Temptation Thursday: Lust Grab Bag

Here's yet another collection of underthings that has caught my starry-eyed gaze this week:


La Perla Villa Toscana - Corseteria Full Cup Bra


Sarda by Andres Sarda - Ciutadella Chemise


La Perla Studio - Graphic Style Padded Bodysuit


Lise Charmel: Princese De Coeur Demi Cup Bra


La Perla Villa Toscana - Ventagli Chemise

Sheer Perfection

If you've been paying any attention to my constant gibberish, you know what a huge fan I am of sheer. Its almost impossible to make sheer un-sexy. It's the perfect combination of pure seduction, with just the tiniest bit still left to the imagination.

So...consider me a big fan of the newest collections from Andres Sarda. It gorgeous sheer combined with bright vibrant colors to create the perfect combination of playfully pretty with sexy...

Ciutdella Collection

Guell Collection

'Menswear Inspired'? and Others...

Thought I'd kick off the weekend with a few things from the world of luxury lingerie that have caught my eye over the last week. I think it's a pretty interesting sampling. If nothing else it shows that, for those with the disposable income and the desire to spend it on the finest of the foundations, there certainly are a number of different directions you can go in. It all depends on what's 'you'. Are you the fun but formal type? The classic with a modern touch type? Maybe the playful yet dark type? It does seem there is something for everyone.

The Flash Flash Tux, the latest from Andres Sarda, states, and I quote, "Menswear inspired, this set is perfectly playful, including all the bells and whistles". Ah, where to begin?

Menswear inspired is certainly a unique route to go when designing lingerie. Without a doubt the first thing you're going to notice about this bra is the attached (yet detachable) necktie. I must admit this does, in a strange way, inspire thoughts of the tuxedo, in a way the tuxedo t-shirt just never was able to do. Perhaps more interesting than the "bells and whistles" that were included, however, might be what was chosen to be left out. The bra is open and leaves very little to the imagination. Not exactly for the faint of heart, I suppose.

The set concludes with a matching thong. Apparently, there is no jacket required (sorry, had to include the terrible joke). The bra and thong are both 91% polyester and 9% spandex. They are available in black only (with the white lapel trim on the bra). The bra costs $141 and the thong is $73. It is all made in Spain. What do you think? Over the top or creative and fun?

Formal wear not your thing? You can always count on La Perla to bring you back to the basics. Malizia by La Perla recently released their Camelia collection. No bells and whistles here, but plenty of retro-inspired styling, sheer tulle, and dot prints that I have been falling for lately.

Shown here with the full cup bra, and culotte, the set also includes a push up bra, low cut culotte, and thong. The set is available in black, but the soft blue, pictured here, may actually be a bit nicer, in my opinion. It helps accentuate the softness and sheerness of the set. The full cup bra has sheer cups that include pretty lace detailing on the top. The rest of the bra is lace tulle with a dot pattern. The culotte is similar with the sheer dot tulle across the front with the lace floral pattern done on either side. The back side of the culotte is a double layer of tulle which provides for a bit less transparency. Both pieces have a small bow in the front.

The bra is 64% nylon, 26% polyester, and 7% elastane. It costs $93. The culotte is 74% nylon, 13% polyester, and 13% elastane. It costs $60. It is made in Italy. The set is actually significantly less than most bra and panty sets offered by La Perla, so it may be worth a look, because it is no less stunning than much of what La Perla offers. What do you think. Sexy and classic? Or not quite enough excitement?

Looking for something a bit more playful? That can be done. Look no further than the Bondage Angela Cage Chemise by Bordell. Come on. Bondage? Cage? I've already got your attention.

Much that gets associated with bondage can be cheaply or poorly done. This piece is neither of these things. In fact, I don't know what to associate this with. I've never seen anything like it before.

The entire chemise is made of of horizontal white bands that make up the entire body of the suit, giving way to a different band detail to make up the cups. The black shoulder straps continue down through the cups and down the length of the chemise, creating contrast with both color and band direction. It finishes at the bottom with four removable garter straps. The chemise includes a full zipper closure in the back (just in case you were wondering how the hell you get in or out of this thing!).

The chemise is 80% polyester, 11% polyamide, and 9% elastane. It costs $594 and is available only in the black on creme color. It is made in England. What about this one. Devious and playful or restrictive and cagey?

I hope everyone has an amazing weekend...

Take Only What You Need...

...Or at least that's what Spanish designer Andres Sarda appears to be providing you with this new collection. If the word "palace" makes you think of a large sprawling house for royalty that covers lots of land, the Palace Collection is going to provide you with the opposite part....except for maybe the whole royalty bit.

This bra and panty collection is far from large, certainly isn't sprawling, and ain't gonna cover much...er...land. This set somehow manages to provide plenty of detail yet simultaneously leave very little to the imagination. You wanna wear this? Be prepared to show plenty of skin.

Lets start with the bra. It is a blend of 52% silk, 41% nylon, and 7% spandex. Sounds like it feels great...for the small areas of the body it touches. The bra is a underwire cutout which fits around the breasts. The shoulder straps lead to a thin strappy yet racerback style straps that close on the shoulders with a tie. Finally, the chest and underwire straps are adorned with rhinestone detail. A thick silk tie comes across the chest, serving to cover all of the important parts, before being closed in a large bow.

As you've probably guessed by now, this isn't going to be everyday wear. The large bow isn't going to hide well beneath most tops, and I doubt there's much of a chance of this piece providing the necessary comfort and support for a day long wear. Yet for novelty and/or bedroom wear, this will set you back plenty, to the tune of $268. Enjoy.

So, with a bra with that kind of (or lack of) coverage, you aren't exactly going to wear a brief right? Of course not. Welcome to the Palace Open Back Panty.

The front is a black silk triangle. The strings rise up across the hip to the ribbon tie and have rhinestones to match the bra. The backside is more strap detail with a three straps creating a thong-like effect. Again, rhinestones cover the straps. The makeup of this piece is 50% silk, 40% nylon, 6% spandex, and 4% cotton.

While it would be an interesting addition to any (and especially my) panty drawer, you got to be willing to pony up another $180. It may seem like a lot of money for such a small amount of material, but hey, it covers everything it needs to, right?