Mint Siren - Fall/Winter 2009

polaroids by Josephine Wing / Hair: Sarah Wing / Makeup: Josefine Wing

images above by Joanna B. / Models: Skye & Rosey / Hair: Amber Rose Peake / Makeup: Maria Papadopoulous / Jewelry: Swell Vintage

photos above: Emma Hughes / Models: Kayt Webster-Brown & Pip Hanks / Hair: Hayley Welling / Makeup & Styling: Gina Blondell / Jewelry: Amulet

We were so happy to discover the latest images from Mint Siren for their Fall/Winter '09 campaign. The first set of shots, the polaroids, were taken by the brand's designer Josefine Wing - we love those! The other 2 sets were taken by local UK photographers. We like seeing how each photographer has a unique way of capturing the same outfits. All of the pieces are retro-inspired, and certainly some are more risque than others! As usual, we are loving the high-waisted panties!!
The newest pieces are now available for purchase online...click here to shop.

Dita von Teese - Party Edition

images via here

For the first time in a long time we are coveting lingerie from Wonderbra, all thanks to the glamorous Dita von Teese! Seriously, we haven't owned a Wonderbra since high-school...and that was about 10 years ago (more or less!).
The latest collection is called Party Edition, which just launched on October 5, 2009. Naturally, any lingerie with that name is going to be sparkling, sexy and perfect for a night of celebrating! What a cute theme for a lingerie collection.
These very moderately-priced pieces are finally available in the US, but apparently only through one online store. Visit Dita's domain for details.
And just a teaser...when we re-open our boutique, we have a collection of goodies handmade for us exclusively by Dita von Teese's costume designer...we can't wait to share!!

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Marie Antoinette's Intimates

images courtesy of Giuliano Bekor

(click here to see unedited/nudes)

Pretty much when any photo has a Marie Antoinette theme, it's a hit, especially when lingerie is involved! We love these coquettish pictures by Giuliano Bekor from his shoot that is aptly titled "Marie Antoinette". Feathers, ribbons, stockings and cotton candy hair combine for a fun effect, especially with those stand-out red shoes! And we can't ignore the beautiful corsets and bustiers that made these pieces so incredible.
This shoot makes us wonder; what was Marie Antoinette really wearing under those elaborate dresses...ribbon-tie panties? Red suede boots? Does anyone know for sure?

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Lingerie-Inspired Runway

images via Monica Feudi via here & Reuters

A film noir-inspired runway is such a clever idea, and naturally suggests a collection of glamorous pieces! Christian Dior, through the direction of John Galliano, presented the Spring/Summer 2010 collection in Paris last week.

Galliano turned the skimpies—French lace-trimmed cami-knickers and satin teddies—into a contemporary version of this summer's shorts and playsuits, following through with a trousseau's worth of pretty boudoir baby dolls and tiny, fragile flowered chiffon dresses. Cleverly, the transparencies—such as a purple satin bra-and-knicker set, apparently seen through black tulle—were an illusion created by stretch, paneled underlayers, so that the pieces are actually slipped on in one. Stocking tops seen through the sheer panels in a copper lamé dress, and bras and panties glimpsed under a semitransparent tiered blue gown, were actually shadows stitched into underslips. via Sarah Mower

Time for Stockings!

images via Phil Poynter

Now that Fall is here, and October has begun, it's seriously time to start thinking about what stockings you will be wearing. After seeing these darling pictures by Phil Poynter, we want to wear nothing but stockings with every outfit! The shoes, the colors, the textures...breathtaking, and so ladylike!

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