I was away from the net a few days last week, but my girlfriend and I both spotted in several dead-tree media publications that Miranda Kerr and Orlando Bloom had tied the knot (as opposed to the one being un-tied below)
So, it's time for us to post Congratulations and Good Luck to them; and a really great excuse to post a photo (or several) of Ms. Kerr
Out of all I have on-file, I wasn't really sure which one to post. I narrowed it down to about 25 and went over them with my girlfriend. Together, we still couldn't decide on just one, so take *your* pick
Out of these, which do you like best? Comment away!
Miki Hara (The Mistress of the frankufotos Lingerie Banner, btw) illustrates two ways to enjoy the great out doors. Above, getting less sun, but, below?
A far more better way for her(and us) to enjoy the outdoors..
The readers of FHM decreed Marisa Miller to be the Sexiest Woman In The World for 2010.
If it means more photos of this woman known for swimsuits in lingerie instead, we're all for it. Not that we're complaining, but as to why they put a Victoria's Secret model in Agent Provocateur, you'd have to ask them.
See the much longer version of her vid at www.fhm.com/marisamiller
Ms. Miller's Facebook page
Thanks for enjoying the great outdoors in very little over the past week. Monday, we start year five in and out of doors, but definitely in lingerie.
6ixty 8ight calls this their Midnight Hour Lace Plunge T-Shirt Bra with a matching French Knicker. Something I'd like to see appear in the midnight hour? Check. Lace? Check. Plunge? Oh, yes, it does. Wear that bra and panties under a T-shirt and jeans?
We're betting they already have it. Diesel's Fall/Winter 2010 Collections of just about anything, but for our purposes, especially their 'Intimates' are being promoted by the tag-line/theme of Be Stupid (Go ahead, click the link. It would be stupid if you didn't).
Aside from hip hipsters and pretty panties, they're also hawking their shades and other eyewear, which seem to afford some degree of privacy. As private as it gets when you're stripped to your camisole and panties with balloons and candle-lit cupcakes on a subway train, anyway..
If she had just read this post before a few books from her local library, she may have felt less exposed if she'd worn shades instead of her specs.
Of course, if you're looking for better reading material..
Diesel on Facebook
Diesel on twitter
Daisy Hill's Angel bra and panty set are by the U.K.'s Curvy Kate. She may not be Kate, but the lady is definitely curvy.
Curvy Kate on Facebook
Curvy Kate on twitter
The lovely willow that is Caroline Winberg is the face and body of Blanco's Imprimir 2010 Fall/Winter Collection, photographed by Hunter & Gatti. They all have down some great modeling, design and photography before, but this collection and campaign, especially the black and white stills, are really amazing.
Verdissima asks: Gota Push Up Bra? Gota Brazillian Brief for matching panties? They do. From their Fall/Winter 2010 collection.
Though.. Pretty as her panties are, you'd think if you gota Brazilian, you wouldn't necessarily have to buy the full brief.. (OK, I'll go quietly, now)
If Victoria's Secret's $2Million Bombshell Bra is a bit too rich for your blood, take a look at Candice Swanepoel's suggested alternative: their Limited-Edition Miraculous Push-Up Bra with only Swarovski 'Elements' encrusted on the bra, matching V-string or bikini panties, garter belt and matching stockings. At only $250 for the bra, $50 for the panties, $90 for the garter belt and $70 for the thigh-high stockings, that would leave you and Ms. Swanepoel $1,999,560 to play with for Christmas shopping (not counting tax). Knock yourself out. The 2010 VS Fashion Show will be filmed next Wednesday November 10th, but won't be seen on CBS until Tuesday November 30th with musical guests Katy Perry and Akon. We can only hope Ms. Perry goes along with her inner-lingerie model while choosing her wardrobe, much the way Fergie did last year.
By the way, if you wouldn't mind a free trip to the 2011 VS Show, through December 31st you can enter to win one. Fair warning: although I've made it policy not to enter any contests fellow-lingerie bloggers have or promote, this one will not count, so if my girlfriend and I can figure out how to stuff the ballot box, umm.. enter early and often, we intend to win this one or loose our fingers typing entries trying.
Andi Muise in an ASOS ensemble of a few seasons ago, looking like she knows what to have on under that little black dress should come off later in the evening.
While we've certainly featured the lovely Ms. Muise before, and we're fans, to see some really great fans check out Let The Lights Shine Bright and for a huge selection of her work in lingerie, swimwear and other fashions, you can't beat Mugo's collection of images at UHQ Models. As for Andi herself, as Craig Ferguson would say, check the tweets here.
Technically, Agent Provocateur calls the colors of its new Rizzi bra, panties and suspenders black and grey. Being it's my blog, the lady looks gorgeous in the ensemble, and it's a Monday, I'm exercising editorial privilege and calling it black and blue.
Objections..? Didn't think so..
Look up in the sky-- Er, down in the bed.. uh, on the floor? OK, so who needs a phone booth to change into Superman these days? Which is good, considering much like the scene in the Christopher Reeve version, if you find one, it's likely not to have a booth with it. (Where I live, there's one payphone downtown, which is constantly vandalized).
I've mentioned the amount of lingerie and underwear finding its way into Halloween costumes theses day before, so why not just cut to the chase and combine the two? For the record, my girlfriend wouldn't dare go out like this, but after looking over this post did offer the opinion that I may just find something as superlative under her costume when we get home after the usual Halloween rounds this year. I say super, woman!
So, if you're not already going Gaga (as in Lady) or Flo, as we covered last year, think if it as Underoos for adults.
Photos originally posted by the fine blog Me In My Place, featuring the rather Super Jess.
Work, that is. A friendly reminder from Miss Mandalay and their Sofia Padded Plunger Bra and Brief in 'Clouded Gray/Blackspot'
From Italy's Sielei, what they've termed their 'Sunny Removable Padded Bra' and matching lace bikini panties, in Violet Blue. Well, I'd hope it's removable once it's worn, otherwise there would be some severe disappointment no matter how great she looks wearing it.
Unless they mean as in hopelessly beautiful, the small, hand-crafted lingerie maker from Melbourne Australia may be misnamed. Hopeless has made some of the more imaginative lingerie you'll find since sisters Gabrielle and Dominique Adamidis founded the label in August 2008. The above Cheryl black silk bra and silk knickers (amazing how much classier the term 'knickers' sounds while writing about this label) are from their new collection, or range as they call it, The Hunted.
^ The Ashley Silk-Satin Playsuit
You and I may find our inspiration in many places, but believe it or not, as explained in their wonderful blog, Spokes and Daggers, designer Gabrielle's inspiration for the collection came from director Sam Raimi's 'Evil Dead' and 'Evil Dead 2'
'I took inspiration from the evil force that races through the forest, the wood grain of the haunted log cabin and of buckets of blood featured in the films. These ideas were subtly woven into every piece - to create a collection that was both haunting and beautiful.'Umm.. OK, the lingerie is beautifully done, it works, so who am I to argue? It also explains why the pieces in the set had to be named Ashley, Cheryl and Linda..
^Linda Modal Jersey and Velvet Bralette
^ Ashley Chiffon and Silk Camisole
and matching Silk Side Tie Knickers v
I've been a fan of the brand since I first discovered their blog, and not that the other ranges weren't well down, but this one strikes both my girlfriend and I as their best yet. The only downsides? True, a bit pricey, but do you really expect originally designed hand-made silk lingerie for the price of a five-pack of panties at Wallyword or even Vicky's? Didn't think so. Also, it's not for day-to-day wear. However, if you're into building a serious (and seriously beautiful) collection on lingerie, check them out. At the very least, you'll be inspired.
As credited on the Spokes and Daggers blog, Photos are by Jo Duck, the lovely lady in them is model Lulu Wagstaffe, hair and makeup by Sarah Lea Cross, and an assist from Dominique.
Hopeless Lingerie
Their Etsy Shop
Check out the Spokes and Daggers blog,
Hopeless Lingerie on Facebook and twitter
Or, should that read, 'Take Glee, in Lingerie'? U.S. GQ's November 2010 issue devotes a page or two, and more than a Terry Richardson photograph or two to what they call Glee Gone Wild, as in actress Lea Michele above and below
This set: Vintage T-shirt from Melet Mercantile. Bra, Pout by Victoria's Secret. Panties by Calvin Klein Underwear and Socks by American Apparel.
Above Dianna Agron's bra from Pout by Victoria's Secret. Shorts by Spicy Girl from Patricia Field, N.Y.C., Lea's sweater by Michael Kors, Bra by Betsey Johnson, Skirt by American Apparel. Socks by Falke, and Cory Monteith's clothes by.. someone or other.. (hey, we're concerned with the ladies' lingerie here, OK? He should just be happy he got to be at this particular photo shoot..)
^Ms Agron's bra by Betsey Johnson, skirt by American Apparel, heels by Christian Louboutin, socks by Miu Miu. Ms. Michele's panties by American Apparel, heels by Christian Louboutin, socks by Hue.
Ms. Agron's bra by Victoria's Secret, heels by Yves Saint Lauren, Socks by Antipast. Ms. Michele's bra by Betsey Johnson. heels by Miu Miu and Socks by American Apparel. Mr. Monteith.. is a lucky SOB with a great view..
Dianna Agron's Cardigan and bra by Betsey Johnson. Skirt by A.P.C., Lea Michele's Bra and panties, Pout by Victoria's Secret. Socks by Falke. Heels by Michael Kors. Hands by Mr. Monteith.
In retropsect, It seems the cast's earlier Rolling Stone cover was just a tease of things to come (or, at least Ms. Michele's rigged panty flash was).
Hey, speaking of rip-offs, wonder where GQ got their headline?
Read the full article by Alex Pappademas here.
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So, that's pretty much the post I wrote earlier this week for today. Since then, it seems some have taken notice of the GQ article, or more likely, Mr. Richardson's photographs of the cast (and poor Mr. Monteith may as well have been a hat rack as we - jokingly - treated him above for all the notice anyone is taking of his presence next to Ms. Agron and Michele). First, The Parent's Television Council had a hissy, but so did some parents of younger Glee fans.
Before all this, I hadn't really expected anyone to say all that much beside, 'Hot!' ..and maybe way too much makeup.
Dianna Agron and Lea Michele are both 24 years old, and Cory Monteith is 28 (hell, he's a bit older than me and he's playing a high school student? Meh, welcome to TV. Remind you of anyone else older who did the same not long ago?). And, have any of the critics, including the parents of those very young fans actually watched the show with those children? I wouldn't say those are all Disney-G-rated stories, nor did they ever pretend they were. TV Guide reported Dianna Agron's take on it from her blog:
'I understand that in today's world of advanced technology, the internet, our kids can be subject to very adult material at the click of a button,' she wrote. 'But there are parental locks, and ways to get around this.'
'If you are hurt or these photos make you uncomfortable, it was never our intention. And if your eight-year-old has a copy of our GQ cover in hand, again I am sorry. But I would have to ask, how on earth did it get there?'
What's your take? Comment away below..
