Tag Archives: lingerie

June 15, 2013 in Shops

GAL FRIDAY at ‘The Loved One’ Pasadena

A chance stop in Old Town Pasadena meant a very brief revisit to an old FAVOURITE vintage shop of mine, The Loved One.
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May 29, 2013 in Shops

KISS ME DEADLY girdle versus its hardcore Latin sister!

Kiss Me Deadly makes girdles. Surprisingly a lot of them – short or longline – are sexy and vintagesque with the gentlest of pulling in. The Vargas is one of the most popular pieces and has always been an essentially beautiful item to wear, Read More…

May 21, 2013 in Fashion

Mielle Lingerie from ALEXANDRA BRUGAL- breaking ground in El Salvador

Alexandra BRUGAL is a special Lady she is changing the stereotype underwear market in Central America all on her own….I got lucky & managed an interview!

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February 27, 2013 in Fashion

SONATA – Oozing with femininity

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Patience was definitely a virtue needed in abundance for the audience at the Sonata Lingerie catwalk show at the Westbury Hotel over London Fashion Week. The main event itself – the presentation of the latest collection of drool-worthy Sonata Lingerie – was well worth the wait, BUT the pre-show warm up consisted of a rather strange and eclectic amalgamation of, in cases, dubiously skilled alternative designers.

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The best of the pre-show talent was Charlene Edwards, who launched her brand in 2012 and aims to develop an intriguing style that epitomises the strong, professional woman. Her collection was characterized by a predominance of neutral earthly colours.

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But now on to the true star of the show: Sonata Lingerie fuses beautiful and technically unique design forms with hyper-luxurious silk and lace, creating garments that contour and deify the female form.

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The pieces are so delicate in their femininity and yet manage to ooze with an incredible and envy-inducing sex appeal.

“I use only the best”, says Lithuanian born founder, Sonata Rapalyte. “100% pure silk chiffon and silk satin, incorporating lace and crystals in almost all of my designs”. Her passion for lingerie shows in her lovingly handcrafted lace bodies, which are quite simply beautiful.

Looking to become an irresistible temptress for a night? Invest in one of these pieces…now!

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February 14, 2013 in Bright and Shiny

MY VALENTINE – Swarovski, lingerie, swimwear, champagne, chocolate and false eye lashes…

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Valentine’s Day (alternatively known as ‘the-day-mindless-consumers-feel-obliged-to-buy-heart-shaped-gifts-for-loved-ones’) has become so frustratingly unromantic in its lack of creativity, hasn’t it? Well, what better way to celebrate the passion and sensual side of romance then surrounded by scintillatingly sexy lingerie and swimwear, chilled champagne and pulsating beats from the DJ booth – all set to the sparkling backdrop of the SWAROVSKI CRYSTALLIZED™ Lounge in Soho.

MY VALENTINE – Swarovski, Dessous, Bademode, Chamanger, Schokolade und Falsche Wimpern…

Valentinstag (auch genannt ‘der-Tag-wobei-man-sich-verpflichtet-fühlt-Herz-geformte-Geschenke-für-den-Geliebten-zu-kaufen) ist doch jetzt  frustrierend unromantisch und unkreativ geworden, oder? Na ja, wie feiert man die leidenschaftliche und sinnliche Seite der Romantik besser als mit funkelnd sexy Dessous und Bademode, kalter Champagner und Beats vom DJ – und das alles im Vordergrund vom SWAROVSKI CRYSTALLIZED™ Lounge in Soho. 

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The first look to stomp down the runway at SWAROVSKI CRYSTALLIZED’s exclusive ss2013 showcase, was glamorous 1940′s and 50’s inspired underwear by vintage lingerie brand What Katy Did. Strutting with confidence down that fine line between the raw sex appeal of black and red silk and the seemingly naïve innocence of virginal white, the collection featured the full rigmarole of signature sultry staples such as the ever popular spiral stitch bullet bra, to pin-up figure creating corselettes, beautiful seamed stockings, saucy suspender belts and elegant silk pyjamas.

Die ersten Looks, die den Laufsteg von dem exclusiven SS2013 Showcase von SWAROVSKI CRYSTALLIZED™ entlang liefen, waren die glamorösen 40iger und 50iger inspirierten Dessous von Vintage Label, What Katy Did. Man sieht das Selbstbewusstsein in dem schmalen Grat von rauem Sexy Appeal von Schwarz und Roter Seider und der naiven Unschuld von reinem Weiss. Die Kollektion war ausserdem voll von den charakteristischen Designs wie etwa den populären Sprial Stitch Bullet BH, Corselettes für die Pin-Up Figur, wunderschöne Naht Strümpfe, freche Strumpfhalter und elegante Pyjama. 

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Dirty Pretty Things ss13 collection was introduced with a neon-hued bang. The new fantastically colourful and unique collection of fluorescent Show Pony Babydolls epitomises the luxury lingerie brand’s daring and fashion forward sense of style.

Die SS2013 Kollektion von Dirty Pretty Things wurde von einem Neon gefärbten Knall vorgestellt. Die neue, herrlich bunte und einzigartige Kollektion von floureszenten Show Pony Babydolls stellt den Luxus Dessous Label da, mit modebewusster beziehungsweise wagemutiger Stil. 

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Putting the suspense into suspender, vintage inspired retro lingerie brand Kiss Me Deadly’s new range celebrates the femme fatale in all her seductively dangerous glory. This spring’s limited edition curve enhancing pieces aim to re-create the sculpted look of film noir’s most attractive temptresses, and feature pinks, turquoises and even a splash of leopard –roarrr!

Mit Spannung im Strumpfhalter und verführerisch gefährliche Herrlichkeit feiert Vintage inspirierte Retro Dessous Marke, Kiss Me Deadly ihre neue Kollektion, Femme Fatale. Diese Limited Edition für den Frühling fördert die natürliche, weibliche Form und will die geformten Figuren der schönsten Verführerinnen vom Film Noir nachahmen. Und darin kommen auch Pink, Türkis und sogar ein bisschen Leoparden Print vor – brüüüll! 

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Fred & Ginger designer Victoria Holt definitely brought a touch of the tropics to the catwalk with her playfully feminine range. Bright pinks and yellows interspersed with classic sultry red bra and underwear sets reflect the elegance and sophistication of her unique style, designed for a market that appreciates comfort and luxury with a contemporary design edge.

Der Abend kam mit einem Hauch der heissesten Sommer Designs von Poshtotti zu Ende. Ihre Designs werden diesen Sommer auf den Stränden ein Hit sein, mit der luxus handbemalte Batik Sarong Kollektion. Und die frischen, leuchtenden und starken Prints von Paulita sind alles andere als normale Badeanzüge. 

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Rounding out the evening with a hint of the hottest summer styles set to grace the beaches this year was Poshtotti’s luxury hand-painted batik sarong collection and the fresh, bright and bold prints of Paulita’s ’anything but ordinary’ bathing suits.

Und währenddessen konnten Gäste die dramatisch-aussehenden falschen Wimpern, von Sheeba Raye , probieren – und ‘Hand-crystalising Lingerie’ ausprobieren. Was ein Genuss! 

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Meanwhile, guests were invited to try dramatic false eyelashes by Sheeba Raye and experience hand-crystalising lingerie. What a treat!

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