Elle Macpherson Goes European

Elle Macpherson launched her lingerie collection throughout Europe on Nov. 12 in Berlin. To celebrate the launch, the Elle Macpherson Intimates latest Spring/Summer 2010 collection was on display in a series of artistic installations at the Galerie Morgen. The Creative Director of Intimates, Elle Macpherson, was in attendance along with many hip, Berlin fashionistas, including Countess Tamara von Nayhauss, designers Unrath & Strano, opera singer Tobey Wilson and many more. Although the poor economy creates a difficult time for business ventures, this move to Europe shows the amount of confidence behind the lingerie collection. Once the expansion is complete, Elle Macpherson Intimates will be sold in over 30 countries around the world.

Hole in One With The Latest Triumph Bra

Triumph International Japan has done it again. They've invented another quirky lingerie item that would please basically every man in the world: the bra that doubles as a putting green. This corset-like bra unfolds into a five-foot putting mat with two holes that are exactly where they should be if you're thinking lingerie; however, a putting hole with two greens is a bit unheard of, so be creative. Along with the green is a built-in speaker that announces "Nice shot" when you make it in the hole (hopefully, only when used as a green). And the ensemble also comes with a skirt that can be used as a flag for the course, which reads "Be Quiet", in case their were any fans cheering close by. This is the latest gimmicky bra that Triumph has made. Others include the chopsticks bra, the shopping bag bra and the marriage-hunting bra.

Eco-Friendly Lingerie at Gigi's Closet

Gigi's Closet just got greener with its collection of eco-friendly lingerie. One of Gigi's main eco-friendly brands, Belabumbum, makes its intimates out of bamboo. Because bamboo has antibacterial properties and wicks away moisture, it's the perfect lingerie ingredient to keep your skin dry and comfortable. Try on Belabumbum's bamboo bras or a pair of their bamboo shorts, and get maximum comfort while helping the environment at the same time. Being sexy has never been this smart!

Lingerie By Body Shape

Let’s be honest. Not everyone can look perfect in each piece of lingerie put in front of them. Combine these tips on lingerie for your body shape with your own style preference, and you’ll be that much closer to finding a piece of lingerie that will make you feel unstoppable.

If you have (a/an):

Pear/ Triangle Shape

This means that you have a smaller upper body build. Babydolls flatter this body type the best because they are tight at top and loosen out at the bottom. If you are small chested, try a padded or push up one.

Inverted Pear/Triangle Shape

This is the exact opposite of the pear-shaped body. This means you have a larger upper body build. Your shoulders are a bit broader, while your hips are smaller. Chemises work well for this body shape because they tighten in around the hips, showing off that smaller bottom. Also, teddies work well because they already create a v-shape that accentuates the natural one made by the body.

Hourglass Shape

This body type is mostly equally proportioned on both top and bottom. This very feminine shape works well with a corset or bustier. Both cinch in the waist to accentuate that hourglass-figure even more.

Use Pink to Support Breast Cancer Awareness

October is Breast Cancer Awareness month. About 192,370 new cases of breast cancer will be diagnosed in America this year, which is why bringing breast cancer awareness to women (and men) is important. That's why Gigi's Closet just got a bit pinker for the month of October. Join the Pink for October campaign and show your support by turning your blog or website pink for the rest of the month. Not only that, get some pink lingerie to bring about more awareness this month. This pink babydoll or pink bra by Carol Malony will help show your support for the cause even more.

Visit the Susan G. Komen for the Cure website to learn more about breast cancer and how you can help the cause.

Gigi's Closet's DD+ Department Still Popular

Although Gigi’s recently redesigned its website, it still has its popular DD+ department. Many of the brands and designs that Gigi’s Closet offers are for bustier women because, unfortunately, not many stores or brands make larger cup sizes a priority. Brands like Elixir de lingerie, Elomi, Fantasie, Fayreform, Freya, and Goddess all offer cup sizes larger than a DD. So, if you have problems finding bras in your size, check out Gigi’s DD+ department or shop by brand.

Not In Defense of the Slip

A recent blog on The Lingerie Post got me thinking about the history of lingerie, especially its roles in society. While “In Defense of the Slip” defends the use of the slip in today’s society, I think this fashion trend has become quite outdated. Yes, women still wear dresses, and yes, some do wear slips under them. However, I’ve been wearing dresses my whole life, and not since I was eight have I put a slip on. None of the examples used in the blog made me rethink my decision either. Jean Harlow? Elizabeth Taylor? These are beautiful women that made quite an impression in the 1930s and ‘50s, but their use of slips doesn’t exactly encourage me to run out and buy one.

For me, slips remind me too much of my mother and her lingerie-according-to-Emily-Post-type thinking. My mother always told me it was inappropriate to wear a skirt or dress without a slip. Because I never got a straight answer whenever I questioned this “rule”, the idea of being “inappropriate” prevailed. My desire to rebel and the fact that I come from a generation where few people care about being appropriate anymore — and even fewer know the name Emily Post — deterred me from wearing slips under my clothes. In fact, I see women wearing just slips in public these days, and not much more. While I could never go that far, I do enjoy feeling dresses against my skin. It makes me feel free, sexy and a bit more rebellious, especially if I’m wearing a fancy bra and thong set. Of course, my mother never understood why anyone would wear a thong either. But that’s a whole different discussion.

What’s your opinion? Do you defend or not defend slips?

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