G-Strings and Lingerie Collections to Come

Okay, so I haven’t blogged in awhile. But it’s not because I’ve grown lazy or stopped caring about my fabulous readers. It’s that I’ve been busy designing our new lingerie and gift collections! Fabulous silks, lace, and ribbons, these collections are stunning.

And how did it all begin, you ask? There I was, pondering on the plethora of lingerie in this world (like I’m the only one who does that) and trying to figure out how to put my own unique spin on it. One that fits my company’s vision. (Don’t know what our vision is? Click here.) One that was elegant. One that was simple and versatile and easy to wear.

And then it came to me: the g-string. Simplicity itself, easy to fit, and endlessly versatile.

But what would one want with a g-string? Why a fabulous gift envelope made of matching fabric to wrap it in. Thus were born our Keepsake Poches.

And if one were getting married, or clubbing it on the weekend, then what? Why a Pocketbook Garter, of course, to pair with the g-string and Keepsake Poche.

And then, because I sensed deep down inside that one vital sense had been overlooked, I created coordinating lingerie sachets. Filled with cardamom and cinnamon, these will infuse your lingerie with a rich, exotic fragrance.

So where can you see all this? Sadly, nowhere just yet. But give me a day or two and they’ll all be uploaded.

It will be worth the wait.

Anniversary of the Bikini

Sixty years ago this week that most essential item of summer apparel came into being: the bikini.

While not itself lingerie, I think it deserves mention in a lingerie blog because not only is it sexy, it’s an item that screams “look at me – I’m gorgeous!” And isn’t that what fashion is all about? I mean, you’d hardly want to slink around in a thong-backed teddy, hoping no one would notice you.

And forget lugging around a big tote all over the beach. When you’re out celebrating your bikini’s anniversary, you’ll want a Pocketbook Garter to carry your essentials. Like chapstick. Or your house key. Or a condom. Hell, even two condoms (a girl never knows when she's going to need a spare).

Click here to learn about the history of the bikini – including a slide show.

Punk, Lingerie, and Spray Painting the Ceiling

What is the link between lingerie and punk fashion? Really, who knows? (Who cares?) It simply is.

Which means that I'm having a great time this week finding funky sites related to pin ups and punk. And I just found a great new place: Punk Rock Domestics!

I heard of them first in Inked Magazine and then found them on a Myspace group. If I want to spray paint my living room ceiling, now I know where to go for tips - not only on what spray paint to use, but on which glam corset goes best for pin-up-style interior decorating. Oh yea, baby.

Modern Pin Up Heaven

I have just started on Myspace this week and have been busy trying to get the hang of it. Since I’m using it as a mix of networking/friends, it’s kind of hit-or-miss what I bump into. But today I did a search on pin ups, because anyone who knows me knows I love the voluptuous glamour of that era, and found my new favorite photographer: Shannon Brooke!

She definitely captures all the fun of pin up, but gives it her own spin. Check her work out at Shannon Brooke Imagery.

Thoughts on Sexiness

What is people's issue with being sexy?

That's the question for today, folks. Is it a problem with being sexy, or does it have to do with being the center of attention? I'm not sure what it is, but having a dramatic flair -especially one with a sexy edge - makes a lot of people really uncomfortable.

In fact, people seem to feel comfortable showing their sexuality only if they do so exactly like everyone else around them. Meaning, it's okay to be sexy, but only if you're sexy exactly like everybody else.

My question is, is that really sexiness at all?

I don't think so. Real sexuality is about who you are as an individual. If you're being like everybody else, you're not truly being sexy. Sexiness is about intimacy. It's about revealing the inner you. How can you do that if you present a picture of sexiness that is exactly like that of everybody else?

Of course, I realize that when we first enter adulthood, it can be scary to reveal that much about ourselves. Especially when sexuality is still so new to us. But there comes a time when, if you're still following the crowd, you've lost sense of who you are. Or maybe you’ve just never found out.