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October 2016

The Gallery ~ Tatu Couture

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This week Alison revels in the beauty of lingerie created by Tatu Couture, a British brand that understand how to drape the female body in body art. With Tatu, Alison continues her exploration for unique Indie brands deserving of retail recognition. READ and SEE more here.… Read More


By ALISON CONNOLLY

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Having owned a lingerie boutique for nearly a decade, I still look at new lingerie collections in terms of what I would or would not carry in my shop.  Every now and then there’s a brand that I just know my customers would have loved, and that I would have had fun promoting.  Luckily, I still have an outlet for my enthusiasm for inspiring works via this blog, and it gives me … Read More


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I had so much difficulty organizing this post; visual, technical and creative issues gave me blog brain. I began to think about all the choices a bride has to make between her engagement and honeymoon. There must be a parallel somewhere, because from what I have learned trolling through the wedding business, the decisions are often complex, confusing and somewhat overwhelming. A perfectly intelligent, generally calm woman develops Bridal Brain. For example: What’s my color … Read More


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This exciting Winter Stripe Collection is bold and colorful with jewel tone stripes that make you feel happy that winter is coming! Enjoy the Classic Cami as well as a Boyshort, Low and Original Rise Thongs all made with lightweight stretch signature lace, providing all the comfort you expect from Hanky Panky. Proudly made in the USA.… Read More


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Several weeks ago, even though I told them not to bother, Lise Charmel sent me a gorgeous bra from their number one best-selling collection, Dressing Floral. Frankly, I am beastly to fit; it is rare that a delicate looking bra could support me through one of my 12 hour work days. This style is so precious; it reminds me of an ethereal spider web. Like a web, it is difficult to account for its ability … Read More


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An iconic new line for Fall-Winter 2016, Presage is full of couture-style lace. All pieces are made with finely worked leavers lace and paired with a delicate little dotted Swiss fabric. Chantelle’s new collection features four different bra shapes, including a brand-new wireless bralette, as well as three panty styles, a garter belt and a chemise.

The best things in life are French! …like this made-to-be-seen deep-plunge, lace creation.

Garter belt, Chemise, Bralette: S-XL
Bikini, … Read More


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