Janet Reger, British Designer

June 30, 2008 at 9:14 am (Announcements, Clothing/Shopping, Designers, Lingerie) (, , , , , , )

British designer Janet Reger is known as ‘the Queen of Luxury Lingerie’. Janet Reger had a unique ability to co-ordinate cloth with cut, line with fit, and style with practicality and comfort. Her creations departed from the conventions of the time when lingerie was black or white except for salmon pink corsets.

 

Celebrities from around the world were smitten with Janet’s luxury designer lingerie, Bianca Jagger, Angie Bowie, and HRH Princess Anne to name but a few were among the first clientele. In 1978 the actress Joan Collins wore Janet Reger lingerie in the film “The Stud” For the first time men dared to buy designer lingerie as a luxury gift for their wives and girlfriends. This again changed the face of the designer lingerie industry.

 

With the help of her daughter Aliza, Janet Reger built an international business and still continued to push the quality and design of all her luxury lingerie. From the early nineties onward, well known American stores such as Saks Fifth Avenue, and Nordstrum, as well as a string of boutiques on Beverly Hills’ famous Rodeo Drive, stocked Janet Reger items, whose charm extended as far as Japan and Dubai.

 

Janet Reger sadly passed away in 2005, Aliza Reger, her daughter, who learnt the business from an early age, has taken the company forward and kept the Reger luxury lingerie reputation alive and stronger than ever.

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Nancy Meyer, E-Boutique

June 29, 2008 at 6:43 pm (Announcements, Clothing/Shopping, Lingerie) (, , , , , , , )

Victoria Cami & Thong Set

Nancy Meyer offers designer lingerie and bras, in lace, silk and luxurious fabrics from designers such as Andres Sarda, La Perla, Eres and more, Nancy Meyer has been in business since 1979.

The Semi Annual Designer Sale is going on now! 40-70% OFF designer labels!

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Femme Fatale Chemise 

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Background On Sabahan Fashions Blog

June 29, 2008 at 9:14 am (Announcements, Clothing/Shopping, Lingerie) (, , , , )

We, here at Directory Sexy, love to bring new lingerie and fashion sites to your attention. We recently posted about a Sabahan Fashion blog here at Directory Sexy. I visited their site and this is what I found.

The site, Fabulous Fashion Sense, was inspired by fashion blogs and the Sabahan people. The site is still in its first stages, and will be growing very soon. This is a way for the Sabahan people to get their voices heard, and styles seen. They are still looking for bloggers to submit for their site. The more bloggers, the more content, and thus an increase in awareness of their fantastic fashion sense. I, myself, am inspired every time I see styles of clothing from the four corners of earth.

Check out the blog, and the site. If you know any Sabahan’s that have a blog, or that have a desire to share their style and culture with the world, send them to Sabahan Fashion Blog.

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Rosanna Ansaloni Label

June 27, 2008 at 8:15 pm (Announcements, Clothing/Shopping, Designers, Lingerie) (, , , , , )

Rosanna Ansaloni, ex-model turned designer in the ’80s, focused her creativity on the appealing world of lingerie, turning traditional lace and batiste garments, made exclusively using sumptuous Como silks and haute couture styling, into veritable evening wear items. Rosanna did not set out to create a clothing line, but a new philosophy in lingerie. She created the Verde Veronica (1980’s) and Verdissima (1990’s) labels. She designs clothing, swimwear and lingerie. One phrase comes to mind to describe her designs” Simply Elegant!”

Rosanna Ansaloni 2007 Bra SetRosanna Ansaloni Lingerie Set 2007

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Featured Site – Dollhouse Bettie

June 27, 2008 at 8:51 am (Announcements, Clothing/Shopping, Designers, Lingerie) (, , , , , , )

Dollhouse Bettie is a retro, and vintage retailer of lingerie. They have one of the best selections of retro lingerie anywhere on the web. The styles are flirty, glamorous and sophisticated. the style of the roaring twenties comes through in every detail. They also have a rabge of classic and designer lingerie including, Mary Green, Made by Niki, Loretta Werner, Janet Reger and more. Competative pricing makes this site a must visit!

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Featured Designer – Alannah Hill

June 26, 2008 at 11:13 pm (Announcements, Clothing/Shopping, Lingerie) (, , , )

Alannah heads a booming and lucrative empire, the idiosycratic and intensely feminine Alannah Hill Label. With nine opulent boutiques throughout Austrailia and sequins galore, her rise is a success story of the old Hollywood variety. Gorgeous designs, over the top attention to detail, a must have for any woman. No e-shop but available in select stores and boutiques around the globe.

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Found Another on-line retailer and their Blog

June 26, 2008 at 7:16 pm (Announcements, Clothing/Shopping, Lingerie) (, , )

Naia Do Mare, a blog I just discovered, is part of an on-line retailer. The company is forward thinking, innovative and yet still playful and young. Their retail site has a wide variety of shawls, jewelery, handbags, shoes, lingerie(nightwear, and underwear), swimwear, gorgeous , flrity dresses, skirts and more. Most of the items, as far as I can tell, are original designs. The site is easy to navigate and very pleasing to the eye. A great new addition to our directory. Check out their blog here, http://naiadomare.wordpress.com/.

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Tips For Men Buying Lingerie For Their Wife/Girlfriend

June 26, 2008 at 4:42 pm (Advice, Clothing/Shopping, Uncategorized) (, , , , )

First, you must know your lady. Know what she enjoys wearing, what makes her feel sexy and alluring. Style in this area of clothing is most important. You can find what she loves to wear to entice you in several ways. The easiest way is to look at what she already has in her closet. As you look through, make sure she is not present; remember what she wears most often as this is a good indication of what she feels great wearing.

 

Another way to find out is to make comments on things you see together on TV, in magazines, catalogs she receives and movies. Her reaction will tell you if she is into that style or not. Lastly, you can let her know what you find most attractive on her. You must be subtle and honest in this aspect. Say things like, ‘wow you would look great in that’ or ‘you have the curves to make that work’. I think you get the idea.

 

Next you need a basic knowledge of terms associated with lingerie, terms such as a corset, bustier, chemise, slip, and babydoll to name a few. These are the predominant terms. Be sure you know her size. If in doubt go smaller; she will not be upset if you think she is a small and not a medium. However, if you go the other way, you may inadvertently offend her and ruin the romance, and sentiment of the gift.

 

A corset is characterized by being firm and having boning, the long metal strips which holds the corset’s shape. Corsets typically have a back hook and eye closure and tie front. This is the hardest thing to buy for a woman, as sizing can be extremely difficult to pin point. Your best bet is to find one she owns and stick with that size and maker or designer.

 

Corsets are also a love or hate feeling for most women. They do not move very easily and take some effort to put on. Make sure you know she LOVES them before you buy, they can be very expensive. Corsets are not usually designed with straps; the front ties make it so that is not necessary, which also increases her cleavage. This style is great for the hour-glass figure, and very voluptuous women.

 

Bustiers are like a cousin to the corset. They have boning, but much more movement, and almost always have straps. Bustiers are also characterized buy having underwire or another form of breast support, as they do move more freely. Bustiers are usually sold with matching underwear. Be sure the matching underwear is in a style your girl will wear.

The bottom most portion of the bustier itself typically stops above the belly-button. But some are designed lower. If your girl has a long torso, try to find a longer bustier; they are called long-line. Avoid showing too much stomach if she has recently had a child, lost weight or has a scar she is not comfortable showing. This style works well for petite body types.

Chemises, slips and babydolls are all somewhat related, and are sometimes interchanged terms. A chemise typically has very thin straps, spaghetti style, and matching underwear (almost always a thong or g-string). The length will end just above the curve of her behind. You can buy separate underwear styles to match. A slip will cover her rear and traditionally has not been associated with sexy and erotic lingerie, but as I said earlier the terms are interchangeable. The slip is usually not sold with matching panties, but you can find some to match.

A babydoll is almost always wispy and falls off of her body. It is always sold with matching underwear. The most common babydoll style is the fly-away. It is cut up the middle of the chest to show her stomach. It too has underwire, to support the breast. These styles work for almost any body type, size and shape. However, be sure you know which will work well for your lady’s curve and shape; the one you will love her in.

Fabric is as important as style. Once again, check for this in her wardrobe, and ask questions or probe for her preferences. Silk and lace are great for a classy or elegant look. Satin is good too, and less expensive. Sheer and see through are a bit risky, or risqué. Like the corset some women love it, some hate it.

This is a short overview of some things to consider. Don’t be afraid to ask the women in the shops or on the phone for advice. I skipped a few styles such as bra and panty sets, garter sets, body stockings and teddies (there are others and combinations of these). All of which can be found at almost any retailer.

These are of course my opinions and are based on my experiences speaking with and buying lingerie for my fiance. The best way to spice up the bedroom is through communication. The more you ask; the more you will know. I know I concentrated on what she feels sexy in, but women also want to please us, so express your likes and desires to her as well.

Another blog with helpful information can be found here at blog.vichevip.com.au.

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Featured site: Bare Necessities

June 25, 2008 at 12:38 pm (Clothing/Shopping, Designers, Lingerie) (, , , , )

Bare Necessities has an all around selection of european designers, and a large selection of everyday wear, sexy lingerie, loungewear, lingerie care items, a mens section, and sales often! DESIGNERS include: Lily of France, Cossabella, Chantelle, Goddess, Glamorise, wacoal, Wonderbra, spanx, and many many MORE!!! Sizes from 30AA to 54H, 125 Brands, 600 plus styles of bras. They now have a catalog that can be delivered staright to your home. It has only featured items in it, but is a great catalog!

 50 % off Clearance sale on select bras, panties, men’s styles and more.

$5.00 Flat Shipping Everyday

Featured Brands of the moment: Wacoal, Spanx, and Jockey

Visit them here: Bare Necessities

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Brastop.com Model Competition

June 25, 2008 at 9:44 am (Announcements, Clothing/Shopping) ()

Hey Ladies, Brastop.com is looking for curvaceous women to be a part of a model competition. They are looking for DD+ size models. Prizes include:

  • Face of Brastop 2008 inc. modelling contract
  • Portfolio of Photos from photo shoot
  • Years supply of Lingerie
  • Real People Photo shoot inc feature on winner with professional hair and make over

There are runners up prizes as well. The competition does have some requirements, so those intrested need to go to this web address brastopmodels.co.uk. Make sure you read and understand the rules of the competition. Good Luck to all those who enter!!!!

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