lingerie affairs

Archive for November, 2009

In the 1940s, Frederick’s of Hollywood opened shop in Hollywood. They began turning out prettier undergarments, lingerie, and corsets. Many viewed these more fashionable undergarments as “hooker” attire. After all, why would a respectable woman need raunchy panties?

Thus, any pretty and/or fashionable garments worn under clothing were deemed as lingerie; which was associated with bad girls who did bad things…that men liked. Frederick’s of Hollywood still carries this stigma today and as a result, has been overshadowed by Victoria’s Secret as a more “respectable” undergarment retailer.

Colorful, bright, sexy, and flashier fashions of women’s lingerie were becoming available. More fabrics such as cotton, satin, lace and silk began to be incorporated into the makeup of women’s lingerie, making them more desired by females and more sensual to males.

It seems the flowery-lace and lavish lingerie have a very intimate bond to share. Whether you want to achieve the highly fashionable Cleopatra look, or the natural mythical beauty of Eve, delicate flowers always adorn best to the feminine beauty. Gossard Lavish Plunge Bras go extremely lavish to imitate that pattern perfectly.

The semi-transparent intricate lace looks stunning over the gorgeous dark shade. While the shiny darker shade is meant to seduce, the lavish yet delicate laces are designed to preserve the feminine appeal and charm. Isn’t that secretly seductive?

Agent Provocateur is a brand that every woman loves to wear. It is one of the sexiest lingerie brands and we actually wait for the new collections. After a lot of wait, last night, they launched their new premium line in New York. And seriously like every other time this time too they managed to create the most beautiful lingerie collection. Well, it is sexy, it is seductive and it is everything that revolves around passions and desires. So, if you want that very kinky feel in your innerwear then this is an ideal take for you.

The designs were ultimate. They included the laces, bow neck-ties, nipple covers, cup-less bras and everything that you would probably look for in an elegant brand. Along with the designs the models who promoted it were ravishing too. They gave us a detailed look of how beautiful this new line by provocateur will look.

I really don’t know how to react on this one. Glow in the dark lingerie? Well, designer Jan Hawley tried to be very innovative with it but I don’t think anyone would prefer it. As in no one would want to glow under the sheets. What I feel is that the normal pair of laced lingerie is prettier than the glowing one. But this would be a nice take for Halloween. It will give you a chance to dress up differently in any Halloween party.

So, if you are gearing up for something weird for the festival then make sure you have a look at this as well as other lingerie items in the store. Go illuminate yourself!

Lise Charmel Princesse de Cleves Collection

When buying lingerie, it is vital that you think about what you want to achieve. For some women, the goal is to limit the coverage of skin. With others, it is not so much about showing your assets as it is about hinting about what might exist. Whatever your approach, there is a piece of lingerie for you. Consider whether you have all of these in your collection.
This gorgeous Shorty is part of Lise Charmel Summer 2009 Collection, called “”Princesse de Cleves“”.
Designed in France; Made in Italy.
Material: 51% Polyamide; 19% Polyester; 13% Elasthane; 7% Cotton
Available Colors: Beige

Lace lingerie is a fantastic way to add excitement and sensuality to your lingerie collection.

There is a wide variety of lace lingerie available; from panties and bras, to nightgowns and robes, to corsets and garters. Pieces can be all lace, mostly lace, have a little lace, or are accentuated with lace. Many people enjoy lace lingerie for its classic style and sensuality, but sometimes you can find a trendier piece of lace lingerie.

Depending on the size of the holes in the lace of a piece of lace lingerie, it can allow a little bit of skin to peek through or a lot of skin to peek through. Some lace lingerie has a layer underneath the lace layer so you do not see any skin at all. Nightgowns with a layer of lace on top of another fabric are very popular. Lace bras are usually lined too, so you are comfortable all day. Some lace bras are made for use in the bedroom, to spice things up, so they do not have any lining, and let the skin peek through. There are also some corsets that are made this way too, for another way to spice things up in the bedroom.

Because lace lingerie comes in so many styles, colors, and types, there is something for everyone. Whether you want a very conservative piece of lace lingerie, or a piece that is wild and daring, you can find it if you look. Finding a piece that suits you, and is comfortable is the best way to enjoy lace lingerie.

If you’re not afraid to show off your flawless figure, how about wrap it up with this amazing holiday collection from Dreamgirl. Accented with fabulous embroidery and jewel, this daring red bustier set is the key for endless evenings! What’s great about this set is not only will you get the bustier but also the matching lace g-string and stockings, so make sure you don’t miss this!

Dreamgirl

Luxxa lingerie not only please the eye, but also arouse the tactile senses. Choosing a  Luxxa garment is not to be taken lightly … one must be conscious of the consequences of such a decision.

Luxxa Capricorne

The elegant and luxurious “CAPRICORNE” collection by Luxxa encompasses classic beauty.  This collection features fine, sheer black French lace imposed over a flesh-toned backing along the bustline.  Elegant ribboning along the center front of body pieces creates beautiful lines against the body, paired with classic Tanga panty.

Doing your workouts in a gym can be an effective way to lose weight–you never have to worry about inclement weather affecting your workout. However, you want to go in with a specific plan in order to make the most of your time there. To lose weight fast with a gym workout, you should be sure to incorporate both cardiovascular exercise and a strength training program.

High Intensity Interval Training
When you don’t have a lot of time to workout, high intensity interval training, or HIIT, is the way to go. To do this type of workout, you should exercise at a high intensity level for a short period of time, then recover for a slightly longer period.

For example, you can start with a short warm up on the treadmill at 3 mph for five minutes. Then, increase the speed to 6 mph for 30 seconds for the high intensity part. Recover at 4 mph for 2 minutes. Work at your own pace, though–if 6 mph is too fast for you, slow down; if you can go faster, increase the speed. You can also increase the intensity of a treadmill workout by increasing the incline. On other exercise machines, such as the elliptical or the stationary bicycle, you can increase the resistance or go faster.

When doing HIIT, the important thing is that you are really working yourself during the intense part. You should only be able to do this type of workout for about 30 minutes.

Weight Training
An exercise routine for women to lose weight fast in a gym should include a weight training program. Building muscle helps you to lose weight, because muscle burns additional calories. Don’t be intimidated by the weight machines. Schedule gym time to focus on muscle building exercises.

If you aren’t sure how to use the machines, you may want to hire a personal trainer for a few sessions to teach you how to use the machines. A trainer can also give you an exercise routine that will work for you.

Changing Workouts to Prevent Plateauing
Occasionally, you’ll find that your weight loss stalls, even though you’re doing the same things that you’ve been doing all along. This is actually the problem. As you do one type of exercise repeatedly, your body becomes more effective at doing it, thus burning fewer calories during each workout.

To prevent this from happening, change your workouts periodically. For example, you may want to do one type of exercise for 6 weeks, then switch to a different type. Alternatively, you can simply do different exercises every day of the week.

Lise Charmel Effeuilles Moi Shorty Holiday Lingerie

This gorgeous shorty is part of Lise Charmel Holiday 2008 Collection, called “”Effeuilles Moi“”.

Designed in France; Made in Italy.

Material: 59% Polyamide; 18% Polyester; 16% Elasthane; 7% Cotton

Available Colors: Rubis