My New BambiLion Knickers!

Posted by The Lingerie Diva on September 5th, 2008 in ·

Earlier this week I received my pair of BambiLion knickers from the lovely Erin & Hanna.  I was instantly captivated by all the frills and lace!  The pictures do NOT do these knickers justice.  You have to hold them in your hands and feel how soft and luxurious they are to really appreciate them. 

The two knickers the BambiLion girls sent me were variations of the Madeleine and the Angelica.  They both have a vintage feel, but I find the Madeleine particularly endearing, with its strawberry print, lace trim and tiny red bow.  Although I’m usually a thong kind of girl, these knickers are my favorite new additions to my drawer.

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“Madeleine”

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“Angelica”

Treat yourself and support Erin & Hanna’s emerging Australian lingerie line by buying a pair or two for yourself, or a friend.  Visit the BambiLion online store or email them to place a custom order.

Nastia Liukin Enters The Fashion World

Posted by À La Mode on September 3rd, 2008 in ·

The five foot three gold medalist Nastia Liukin will be sitting front row at Fashion Week after being invited by Maria Sharapova.

Nastia is also working with Vanilla Star jeans on launching Nastia Liukin Gold jeans and tops for holiday sales. She is also in taking part in talks to design a line of activewear for GK, the company that makes her leotards, which she designs with her mom.  Will you be interested to see what she comes up with? 

But that’s not all - Nastia is already scheduled to appear on Gossip Girl!

Read more about how Gold Medalist Liukin is Jumping Into Apparel.

Fabulous Handmade Hoganfe Bags

Posted by À La Mode on September 3rd, 2008 in ·

Hoganfe handmade bags are beautiful original creations.  They range in price from $30-$125, and you can even place a custom order with a fabric and style of your choice.  Take a look at some of the Hoganfe custom creations posted on Flickr.

Here are a few of the styles available at Hoganfe Handbags on Etsy.com.

Visit the Hoganfe Handbag blog: http://hoganfe.wordpress.com/

One-Word Inspirations Behind Designer Collections

Posted by À La Mode on August 29th, 2008 in ·

I found this fascinating list of designers and the one word each designer chose to describe their spring 2009 collection at The Cut.  Take a look at the words used, and you will have a sneak peek at what to expect next spring.  My favorite?  “Rigorousruffulous” by Phillip Lim.  Read below the cut for the full list.

Continue reading “One-Word Inspirations Behind Designer Collections”

The Perfect Shoes & Bags For Fall

Posted by The Bag Hunter on August 27th, 2008 in and ·

Maryjane and I are teaming up today to bring you some fantastic shoes and bags that go well together to complement this Fall’s fashions.

If you’re itching for an architectural strappy platform, make this L.A.M.B. shoe the one you buy.  It’s got everything right for fall - metallic silver, a platform, architectural straps and a peep toe - and it looks ridiculously hot.  Pair it with this Gucci gunmetal Indy large top handle bag. 

 Purple is the color this season, and these Kate Spade ‘Karolina’ pumps are a classic must-have.  The Stuart Weitzman ’Kipper’ clutch is the perfect companion. 

Feathers is another popular trend in shoes this season.  Try these Givenchy feathered high heels for a heavenly look.  My twitter friend @Pinkshoe found this black and white evening bag by La Regale, and it is a gorgeous match for the feathered shoes, don’t you think?

Signature threads of African culture have woven their way through many collections in the past few season, this spring’s offerings being no exception. Nuances of tribal folklore symbolism, basket weave patterns, weaving materials and the like have shown up on everything from the most delicate of blouses to jewelry to the knee-high grazing sandal boot of Balenciaga, playing up Africa’s exoticism to its fullest effect.  Choose a wonderful statement shirt or add a lovely dollop of panache to a monotonal outfit with an accenting shoe or purse.  I like these Sigerson Morrison woven sandals with this Bottega Veneta black woven leather tote.

 The fringe factor is huge this season.  Opt for this Serpui Marie Tina Turner Fringe Tote when looking for a bag to go with this STEVEN by Steve Madden ‘Bijoux’ pump.

Underwear For Outerwear: The Underbust Corset

Posted by The Lingerie Diva on August 25th, 2008 in ·

The underbust corset is extremely versatile, whether worn under clothing to define your shape, or over clothing to give a sharp and sexy look for both daytime and evenings. Every woman should have at least one underbust corset in her closet!  Whether you need to cinch in your waist, or you just want the look of a corset, here are a few great underbust picks that can be worn as outerwear.

Traditional Underbust Corsets - styles that train your waist to shrink 

Petersham Underbust Corset: This unusual waist cincher is made from strips of Petersham ribbon. It has satin panels over steel boning at the sides, back and front busk. It gives the waist a sharply-defined look that, when coupled with a frilly, feminine blouse, is extremely flattering on all shapes.  Features lace-up back, front closure, and is fully lined with cotton.  The camisole with lace trim is sold separately.

 

Stunning Underbust Corset: Check out this eyecatching uderbust corset, designed by Vollers.  It is meant to give you the perfect hourglass waist. Great to wear under or over clothes.  Features lace-up back and front fastening.

 

 

  

 

 

Satin Underbust Bridal Corset: This corset, made by Axfords, provides extreme waist reduction. The fluted panels emphasize the feminine shape and flattens the tummy.  Smooth outline under clothes.  Features lace-up back, front closure, and is fully lined with cotton.

 

 

 

 

Underbust Style Corsets - the look of traditional corsets without training

Honeycomb Buckle Midriff Corset: The amazing detailing on this Escante corset starts with a satin base and the addition of a honeycomb overlay with adjustable front buckles. The side zip, soft boning and lace-up back complete the look and provide a small amount of waist control.

 

 

 

 

 

Tanner Chocolate Midriff Corset: The leather-like material is as comfortable as a second skin. Gently lined soft boning, zip and lace-up front and back give in to her curves while providing the sexy look of an underbust corset.

Bag Lust: Franco Sarto Turnstyle Tote

Posted by The Bag Hunter on August 20th, 2008 in ·

I’ve been lusting over the Marc by Marc Jacobs Dr. Q Shorty for some time now, but I just can’t bring myself to spend $500 to get it.  So instead, I’ve resolved to buy a less expensive bag with a similar look: the Franco Sarto - Turnstyle Tote (Black).  While it’s not nearly as big as the Dr. Q Shorty and it’s patent not suede, the Turnstyle Tote has style and looks more expensive than the $89.10 it costs at Zappos.com.  I think I can live with this compromise, but I’m hoping that soon I can afford the Dr. Q Shorty in purple suede!

Favorite Recent Shoe Blog Reads

Posted by MaryJane on August 19th, 2008 in ·

The past few days in particular I was impressed with the posts I read on other shoe blogs, so today I’d like to share with you a few of my favorite reads.

  1. ShoeMinx discusses Olympic Champion Usain Bolt’s gold Pumas and how Puma’s smart endorsement gave the company a marketing kick that surpassed its rivals Nike and Adidas.

  2. The Shoe Dish gushes about customized shoes from www.ShoeMissy.com.

  3. ShoeBlog presents some cute modern takes on the traditional penny loafer, a must-have this fall.

  4. Planet Shoes Blog shares a video by Patagonia Shoes on how to make your own moccassins.  Check it out!

Sparkling Summer Fruits

Posted by Jem on August 18th, 2008 in ·

It is August and fall is on its way…but why not spend the last month of summer basking in summery fruits?  Feel delicious by wearing fruit-inspired jewelry, which you can actually wear year-round. 

Look sweet wearing this strawberry necklace by Forplay.  It is the perfect compliment to your clubwear for that night out on the town with the girls!

 I love this beaded fruit charm bracelet, made by Inedible Jewelry.  The bracelet has mango, watermelon, fig, grapes, orange, green accent beads and chocolate beads on the band.  Photo courtesy of Jessica & Susan Partain and Inedible Jewelry.

Inedible Jewelry also makes fun fruit earrings, including these orange slice earrings and these lemon slice stud earrings.

Fruit shaped rings are cute!  The ring below, and others, are available at http://www.ladyluckrulesok.com/.  What do you think of all of these pieces?

*Magic Silk* Lingerie

Posted by The Lingerie Diva on August 14th, 2008 in ·

The above corset with garters is part of Magic Silk’s Midnight Magic collection.  It is 90% Nylon and 10% Lycra.  The ruffle mesh chemise (right) is part of the Exposed collection.

About Magic Silk  Magic Silk offers silk and non-silk styles for men and women in both regular and Queen size. Magic Silk offers three unique labels for the discerning customer. The original Silk Collection is the foundation upon which the Magic Silk reputation has been built. In 2002, Magic Silk debuted its incredibly popular premium boxed lingerie line, Exposed. And last year, Magic Silk expanded yet again with its exclusively non silk Midnight Magic label.

All of Magic Silk’s garments are available in a variety of sizes, including Queen Size, to ensure a comfortable and flattering fit.  The garments are made of high-quality materials and will stand the test of time.  With three separate labels and numerous different collections, the possibilities are endless.
The prices generally range from $10.00 - $100.00.  Exposed runs between $20 and $40 give or take a few bucks and that’s including queen.  Midnight magic runs between $20 and $57. The origianl Magic Silk line runs between $10 and $100, depending on the styles.

Keep an eye out because Magic Silk is also currently working on ten additional collections.  Visit www.magicsilk.com for more information.

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