Tuesday, February 26, 2008

Designer Lingerie at Lingerie Americas


Di Murini
was shown at the Lingerie Americas expose in New York.

Di Murini was given it's first view to the North American market to great acclaim and the stories are:

Classico - Available in stunning ivory and black, and now in cool slate, this collection offers a glamorous blend of sumptuous Italian silk with luxurious black Chantilly eyelash lace. The perfect choice for those seeking a sophisticated solution to their lingerie wardrobe.

Harking back to the glamour of old Hollywood, these pieces are reminiscent of the golden age, when women were celebrated for their curves and made the most of their feminine beauty.

Vintage detailing includes velvet bows, elegant pleating and overlaid lace. The collection comprises French knickers, thong, chemise, camisole, suspender belt and eye mask.

Pacifico - In pacific blue or classic ivory this collection adds a touch of class with the combination of sheer netting, opulent duchess satin and elegant pearls. The fabulous bra can be worn with or without straps and comes with a choice – the supreme elegance of a pearl necklace strap echoes the detailing to the décolletage, or select soft satin straps for every day.
Meanwhile, worn strapless in ivory, this makes the perfect wedding trousseau. The high-sided briefs are cut to flatter; adding length to the leg and a cute ‘v’ cut to the side and can be worn with a soft and sensuous suspender belt.

Wall Street - For the woman who demands perfection – this strong collection offers the perfect mix of power and film star glamour.

In graphic black and white, the truly stunning basque combines black satin with a soft tulle finish on the hips and arched lace panels to the side, making an absolutely irresistible statement.
A deeply luxurious bra and knicker set complete this collection, for the woman who knows what she wants and how to get it!

Hollywood - Get ready for some seriously sexy glamour with this fabulous new collection.

Available in two dynamic colourways – red/nude or black/nude, this is the perfect choice for the sensuous woman, offering an alluring combination of the demure and the demanding.

In delicate eyelash lace with soft netting and finished with sumptuous velvet, this story will grip the imagination and fire the soul.

The set comprises bra, knickers and suspender belt and is also offered as a sheer chiffon boudoir jacket, in the red colourway only.

Louisiana - Inspired by the verve and colour of Mardi Gras, this vibrant collection offers a sexy balconette bra with lace covered cups and stretch satin under bust. The slim satin ribbon straps are finished with a fun and flirty bow.

The matching side tie briefs have delicate lace fronts and the set is offered in two chic colourways – hot purple with cool lime and berry red with coffee trim.

The calm, sultry nights of the deep south are the design source for the second story in the Louisiana collection. Available in slate grey with either aqua or rose contrast trim, the cool boy shorts incorporate an unusual detachable suspender belt.

The lates DiMurini collections are designed with an artistic touch, offering sophistication, glamour and romance and using only the finest fabrics.

Di Murini is an innovative, classic and chic lingerie brand – by investing in these pieces you will share in the luxury and style they offer.

Thursday, February 21, 2008

The Sexy New Lingerie Collection For Pregnant Mommas


Lingerie experts www.miodestino.com bring the sexiest maternity lingerie ever to the UK.
The collection began then two NZ designers, Lisa Ebbing and Angela Crosbie, were unable to find maternity lingerie that made them feel like the sassy, cheeky, incredible women they are.
They created a range that would empower pregnant women and make them to feel gorgeous all the way through pregnancy and beyond. Hotmilk has reinvented and redefined maternity lingerie, creating a collection that is a........

Friday, February 8, 2008

Immodest Tease Show, Immodesty Blaize



Julian Clary will be presenting ‘The Immodest Tease Show’! on Tuesday March 18th and Wednesday March 19th 2008 at KOKO in London with doors opening at 8pm. If you want to see how sexy corsets and underbusts can be displayed in their full grandeur in the hands of experts then make a date!

The show is packed with celebrities such as:

· the razor witted JULIAN CLARY,
· Miss Exotic World, the Reigning Queen of Burlesque, IMMODESTY BLAIZE,
· New York ’s finest export, DIRTY MARTINI!
· the exquisite queen of the fan dance, from Chicago , MICHELLE L’AMOUR!
· Las Vegas ’ own showgirl supreme, KALANI KOKONUTS!
· And from Minneapolis, the larger than life, FOXY TANN!

The sensation of British burlesque Immodesty Blaize,whose real name is Kelly Fletcher, left the advertising job she had, to ply her saucy trade on the stage. Starring, in 2005, in her own burlesque theatre show she was crowned Miss Exotic World in 2007.

When asked where she got her stage name from Immodesty Blaize said, “ The gas man. Many years ago he came to do my boiler and said I looked like the comic character Modesty Blaise, which I found hilarious. I laughed and said, Immodesty more like!”

She continued, “It was a real honour to win Miss Exotic World because it’s judged by old stars of burlesque, people such as Tura Satana and the Russ Meyer girls. It’s quite a compliment because they saw it the first time round.”

When asked if rotating her nipple tassels in opposite directions was a hard-won skill she said, “It takes practice. There’s a knack. It’s all in the rhythm, size doesn’t matter.”
Asked about Dita Von Teese she said, “ We’re friends. I go to some of her shows and Dita has been to mine. We’re pals. We have our own individual styles, but we get on very well.”

Immodesty Blaize is particular about her makeup, always wearing Giorgio Armani foundation on stage and off because its fantastic and doesn't move, even under hot lights. For those hot red lips she finds the best shades of lipstick are from Guerlain whilst Nars do great eyeshadows.

Thursday, February 7, 2008

Corsets to make a woman look like a film star...







Corsets

Corsets can make a woman look like a film star. They are classic garments
which give women a gorgeous shape and come in great styles, fabrics and designs.


Here are the different types of corset garment:

Shop for corsets in any of these ways:


Corsets are traditional and great to get married in!

Wednesday, February 6, 2008

Corsets, Underbusts and Waspies - defined


Corsets, Underbusts and Waspies are beautiful and intricate garments with long histories and many terms related to them. The following should help you understand the corsets construction better:


Basque - the section of bodice below waist which was shaped to hips and was also another name for a corset.

Bust Bodice - This is a covering for the
bust, predominantly with straps and occasionaly lightly boned at the side andfront for giving the 'mono-bosom' effect.
Bustier - Often worn as outerwear it is a long-line brassiere which is often strapless.

Cambric - This is a fine white linen which is used for bodices and corset lining.
Camisole This was originally a loose bodice worn over the corset to protect it.
Corselette The name for a smaller corset covering the waist and often back-lacing and front fastening.

Galloon Lace - A finished lace which has a scalloped edge on either sides which is used for finishing the tops and bottoms of corsets with a silk thread was embedded in the lace for a drawstring effect.

Garter Suspender - this refers to the attachments at the bottom of corsets for the attachment of stockings similar to a suspender belt.

Guepiere - This is a type of short boned corset, and is similar to a waspie and is known as a cincher in North America.
Helanca - This is a stretch elastic fibre that will give two ways and is made of nylon and polyester and is used in flexible panels for a corset. They are used in 'Merry Widow' style corselettes.

Lacing or lace - A woven or twisted cord which is used to secure the corset.

Lacing Protector - A piece of the corset the same length as the corset, and about three or four inches wide without boning. It protects clothing and skin from the lacing. It also allows the lacings to move more smoothly and helps in self-lacing by holding the lacings tightly. It also makes the corset look smarter when the lacings are not totally closed.

Merry Widow - A non-laced corset with a half-cup bust support and long stocking suspenders.
New Look - This was introduced by Dior and featured a narrow, nipped waist which was often corsetted and had wide flaring skirts with crinoline propping.

Waist Cincher - This ia a type of corset that in appearance is a belt and is designed to narrow the waist.

Waspie - Belt-like corsets.

Wasp Waist A small waist created by tightlacing.

Tuesday, February 5, 2008

Designer Lingerie and Swimwear Sale now on!

Mio Destino is holding it's annual designer lingerie and swimwear sale with fantastic brands such as huit, Mimi Holliday, Spoylt, Janet Reger, Bien fee pour toi, Argentovivo, Yes Master, Sista Shei and State of Undress. Make sure you don't miss out.....check out the sale now

Valentines Day Lessons in Lingerie and Corsets

Valentines Day Lessons in Lingerie and Corsets

Want to buy beautiful lingerie, corsets or swimwear for her for St Valentines Day but afraid to get it wrong?
The Mio Destino School of Lingerie for Men provide video tutorials to help you get it right!

View it on YouTube or on the Mio Destino site where you can sign up for all of the lessons.

Friday, February 1, 2008

Hot Milk, Ritratti and Undrest

Hot Milk, Ritratti and Undrest Sleepwear coming soon to Mio Destino.

Mio Destino is just introducing some new lingerie designers to it's designers page.

Read more on the MioBlog