, but in fact the story has inspired many sexy outfits!

First, we can’t talk about Wonderland lingerie without talking about Wundaland, a Sugarlesque collection inspired by Alice’s adventures. The Sugarlesque website isn’t selling the Wundaland collection anymore, but if you’re lucky maybe you’ll be able to hunt down some pieces!

There are several Etsy sellers with fantastic corsets. NightBirdDesigns has one with an older Alice image, and BoomBoomBabyBoutique has sexy Alice and Queen of Hearts-inspired designs.

On eCrater, seller royalteababy has many Wonderland-themed corsets and bustiers.

Of course, there are zillions of sexy Alice costumes out there, and some Queen of Hearts, Rabbit, and Mad Hatter ones too. Here are some of our favorites (click the photos to see where you can purchase):

(Before making a purchase remember to check our sales page, where you can find discounts for some of the items featured above.)