Panty Monday: KMD Knickers

I'm going to be honest with you...I'm going to be spending a lot of time talking about vintage style panties. I do this because...well...they're my favorite.

The irony, to me, is that as lingerie designers continue to looks for ways to cover less...the real essence of sexiness comes from a product that enhances what it covers and makes it even more sexy. While I also realize that as pants sit lower and/or fit tighter, sometimes less is better...when you really want to look and feel sexy, the right kind of panties will leave you wanting more.

Don't believe me? Check out some of these styles from Kiss Me Deadly. I'm certain that I know nothing sexier...

Candy Bow Pin Up Knicker

Candy Box Pin Up Knicker

DeVille Brief

Jezebel Longline Pantygirdle

Jolie Brief

Temptation Thursday: Garter Belts

It all comes back to this. There's no sexier lingerie than the garter belt. And I'm not even just saying that because it's pointless without stockings.

That's really all I have to say. I'll let this weeks choices do the talking...

Kiss Me Deadly Jolie Suspender Belt

Betsey Johnson Rebel Rose Garter Belt

Simone Perele Avant Suspender Belt

In Bloom by Jonquil Paisley Embroidered Garter Belt

Lise Charmel Princese De Coeur Garter Belt

Fleur of England Private Suspender Belt

Intenzioni Provocation Garter Belt

Felina Emily Garter Belt

Occhi Verdi Floreal Garter Belt

Badgley Mischka Lana Garter Belt

One of Three

My theme of my One of Three post for this week is knickers. Not just any knickers, but knickers from one of my favorite designers: Kiss Me Deadly. For those not familiar with Kiss Me Deadly, I'd describe it as a less expensive and more vintage themed Agent Provacateur. Everything they make is extremely sexy, but much of it comes from a pin-up inspired look. Hopefully you'll like the three choices I came up with here.

Thanks, as always, for all of your wonderful comments last week. By a fairly wide margin, the Clara Swiss Dotted Pantyhose from StockinGirl were the winner, so look for a review of those in an upcoming post.

On to this week:

Jezebel Longline Knicker


This is probably one of the least practical things I've ever seen in my life when it comes to lingerie. But good god is it hot! I'm going to have to squeeze two pictures in here to make sure you see the front and the back.

The Jezebel Longline Knicker is made from sheer black mesh. From experience, I can attest that Kiss Me Deadly uses the softest mesh material I have ever come in contact with. It is sheer and see-through and looks just like mesh, but I swear to you it feels like satin.

The knicker comes way way up, ending just below the bust line. It has a small thing band at the top and an opaque mesh piece in the shape of a diamond down the middle. From the middle of the diamond shape is a satin band that ties into a bow in the back. The detail is simply amazing.

This piece comes in 4 sizes. It costs £22 .

Jezebel Cut Out Deep Brief

This one is similar to the Knicker above in that it is made from a sheer black mesh material. The Jezebel Cut Out Deep Brief comes up nowhere near as high, but it still has plenty of gorgeous detail.

The front of the brief comes up pretty high, stopping about two inches from the natural waist. It is completely sheer in the front, with the only detail being a bow on the middle of the waistband.

The back, however, is where all of the detail is. The sheer material continues throughout, but at the top of the brief, all across the waistband are satin ruffles that are quite large. In the top middle is a decent size cut out, that descends almost halfway down the back of the brief. Finally there are satin bows both to the side and to the center front.

It sounds like overkill to have me describe it. But if you look at the back of the panty in this picture, it is actually very well done and looks incredibly sexy.

This knicker comes in 4 sizes as well. It costs £17.50.

Diamond Van Doren Sheer Mesh Brief

I may have featured this before on one of these posts, but if so, I'm featuring it again. I love everything about the Diamond Van Doren Sheer Mesh Brief. Like the others, it is done in a sheer tulle material. But as an added twist, there is a diamond pattern that is done over the brief. It's almost like making a brief out of textured hosiery.

This brief sits much lower, coming up to just above the hips. It's done in sheer black mesh with a black waistband and a black bow. The front of the brief has a white leg band that turns to black on the back half of the brief, creating just a splash of contrast.

This is an incredibly sexy brief. I love the mesh. I love the subtle pattern.

This brief comes in 4 sizes. It costs £18.50.

So which will it be. Sheer black tulle mesh is definitely on the menu this week. But each knicker has its own subtle twists that make each sexy in its own way. I'm looking forward to giving any one of these three a try. Which will it be? That's all up to you. I can't wait to hear your comments.

One of Three

First a quick update. I ran a similar post last week involving tights, and I thank everyone who chimed in on my three selections. Ultimately, I settled upon the Trasparenze Capriccio Tights. As soon as they arrive and I get a chance to wear them I will give them a review for all.

In the meantime, this week I am looking at panties. I want something brief-like that is also classic, sexy, and has plenty of sheerness. Once again I have narrowed it down to three possibilities and, once again, I humbly seek reader advice as to which of these I should buy.

Playful Promises Miss Showgirl High Waisted Brief

I have not purchased anything from Playful Promises before, but one look at the Miss Showgirl High Waisted Brief has me thinking that this may be about to change. I stumbled upon these recently while browsing La Magia looking for new styles and stopped dead in my tracks. This showgirl is a showstopper.

There is quite a bit to like about these. They possess many of the attributes of the vintage pin up girl panty that I am always a huge fan of. They have a high rise that ascends to just below the navel. Despite the coverage, they are made from a sheer material that leaves little to the imagination. Finally, they have four vertical columns of stitching, two in the front that end with pink buttons in a keyhole detail.

The panty is a lilac color which makes them even that more unique as this style is most often done in black. The stitching and the buttons are both florescent pink, while the keyhole detail is outlined in lilac satin. Are these panties not completely gorgeous? They are available in small, medium, and large and cost £13 ($21).

Kiss Me Deadly Alouette Brief

I have had the opportunity to buy a few different items from Kiss Me Deadly, and they are all among my favorites. Kiss Me Deadly, who often draw inspiration from classic literature, claims that the theme behind the Alouette line is a Hans Christian Anderson story that's "full of female characters and great quotes". I must confess, I last read Hans Christian Anderson about 15 years ago in high school, but I can find no fault with the finished product, born from the Anderson image.

While also briefs, the Alouette has less coverage than the Miss Showgirl. It sits lower in the front, while still providing a good deal of coverage in the back. It is done in rose laden black lace. It also has a large pink bow in the back. As you can probably see from the picture it is very sheer, save for a lace overlay across the front. It is described by KMD as the most glamorous basic you should own. Who am I to argue?

It is part of a set that also includes a plunge bra and waist cincher with six removable straps. Of course the set wouldn't be complete without a pair of stockings, which KMD can provide as well. The briefs come in small through extra large and cost £16.25 ($26).

Mary Green Nouveau Retro Blush Silk Pantie

When it comes to classic retro lingerie, few do it better than Dollhouse Bettie. That would most certainly include the Mary Green Nouveau Retro Silk Pantie, pictured here in Blush color. Mary Green is a San Francisco designer who sells much of her product through San Francisco-based Dollhouse Bettie. Judging by the silk pantie, I'm going to really like Mary Green.

This is a high waist panty done in a 'retro full cut'. It's done in luxury stretch silk charmeuse. The website boasts that they are one of the most comfortable "to show up on the scene". The silk material tells me that they're going to feel great. They are further embellished with stretch lace inserts that descend down either side of the front of the panty.

Exclusive of trim they are made entirely from silk and lycra. They are available in small, medium, and large and can fit up to a 42 inch hip. Finally, they cost $31.25.

As you can probably tell, I am madly in love with all three of these styles. Which to choose? Well, that is up to you. As always, I am looking forward to hearing any and all opinions on these.

A Big Thank You

...to the awesome Kelly of Proficisamur!, who has brought to my attention the sale going on right now at La Magia.

Currently, much of the Kiss Me Deadly collection is available for half off! I've raved here several times in the past about KMD lingerie, which has always exceeded my expectations every time I have purchased them. Now its time for me to stock up.

While you're there, you can check out some of the other items they have on sale. Their sale section goes on for several pages!

Now...what should I get...hmmmm.

Meshy Goodness

At the risk of turning into an all leg wear all the time blog (not that that would be the worst thing in the world) I thought it'd be good to take a quick look at Kiss Me Deadly's Alouette Brief, today. After all, this is 'The Panty Drawer'.

Kiss Me Deadly is responsible for My Favorite Panty Ever. This looks to be along the same lines, but does not provide quite as much cover. This is a 'shorty brief' but it is similar to the Van Doren brief in that they are both done in mesh. The other main difference is that this brief has an overlay panel in the front, while the Van Doren was sheer throughout (better in my opinion). When reviewing the Van Doren I was literally stunned by how soft, stretchy and comfy the material was, given mesh doesn't typically have such attributes. If the Alouette feels the same way, it is most certainly worth the buy at £16.25 ($28). As you can probably see from the pictures, it certainly is a stunning piece to look at (particularly from the back).

Also available as part of the Alouette line is a bra, cincher, suspender and thong. The cincher is especially sexy. It is made of black mesh and is supposed to be comfortably stretchy. It is adorned with pink bows and six detachable straps. It starts above the waist and has plastic boning. Pared with the bra and stockings, one can be covered almost completely head to toe in lovely Kiss Me Deadly. What a nice thought!

The whole set can be had for about £120.

Wow...Just...Wow

My first purchase from Kiss Me Deadly included the Van Doren Mesh Pin Up Knickers. At this point I've ordered pin up style knickers from a few different retailers. I have yet to be disappointed, but I also hadn't seen a huge difference in feel in quality among them.

I think the look of the mesh is incredibly sexy and seductive. For the most part I've been surprised by the feel because, while a lot of lacy-style panties can grow uncomfortable for me over the course of a day, the mesh ones aren't anywhere near as bad. The fact that I love the look and coverage they provide encouraged me to buy quite a few of these types of panties.

The Van Doren Mesh is in a whole other league, though. This is the softest smoothest mesh material I have ever come in contact with. I'm not even exaggerating. It looks like mesh, but it feels like silk or satin. The combination of how these knickers look and feel cannot be beaten. If you buy one pair of pin up knickers, please make sure it's these.

You can get them, along with a lot of other great stuff, at Pandora's Choice for the very reasonable price of £10.75. Seriously get them. I never steer you wrong.