Belabumbum, pronounced “Bella boom-boom,” is a boutique featuring fashion forward lingerie, maternity, swimwear, and loungewear. “Bela bum bum” is Portuguese for “beautiful bottom.” The pieces are made to look great for lounging, sleeping, or going out on the town and feature lace, bold color choices, and deliciously soft fabrics.

The Copacabana Lace Long Cami is available in 17 different colors, and your favorite is sure to be among them. With fitted bra top and a slim fitting torso, this camisole isn’t just beautiful, but can be worn comfortably under you clothes. $50.00 from belabumbum.com.

The Copacabana Lace Underwire Bra is also available in 17 different colors, so it will be easy to incorporate into your lingerie wardrobe. It is a supportive underwire demi-bra made in lovely copacabana lace. $34.00 from belabumbum.com.

The Belabumbum Lace Boycut panties are great fitting briefs in soft, copacabana lace. $34.00 from belabumbum.com.

The Brocade Cami is a gorgeous camisole that was made for lounging on quiet Sundays or wearing on the beach. In baby jersey with brocade print and ribbon trim. $52.00 from belabumbum.com.

The Blossom Print Bikini will ensure that your bum-bum is very “bela.” In white with orange graphic. $25.00 at belabumbum.com.

From now through November 28, Belabumbum is giving 15% off everything at www.belabumbum.com, including new fall lingerie and maternity lines. Use promo code FALL09 at checkout.

Lindsey Roscoe has been designing luxury intimate apparel for over 30 years. She began working from the time Farr West was established in 1974, along with her parents and co-founders Jack and Iris Farr. After earning a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree from Syracuse University in Fashion Design in 1974, she and her parents began their enterprise, and by 1979 Lindsey was the head designer and had her own Lindsey Roscoe label. She worked with luminaris such as Roy Raymond, who founded Victoria’s Secret. Under Lindsey’s direction, Farr West has designed numerous collections of intimate apparel, from luxurious robes to sensuous sleepwear to everyday undergarments. When her parents retired in 2000, Lindsey took over as CEO of Farr West.

Farr West has made its specialty luxury undergarments with a strong emphasis on anti-cling slips and camisoles. Farr West’s three registered trademarks include Farr West, with a collection of essential garments like slips and camisoles, Lindsey Roscoe, specializing in garments trimmed in high quality lace work, and Lindsey Luxe, designer silk daywear, super soft sleepwear, and garments made of stretch, anti-cling charmeuse developed by Lindsey herself.

Lindsey is not at a loss for inspiration for beautiful designs. She lives and works on the stunningly beautiful Santa Cruz coast. Her color palettes often reflect the colors found in the stones and shells she finds on the beach. All of Farr West’s lines are made to be beautiful to touch, flattering, and made impeccably. All designs are manufactured in the USA.

The “Simply Silk” line features clean lines similar to the slips worn by Elizabeth Taylor in Cat on a Hot Tin Roof. Farr West also has a line of soft, 100% cotton sleepwear. Other fabrics in use include anti-cling polyester, and stretchy microfiber in addition to silk and cotton.

No. 170 Chemise - $43

You won’t be disappointed with anything you purchase from Farr West. Some of the offerings, like the chemise, can be worn traditionally as underwear, or as a layer under a fitted jacket. the fabrics are luxurious, and the pieces are all well made and beautiful. If you don’t live near a store that carries Farr West, you should definitely check out the website. You’re certain to find that perfect little gift for yourself.

Angelique Sims – Editor In Chief

Farr West is carried in stores like Lord & Taylor and Nordstrom and in small boutiques nationwide. You can also shop at farrwest.com.

Ok so you have some really great outfits. And summer is here, and more than anything you really want to wear them! But there is only one problem…
They are mostly see-thru! So to avoid those embarrassing ‘peek a boo’ moments, try to conceal them. Yes this may sound tricky, but all the stars are doing it! And so can you. Bristol 6 has a great selection of pasties to use that cover up your most ‘delicate’ parts. Aptly named ‘Nippies‘, go for a really natural look and dare to wear your favorite white tee. Try their Nippies Natural, an ultra thin matt silicone that blends seamlessly into skin. This offers great coverage under tees, tanks, and dresses.
Or if you intend on going swimming a lot this summer. They also offer waterproof Nippies to wear under your swimsuit or bikini top. Though if you wanted to be sexy, you could just wear them alone…
Or for the blushing bride, they have their exclusive and sparkling Nippies, which easily functions under any wedding gown for the ultimate coverage.

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With warm weather swiftly approaching, so is the necessity for comfortable, stylish and affordable strapless and convertible bras! I have chosen a great brand Affinitas, a US brand. That offers really sexy as well as really conventional bras and underwear.

This budget-friendly lingerie line Affinitas Intimates, which is retailing in numerous boutiques and online retailers all throughout the U.S. Offers a wide range of bras that can convert to strapless, racerback and other styles to wear underneath your favorite summer dresses, tanks and rompers. And starting at a great price of only $28. So if you want sexy, stylish and budget freindly. Affinitas has something for each of your looks! The bras can cleverly convert to a strapless and racerback. Look great under a t-shirt, or give you that ‘bust’ you need for that plunging line. Or ‘push up’ for the basic looks with that great shirt.

Remember when buying bra’s always to get the right size. Most women don’t. So if you are not sure, always get a fitting done. And what is great about having a few different styled bra’s is that you can mix and match. And it is more cost effective too!

Article by © Jacqueline H. – Senior Writer, Editor 2009