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30 Pairs of Fashionable Spring & Summer Socks

These cloud socks aren’t on the list, even though I adore them. Does anyone know where to buy them?

Now that Spring is here (and Summer right around the corner), it’s time to switch out those winter tights for legwear that’s just a little bit lighter. Of course, I’m talking about socks! Sheer and lace socks are a great way to perk up your Spring wardrobe, and I love wearing fun, brightly patterned, novelty socks with my sneakers. Below are 30 pairs of ankle, crew, and knee high socks I’m lusting after this season. Which ones are your favorites?

P.S. As always, click the photo to be taken directly to where you can purchase!

Dainty Lace Ankle Socks – $5.00

Hot Sox Citrus Scallop Cuff Socks – $6.00

Topshop Swallows and Clouds Ankle Socks – $7.00

Gap Floral Socks – $7.95

Kensie Cuffed Sheer Ankle Socks – $8.00

American Apparel Fishnet Socks – $8.00

Nylon Journal Sun Roof Sheer Top Ankle Socks – $8.00

Nylon Journal Shimmering Sheer Ankle Socks – $8.00

Pamela Mann Sheer Heart Ankle Socks – $8.50

Ruffle Top Floating Flowers Ankle Socks – $9.00

Floating Dot Ankle Socks – $9.00

Sock It to Me Sushi Crew Socks – $9.00

Oroblu Angelika Knee Highs – $11.95

Tabbisocks Crochet Ankle Socks – $12.00

Kate Spade Bow Sheer Anklet Socks – $12.00

Jonathan Aston Sweet Roses Anklet – $12.85

Lazy Oaf Cat Socks – $13.58

Happy Socks Faded Diamonds Socks – $13.58

Tabbisocks Strawberry Knee High Socks – $14.00

Librarian Crew Socks – $15.00

Kate Spade Heart to Heart Knee High Socks – $15.00

Tabio Roll Top Anklet Socks – £10.00 (~$15.31 US)

Hansel from Basel Large Polka Dot Crew Sock – $19.00

Hansel from Basel Jacquard Cuff Crew Socks – $20.00

Tabio See Through Neon Dot Socks – £14.00 (~$21.44 US)

Gerbe Paradoxale Anklet Socks – $27.00

Strathcona Black Floral Socks – $36.00

Strathcona Dusk Skies Socks – $36.00

Wolford Eloise Knee Highs – $38.00

Eley Kishimoto Cuboid Socks – $45.82

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Fraulein Annie Autumn/Winter 2013

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Oh…Fraulein Annie, how I adore you. Your collections are beautiful, and you have the distinction of being the only brand on my lust list I can’t buy because of size (my favorite bra, the polka dot mesh below, doesn’t come in C cups). All the past seasons have been wonderful, but this collection takes the cake…romantic, gorgeous, ethereal…I should really stop here because I’m starting to sound a bit too sweet. Fraulein makes bras in cup sizes A-G and band sizes 30-38. Knicker are available in sizes XS-XXL.

What do you think of the images below, dear readers? Do you feel the same way about Fraulein Annie that I do?

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Undressing the Pinup Look

Gil Elvgren: All His Glamorous American Pinups, my reference text for this article.

Pinup style, despite its classic vintage air, has a certain timelessness about it. The look has a niche following that ebbs and flows but changes slowly and dies seemingly never. I sat down to dissect what styling elements really make up the archetypal pinup look, with a little help from Gil Elvgren. Gil Elvgren is probably the best known, and most quintessential, pinup artist (more on that next week!), so I took my cues from an anthology of his paintings published by Taschen.  The following is an analysis of fashion in classic pinup art.

Simple, classic pinup bra and panty

A simple bralette is a surprisingly popular look in pinup illustrations.

The pinup bra is not beribboned and lacy, nor is it a bullet bra. No, what I saw the most of was simple bralettes: soft, often triangular cups; a clean, simple shape. Lucky for us, bralettes have been gaining in popularity over the past couple of years. Look for a simple black, sheer, or lace style and pair it with anything high waisted. As far as panties and bottoms go, the rise is virtually always on the natural waist. However, it’s not sleek, fitted briefs that were the stars: fitted or loose tap shorts were by far the most prolific style. For a daywear version of the same look, you could pair a bandeau or cropped blouse with sleeves with a pair of high-waist shorts or trousers with contrast detailing.

Garters and stockings, of course, are a must-have. Four garters, rather than the contemporary six, used to be the standard. Stockings were fully-fashioned in sheer brown or black.

Floor-length sheer negligee, a pinup classic (illustrated in a vaguely surreal non-pinup setting)

For loungewear, you can’t go wrong with sheer, floor-length negligee. A more youthful look would be a lightweight or semi-sheer tunic-length nightie (just long enough to cover your rear), flared out from the shoulders, covering the torso to the pit of the throat, such as the one on the cover of the Elvgren book at the top of the page. (This, of course, looks particularly fetching when backlit from a cozily roaring hearth, casting a clear and curvy silhouette through the thin material.)

Bustier with decorative front lacing detail.

If you’re wanting a bustier, corset, or basque, look for one with lace panels at the center front, or front lacing detail.  You probably won’t find one quite as cleavage-y as those illustrated, though.

The pinup color palette is heavy on black, white, and primary colors (with black and white, of course, being the favorite for lingerie).  Springy floral and pastel tones are also popular.  Prints are generally limited to floral motifs and classic stripes and gingham.

Lastly, with regard to what one would wear on top of all this lovely lingerie, the silhouettes are surprisingly modest in coverage, yet still figure conscious.  Dresses or blouses might still have sleeves and modest necklines, even peter pan collars, but are well fitted to the bust and waist.  Skirts are full, roughly knee-length, and, apparently, always caught on something.  A sash or belt further highlights the nipped in natural waist of a vintage figure.  The summery version of the look might feature a low, scooped neckline, spaghetti straps, and fit gathers under the bustline.

If you have any questions or comments, please share your thoughts in the discussion below!

Wedding Week: Claire Pettibone’s ‘Heirloom’ Bridal Lingerie Collection

This week I’m getting married…yay! So it seemed appropriate to showcase a few of my favorite bridal collections. Today is all about Claire Pettibone’s breathtakingly beautiful limited edition lingerie collection. All photographs are by the indescribably talented Elizabeth Messina. I hope you enjoy looking at these pieces just as much as I did.

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Shoes & Lingerie: Joan & David + Fleur of England

Even though my blog is dedicated to lingerie, I spend quite a bit of my free time looking at other things I love too…like shoes. And while looking at a few lacy pumps this past weekend, I realized several of them reminded me of a few lingerie sets. So I thought it’d be fun to launch a little mini-feature matching some of the shoes I love with some of the lingerie I adore.

This week features the Joan & David “Cutie” Pump from Nordstrom and the Fleur of England ‘Jasmine’ Babydoll via Faire Frou Frou. You’ll notice both pieces look very, very bridal. In case you’ve missed the news, I’m getting married in a little over two weeks so I’ve definitely got a case of wedding brain!

What do you think of these shoes and lingerie? Do you ever match your shoes to your undergarments? Inquiring minds want to know!

 

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The Lingerie Collective: Highlights for Autumn/Winter 2013

In early January I visited The Lingerie Collective trade show, home to some of the world’s most exciting luxury brands.  Here are my favourite exhibitors and what we have to look forward to in Autumn/Winter 2013!

All images by Karolina Laskowska unless credited otherwise.

Beautiful Bottoms:

Beautiful Bottoms are renowned for their fashion-forward prints and affordable silks. This season is no exception, with highlights including this silk georgette rose print slip and some gorgeous printed silk satin pyjamas.

Top image: Provided by Beautiful Bottoms

Felice Art Couture:

Felice Art Couture are a new luxury loungewear brand with some of the most intricate embellishments that I’ve ever seen in the lingerie world.  Delicate Chantilly laces and stunning beadwork make these garments seem like works of art than something to lounge in!

Fraulein Kink:

Fraulein Kink’s new collection has some of my favourite bedroom accessories yet. This season sees a Wild West influence with pieces such as crystal-tipped lassos and (my personal favourite), gold spikey spurs.  Other standout pieces include the fringe, feather and spike eyemask shown below.  As usual, Fraulein Kink’s designs are a perfect lingerie accompinament.

Top image: Left: A nineteen13 Production, right: Camilla Camalgia

Kriss Soonik:

Kriss Soonik’s loungerie is as fashion-forward and unusual as ever, with old favourites such as the suspender top being reinvented in a long-sleeved velour version. My personal favourite is the lace and tulle babydoll, a perfect match of sporty and unusual shapes with flirty feminine details.

Marika Vera:

Marika Vera is one of my all-time favourite lingerie designers and the new collection ‘Welcome to the Rabbit Hole’ is no disappointment. Exquisite silk satins and chiffons are layered in unusual and flattering silhouettes with details such as delicate strapping, collars and loose ruffles.  The garments are also multi-functional – equally beautiful in the boudoir as when mixed into outerwear.

Top and bottom image: Provided by Marika Vera

Shell Belle Couture:

The new collection by Shell Belle incorporates stunning laces with delicate sheer meshes and silks.  Romantic classics such as the Seduce Me gown sit alongside new flirtier pieces such as camisole sets and animal prints.  The detailing on these pieces is exquisite, from the positioning of lace to delicate straps and the signature stitched scallop edges.

Something Wicked:

Something Wicked’s lingerie designs are the perfect blend of fashion-foward naughtiness. Irresistably soft leathers are paired with delicate chantilly laces and gold plated components. The newest collection features a softer approach to the luxury S&M vibe, with flirty chiffons in shades of berry and lilac being given bondage inspired strap details.

Top and bottom images: Provided by Something Wicked

Underprotection:

Underprotection are a Danish brand that creates ethical lingerie and loungewear, using only sustainable fabrics such as bamboo cotton.  The designs themselves are gorgeous – my personal favourites are the scallop-panel bra and knicker set. The gorgeous colours and stitching details have put the set majorly high on my lust list!

Readers: what do you think of my picks from the show? Had you encountered any of these designers before?

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Introducing Lingerie Fashion Week! An Exclusive Interview with Lauren Rich, Founder of LingerieFW

I am so excited about today’s article, y’all. I’m not sure if you’ve heard the news but the lingerie industry is finally getting its very own Lingerie Fashion Week courtesy of the incredible Lauren Rich, industry wunderkind and founder of RICHPR, a boutique PR agency specializing in the intimate apparel industry.

From my perspective, a fashion week focusing exclusively in intimates is long overdue (as in, I wondered why no one else had even thought of this before). The lingerie industry has tradeshows, true, and I report on those in a way similar to how bloggers report on actual fashion weeks, but tradeshows are really all about buyers and sales. A lot of brands aren’t interested in talking to the press, and most members of the press don’t even know about the lingerie tradeshow (unlike say, MAGIC, which has an incredible blogger presence).

As a result, all these amazing collections are kept hidden until they show up in stores months later…missing countless opportunities for buzz and press and exposure, not just for the individual brands, but for the lingerie industry in general. More and more, lingerie is becoming part of the overall conversation on fashion, and it’s high time intimates took its place in a fashion week alongside the rest of the industry.

So now that I’ve told you why I’m so excited, keep reading to get the scoop from Lauren herself!

1) Wow! So the lingerie industry is finally getting it’s own Fashion Week. Major, major news. You already know how excited I am about this idea, but for my readers, why do you think it’s time for lingerie to have a fashion week of its own and how will the lingerie (both its brands and consumers) benefit?

I think the question is, why hasn’t lingerie had its own Fashion Week sooner? Given the vast categories intimate apparel covers – lingerie, loungewear, sleepwear, shape wear, hosiery & legwear, men’s underwear, lingerie accessories and more – I thought surely this market is not as niche as many people think and qualities for its own spotlight in the Fashion Week sphere.

I think now in particular is an incredibly ideal time for this industry to have a mainstream push for the simple fact that – it already is in the mainstream! Infused into every area of pop culture, literature, celebrities, fashion runways, bridal runways, street style – lingerie is everywhere you look.

What most consumers don’t know about are the vast range of beautiful, innovative brands intimate apparel encompasses – and we’re not just talking the majors. What LingerieFW aims to do is give these hundreds of brands their due voice. To introduce them via an influential platform to consumers worldwide and in turn, giving these brands market share as household names.

Nevaeh Intimates

2) The inaugural Lingerie Fashion Week is happening during February’s semiannual NYC lingerie market. Is Lingerie Fashion Week competing with the tradeshows? What distinguishes LingerieFW from all the other industry events happening during that time?

LingerieFW is like nothing else the industry currently has to offer. Comparing LingerieFW to any of the tradeshows is like comparing apples and oranges. Whereas trade shows focus on sales, our focus is on press. LingerieFW offers brands a high octane, press-driven stage…attracting not only industry press, but the powerful consumer press who will attend shows in order to cover them – bringing this coverage direct to the consumer.

Top magazine editors, bloggers, writers, reporters, broadcast outlets, camera crews, you name it – we have them there. The Fashion Week platform also has the ability to draw industry influentials & celebrities who in turn will draw even more press, and so the Fashion Week machine and potential for brand exposure continues.

Parfait by Affinitas

3) What’s been the response been to LingerieFW so far? Are people excited about it? Ambivalent about it? I know how resistant some can be to change, so are you seeing the kind of reaction you hoped to see?

The response has been overwhelmingly positive. There are always skeptics with any new idea, but we’ve been lucky in receiving incredible support from brands, press, retailers, sponsors & industry members. We have six designers on board for season 1 this weekend, and already a list of 25+ names and growing of interested brands for next. I think the sky is the limit for LingerieFW and the media exposure brands can receive.

Affinitas

4) Can you tell us which brands do you have signed up so far? Any international labels or famous names?

We are so thrilled to have an incredible mix of talented designers, both emerging & established, on board for season 1: global powerhouse Affinitas & Parfait, luxuriously erotic FYI by Dani Read, innovative NaïS, sultry Nevaeh Intimates, provocative Rouge Séduire and effortless Uye Surana.

The Metropolitan Suite at The Metropolitan Pavilion

5) Can you give us some details on the setup of LingerieFW? Where will it be? What time? And, if any designers, members of the press, or other interested parties are reading this, how they can get involved?

The FW13 season of LingerieFW is taking place within two venues at The Metropolitan Pavilion in New York: The Gallery for Presentations (also shared with our Sponsor & Press Lounge), and The Metropolitan Suite for Runway. We would love to welcome consumer press, trade press, retailers & buyers, and other industry members to contact us for information on attending the shows. They can reach us at info@lingeriefw.com.

Rogue Sedure

6) What kind of future do you envision for LFW? Do you think there will eventually be a Paris, London, and Milan Lingerie Fashion Week?

One step at a time but I do think there are limitless possibilities for the LingerieFW platform. :)

7) Any final thoughts?How can people get involved for next season?

If any designers are interested in participating in our second season for SS14, please also contact us at info@lingeriefw.com.

Thanks so much for your time, Lauren! I can’t wait to see the photos from the first ever Lingerie Fashion Week!

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