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Showing posts with label lingerie. Show all posts
Showing posts with label lingerie. Show all posts
Wednesday, December 1, 2010
Christmas is the time for unwrapping gifts. One could say that the same approach could be taken to undressing - what would be the point in unwrapping a beautiful package to find that it contains a lump of coal? Today marked the unveiling of the Intimate Apparel section of one of my favourite on-line boutiques, Not Just A Label. Continuing their tradition of sourcing beautiful products from lesser known designers, the range includes both lingerie and swimsuits. Beautiful.
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| Trompe l'oeil bodysuit by Gemma Slack |
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| Opal Westminster Brief and Braces by Nichole de Carle |
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| Onyx Culottes by Nichole de Carle |
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| Last Testament Bra by Nichole de Carle |
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| Charlotte Swimsuit by OYE |
Labels: Gemma Slack, lingerie, Nichole de Carle, Not Just A Label, OYE, swimweart
Thursday, July 15, 2010
Has anyone else ever noticed how on Gossip Girl, Blair Waldorf is never seen without the most divine underwear, even if she's just getting ready for school or hanging around her apartment? There are actually three schools of thought on girls who pay attention to detail like this:
1. They are obviously always prepared for action and therefore potentially slightly slutty.
2. They want to feel fabulous about themselves even if no one else will see or appreciate their efforts in this department.
3. This last one is slightly morbid but I have heard it said that if you have some kind of fatal accident and someone has to identify your body then you want to be discovered/remembered in an entirely positive way.
On second thoughts maybe number three was actually about bikini waxes but I can't remember where I heard it from! Anyway, you don't even need a reason to wear beautiful lingerie, so I am about to let you girls into one of London's best kept secrets: Apartment C on Marylebone High Street.
The essence of Apartment C is less 'boudoir'; more like stepping into your uber-chic best friend's bedroom, complete with art-deco inspired black walls, a Louis Quinze wardrobe, and a vintage chandelier hanging from the ceiling. The very best part however and what makes it so unique is that the store is split in two. At the front, you have a range of beautiful fine lace and silk underwear, bodices and stockings, with designers including Stella McCartney, Lake and Stars and my all time favourite: Princesse Tam Tam. As well as this you can also purchase French perfumes and other gifts such as scented candles and writing sets. After indulging yourself, walk to the back of the store to complete the experience where you can curl up with a trashy novel and drink a gin and tonic (what else?!) out of a teacup.
You'll want to move in and never ever leave.
Labels: Apartment C, lingerie
Wednesday, April 28, 2010
In Paris last month, I spotted Jamie Cat Callan's book, French Women Don't Sleep Alone at W.H.Smith's and took note.
I met charmer Jamie at a Champagne party for francophile bloggers last January...A bit of a cool cucumber too...
How they get their man!
Certainment lingerie plays an important role in the seduction process. I remember French Girl dragging me down to Printemp's new lingerie department. She was practically drooling over the goodies.
I was very ho-hum.
Give me a good patisserie like Blé Sucré anyday.
Miam-miam
Back to Jamie's book - evidently a surefire winner with les mecs/guys is the combo of boots and skirt and I have the photos to prove it.
Jamie says, the French girl does not date.
Jamie says, the French girl does not date.
She throws a dinner party instead.
Mon dieu!
Where are my cookbooks?
W.H.Smith thinks Jamie is FAB.
They've invited her to Paris to promote the new SATC 2!
Quelle lucky duck!
Quelle lucky duck!
Must start wearing boots and skirts...
Must learn to love lingerie...
Must learn to love lingerie...
Must, must, must start cooking!
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Key$a says it all in Boots N boys
Boots and boys (Boots and boys)
They bring me so much joy (Bring me joy)
I gotta sing it
I wear 'em both so pretty
As I walk in the city
They bring me so much joy (Bring me joy)
I gotta sing it
I wear 'em both so pretty
As I walk in the city
BONJOUR BOOTS N BOYS!!
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