Jessie J, Henry Holland and Pretty Polly!

The perfect Hosiery Trio

One word. EXCITED!

When I heard that the beautiful Jessie J would be the new face of Henry Holland's tights collection for Pretty Polly - I could not contain my excitement.

With her vibrant personality (and long legs to die for), I knew this collaboration would boost the brands reputation even higher!

When Jessie was asked about how she felt on adversing the campaign, she said "I was the front of the queue for legs. Ever since I started out as a singer, tights have been my statement. When you put on a pair of tights, you feel sexy and powerful.

I have been wearing House of Holland for Pretty Polly tights for ages, there was a point when I almost hadn't realised I was wearing them every time I left my house!"

Jessie & Henry Love Pretty Polly!

As if this all wasn't enough excitement I then saw the advert in which Jessie models the suspender tights...
As you can see from the image below, it has an amazing superheroes theme with a stand out "WHAM" catchline. (that makes me want them even MORE!)

I also love the little behid the scenes comic book style video! In short (or should we say the long of it) Jessie looks incrediable and I want a pair of these tights - at the bargain price of £12 I will definately be investing!

So will you be investing in a pair of these tights? Will they become a winter must have? They are certainly on my list. 

A Guest Blog By M&S

M&S Lingerie Helps Women Fake the Hourglass - No Matter What Body Shape!

The hourglass figure was well and truly on display at last month’s Emmy Awards, with the likes of Christina Hendricks and Kate Winslet pouring their curves into stunning dresses on the red carpet.

However, not all women can be blessed with a big bust, a tiny waist and silky smooth hips, and so M&S is offering quick lingerie fixes to help ladies transform their figure and give the illusion of a much sought-after hourglass silhouette.

Apple to hourglass

Apple shaped ladies are likely to have a good bust and legs, but with weight stored around the tummy - so all that’s needed is some crafty waist synching.

Essential lingerie piece: M&S Body Solutions Firm Control Waist Sculpt™ Cincher

This cincher creates a fashionable hourglass silhouette with its panel design, shaping the tummy and waist whilst still allowing women to wear their own lingerie.

Pear to hourglass

Pear-shaped ladies tend to have fairly bighips or thighs with a slimmer top half and a pretty flat tummy. So, it’s important to draw as much attention as possible to the waist and boost the cleavage.

Essential lingerie piece: M&S 2 Sizes Bigger Push-Up Bra

This lightweight push-up bra is designed for maximum impact and will doubtlessly draw the eye to the upper body. The clever padding gives the appearance of a cleavage 2 cup sizes larger and the bra can been worn with the straps at the back for an extra cleavage boost.

Strawberry to Hourglass

Those with an inverted triangle, or strawberry, body shape will probably have big boobs and/or broad shoulders with a narrow waist and hips. When trying to achieve the perfect hourglass illusion there’s not too much work to do; it’s all about adding shape to those slim hips.

Essential lingerie piece: M&S Body Solutions Waist Sculpt™ Slip Firm Control

This waist slip is a practical essential that strawberries shouldn’t be without. It's perfect for enhancing the look of dresses and skirts and adding volume to the lower body.

Banana to Hourglass

Rectangle-shaped ladieswill be fairly straight up and down, and the stark opposite to an hourglass, making this the trickiest transformation of all! That’s not to say that it’s impossible though.

Essential lingerie piece: M&S Body Solutions Bonded Waist Sculpt™ Body Firm Control

This firm control body gently shapes a rectangle figure all over for a smoother, sleeker silhouette. Its padded cups will add curves to the top half, so that all that’s needed is a full-skirted to dress to bulk out the bottom half.

And for the Natural Hourglasses

Real hourglasses will have a similarly sized bust and hips, with a much smaller, defined waist. This figure needs making the most of with vintage-style lingerie from the original hourglass era.

Essential lingerie piece: Autograph Rose Lace Padded Longline Bra

Elegant and feminine, this longline bra has a rose lace design which shows off an hourglass to its full potential.

Gentle padding and underwiring give a flattering uplifted shape resulting in sophisticated, modern glamour.

A New Victoria’s Secret

Wow, wow... WOW!

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.

Beyonces Bump & Maternity Lingerie

A Maternity Fashion Role Model

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 Maternity

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 Maternity

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 Maternity

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 Maternity

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.