Luxe Lingerie

CC’s love of lingerie coupled with a request from the lovely Federica have made this post a bare necessity! Scroll down to view beautiful editorial shots from yesteryear interspersed with the hottest undergarments on the market and where to find them!
At top left, a French Vogue editorial from June 2008.
On the runways: Prada and Dolce & Gabbana
Allure editorial, April 2006, photographed by Patrick Demarchelier.
I-D editorial by Mark Mattock, June 2008.
Italian Vogue, December 2006.
Cynthia black lace heart bra and matching garter at StockinGirl.com. Simply divine!
Japanese Vogue editorial, December 2007.
Kenzo Geisha Balconnet Bra at fairefroufrou.com.
Kiki de Montparnasse Muse corselette bra, front.
Kiki de Montparnasse corselette bra, back; at kikidm.com.
Dolce & Gabbana floral balconette bra; this and next at net-a-porter.com.
Splurge: La Perla Lace Embrace underwire bra.
Steal: Lace Flirt bra at forever21.com.
Numero editorial, September 2008
Lejaby Tattoo bra at The Lingerie Lounge. Visit shoplingerielounge.com.
Velvet editorial, May 2008 by Marcus Ohlsson.
Mimi Holliday silk chiffon star print plunge bra, at asos.com.
W editorial featuring a Bottega Veneta bustier, March 2008.
Shadow stripe bustier at fredericks.com.
Maya Hanson Dragon’s Dream corset, at glamorousamorous.com.
Kiki de Montparnasse corset belt
Made by Niki satin push-up bra with multiway straps at madebyniki.co.uk.
British Elle, February 2008.
Floral jacquard corset demi bra. Visit victoriassecret.com for this and next four.
Intimissimi balconet demi bra and orchid silk bikini.
Very Sexy balconet demi bra and waist cincher.
Victorias Secret Very Sexy 100 way bra – Have any of CC’s Fellow Fashionistas tried this one?
Two piece mesh and satin set with convertible shelf bra and detachable garter panty, at Frederick’s of Hollywood.
This photo courtesy Fellow Fashionista Ana of Fashion Pulse.
Alexander Wang mesh bralet, at ronherman.com.
La Perla satin and lace basque; this and next at net-a-porter.com.

MYLA Evelyn silk camisole. Classic elegance, and the perfect layering piece.

Princesse Tam Tam lingerie, at princessetamtam.com.
Spiderweb body stocking, at lovehoney.co.uk. We saw it at Ruffian and loved it – time to don a body stocking, darlings?
Pipeline romper at spreegirl.com.
Fancy Flowers boyshort at forever21.com. All Forever 21’s panties are under $5 each!
Hanky Panky thongs at bluefly.com. Great spot to find designers lingerie at fabulous discounts!

Honeydew boyshorts, at nordstrom.com.
Last look: the lovely Camilla Belle in GQ.
Lingerie care and maintenance: Be sure to hand wash your fabulous delicates, or at the very least, put them in a lingerie bag in the washer on a gentle cycle. Repair and maintain your bras with bra extenders and repair kits from Joann Fabrics. Click here.

In conclusion, the link list, in alphabetical order:
Asos
Bluefly
Faire Frou Frou
Forever 21
Figleaves
Frederick’s
Glamorous Amorous
Kiki de Montparnasse
The Lingerie Lounge
Made by Niki
Mary Green
MYLA
Net-a-Porter
Shopbop
StockinGirl
Target
Victoria’s Secret

Darlings, it is my personal belief that life is too short to wear anything but the most gorgeous underwear, even if you are the only one who will see it! Indulge and feel fabulous!
xoxox,

CC