Murmur - Lingerie Inspired Outerwear

images via Murmur.  Graphics in first image by Faire Frou Frou.

It seems as though more and more designers are making lingerie-as-outerwear easier for the average gal to accomplish.  However, some designers, such as Murmur are doing things the other way around; creating outerwear that is lingerie-inspired.  Granted, most of what we are featuring in this post is more lingerie-specific, but you can see the layering potential.  Designer Andreea Badala developed her label as a response to her belief that lingerie should not simply be limited to "under" wear...it should be "outer" wear. 
It appears that most of these pieces are made-to-order, and the designer can be reached for orders here.

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Neon Season - Damaris S/S2012 Collection

 

images via Damaris

The Damaris S/S 2012 collection definitely captures the biggest fashion trend of the season: Neon!  As is customary for Damaris, we see designs that are playful, daring and vibrant.  Delicate lace is paired with contrast color panels, and of course we see quite a few panties that show off the derriere.  All of the bras feature a deep-v front plunge (which was such a hit last season it was brought back again!) with underwire shaping and support.  Essentially, every item from the Spring season is gorgeous from front to back.  There's no denying that you will make a statement when wearing any of these pieces! 
The Damaris new arrivals are now on our website, so you can shop here!

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Janine Robin - the Paris Collection

 

 images via Janine Robin & Faire Frou Frou

Janine Robin is a family-run French lingerie company established in 1948 that specializes in lingerie and swimwear that offers incredible fit, support and style at fair prices. The latest Janine Robin collection to be presented with quite a bit of fanfare is aptly called Paris. Paris is a complete group of basics made of a smooth microfiber with ink jet laser-print lace in 3D (which means the pattern is always in the same place regardless of the size or cut). This technique also allows you to wash the product endlessly without having the colors fade. It comes in 2 colors ways: ivory micro-nylon with black lace print and blush micro-nylon with a cinnamon lace print. 

We brought in each style from the Paris collection from T-Shirt bras to Strapless and Push-Up styles, as well as the coordinating Thongs and Boyshorts.  We just launched the collection on our website, and we're eager to see the customer response to this group, particularly because there's something for 32A to 38E!  

Shop the Janine Robin Paris lingerie collection here! 

 

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Bristols Six - Nippies Gold Reusable Adhesive Pasties!

Bristols Six "Nippies Gold" nipple concealers

For years we have sold pasties at our boutique, and for years we have had customers ask how you put them on...and now there's a simple answer: Bristols Six Nippies Gold!  Nippies Gold are adhesive, reusable pasties that apply within seconds; all you do is take them out of their cute little storage box and pop them on your breasts!  No more glue, no more double-sided tape (unless you've worn them over 20-30 times and they need a little adhesive boost).   Easy application aside, these pasties are dazzling, glamorous, and show-stopping.  Who doesn't enjoy a little tassel twirl every now and then?  Each style is named after an icon in the burlesque/pin-up world: Dita (von Teese), Blaze (Starr), Marilyn (Monroe), Gypsy Rose (Lee), and Josephine (Baker).  There's even the cute pink powder puff style called Candy!  If you've never worn pasties before, a good way to start is by pairing them with a 1/4-cup bra, an open-cup bra or even some bustiers (Dita von Teese makes an amazing example of how it should look)....or you can simply wear on their own!   
These pasties range in price from $26-$35, and can be purchased here.

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Marlies Dekkers - Far East Collection

 

 

 

 

images via Marlies Dekkers

For Spring 2012, Marlies Dekkers designed a powerful collection inspired by The Far East with aesthetic touches drawn from Japan, China and Thailand.  According to the designer, the Far East is a part of our world that "combines age-old traditions with cutting-edge modernity".  Each group has very specific inspiration, and is named accordingly.  For instance, there's the Crouching Tiger Hidden Dragon black satin lady warrior set, the Blue & White China set inspired by 17th-Century porcelain, and our favorite, Kunoichi, the nude with black lace set with neon ribbon detailing inspired by the female ninja.
Any fan of Marlies Dekkers will already know that each of her bras is perfect for layering and having peek out of your top.  This brand is a stylist's dream come true since it's so easy to make a statement with a small detail such as a decorative bra strap or a pop of color on the bra itself.
We now have the Kunoichi collection on our website, so see the entire collection here.