Yes ladies, I did the same thing as you all did, jump for joy, when I heard that Mr David “Golden Balls” Beckham was launching an body wear collection for the popular high street brand H&M.
We have all seen ‘those Armani adverts’ of Becks looking lush in his tight y-front pants. However when H&M released the ‘official pictures’ this week, I just had to do a blog post on the wonderful Mr Beckham.
According to reports, David is set to reveal his latest collection to 162 million people during a Super Bowl ad break on February 5th (which is costing him a mere two million pounds).
The ad will show David’s nine-piece body wear collection (which of course will be modelled by him) and will be launched across 1,800 H&M stores. I for one cannot wait for this video.
So until this blessed day arrives here are a few images of the actual underwear itself.
Beginning her life as a model/TV presenter, and previously making it into my top celebrity lingerie campaigns blog post, the curvaceous Kelly Brook is yet again about to launch another lingerie campaign for high street retailer New Look.
Whilst showing off her stunning curves (that are the envy of many women) Kelly recently discussed her lingerie likes and dislikes, her love for Agent Provocateur, Victoria’s Secrets (ah a women after my own heart) and of course her New Look Lingerie collection, along with how to maintain her sex appeal at the age of 32 (as if it was ever an issue for her).
Kelly expressed how us ladies should “Embrace our curves and invest in a good push up bra” and her key to maintaining her sex appeal after all these years in the business is “Confidence”.
Wish List: Kelly Brook Lingerie
After seeing this sneak peek preview of Kelly’s fabulous range, I have to say she has definitely made it onto my lingerie wish list for spring/summer 2012.
From sophisticated and sleek black satin to sexy lace and polka dot lingerie sets, Kelly’s range will be an investment sooner rather than later.
Last week saw the announcement that, the ex-Only Way Is Essex star Amy Child’s was to be the new face, and body, of Ultimo’s Bra Queen Collection for Tesco.
According to the popular lingerie brand, the Bra Queen brand is designed for the everyday woman who loves fashionable lingerie, without the fashionable price tag.
In terms of the actual collection, it is aimed at creating comfort, shaping, extra lift and cleavage enhancing techniques with sizes ranging from a B to DD cup. The designs are a combination of feminine laces, sexy leopard prints and sophisticated satin fabrics.
Celebrity Lingerie Campaigns
When looking at the Amy Childs and Ultimo Lingerie campaign, it got me to thinking about other successful celebrity and lingerie brand campaigns.
When doing a little research online, it turns out there have been hundreds, and I’m guessing there will be hundreds more to come.
So here is my Top 10 Celebrity Lingerie campaigns.
This is all I can say about the new autumn/winter range from Victoria’s Secrets who have used the beautiful Adriana Lima.
Since appearing in Spain Vogue, modelling a stunning range of lingerie wear, she has been in demand by the fashion industry.
The perfect model…
When I read about the latest collection, I could not believe that Adriana Lima was actually 30 years old! All I can say is that I hope I look as great as her when I reach 30. In my opinion Victoria’s Secrets have chosen the perfect model for their collection.
I think that it is safe to say, this collection will has the potential to sell out quickly for the ladies who want to wear it and for the guys who want to see their girlfriends in it.
It is without a doubt my favourite song on her hit album, 4, and now the beautiful Beyonce has released her song Countdown, as she showcases a variety of sixties inspired looks whilst exuding a pregnancy glow.
This video completely hypnotises me, from her kooky bowl cut to her sleek long bob, it is safe to say that Beyonce looks amazing in this video.
As I watched, paused and rewound this dazzling video it got me to thinking about pregnancy and maternity wear for women.
So many women that I have known to be pregnant, or have spoken to about pregnancy, tell me about the dreaded (and somewhat stereotypical) fears of maternity wear styles. These include the baggy style men’s t-shits and overall ‘frumpy’ attire within the maternity sections of many high street stores.
However when watching Beyonce’s video, it seems like she is challenging and remodelling the maternity stereotypes to incorporate her own style. After all she is still a young women, and like many other pregnant women, style is important and makes us feel good.
Beyonce even recently quoted that she enjoyed finding the right maternity wear and lingerie to suit her style.
Fashion Maternity Lingerie & Shapewear
So I thought I would do a little research into what maternity/support lingerie and shape wear is out on the market for pregnant women and here is what our found.
Asos offer a range supportive maternity lingerie and swimwear for mums to be. Using simple cotton fabrics with a sexy hint of lace makes them one of the perfect suppliers of maternity support wear.
Next use a range of colourful and feminine prints with their simple and supportive maternity ranges. They also offer a range of classic opaque maternity tights that will go perfectly underneath a chucky knit jumper dress or pretty floral tea dress.
Topshop has to be one of my favourite maternity providers for creating comfort and sex appeal in their range. Pregnant women give off a beautiful glow, combine that with beautiful lingerie and they will look like a goddess.
Fig Leaves range of maternity lingerie and swimwear use a range of classic monochrome prints with beautiful satin and cotton fabrics that include a hit of lace, to add that all around feminine touch.
So for all of you pregnant ladies who are looking for a maternity lingerie source, here you have it. Four fashion brands who stock maternity, shape wear and swimwear products.
On my search for never ending underwear purchases, I
recently came across the new Simply Gok Wan lingerie and shapeware collection for
Simply Yours. I have never seen this site before, shame on me, but it is full
of great underwear brands.
The majority of ladies within the UK love Gok Wan, as he is
seen as a shining styled beacon of hope for some many women who suffer from
body confidence. After launching his
triumphant control wear collection, Gok seems to have carried on his talent for
lingerie and has launched a new shapewear range for ladies size 10-32, with a
B-G cup and back size of 32-46.
I love Goks Underwear
Range!
The collection uses a range of luxury satins, seductive
laces and feminine floral’s as well as offering ultimate support and comfort to
the ladies wearing them. My favourite product within this range has to be the
cherry blossom collection.
How does the
shapewear range compare to other brands?
Although Gok’s range promises to create a super smooth shape
that will accentuate and contour my curves, there are a range of other shape wear
and lingerie providers, such as Playtex and Utlimo, who specialise in providing ultimate comfort and support
for women wishing to create a smoother shape.
So I am calling out to all you lingerie loving ladies who
like to sculpting and maximise your curves.Which brand would you choose? Personally I am torn between Playtex and Gok.
Baby, it’s cold outside! (Well, it’s getting there.) And what better way to greet the new season than with new lingerie? Let’s take a look at the bra trends that are guaranteed to light up this fall like a firework.
We all know that one of the best things about autumn is the colors, and this year that applies to bras as well as leaves. Match your bra to the inky black nights, mix things up with dark reds and browns, or give yourself a Halloween treat by indulging in gorgeous shades of pumpkin and burnt orange. Ideal for those who like to keep their lingerie regal, deep purple is also popular this season.
Sophisticated colors are even more spectacular when combined with luxurious lace. We’re all over Le Mystere’s classic Tisha collection this fall. Our favorite bras from the line include the Lace Tisha Bra in black and the dark purple Dream Tisha Bra.
Another collection that perfectly embodies this season’s trends is Gorgeous by Victoria’s Secret. We can’t decide what we like most—the intricate detail of the brand new Lace Demi Bra, the stunning use of color contrast on the new Embroidered Push-up Bra, or just the presence of bold colors in general.
Honorable mentions also go to individual pieces like the Wacoal Opulence Underwire Bra (pictured above) and Freya Lyla. The former is now available in an on-trend purple/navy colorway, while Freya’s exquisite creation is sheer with floral embroidery and available in both black and red.
If contrast embroidery and overlay aren’t enough to get your pulse racing, polka dots are giving the season a retro flavor. Yet another reason to check out Victoria’s Secret, many of the Body by Victoria bras are available in polka dot. Also making a comeback is our old favorite, leopard print. Indulge your wild side with Elomi’s Asia Underwire Molded Bra, the Cosabella Anouck Soft Bra, and the Betsey Johnson Underwire Leopard Bra. We especially like Betsey’s take on the trend thanks to the bra’s ornate lace overlays.
Want another reason to welcome the dropping temperatures with open arms? Well, keep in mind that with cooler weather comes heavier clothing, and that means we can rock embroidered and embellished lingerie without the risk of show-through. Less-revealing clothes also allow us to get away with fuller bra styles—no more worrying about the tops of our bra cups peeking out from low necklines. So make the most of the cool temps and dark nights by having fun with cool styles and dark shades. Experiment with the season’s patterns, and make the trends work for you. Then be sure to let us know what other trends you’ve spotted this fall and which ones you love!
This guest blog post was brought to you by Classy Bras!
The luxury lingerie brand Agent Provocateur has launched their brand new Autumn/Winter campaign, and I have to say I love it. It features the stunning actress Paz de la Huerta.
As you can see in the pictures above, she looks amazing...very jealous! Paz de la Huerta the star of the HBO series 'Boardwalk Empire' has created a series of images that complement the short films, which can be seen below. In terms of Print advertising it will be shown in V magazine and Another magazine.
The films are currently featuring on the top fashion sites, included GQ, Vogue and Grazia, along with YouTube. Johan Rench (Director) created these short films, to accompany her previous films that featured this Spring/Summer collection. She worked alongside Sarah Shotton who is the creative director for Agent Provocateur and Melody Sylvester, the executive producer.
What do you all think? All I can say is I will be visiting Agent Provocateur this weekend!
