WEDDING LINGERIE: LOLA HAZE IS ON SALE!

It's that time for Spring sales! Lingerie brand Lola Haze is currently running a sale of 15% off sitewide (www.lolahaze.com) now through June 30th, using discount code LolaSpringBride.

From Left:

• Electric Zip Slip: Was $169.00, now $143.65
• Cancan Chemise: Was $189.00, now $160.65
• Signature Whisper Slip: Was now $79.00, now $67.15
• Shimmer Teddy: Was $139.00, now $118.15
• Feather Romper: Was $169.00, now $143.65
• Embrace Teddy: Was $89.00, now $75.65

About Lola Haze™ What happens when a Harvard Grad with a pension for Nabakov's Lolita turns lingerie designer? She creates Lola Haze, a whimsical fashion adventure into a world of eclectic glamour, coquettish juxtapositions and global whimsy. The fanciful-yet-seductive contemporary line is marked by designer Laura Mehlinger's signature mixing of fabrics and innovative color combinations – chiffon panels draped over stretch lace, tiered panels of silk charmeuse layered over metallic mesh, mixing in delightful charms & adornments, and unexpected placement of fine lace appliqués and bold cut-outs.

Named after the famous temptress Dolores "Lolita" Haze in Nabokov's Lolita, Harvard grad-turned designer Laura Mehlinger created Lola Haze TM as a lingerie/loungewear/outerwear fusion for the playful, confident woman with a bold, whimsical fashion sense. Produced with love in New York City, Lola Haze™ playwear is for women who like to play in and out of the bedroom. She is a seductress, dresses for herself, and has a bold, whimsical fashion sensibility. Not just for the boudoir, she takes Lola out on the town as a layering piece or stand-alone fashion statement paired with a wow necklace and killer heels. Lola Haze™ takes inspiration from New York City and Prince to art deco architecture and influences across the globe, all of which are infused into the line’s intricate detailing and innovative color and fabric combinations.

Simply put? Every woman with eclectic taste and a love of bold glamour is a Lola girl. Lola Haze TM pieces retail from $29.00 - $194.00 at boutiques nationwide and on the newly launched LolaHaze.com e-commerce.

Web: www.lolahaze.com
Twitter: @LolaHazeNYC (https://twitter.com/#!/lolahazenyc Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Lola-Haze-TM/113573032344

WHAT LIES BENEATH: LINGERIE FROM MADE BY NIKI

Yes, yes, yes. We know that your dress is one of the most important parts of your wedding planning. But trust us, your lingerie is pretty important, too. You want to feel sexy and desirable on your wedding day. And, if you have some energy left over after it is all said and done, your groom will think that it's important, too. {Wink, Wink}

Our suggestion? Check out Made by Niki Lingerie. We love the unique styles that they have available. Channel your inner Cat Woman in one of the gorgeous pieces. You surely won't regret it.

Here are our favs:

WEDDING LINGERIE: Affinitas In A Box For You & Your Bridesmaids

I am loving these packaged panties by Affinitas. Perfect for a wedding day quick change (hey, stuff happens!) or as bachelorette party favors, bridesmaids gifts or to bring along on the honeymoon! You get a pack of three for $28.00.

At just 4” x 4”, these cutie patootie packages make the perfect travel companion – discreet enough to bring just about anywhere. Stash a pack or two in your luggage for the destination wedding and honeymoon, and never worry about security going through your unmentionables again! Offered in both hipster and thong styles, Packaged Panties by Affinitas are fabricated from comfy stretch lace and mesh, in One Size Fits Most (approx 0-8). Panties come three solid colors to a pack in the following colorways: Ivory/Nude/Black, Aqua/Hot Pink/Turquoise and new for Spring, Pistachio/Sand/Baby Blue. Too cute, right?

Available at Her Room.

WHAT LIES BENEATH: Lingerie Your Bride Is Sure To Love

This is adorable, and sexy. Adorable and sexy... hmmmm... you never really see those two words together in a sentence. Sounds like it really wants to be dirty but just can't. Anyhoo... this is from one of my favorite lingerie shops, Catriona Mackechnie. They do lingerie right.

More Sexiness Underneath: Brulee F/W 2010

Another lingerie line that I love is Brulee. First of all, you have to love their amazing web site. It totally gets you in the mood to shop for lingerie. Even though I love sexy, sexy - I was happy to see that they expanded their line to include this boudoir line. Definitely a line for the modest brides who want to be sexy but not too sexy. I also love the new copper color. See Brulee's entire lingerie collection on their web site, you sexy thang.

What Lies Beneath: Affinitas F/W 2010 Collection

Channel your inner vixen this Fall as Affinitas Intimates shows us their dark side with a seductive Fall/Winter 2010 Collection. A rich color palette of dark blues give the collection an enigmatic feel, while pops of fuchsia and pink keep pieces fun and flirty. Jewel, tassel and bow embellishments compliment lace paneling and intricate embroidery, seen against solids in addition to animal and paisley prints.

The best thing is that it won't break the bank. Affinitas' line will run between $10.00 - $50.00 and will begin delivering in stores across the U.S. as well as online beginning August 2010. Get to shopping, bridal lovelies. You will need something daring for your honeymoon.

Keeping It Smooth: Shapeez

If you are like me and have a few wobbly bits that you would rather not have on display when you are working hard to look fab, then check out this wonderful lingerie accessory, Shapeez. This is just what a beautiful bride needs to hold it all in and keep it all smooth under your fab dress.

The Unbelievabra Ultimate($85) and the Unbelievabra Shortee (a cropped version for $75) pulls it all together for you. It eliminates all visible bra lines, back bulges, and even the feared “muffin top,” effectively and comfortably providing superior breast support as well as slimming of the waist, tummy and back. The Unbelievabra additionally boasts molded foam cups and adjustable straps with no back bands or closures to make the undergarment practically invisible under clothing. And the hem does not roll up! The support, extended back coverage and moisture-wicking qualities of The Unbelievabra’s cropped style, “The Shortee” also makes it a great alternative to the traditional sports bra!

These amazing garments come in nude and black and are available in an expansive twenty-five sizes ranging from cup sizes A through E.

The founder is the stay-at-home mom turned entrepreneur Staci Berner. She created the Unbelievabra after not being able to find a bra/shaper that had all of the features and benefits she both needed and wanted. It is a must have ladies. See the link above for more information. D.C. gals, you can pick up your Shapeez here:


Betsy Fisher
1224 Connecticut Ave NW
Washington, DC 20036
(202) 785-1975
http://betsyfisher.com/index.php?file=default

Sylene
4407 South Park Avenue
Chevy Chase, MD 20815
301.654.4200
http://www.sylenedc.com/

It's Just Sexy: Affinitas Intimates

After you have danced your last dance, there is the wedding night. Unless you are just too exhausted to care, Affinitas Intimates has something beautiful and sexy that will make your groom's eyeballs pop out. Here are my favs but you can see their entire gorgeous collection here.

The Beauty Underneath: Princesse tam.tam Lingerie

Girls, you know that there is a big difference in the way that you feel when you have on you trusty hanes and when you have on something covered in lace. You feel pretty and so lovely. So if you are looking for something lovely to wear underneath it all, then Princesse tam.tam has the perfect garments for you. Here's a few of their wares and see the entire collection here.