August 31st, 2010
The Marchesa
The Tempestini
The Tempestini
Announcing the magnificent unveiling of Kim Lian-Cleaver’s Autumn/Winter 2010 collection entitled, Marchesa and Tempestini. There will also be a second unveiling at prestigious London boutique, Tallulah Lingerie.
The collection was inspired by the famous portrait painter, Giovanni Boldini who was able to bring the beautiful silhouettes of the aristocratic women who would pose for him in the 19th century. ‘I was inspired by the flowing dresses in the paintings as well as the models blushing skin’, explains Kim-Lian Cleaver.
This is reflected in each part of the collection. The Marchesa provides the buyer with exquisite pieces in blush tones that represent the ladies glowing skin that shines through in Boldinis’ paintings. The Tempestini offers up a seductive black collection that incorporates bras, knickers, camisoles and suspender belts.
It has been handcrafted in a London studio where the emerging label manages to capture simplicity, luxury and understated seduction in each signature piece. The Marchesa and Tempestini collection has been created using the finest fabrics that have been sourced from Italy combined with romantic and delicate laces from France. Each hand-made piece is finished off with exceptional trims to create a unique twist on modern British lingerie design.
http://www.kim-liancleaver.com
contact@kim-liancleaver.com
http://www.tallulah-lingerie.co.uk
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August 29th, 2010
Rock and Roll
By the early 1950s rock n’ roll had swept the world, its followers dressed in full skirts and petticoats that had their origins in Christian Dior’s New Look of the late forties.
Bras and girdles exaggerated the feminine form and to achieve this new look girdles were extended over the waist, almost to the bra line. Bras had never been so elaborate or promised so much. The sweater girls had had their own ‘whirlpool’ stitched bras and the ‘living bra’ of the 50s was all womanly flesh. However it was Jane Russell’s ”Cantilever’” bra, designed by Howard Hughes, which drew the most attention, when she wore it in the film The Outlaws in 1957.
Lingerie manufacturers began to launch their own brand names to build customer loyalty. For example Warner developed the “Merry Widow”, a combination of an elasticised satin girdle and wired bra, designed to go beneath evening wear.
Despite the shape and tension of the bras, a popular selling point was that; they were so comfortable you forgot you were wearing it and so beautifully made, it would be a disservice to hide them. (Models at the time were frequently pictured in their underwear in the street)
The teenage revolution had started, and with a more casual lifestyle on the horizon, casual clothes, and the lingerie to accompany them were not far away.
Tags: 1950's lingerie, Rock and Roll
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August 26th, 2010
Passionata's Libertine collection is a must have for autumn/winter 2010
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August 23rd, 2010
Hollywood Glamour & The Depression
In the 1930s, the stars of Hollywood dictated the body shape. The escapism that Hollywood offered drew huge audiences and many women and men were captivated by a new generation of sex idols, such as Marlene Dietrich and Jean Harlow.
The bosom was captivatingly emphasised by Hollywood with careful fitting over the bust together with the appearance of the bare back. The strict ‘Hays code’ prohibited any candid show of cleavage, so ‘glamour’ was defined by tight fitting satin and silk evening clothes, and eroticism camouflaged by the dashing dance routines of the time.
Slinky fabrics such as crepe de chine, which clung to the body, created the sinuous lines of the day. Bias cutting appeared and the long silhouette that it fashioned ran over hips and waist, and separated the breasts. The bust was back in fashion and bras with fitted cups were developed for the first time.
A new style of lingerie was crucial to complement this graceful, sensuous figure, and much incorporated the new man-made fibres, such as rayon. Ornamentation in lingerie was kept to a minimum to maintain the smooth line. Technology continued to affect women’s lingerie and Dunlop invented a combination of latex rubber and ammonia that they called Lastex, an elasticised yarn, finer than, any had ever achieved.
In 1939, the world was plunged back into crisis with the outbreak of World War II just as a very new style was shown at the Paris Spring collections.
Tags: 1930's, Glamour, Hollywood
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August 21st, 2010
A must read for every woman, The Bra Book is a comprehensive look at the sometimes revered and sometimes controversial foundational undergarment. From its “herstory” to its maintenance and care, author, Jené Luciani, leaves no stone unturned as she informs and educates women about everything related to the bra.
Through chapters like “Like a Glove” and “Mountains vs. Molehills,” readers discover facts about fit and fashion that allow them to find the bra that suits them. The book isn’t just a practical manual on finding your perfect bra (although it does do that!). Instead, it strikes the balance between factual information and personal anecdotes that tap into every facet of our feelings about our bras from fear and frustration to fascination and fondness. All in all, a great read!
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August 15th, 2010
Q: I want to suprise my boyfriend in the bedroom for his birthday but I don’t want to feel too uncomfortable. Any suggestions?
Tallulah says: If you’re feeling brave then why not go for a pair if nipple tassels and one of my lovely pearl thongs that will make both of you smile. If you insist on leaving something to the imagination then one of my Lejaby lace chemise’s are perfect x
Tags: Lejaby, Nipple tassels, Pearl thong
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August 12th, 2010
Midnight Storm Silk and Lace Babydoll
Midnight Storm Lace Balcony
Midnight Storm Silk Kimono
The new Fleur of England range has now arrived at Tallulah x
Tags: Fleur of England, New collection, Tallulah
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August 6th, 2010
Why not suprise your husband to be with a pair of Tallulahs’ bespoke knickers? You can choose from a range of colours and embroidery to make your future married name sparkle! Go to http://www.tallulah-lingeire.co.uk to order your pair x
Tags: Bespoke knickers
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August 6th, 2010
Q: What are some of the best autumn colours I could wear when it comes to my lingerie?
Tallulah says: I recommend wearing strong colours. I currently have a new collection from Princess Tam Tam which is a lovely and vibrant red. I personally love nude tones at the moment as well as the staple black. Lejaby also have a new range called Monoir which comes in both colours. Don’t forget to pop into the store so you can have a peek at everything that’s in stock.
Tags: Lejaby, Princess Tam Tam
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