Luxury Lingerie Shopping

It is all but impossible to get more decadent, opulent, and down right sexy than La Perla.  La Perla’s luxury lingerie collections contain some of the most sought after pieces in all the world.   I mean, this is lingerie that supermodels covet.  It is surprising that they do not indulge in a bunch of cat fights, just for the opportunity to be the newest La Perla girl.

La Perla is especially well known for their basic black lingerie.  That is not all they offer, of course, but in the majority of their latest collections, you are certain to find several pieces in black.  After all, black is still the new black, no matter what you may have heard.  Just as every woman needs the perfect little black dress, every woman also needs the perfect black bra, the perfect black pair of panties and, of course, the perfect pair of black thigh highs.  Stockings are totally underrated, and no woman in the world can help but feel sexy when she’s wearing a lacy garter belt which suits her perfectly.

Pink may be last season’s colour but it is still a favourite with lingerie lovers, and whether the “in” colour or not, it is still hot! Certain colours for particular outfits remain classics for all time. Take for example a strand of white pearls or the little black dress, it does not matter the age of the woman or the era, both pieces are elegant and timeless. And pink lingerie is the same. It endures.

Pink is feminine and demure, it is bright and sexy, and it looks great under many outfits. Light pink, hot pink, fuschia, pink with white accents, pink with bold ribbing, and pink with black lace or ribbons can all be gorgeously crafted into exquisite pieces of lingerie. A few examples of how rich and sumptuous the colour can appear are:

• Vera Wang, from her Bridal Lingerie Collection, offers a long and short gown delicately gathered in the bodice with spaghetti straps and flowing skirt in an intense pink shade called “Dusk Pink”.
• La Perla has launched its newest underwear collection for fall-winter 2008-09 and offers a hypnotic pink and orange bra and panty set from the MALIZIA Ambizione group. A cute but daring colour combination, the bright orange embroidery outlines silhouettes of flowers to create a mesmerizing pattern.
• Mommies-to-be look fabulous in pink as well and Aniélina’s new 2009 collection proves this point unquestionably. Pink is predominant in this super pretty line of maternity intimates.
• Lastly, pink is symbolic. It has come to be known as the brave colour in the fight against breast cancer. In fact, many companies, not just lingerie, manufacture special pink products easily recognized for the cause.

Indeed, there is no doubt that the colour pink will continue to endure.

Burlesque lingerie, like leather lingerie, always carried seedy undertones and risqué nuances. Women who wore these lines were from the other side of the tracks. But today both lines are appealing, classy and luxurious depending on the brand. In this piece, I would like to bring to the forefront excellent brands of burlesque styled lingerie that would be worthy of our continued conversation on luxury lingerie.

Letters of Marque is a gorgeous collection of bloomers, pantaloons, camisoles, bras and peignoirs from the seventeenth century. Beautiful creations in soft silk and cotton adorned with precious Leaver’s Lace from a by-gone era of adventure on the high seas, and romance. The collection may be fashioned from times of pirates and dubious maidens but it is indeed luxury at its finest with the abundance of intricate lace and pretty ivory and white colours.

Morgana Femme Couture, who offers both prêt à porter (ready to wear) and made to order custom corsets in silk dupioni, silk brocade or pretty novelty prints adorned with little bows and ribbons intertwined in tulle, are spectacular pieces of lingerie from past times. Edgy, sexy, romantic, vixen-like, and naughty are descriptions of this luxurious collection of corsets.

Eternal Spirits’ knickers and boudoir panties are made to order in French silk or stretch Lycra in solid colours or vintage and antique prints. Fine detailing, gorgeous ruffles and unique styling will make any woman feel like a star.

And to finish off the ensembles, stockings are the perfect complement to any luxury lingerie. La Perla’s Audrey lace-up, hold-ups create the right ambience in one hundred percent nylon and pretty satin ribbon running up the back of the nylons in a criss-cross design. Bedtime Flirt has the most gorgeous pair of sexy, silk burlesque stockings with stunning Lycra opaque lace top and pink woven lace up the back of the black stockings ending in a sexy little pink bow.

Now what woman would not want to wear any of these marvelously, luxurious, burlesque-styled undergarments?

Looking for a high-end line of lingerie? This particular Italian line of La Perla Luxury Lingerie might be what every woman wants: quality, style, elegant and unique materials and extremely feminine look. The operative word being “luxury”, don’t expect to pay a small amount of change for the items. Just as an example, the Femme Fatale Push-Up Bra costs $194 on Neiman Marcus on line store.

If you are looking for sleepwear, you can purchase La Perla Martina Chemise for $321 (also on Neiman Marcus). It will make any woman feel special when touched by silk and viscose, while firing up fantasies. Cheap? Not at all! Sexy? Of course! Men, if you have someone special in your life, buy her the lace chemise for $549 (on Neiman Marcus).

Marvel is a nightwear brand by the world famous La Perla, and yes, they have some super-luxurious and super-sexy pieces, just like this body from the Panther line. Let me, however, start off by saying this is not your every-day body, and that it’s not priced like your every-day piece either at £163 on the Figleaves UK website.

The embroidered sheer mesh body in a light blue (with brown details) color is very seductive, and works great as a standalone outfit to impress your male or female bed-partner !