Trend Alert: Fifty Shades of Lingerie

You read it right – Innerwear is the new outerwear. From lace bras to silk and velvet fabrics, lingerie inspired pieces are no longer just for the bedroom, it’s the new wardrobe staple. Datura, a web only brand that offers superior quality and timeless pieces that feel like a second skin, and H&M has got you covered!

So for you all you Christian Grey lovers who are still looking for the perfect lingerie pieces pay close attention.

Wearing lingerie-inspired pieces might be a bit out of your comfort zone but trust us – there are many ways to fuse these pieces into your everyday wardrobe.

Lets start with the Silk Velvet Tank top paired with the Oversize Mudssue Silk Velvet Pants.

To add to the monochromatic look while keeping the look classy, throw on the silk velvet kimono . Mixing fabrics can add a seductive feel and this H&M lingerie bra does the trick. Like mixing fabrics, mixing metals adds something interesting to your look. Which is where H&M’s ring set, stackable bracelets and fringed necklace come in to play.

Throw H&M’s pastel blue cross body bag and nude matte lipstick on and your look is almost complete! We can’t forget the finishing touch – H&M’s black strappy heels. Throw these bad boys on and you will have those Christian Grey’s double taking you in no time!

5 Tips to Boost Your Valentines Day Sales

Valentines Day and Lingerie are intimately intertwined in the minds of many consumers. What that means is a great opportunity for retailers – both in bricks-and-mortar stores and online – to boost your lingerie business. Here are 5 Key Tips to maximize the value for your customers to make your cash register sing this Valentines Day.

1. Keep it Simple

Ensuring the right inventory is the first important step. Shopping for a lingerie gift means understanding a woman’s size and style preferences. Make it easier for significant others by having more pieces that are easy to buy. “Men like to buy silky sexy pieces and easy sizing. For example, babydolls are ideal,” offers Catherine Coast, of online retailer Violet’s Knickers. It can also be helpful to have size neutral, pre-packaged boxed sets handy for grab-and-go shoppers.

2. Fulfill Wishes

Encourage customers to create wish lists, so that preferences and sizes are known in advance. Says Erica Windle of A Sophisticated Pair, “We like to encourage customers both in-store and through our email newsletter to update their file, and we often send links to newly released fashion sets as well as bra-sized lingerie.  Then, the women can send their significant others to the shop to pick something they find attractive from the list.” Wish lists make purchasing easy for both your sales team and the folks who are doing the gifting – plus, it ensures that your customers get something they love. Wish lists are easy to use in both online and bricks-and-mortar stores.

3. Wrap it Up

Even if gift-wrapping isn’t something you normally offer, consider adding it to your customer service mix for Valentine’s Day. You want to make it as easy as possible for men to buy from you, and being a one-stop shopping experience does exactly that. Build your brand by making the wrapping experience as luxurious as the merchandise you offer. A Sophisticated Pair offers “personalized gift wrapping services, which many married men find to be a relief.” At Violet’s Knickers, they take gift-wrapping a step further, offering “a little extra gift” with the service, and making it an upsell.

4. Party On

Consider partnering with a local business to make options even more diverse and provide a day/date specific reason to show up. At A Sophisticated Pair, “we are also hosting a “Bras and Bling” party the week before Valentine’s Day for our customers.  We’ll have a jewelry representative visiting the store and showcasing some gorgeous Valentine’s Day jewelry that works with some of the bras and lingerie sets we’ll have handy.” What local businesses can you partner with? Be creative! Find a boutique soap maker, a chocolatier, or artisan craftsperson.

5. Less is More

Whether your customer is buying something to entice her Valentine or shopping for a gift, focus on the best quality they can afford. It’s always better to get something special for a holiday. “Let’s put it this way, a woman can spot budget nightwear from a mile away…so no penny pinching!” says Coast. From a business perspective, it’s always a good idea to sell customers into a smaller item from a more luxurious brand – chances are, they’ll appreciate the difference quality makes once they’ve experienced it for themselves, and then they’ll come back for more.

Lascivious Launches Design Contest

Lascivious launches a special design competition to find like-minded creatives who share in the brands enthusiasm for directional, sophisticated design. The brief, entitled ‘The Black Bra Project’, stipulates that entrants must submit design drawings for a collection of four to six pieces. The range must include a bra and all pieces should be black, thus allowing more focus and depth in key design areas, including shape, form, texture, opacity and detail.

“We are proud to collaborate with lots of amazing creatives and believe that talent can come from anywhere,” said the brand. “With this in mind, the competition has an open brief, welcoming anyone to submit entries; whether you be a fashion student, designer or simply a die-hard fan of Lascivious.”

LINGERIE BY NICOLE HEINIGER WITH ART DIRECTION BY FROM BRAZIL WITH LOVE

Written by Guest Blogger Emily Miller From Brazil, With Love is the brainchild of Romeu  Silveira, creator of U+Mag, and he is no stranger to visual culture. He calls his appropriation art “restyling the already styled,” all without compromising the integrity of the original work yet gracefully enhancing it.

Silviera resurrects art forms from all over the globe enticing readers to take a second look. In this collection of collages photographed by Nicole Heinigier and styled by Thiago Ferraz, Silviera creates an intimate direction proving that opposites do attract. The heavenly blend of nude and black display a harmonizing controversy with modern distressed photo backdrop. The lingerie entrances viewers in a spell of raw and ethereal femininity creating a tranquil balance in his collages, and leaving readers craving more

Tips on how to wear shoes with lingerie

Someone wrote that no one wears or should wear lingerie with flats. Well, that’s a good thought because even if you don’t usually wear heels you’ll need a pair of black classic stilettos to make your lingerie outfit look even sexier. Besides your legs dressed in stockings and a pair of heels can make you look slimmer, taller, elongate your legs. As a result you will spice up your night and surprise your man with a new unusual look. However, in order to make this right read our tips on wearing shoes with sexy lingerie.

So the first unwritten rule is to wear heels or nothing at all. In heels you will look sexier and taller, barefoot look will add some innocence feel.

Open toe shoes mean no stockings on, because together they look bad. Peep toe shoes are worn by the same rule, though if the shoes show only one toe then they might work with the stockings. Shoes and stockings should desirably be  of the same color.

Classic shoes. Black, white, leather – all classic shoes or heel-strap sandals will complete your outfit. Choose the right color, if your lingerie is shiny you may wear patent-leather shoes that match your lingerie color. If your lingerie is of solid color then opt for solid color in your shoes.

Creative shoes. You may experiment in your bedroom not only with your stockings color or pattern but also with your shoes. Just be sure they match and not overwhelm the whole outfit. You may opt for lace shoes or some fancy heels or even high thigh boots as long as they match your whole look. Try something new, something that you wouldn’t wear in your everyday life because it’s too extravagant or fanciful and you will find that it’s fun and sexy.

The height of the heels depends on you, however choose the heels that are comfortable and wearable. If you can’t walk on the heels try practicing a bit before wearing them for your special night, otherwise you may look awkward and even fall.

While high-heels and high thigh boot shoes look best with a lingerie set paired with a garter belt, low heel slip on shoes will work best with peignoir, slip, chemise or a babydoll. Basques and corsets look great when worn with high-heel shoes. Camisoles look great without stockings and when you are barefoot. You can break these ‘rules’ in favor to your liking because it is important that you feel comfortable and confident in your lingerie on your special night.

Fantasie Swim AW14 D+ vintage floral delights

If you’re heading for some Winter sun later this year you’ll want some decent swimwear to pack and the new collection from Fantasie Swim has a lovely vintage feel to it but comes right up to date with it modern prints.

Here’s a quick look at a couple of new items added to the AW14 collection.

Tangier is a brand new style that launches in the colourway Papaya and has a very vintage feel to it. The paisley print mixed with bright orange coloured highlights gives it the modern touch. It arrives as an underwired gathered full cup bikini top (30D – 38H) with matching shorts (S – XXL), an underwired scoop tankini and underwired twist front swimsuit.

Also new for AW14 is Santa Rosa which is bright and bold and perfect for the beach or poolside. It has a bonkers bright floral print on a black background and comes as an underwired gathered full cup bikini top that fits from 30D – 38H, classic briefs or tie side briefs and there will also a matching kaftan available.

Check out the pics below of the new styles and a few more from the collection and you should be able to buy late Summer.

Claudette AW14 Sneak Peek

One more reason to get excited for the upcoming CurveNY show is a visit with Claudette at Jacob Javits. The brand’s designer and director of brand development Bok Goodall sent us preview images of AW14 along with insights into Claudette’s new offerings and styles including their new collection Paloma.

For AW14 the brand’s Dessous collection amps up the color spectrum as Goodall notes: “Our beloved Dessous collection really does use every colour in the crayon box this season. As well as offering solid Black and Blondie with Black trim as continuity colours.” Claudette’s lace plunge bra, Bardot is shown this season in Pointe Shoe (a soft pink) and Club Med (a rich ocean like blue), both with the brand’s trade-mark striped bows. Goodall said that Claudette will continue to offer this collection in Black and Blondie as core continuity colours.

Claudette’s Sophia is back in Club Med and Cayenne, both trimmed with Black for a sophisticated winter palette. Like Bardot, Sophia will be available in solid Black as continuity. Goodall also noted that Fishnet is “back with a bang” for AW14 in Caipirinha and Pointe Shoe, both with a delicate high shine trim. “Odette offers a long line bra, with newly added high waist pin up knickers with removable suspenders. This collection is available in Caipirinha lace over Elsa Pink mesh, and Dahlia lace over Pointe Shoe mesh,” said Goodall. “And, we have added a new collection – Paloma. A beautiful semi matte satin available in Black, Pointe Shoe and Cayenne – luxurious and modern.”

3 Ways to Prevent Him From Cheating

3 Ways to Prevent Him From Cheating

You are afraid that he will get board of you and eventually cheat. Or, you are dating a man with the history of cheating. You want to do everything in your power to prevent that from happening but you are not quite sure what is effective enough. I will give you 3 steps, you should follow them to prevent him from cheating.

You are with the guy you really like. You have a solid relationship. You are intimate with each other. Maybe you are too intimate. Maybe there is no more mystery. But you are afraid that he might cheat on you. This idea grows in your mind and now you are starting to intensively think about what you should do to prevent that from happening.

1. Take a Look in the Mirror

I know that we girls stop paying too much attention on what we look like around the house. He loves you for who you are and there is no need to put makeup and sexy outfit on while you are lying on the couch and watching a movie or reading a book. Wrong! He does love you for what you are but that doesn’t mean he wouldn’t like to be reminded on why you caught his eye on the first place.

Every once in a while put on his favorite sexy lingerie, do your nails, hair and start cooking diner or cleaning the house. Play a sexy housewife. He would most definitely appreciate it.

2. Pay Enough Attention to Him

You may be too busy to show him how much you care and you think that by now he should know. No one should guess what is going on in your heart and mind. Like us girls, men need constant attention too. You must find a couple of minutes in your schedule for him. Ask him how his day was, tell him that you are proud of him, and tell him that he makes you happy.

3. Alpha Male

Now ladies, this is very important. Things have changed recently, but for centuries, men were the only ones to put food on the table and to protect their land and women. This need is in their genes. No matter how successful you are, no matter how independent you feel, you should never ever make him feel like less of a man. He must be the alpha male, the provider, and the one you turn to when you are in any kind of trouble.

Just be careful not to become too needy. Too much of this can be a bad thing. You might look incapable of tying your own shoelaces and this will put him off. Balance is everything.

So ladies, there you go. To put it in simple words: treat him the same way you want to be treated because no matter how tough they might look, they still have feelings.

How to Make Your Boobs Look Bigger Without Surgery

We’re going to let you in on a little secret, one that might very well change the world as you know it:

You don’t need naturally big boobs in order to have great breasts. You can make your boobs look fantastic, simply by using the natural assets you already have at your disposal.Don’t believe us? Well, you soon will. Here are our top tips to improve the appearance of your breasts without surgery.

1. Invest in an awesome bra

If you’re small breasted, you might view bras as somewhat of a pretty accessory. Sure, they look good under your clothes and make you feel fabulous, but truth be told, they don’t really do much for you.Because besides sport bras, most ‘pretty’ bras for small boobs don’t actually offer any added benefit. They don’t support you, because you don’t need much support. And if you buy the wrong one, they definitely don’t flaunt your assets. And they sure as heck don’t make your boobs look bigger.

But the truth is, the right bra can make your boobs look ah-may-zing. It can make them appear perkier, bouncier and yes, bigger. To help you choose the sexy lingerie, here are our top bra-buying tips:Have a fitting. Okay, so I know how awkward it is to have your boobs poked, prodded and maneuvered by a stranger. And while this conduct is out of line on the dance floor, it’s actually beneficial for you in a lingerie shop. Provided it’s by someone who works there. Tee hee. Anyway, lingerie store employees may seem a little overbearing, but they actually know a heck of a lot about boobs. And in particular, how to make boobs look good. So while you might think that your regular 12A is your perfect bra size, a proper fitting will show you the best size to flaunt your assets. Shelve your embarrassment and allow the experts to do their best work with you.

Perfect padding. This one is simple: invest in a bra that has padding. This will help prop your breasts up and add one full cup size.Try a water bra. Much like a padded bra, a water bra will help make your boobs look bigger and perkier. But while cushioning and silicone adds an element of ‘fakeness’ to the bra, a water bra feels and acts natural. It molds to your body shape and naturally flaunts your assets.

Make sure your bra has underwire. This will help support your breasts as well as prop them up and increase your cleavage. Just make sure the underwire doesn’t press into your skin or is uncomfortable anywhere.

2. Fix your posture

Another great (and free) way to make your boobs look bigger is to ensure you have correct posture. When we slouch, allow our shoulders to slump forward and hunch our back, our breasts cave in and down. However, when we pull our shoulders back, lift our chin and straighten our back, our breasts move up and forward. Ta-da – instant breast lift and enhancement!Give it a shot now; you’ll be surprised at how much your posture can improve your body shape, and your mood.

3. Pump up your pecs

Next, if you want to improve the appearance of your breasts it’s worthwhile spending some time developing your pectoral muscles. By strengthening these muscles you’ll create the appearance of larger breasts and you’ll also do your health a world of good while you’re at it.Exercises like push-ups, single-arm bench press and dumbbell flyes all help to increase your chest strength.

4. The art of self-massage

According to Caitlin MacKenna, a herbalist and Reiki Master from Natural Remedy Site, it is possible to increase your breasts by one full cup size simply by massaging your breasts for 20 to 30 minutes a day. MacKenna believes self-massage can stimulate growth by boosting circulation and encouraging prolactin production.

She recommends massaging your breasts for 200 rotations each morning and evening. You should warm your hands (by rubbing them together) before massage and during for maximum benefit. Expect to see results in around 30 days.

5. Fake it

No, no, no this doesn’t mean we’ve given you permission to run off to your nearest cosmetic surgeon. Come back, we’re talking to you.What we are trying to say is that there is a way to fake large breasts and sumptuous cleavage without going under the surgeon’s knife. And in fact, you probably already have experience with the tools you need to fake it. Because if you’re like most women, you will wear your standard daily make up and have a few tricks up your sleeve for special occasions.

That’s right, you heard correctly – you can use makeup to create the impression of large breasts. It’s an old Hollywood trick and one that you have at your disposal too.  Simply by using highlighter and bronzer you can transform your cleavage from drab to fab. Perfect trick for those low-cut tops and dresses!
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4 Useful Tips On Buying Lingerie Products

There are a lot of lingerie products in demand today. Given the need to look good and feel good among women, it is important to find the right lingerie that will not only compliment their personality but also boost their confidence along the way. So what are the considerations that you need to first look into in order to find the right deal for your lingerie?

1. Know your body type

Your choices will typically depend on the type of frame that you have. If you do not have the thin frame, why do you even consider small undergarments? Fortunately for the voluptuous type, there are a lot of options that are meant towards your body. There is a trend these days where heavier women also have choices when it comes to their undergarment options. It is crucial that whenever you buy an underwear that you know your options well. You first need to know which one fits you or which one doesn't. Are you a plus size woman or thin framed?

2. Look into the catalogue

You want to know which color, fabric and design would fit you. It would also be crucial to look into your personality whenever choosing the right. Are you comfortable with your own skin or do you prefer to be conservative with your underwear? These things will make you feel comfortable and have that confidence you want when wearing sexy underwear. Fortunately, the stores have a catalogue where you can make the right decision.

3. Compare the price

Different retailers and sellers of underwear online will have a different take on things they sell. You need to make sure that you get the best bang for your buck whenever buying lingerie products. You want also to know if there is a discount to what they are offering. Aside from discounts, additional offers like free shipping can also play as a major consideration since this can ultimately save you some cash.

Considering the growing industry of sexy lingerie products, there are more stores both online and offline offering sexy underwear products. You need to have two to three choices of stores in order to get the right price for your sexy undergarment. You want to know exactly which retail store is offering the cheapest for the same type of lingerie while considering the shipping cost and the discounts.

4. Read the reviews

For anyone purchasing a product online or offline, you need to know whatever it is that the other people are saying. Some lingerie products will cost around $100. You need to know if it is comfortable and if it is actually good for your day to day use. This way, you get the value of what you paid for.You need to make sure that these types of purchases are actually worth it. You need to know if most of the past customers have a good or a bad experience. When most reviews are bad, you may want to think twice when purchasing such items. You may also look into forums if you want the most honest opinion on lingerie products.

There is a strong demand for different types of underwear. Not only will it provide support but it will also provide a boost in the way a woman will carry herself. Nowadays, wearing a lingerie is not only limited in the four corners of your bedroom. In fact, it can be worn to the workplace or as your everyday clothing. For these reasons, it is important to get the best products meant for you.

Babydoll Lingerie – Intimate Apparel for Intimate Moments

BabyDoll is a style of lingerie that is incredibly popular since decades. It is the perfect combination of style, elegance and sensuality. There are some people snooping about just how these sexy two-piece lingerie sets of today found their place in the ranks of best selling lingerie items.

What Exactly is Babydoll Lingerie?

Babydoll is a type of lingerie that consists of a short little nightgown along with matching panties that is sold as a set. It is basically a style that looks good on most any woman, no matter what shape and size, and the lingerie industry has capitalized on that fact. Women like to wear them because it is easy to hide certain areas of the body while showing off its other assets.

What is a fuss about Name?

At this point, you may be wondering just where and how the popular babydolls got their name. You may have seen or heard of a movie filmed back in 1956 called Baby Doll. This film was considered to be controversial for its time. Actress Carroll Baker wore this type of sleepwear in the movie, and soon women of all ages were clamoring for the same garment. Those who collect vintage clothing are thrilled when a babydoll set from this era is available to them.

History and Evolution of Babydoll :

It is thought that the babydoll style somewhat evolved from the short bed jacket, and from the bed capes that were popular with women of all ages in the 1930s and 1940s. These jackets were usually frothy and lacy, quite feminine in design, and today’s baby doll design is no different. They were also about the same length as today’s babydoll, but lacked the matching panties.

The babydoll varieties of today more than make up for the modest lingerie designs of yesteryear. The style has always been erotically popular, but the babydoll of today burst forth as hugely popular once more in the 1990s. Young people of that era developed a look known by the somewhat ambiguous name of “kinderwhore”, and this type of lingerie was an important part of that look. Babydoll styles are widely sought after nowadays, and most shops which sell fine lingerie have given the babydoll a category all its own. This is not surprising, as the variety of babydoll lingerie available today is enormous and can be considered a bit extravagant in decoration as well.

Lingerie is the ultimate passion of every single woman

Lingerie is the ultimate passion of every single woman, the sensual link with her body, which makes her look stunning inside and out. When it comes to lingerie, we think much before choosing one. Lingerie tells a lot about a woman, especially her character, taste and the purpose for which she has chosen this or that particular piece.

In today’s variety of trendy, colorful sexy lingerie your head can go dizzy. Women start trying on different bras, corsets, comparing one with another and spending an entire day in a lingerie boutique to find the one that matches them best. There are women who know their size pretty well and do not even need to try a bra or a pair of lovely panties. But whenever you are going to wear a tight blouse or a transparent one, it is really important to check the top with the bra first, before buying it.

The choice of the right lingerie is very crucial for your overall look. Your outer clothes will not look fine if not worn on a smooth and correct base that is created by the lingerie. When choosing lingerie imagine how it will fit your body, for what occasions you can wear them and what clothes it will go with. Say good bye to those old fashioned grandma’s lingerie pieces that make you look old, weary and ugly. Choose the lingerie that is bright, lively and soft. Learn how to choose the right lingerie for you below.