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Archive for March, 2008
Monday, March 31st, 2008
A common expression is “history repeats itself”. How true that is with vintage inspired lingerie. Peruse vintage or retro lingerie and clothing shops and second hand boutiques and you will see that everything is picked over the minute it arrives. Everyone is looking for heirloom dresses, antique corsets and vintage jewelry.
But it is not necessary […]
Posted in Tia Lyn, Peachy Keen, Vintage lingerie, Retro lingerie, Christine Vancouver, Lace, Silk | No Comments »
Saturday, March 29th, 2008
Patricia Fieldwalker is another luxury lingerie designer whose collections take your breath away when viewing. The home page speaks volumes for the collection. Luxurious light blue silk decorated with only the finest lace in a gorgeous long gown.
Named Adagio, the collection combines the rich history of European lingerie with modern day North American influences. The […]
Posted in Patricia Fieldwalker, Tanga, Lace, Boyshorts, Chemise | No Comments »
Thursday, March 27th, 2008
Spending so much time in my husband’s homeland, the Caribbean, we are not strangers to the multitude of uses for bamboo. Chairs, roofs, brooms and even bamboo fish catching pots can be found everywhere. But one thing we never paid much heed is bamboo clothing. My husband, however, saw a documentary not long ago that […]
Posted in Nursing Bra, Eco Lingerie, Motherwear, bravado! DESIGNS, Sleepwear, Bamboo Nights, Maternity | No Comments »
Sunday, March 23rd, 2008
Celebrities and fashion seem to make headlines. Stars are always big business for haute couture and now the Pussycat Dolls, under the direction of Robin Antin, have entered the lingerie market with their recent concert/fashion show at Smashbox Studios in Culver City, California. Pussycat Dolls Lingerie — who would’ve thought.
Aptly […]
Posted in Shhh, Pussycat Dolls, Celebrity, Catwalk | 2 Comments »
Saturday, March 22nd, 2008
With spring just around the corner, I can smell the sweet scent of garden weddings and I hear the pretty wedding bells chiming in the wind. This is the perfect time of the year to discuss bridal lingerie, as many women will be looking for undergarments to suit their gowns for their spring or summer […]
Posted in Ophelia Fancy, Verde Veronica, Bridal, Diki, Corset, Babydoll, Bra | No Comments »
Tuesday, March 18th, 2008
While researching companies who offer luxury bridal lingerie collections, I came across several incredible pieces that made my heart jump. I thought to myself, these garments are so exquisite that it would be a shame to wear them for only one occasion in a woman’s life. Indeed, the collection deserves to be illuminated.
Regaling in extravagant […]
Posted in Claire Pettibone, Gown, Boyshorts, Chemise, Camisole | No Comments »
Monday, March 17th, 2008
Garter belts can be somewhat fun and whimsical or sexy and chic. They used to provide a serious purpose before the advent of panty hose. In fact, every woman owned at least one garter belt. It could have been plain or it might have been fancy with pretty pink bows and lace, but either way, […]
Posted in Hosiery, Legwear, Lenobis, Pantyhose, Garter Belt | No Comments »
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