For evenings or dressy occasions, TopShop has this Paisley Lace Longline Bralet in silvery grey. It fastens in front and has a mesh back. Perfect worn with the top edges peeking out of a low-cut evening jacket.

Speaking of evening jackets, Marithe Francois Girbaud makes a Grey-Green Open Front Crease Jacket with tonal pinstripes, and single button fastening cuffs. There are two small patch pockets, and a frilled hem. The ruched collar has a drawstring, and the jacket ties shut with adjustable double straps to the back for accenting the waist.

Need a dressy dress that’s both feminine and unexpected? Kirrily Johnston makes a Vagabond Drape Dress in grey with a draped Grecian look and a racer back trimmed in gold leather. Gorgeous and slightly edgy.

A grey jacket is just the thing for topping off numerous work outfits, and this Grey Fluid Chambray Jacket by Vivienne Westwood Red Label is perfect. It is fitted with a low neckline and three buttons to visually elongate your figure.

The La Perla lingerie show during New York Fashion Week took place Thursday with the theme “Film Noir.” Indeed, many of the models were wearing their hair in shiny, wavy Veronica Lake styles to go with the lingerie that mostly looked like the elegant and feminine stuff of Old Hollywood. Many of the pieces were black, lots had lace, and all were ridiculously sexy and impractical. In other words, the stuff that every woman dreams about having tucked away in a special drawer for special occasions like Valentine’s Day.

Having done a lot of swimwear in the 70s and 80s, La Perla seems to be concentrating on the lingerie for the last decade or so, and it’s no wonder why. With stockings, garters, structured bras, lacy panties, sultry bed jackets galore, somehow La Perla even made a onezie-type garment look sexy with a draped halter-like top.

Since 2008, La Perla has gone quite upscale with some of its pieces, weaving gold fibers into items, and creating styles that are imaginative, original, and beautiful. The 2010 collection just presented was no exception and no disappointment.

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Last summer, Stella McCartney brought us a colorful collection. And now here’s her spring summer 2010 lingerie line. The collection is more sombre, without losing its iconic romantic and innocent touch dominated by neutral and nude tones.

This collection brings us prints in the form of floral patterns, leaves on crepe silk and tulle, and lavender tones combined with soft pinks and off-whites.

We can appreciate that Stella looked into the past for inspiration, to create a lingerie collection influenced by the twenties and fifties.

I am forever a passionate lover of Stella McCartney designs, and especially her lingerie.

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