Fashion or Fluff: Lingerie Hair

"Big hair has never been so...BIG!"




I love Madamoiselle Frou Frou's post, Lingerie Gets Upstaged, about Pop Magazine's lingerie images above.

In the post, she says, "We think we spy an Aubade 'Bahia' bra in that first shot (it's always fun doing lingerie detective work!).This blog entry is total fluff (or total puff if you are talking about the hair...lame joke attempt), but it seemed vaguely relevant for today's post!"

Either way, it's entertaining!

For more Pop Magazine lingerie images, click on Faire Frou Frou's blog post Lingerie Gets Upstaged.

With the sleek hair fashion, for over a decade, recently turning more towards soft waves and curls, it'll be interesting to see if we have a "big hair revival." It's been a while, but I still remember how to tease and scrunch my way toward achieving Madonna's Lucky Star look.

Big hair or not, I hope everyone has a great weekend and Celebrates Their Inner Eves!

CUSTARD CREAM LINGERIE: NEW LOOK CONTEST


ENTER TO WIN!

What do you love most about the new ad look of the Custard Cream lingerie line?

We want to know!

The best comment will win a FREE RHUBARB ALICE BAND compliments of Patrick & Skinner! It retails for £40.00.

For me, I love the vintage look and idea that lingerie is like candy. Even better, "lingerie is dessert." The images remind me of temptation and sweet treats that you get when you're a good girl or you sneak when you're bad!


Prize: Rhubarb Alice Band (like the one on the images above). Meee-ow!

To Enter: Leave a comment after this post with what you love most about the new ad look of Custard Cream lingerie. The best comment wins!

Deadline: September 1, 2008 (5:00 p.m. Pacific Standard Time)

Important: Please be sure that we can either link back to you or that you send Eve's Apples your e-mail address (we don't sell it or pass it along). We notify the winner directly.

To find out what Eve's Apples thinks about Custard Creams click on Custard Creams ~ Lingerie Treats by Patrick & Skinner.

A special thank you to Patrick & Skinner for donating the prize and their delectable lingerie line! For more information on Patrick & Skinner and the fabulous lingerie carried on its website, please go to: http://www.patrickandskinner.com/.

WASH & WEAR CONTEST WINNER

Congratulations to the Wash & Wear Contest Winner!

Thank you to all our readers for the funny, outrageous, and humiliating laundry stories!

Please check your e-mail to see if you received the winning e-mail from Eve's Apples for the Hanky Panky Panty and Mesh Lingerie Laundry Bag, compliments of BareNecessities.

Priceless Panties ~ Agent Provocateur 50% off Sale


If summer couldn't get any better, Agent Provocateur is having an amazing 50% off Sale on its sultry, sexy lingerie. To see what fabulous prices are in store for you at Agent Provocateur, go to the AP website or stores.

Fanny Lingerie Set (image above left) and Jackie Lingerie Set (image above right) are apart of the 50% off Sale. Fanny is $82 for the bra, $45 for the thong, and $62 for the suspender. Jackie is $82 for the bra, $72 for the brief, and $92 for the waspie.

Celebrating Your Inner Eve is so much better when you know you've paid a really good price for some sassy Agent Provocateur lingerie!

3 Days Left ~ Wash & Wear Contest

For all of you who haven't entered the Wash & Wear Contest, where you can win a free pair of Hanky Panky Panties and mesh lingerie laundry bag, the deadline is August 1, 2008 at 5 p.m. (PST).


To enter, click on Eve's Apples' Wash & Wear Contest.

Anonymous Celebrity Panties


My dear Lingeristas, let me introduce you to Alias Lulu, writer extraordinaire of this Eve's Apples column, Anonymous Celebrity Panties. She'll be posting about intimate lingerie belonging to celebrities, allowing you to guess "That Famous Celebrity Panty!"




This post is all in fun. It's to put a smile on your face and see how people in the public eye are celebrating their inner Eves.



The Anonymous Celebrity Panties...


"Gentle readers:

Allow me to introduce myself.

I'm made of black leather.

I'm not your Friend.

I like whips & chains!

Seriously, the very sight of me sends men and women shivering (wicked laughter ensues).


Children like me.


I love my brother.

Who am I?"

Post your answers in the comments section. Scroll to the bottom of the blog to find out whose Celebrity Panty is speaking above.





















































































































ANSWER:

Angelina Jolie's Corset



Icing on the Cake ~ Lingerie Accessories: Part 8 ~ Honeymoon Essentials

With all the chaos of wedding planning and pending nuptials sometimes the most basic details, like packing for the honeymoon, gets overlooked. Below are some essentials to make your last minute details to make your life easier and honeymoon more enjoyable.

Honeymoon Essentials…


  • 2 Chemises or Babydolls
  • 1 Sexy Black Bra, matching Panty, and Garter Belt
  • 1 Versatile T-Shirt Bra
  • Several pairs of Priceless Panties ~ that match the bras
  • 1 Sassy, versatile Black Dress
  • 2 Swimsuits ~ while one dries, you can wear the other one
  • 1 Pair of Jeans and/or 1 Pair of Black Pants ~ made of wrinkle free material (usually a rayon and/or lycra blend) that can be dressed up or down
  • 1 Skirt ~ made of wrinkle free material to travel well
  • 2-4 Versatile Tops ~ that can be worn during the day or dressed up at night
  • 1 Light Weight Sweater, Jacket, or Cover Up
  • 1 Tunic or Cover Up ~ for the beach (if you’re traveling someplace sunny and sandy)
  • 2-3 Sets of great Jewellery ~ that will dress up any outfit
  • 3 Pairs of Shoes ~ dress shoes, sandals, and tennis shoes
  • Kama Sutra Oils and/or Massage Oil
  • Candle (matches purchased on site)
  • 1 Book (paperback)
  • Personal Items: Toothbrush, toothpaste, makeup, tampons/pads, medication (birth control pills, aspirin), and baby wipes (great for a quick freshening up between flights)
  • Buy lotion, shampoo, and conditioner at your honeymoon destination ~ it's less to pack and lighter to travel without them


The Francoise Lingerie set by Agent Provocateur (image top right) can be purchased at the website: Bra ~ $155, Brief ~ $85, and Suspender ~ $90.

The Kama Sutra Love Essentials (image on left) can be purchased at The Lingerie Diva
for $23.40. It includes The Original Oil of Love, Love Liquid Sensual Lubricant and Sweet Honeysuckle Honey Dust with feather applicator.

Of course, you can add anything you like to the essential list. But these are the basics. Hopefully the simple check list will help all of you make an easy transition from crazed bride to a happy honeymooning newlywed!

100 Posts ~ Celebrating Your Inner Eve!

"To Celebrate Your Inner Eve is to embrace all aspects of being a woman, the sweet, the smart, the sassy, the savvy, and the seductive, with confidence!"

To share my excitement of 100th Eve's Apples post, I'm highlighting one of our first ever articles, Priceless Panties: Mood Lingerie. For me, priceless panties and how they make me feel is one reason, of the many, that inspires my love of lingerie and this blog.

Onto "Priceless Panties: Mood Lingerie"...

An old boyfriend once told me that nothing is more attractive on a woman than confidence. I say, "Nothing is more attractive than a confident woman in luxurious lingerie." For me, wearing a beautiful matching bra and panty set in a sumptuous fabric against my skin makes me feel sexy any day. It's never mattered to me whether or not my boyfriends ever knew that I was wearing special lingerie or not, or even if my husband does now. What has mattered all along is that I've known!

The right kind of lingerie will set me up for the day. If there's a day where I feel like hell warmed over, I'll look though my precious, color-coded lingerie drawers only to find my mood lifting. Once I slip the silk over my body, the decision is made. Today is going to be good! Over the years, I've noticed, that I tend to gravitate towards certain colors and sets based upon my moods. The following is what I've found according to my mood:




Bra Color & Mood

  • white = fresh, new beginnings
  • black = meow, confident, nothings getting past me today
  • red = sexy vixen, sassy, watch out
  • pink = sweet, loving, tender, kind
  • blue = calm, mellow, steady
  • green = grounding
  • brown = stylish, serious
  • orange = artistic, creative
  • flower print = girlie
  • stripes = fun-loving, sporty

How I feel about lingerie reminds me of the time I tried on a $250,000 necklace at Tiffany's. The ladies with me were encouraging me to try on the necklace. I thought, "Why? I don't even like diamonds." I begrudgingly tried it on, only to be shocked at how such a small, delicately crafted piece could immediately alter my mood.

Once it was on my neck, I felt it...the feeling can only be described as a symbiotic blend of craftsmanship, beauty, and elegance. And I hadn't even I looked in the mirror yet. I can still feel the light, countless karats effortlessly draping over my collar bone and the polished metal gliding over my skin. It was as if the necklace were made just for me. And when I saw it on myself...well, I don't have to say anymore. It was a priceless experience. In that moment, I finally knew why they say, "Diamonds are a girl's best friend."

The right lingerie can have the same mood altering affect. Although, for a lot less money. Whew! Lingerie can...enhance parts of my body that I never knew could look like that! What it does for my confidence, even if I'm the only one who knows it, is priceless!


What can you do to have your own mood altering experience with lingerie?

Take Inventory

Start taking notice of which lingerie you gravitate to throughout the month. See if there is any specific lingerie that you wear when you're feeling happy, sassy, or romantic. How do you feel when the lingerie is next to your skin? Is there any lingerie that makes you feel bad?
Does it remind you of an unhappy time with an old lover? A bad point in your life? When you were a weight that you didn't like? If so, GET RID OF IT! You should only wear lingerie that makes you feel good about yourself! Wearing lingerie that makes you feel bad is the kiss of death. Lingerie is the closest thing next to your skin. The lingerie that you wear will affect how you feel and how present yourself to the world....

For the rest of the post, click on Priceless Panties: Mood Lingerie.


Once you get your special set of lingerie, you'll be amazed how such a small piece of clothing can lift your spirits. As my version of that infamous commercial goes...

  • Bra ~ $48
  • Expensive Diamond Necklace ~ $250,000
  • The Way Luxurious Lingerie Makes Me Feel ~ PRICELESS!

Celebrate with us! Put on a pair of your favorite lingerie and tell us how it changed your mood!


Images on this page are of vintage Life Magazine covers. They can be purchased at http://www.art.com/.

Poll Results: What is the "Must~Have" Lingerie Accessory for Summer?


Commando Panties!

According to our Eve's Apples poll, you like Commando Panties over other summer essentials. The results are as follows:



  • Commando Panties = 37.5%
  • Strappys ~ Fashionable Bra Straps = 25%
  • Fan = 12.5%
  • Body Jewelry = 12.5%
  • Other = 12.5%
  • Bra(g) = 0%
  • Convertible Bra Straps = 0%
  • Lingerie Tape = 0%




If you haven't tried Commando Panties, they're extremely comfortable and there are no visible panty lines. This makes them ideal for wearing under tight, silhouette, or silky attire. I'm such a fan that I'm wearing a pair this weekend to a wedding.

Low Rise Girl Short Panty in black (image left) is $26-28. The Low Rise Thong (image above right) in camouflage is $20-22. Panties come in a variety of colors, including Buck Naked Nude, Baby's Got Black, Evil Eye Blue, Cupcake Pink, Good Girl Grey, Leopard, Red Hot, and more.




Commandos can be found online at:

If you want to Celebrate Your Inner Eve and don't want to go completely without underwear, then check out Commando Panties to get the same sleek effect.

Boutique of the Month ~ La Petite Coquette

Located in the Greenwich Village section of New York City, La Petite Coquette is a boutique that comes recommended over again by celebrities, professionals, students, and women from all walks of life. For over 25 years, Rebecca Apsan, owner of the boutique, has been hand-picking lingerie, gathering a wide variety of ecelctic, luxurious, comfortable, and beautiful lingerie so that clients feel like they are getting one-of-a-kind pieces.

Aside from the fabulous lingerie, what I love most about this place is Rebecca's love of lingerie and helping people. It's evident everywhere, whether it's at the store, on the website or in her book called The Lingerie Handbook. Rebecca is clearly a pioneer in getting people to Celebrate Their Inner Eves!

Store: Located up the street from New York University, the boutique offers a wide range of sizes and selection. Attractively decorated as a boudoir, it's their aim to make clients feel comfortable.

Customer Service: They specialize in customer service and high quality lingerie. Even men are encouraged to come in and shop for their significant others. The boutique has built up a steady clientele with both women and men.

Rebecca says that part of the reason for success is that, "We also offer honest advise on what works for you—and what doesn’t. This builds trust—like getting advice from a friend rather than a salesperson."

If you aren't in the New York area, you can go online and Ask Rebecca for confidential advice.


Brands:
  • Chantelle
  • Cosabella
  • On Gossamer
  • DKNY
  • La Perla
  • Mary Green
  • Nina Ricci
  • Princess Tam Tam
  • SPANX
  • Wolford

Website: Fun. It's designed like you're in a dressing room. You can enter the virtual store, see the store windows, as well as shop by brand, product, or specialty. There is also a way to shop based upon bridal lingerie, being a "curvy girl," or for gifts.

Side Note on Bra Size: I found a review online by Bostonista that commented on the stellar customer service at La Petite Coquette and where the author thought that she was a 34A and wound up being a 32D. For the article, click on TMI or Bust: Shopping for Bras.

For an Eve's Apples article regarding this exciting phenomena, click on Another "Ah-Ha Moment": Breast Shape Affects Bra Size.

If you'd love more advice from Rebecca than you can get in an afternoon visiting her store, she came out with The Lingerie Handbook. I can't recommend it enough. It has all the vital tips and information that a woman needs from finding her size, body types, and laundering your delicates.

For more information on La Petite Coquette...


Click on Eve's Apples Review of the Lingerie Handbook.

Or click on Rebecca's Interview with Style Counsel.

It's Rebecca's love of lingerie and helping people feel good about themselves that comes through loud and clear! In her words, "What’s Not to Love? It’s very satisfying to hear a customer share with me how much I influenced her self-esteem...That makes me feel wonderful. Happy faces, customers telling me that they were moved in some way, having been transformed by their experiences here, those are the things that satisfy me most."

Rebecca has found a way to Celebrate Her Inner Eve and helps her clients do it everyday! Keep up the good work!