Aubade, Coco Blues, Nightie, Bois de Rose (above)

The original lingerie styles of Coco Blues look playfully vibrant thanks to the use of the contrasting colors by Aubade designers. The Emotion color combination of two-tone grey and deep pink is full of drama. The Bois de Rose palette of light pink and black is charming and girly. The Smocky color duo of light grey and white is very feminine and romantic.

Aubade, Coco Blues, Half-Cup Bra (Demi Bra), Tanga with Suspenders, Bois de Rose (above)

Aubade‘s signature touch for Coco Blues collection are precious embroidered lace Camelias that adorn the bras in front middle gore, as well as offer a flirtatious decoration to the panties. The double rows of ribbons wrapping around the bra cups and around the front of the panties add a sensual touch to these exquisite pieces.

Aubade, Coco Blues,  Lecon 115, Plunge Bra, Tanga with Suspenders, Bois de Rose (above)

All Coco Blues collection pieces are beautiful in their own way and can be mixed and matched for an elegant and dramatic look. We love the sheer charm of Coco Blues Half-cup Bra, full of refined splendor and feminine charm. We also admire the chiseled look of Coco Blues 3/4 Cup Bra with the lower portion of the cup accomplished in jacquard printed fabric and the upper portion of the cups executed in fine lace.

Aubade, Coco Blues,  Plunge Bra, Italian Brief, Emotion (above)

Among our favorite Coco Blues panty styles is the Aubade‘s signature style, called Saint Tropez Brief featuring front and back panels made of sheer lace and a gusset area accomplished in jacquard fabric to offer perfect fit and comfort. The Coco Blues Italian Brief is one of the most flattering and comfortable styles to wear. While it provides  a moderate coverage of the back and bottom areas, it also offers the most elegant and sexy silhouette.

Aubade, Coco Blues, 3/4 Cup Bra, Emotion (above)

In 1875 Dr Bernard formed a corset-making company, yet it wasn’t until the company was taken over by the Pasquier family in 1958 that the Aubade brand name emerged. They marketed the world’s first strapless and halter neck bras.

The Tanga brief is the mainstay of all their collections and this is so often the theme of the popular and world famous ‘lessons of seduction’ photographs. These are sometimes very daring and are very much collectors items.

Aubade Tanga Brief

Aubade Tanga Brief

LOLA LUNA ALGES - Gorgeous, sheer Open G-String in pale peach color with delicate light peach and pale blue floral detail, plus stunning jeweled side enclosures and sexy back detail. A Lola Luna favorite!

The Serenity Collection includes a bustier and thong.  Special and unique treatments include floral embossed bra straps and garter attachments.  The collection is perfect for bridal and all special occasions as well as for everyday lingerie wear. The Serenity Collection radiates year-round elegance and is sure to highlight all bridal and special occasions.

Cosabella, meaning “beautiful thing” was founded in 1983 by an Italian husband and wife team. The ultimate apparel company got its start and initial recognition with the design of bodysuits in the mid-eighties. Today, it is renowned for its comfortable, colorful and diverse collections that include both lingerie and daywear.

Aubade’s strength lies in its capacity to create from the outset a specific and unique brand with distinctive underwear designs

Aubade Butterboom

The choice of the name ‘Precieux Talisman‘ in itself alludes to the game of seduction. You can expect great innovation and attention to detail from this highly established lingerie style.

A woman is good at so many occupations. Touted as the weaker sex, a woman can usually work a man under the table, so to speak. Although role sharing is becoming more acceptable, who is usually the one who cleans and cooks after work, bathes the kids, tucks them in, and then starts a load of laundry for work tomorrow? Under similar conditions, no wonder a woman often feels unappreciated.

Sometimes, a woman deserves a little pampering. What she wants is a little silk and lace, and to feel beautifully feminine. So, why not consider something a little different for Christmas this year? Instead of getting her something for the home, or an item she needs regardless of the holiday, give her something special in her stocking; or, simply give her stockings.

A gift certificate or a package from a lingerie store is much more than the expected nowadays. In addition to the expected sleepwear, specialty shops sell seasonal lingerie. Stockings for the holidays, and other accessories befitting the season, are only a small part of the inventory.

Lounge wear, costumes, and shoes are also available for making her spirit a little brighter. The choices are virtually countless. Once you have made the decision to purchase a little silk and lace for Christmas, you will definitely be challenged to pick out the perfect gift.

Do not simply give up and give her the standard fare. Remember, a gift certificate is always an option if you cannot decide. Otherwise, pick out several items and give her a smorgasbord of silk and lace for Christmas.

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A Melbourne fashion retailer has even suggested that the Australian government subsidize lingerie makers to help save marriages. The managing director of Lethal Fashion Accessories, Gail Lee, says the bonds of marriage should be reinforced with satin, lace and marriage truckload of Federal Government cash. He wants the government to subsidize half the cost. Not surprisingly, the Government has not responded.

Lingerie has come a long way from the white bra and panties photos that graced our mothers’ Sears and Penney’s catalogs. Now firms such as Victoria’s Secret define what women want to wear to feel sexy and desirable to men. And, according to these sellers, it’s the men that are doing a good deal of the shopping lately, making purchases that replace flowers or candy for a hot bra/pantie set or a sexy see-through teddy!

Who are these lingerie buying women? That’s what Anderson Analytics, A Stamford, Ct marketing research firm, wanted to find out. The results of their research confirmed some assumptions and contradicted others. They found that the “average size” (meaning slightly plus size) American woman feels under served by firms such as Victoria’s Secret who cater to a smaller and younger woman. They also discovered that these marriage American women were surprisingly confident about their sexuality and had no qualms about buying and wearing lingerie. “Career women,” however, were more insecure about their body image that what was assumed. “Apparently, size has little to do with our image of ourselves, and corporate stress can have a negative influence on our confidence,” the report concluded.

Go to any lingerie store, whether it be a suburban mall or on-line, and you’ll be amazed at the variety of choices. The terms alone can be overwhelming especially for clueless males. OK men, let’s do some defining:

Baby Dolls – These are lacy short gowns that are typically open in front with a single tie. Most are sheer or semi-sheer. They usually come with a matching thong.

Monokinis – This is a one-piece swim type suit but with large openings to show more skin. Swimming is optional.

Jumpsuits/cat suits- One piece form-fitting head-to-toe suit, many with an opening in front to show skin, sometimes a lot of skin. Usually made of spandex.

Teddy – One-pieces, like the body suit; teddies are often adorned with lace and ribbon. A sexier style comes with garters and is worn with stockings.

Bustier – A figure forming bra with sides that come down to the waist. Think Madonna.

Booty shorts – This hot style is defined by ultra tight spandex shorts that ride high in the rear. Add a matching mini top and you’ve got a booty short set.

Chain mail- Bra and panty set of linked chain often laced with rhinestones – and little else.

Add in g-strings, mini-dresses, chaps, leather wear, and sleek fishnet hose and you’ve got a recipe for sexy fun that can infuse spice and variety into almost anyone’s relationship.

Gene Brenner is a former owner of an online bikini/lingerie store. Presently, he is webmaster of a company that offers train horns and train horn kits to car and truck drivers who want a true train horn sound.

Yes girls, it’s as equally important to know what underwear you will wear with your prom dress. Why? Because what you wear underneath will make or break your fashion statement. You wouldn’t want those lumps, bumps and fashion faux pas ruin your prom night. So here are some tips on buying underwear that will go with your prom dress.

Choose underwear that will give you a seamless look in your prom dress, just to be on the safe side. Some prom gown fabrics will cling to your body, so you better get rid of those visible panty lines beforehand. Pick a thong panty or G-string for a totally smooth look at the butt area. Or you can choose a seamless boyleg panty if you’re not comfortable wearing thongs.

Want to create an illusion of a smaller waistline? Girdles and waist cinchers can help you with that. They can hide the bulges in your waist and tummy area. Strapless bustier and corsets can also give you the same slimming effect. Just remember that you have to pick the right size. You’d want a shapewear that gives you a shapely look – but it should also allow you room to breathe. You don’t want to pass out on the dance floor, right?

If you’d like to look more “endowed” in the chest area, a push up bra is your best choice. Depending on your dress’s neckline, you can pick from strapless bras or convertible bras to make sure those bra straps are hidden from view. Going for a low neckline dress? Plunge bras can create that instant cleavage that will make you look hot in that sexy number.

There are also what you call backless bras for those – of course what else? – backless prom dresses. These may have low back straps, if you want “invisible” support, or may be something similar to adhesive bras that use skin-friendly adhesives for a more invisible look.

Adhesive bras or nipple covers are what you should pick if you plan to wear a prom dress that would show more skin. Just remember to secure your sexy gowns with some double sided clothing tapes to avoid embarrassing “peek-a-boos”.

So remember girls, picking the right underwear matters as much as buying the prom dress that will make you a real stunner. What you wear underneath will not only make you look more beautiful, it will also give you the confidence that will surely earn you the award of the night’s prom queen.

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