OFF-KEY

The other day I came across this advert for LaSenza--if you're not familiar with the lingerie brands, think of LaSenza as Victoria Secret's Canadian cousin: moderately priced, average-quality lingerie (eh!)

I can't help but think the concept behind this ad could be clever... musical notes, cup sizes: they're both letters! Cute right? Yet somehow the end product is just a bit disturbing. Maybe its their supine posture and fake orgasm singing faces or maybe its all the serious ho ho ho-ing going on... whatever the reason, I am filing this commercial in the “lingerie advertising fail” category-- at least from the female perspective. If the objective was to weirdly titillate your male audience with an voyeuristic version of deck the halls... then way to go LaSenza marketing team!

HARD TO BE SOFT, TOUGH TO BE TENDER

Video via madebyniki.co.uk

My new favourite lingerie source: Made by Niki-- a UK based intimates designer that specializes in knickers that aren't too girly, and aren't too slutty... and have just the right amount of kink. I am obsessed with the String Bra (£125.00 or about $196) and High-Waisted Thong (£33.99 or about $53) featured in this video. Added bonus: the bra is fait sur mesure.... and really, is there anything more luxurious bespoke unmentionables? Not that I can think of...

BUT I'M STILL, I'M STILL AN ANIMAL

Images via fashiongonrogue.com

Daria Werbowy wears some seriously sexy Sabbia Rosa lingerie, the perfect colour grey thigh-highs + a big rock on her finger for French Vogue. Sabbia Rosa doesn't have a website, but if you happen to be in La Ville-Lumière, it is a definite must stop for lingerie aficionados.
Gosh I miss Paris.
Must be time to go back.

IT'S FRIDAY

Vanessa Bruno Spring-Summer 2010 "Le bel été"

Happy dance!
Dieu Merci C'est Vendredi.

PS. the thing she does at the beginning of the video with her hands flapping in front of her face... I literally do this ALL the time when there is a lull in a conversation I am having. I find it loosens the mood.

Nice to feel a kindred spirit on a Friday. Even if it is all a marketing ploy.

STAR-STUDED, STAR-SPANGLED + STAR-POWERED

(photos via fashiongonrogue.com)

This month, Vogue UK shot Kate Moss, Lily Donaldson and Lara Stone (among others) for the gold/star/ gold-star-themed "Star Girls" spread in their December issue. While I have trouble with the obvious pandering inherent in the supermodels plus shiny things formula, there were a few glints (pun intended) of the gilded underpinnings available this winter. And my are they glittery, but also... heavy-looking, no?

Well, just in time for the holiday season..
So shine on, I say.
Shine on.

Editors note: Lara's pasties + eyebrows pretty much makes her a rockstar.

And is it just me or is Kate Moss frozen in this position for all photographs she has taken since 2001? I confess, yes I did have to resist the urge to crop out her head, that's how bored I am.

MAKE 'EM MARCH

Gothstar by Pictureplane and Closer by Kings of Leon: two songs sexy enough to make you strut.

WHAT I'VE BEEN THINKING ABOUT LATELY

This is whats on my wall right now; the short list of what is on my mind.

This is beside my bed for night time reading.
Let's see what happens, shall we?