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Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue
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REFILE - ADDING RESTRICTIONS FOR USAGE The 2009 Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue, which is on sale now and features supermodel Bar Refaeli on its cover, is seen in this undated handout photo. She turned the head of actor Leonardo DiCaprio and now Refaeli will have men around the world turning the pages of Sports Illustrated, as the model bared mostly all for the cover of the magazine's widely-read swimsuit issue, which will be released February 14, 2009. REUTERS/Raphael Mazzucco/Sports Illustrated (UNITED STATES) THIS IMAGE IS NOT FOR USAGE OUTSIDE OF THE UNITED STATES AND CANADA. USAGE AFTER MARCH 6, 2009 IS NOT ALLOWED. NO SALES. NO ARCHIVES. FOR EDITORIAL USE ONLY. NOT FOR SALE FOR MARKETING OR ADVERTISING CAMPAIGNS.
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Wednesday, February 18, 2009
Dress To Suit All The Seasons
by: pmcindoe
Layering your clothes is a simple way to seamlessly see your way from spring and summer through to autumn and winter, so hold back before banishing all your summer clothes to the back of the wardrobe.
If you want to stay warm and chic all season long then layering your favourite items is just the answer. This tried and tested method never goes out of fashion and with a little finesse you can hold on to some of your most treasured summer items well into the winter months.
The key to looking stylish is to keep the overall effect fluid, so only layer lighter fabrics, such as fine jersey and organza. Summer dresses can be worn over a long sleeved tee or turtleneck, or teamed with leggings and ankle boots to stand you in good stead through the colder months. And when the temperature drops to its coldest you can simply opt for thick tights and calf or knee-high boots to keep yourself nice and toasty.
Summer t-shirts can also be worn under cardigans and blazers during autumn and winter, and could even be paired with trouser-leg jeans and heels for a night out on the town. Jackets and blazers with tailored details give a fun and preppy look whereas a more traditional shape will create a classic look.
Tank tops also work well in winter whether worn under a cardigan or over a long-sleeve t-shirt. Chunky cardigans are a current trend, so you could invest in one to keep your look updated, whilst also keeping you warm when the temperatures fall.
Cotton skirts can work in winter too; wear with a jumper, leggings and ankle boots when you're out and about or mix with a blazer, tights and pumps for a look that will see you through day and night. What's more, bright summer colours look good all year round; therefore, don’t feel like you have to wear black in autumn and winter. A few vibrant pieces will brighten up a dreary winter day and the ‘brighter is better’ rule isn’t restricted to only clothes as bright shoes, bags and accessories work well too.
When it comes to outerwear a three-quarter-sleeve mac is the ideal item to bridge the trans-seasonal gap. But when it gets colder you may want to swap short sleeves for longer ones; however, until the time comes you can continue to make the most of your spring and summer glad rags.
It just goes to show that regardless of whether its women’s casual clothing you’re looking for or something a little more formal, you can mix and match different items to see you through all seasons.
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Layering your clothes is a simple way to seamlessly see your way from spring and summer through to autumn and winter, so hold back before banishing all your summer clothes to the back of the wardrobe.
If you want to stay warm and chic all season long then layering your favourite items is just the answer. This tried and tested method never goes out of fashion and with a little finesse you can hold on to some of your most treasured summer items well into the winter months.
The key to looking stylish is to keep the overall effect fluid, so only layer lighter fabrics, such as fine jersey and organza. Summer dresses can be worn over a long sleeved tee or turtleneck, or teamed with leggings and ankle boots to stand you in good stead through the colder months. And when the temperature drops to its coldest you can simply opt for thick tights and calf or knee-high boots to keep yourself nice and toasty.
Summer t-shirts can also be worn under cardigans and blazers during autumn and winter, and could even be paired with trouser-leg jeans and heels for a night out on the town. Jackets and blazers with tailored details give a fun and preppy look whereas a more traditional shape will create a classic look.
Tank tops also work well in winter whether worn under a cardigan or over a long-sleeve t-shirt. Chunky cardigans are a current trend, so you could invest in one to keep your look updated, whilst also keeping you warm when the temperatures fall.
Cotton skirts can work in winter too; wear with a jumper, leggings and ankle boots when you're out and about or mix with a blazer, tights and pumps for a look that will see you through day and night. What's more, bright summer colours look good all year round; therefore, don’t feel like you have to wear black in autumn and winter. A few vibrant pieces will brighten up a dreary winter day and the ‘brighter is better’ rule isn’t restricted to only clothes as bright shoes, bags and accessories work well too.
When it comes to outerwear a three-quarter-sleeve mac is the ideal item to bridge the trans-seasonal gap. But when it gets colder you may want to swap short sleeves for longer ones; however, until the time comes you can continue to make the most of your spring and summer glad rags.
It just goes to show that regardless of whether its women’s casual clothing you’re looking for or something a little more formal, you can mix and match different items to see you through all seasons.
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Wednesday, February 4, 2009
Fishnet Bodystocking Halter Top with Lace Open Crotch - One Size or Plus Size
Product Description
One Piece fishnet bodystocking has a halter top with lace and open crotch. One size fits most 5' to 5'10, 90-175 lbs.; One Size Plus (a.k.a. Plus or Queen Size) fits most 5'6 to 6'2, 175-275 lbs. Hand wash.
Fishnet Open Bust 3 Piece Set Garter Top, Thong, Stockings
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From the Shirley of Hollywood H.O.T. Collection, and it certainly is HOT! 3-piece set includes open bust top with garters; thong; and stockings. The Open Bust products are our most popular items and are so risque we cannot show the entire photograph. Satisfaction Guaranteed or purchase price refunded. Select size above. One size fits most 5' to 5'10, 90-175 lbs..; One Size Plus (a.k.a. Plus or Queen Size or X-Large) fits most 5'6 to 6'2, 175-275 lbs. Hand wash.
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Tuesday, February 3, 2009
Sexy Butterfly Stretch Lingerie Set - One Size Plus Size - Black
Product Description
Sexy plus size lingerie doesn't get much better than this. The romantic butterfly print and soft stretch fabric will remind you of a fairy tale. The sensual design appeals to both men and women. It stretches to fit your curves in all the right places.
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Strappy Teddy Bodysuit SeXy Stretch Lace Black or Fuchsia
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Monday, February 2, 2009
SeXy Nightgown Lace Long Night Gown with High Cut Leg
Product Description
Elegant and SeXy Long Nightgown.
BodyShaper Waist Cincher Corset Beige Shapewear
Product Description
Body Shaper Waist Cincher Corset. Available in Black or Beige colors. Made of stretch lace for comfort and cross overlapping for support and toning. Bra not included.Black and Beige in S,M,L and XXL sizes are on back order and should be available again soon.
Sunday, February 1, 2009
The History of Lingerie
The History of Sexy Lingerie – Staying Abreast of the Silhouette Ah, the female silhouette. It can really vary, can’t it? And it really has – over the ages. What’s been acceptable to society has changed from one extreme to the other – and back again. But the silhouette has been governed by what’s draped over it. And throughout history, it’s been adorned in many different ways, with different areas accentuated along the way. Women have worn everything from a heavy whalebone contraption with laces and pulleys, all the way to the light silky sexy lingerie of today. To try to make some sense of the transformation of the silhouette over the years, let’s look at the history of sexy lingerie – why it changed, and how it changed.The first “lingerie”? When we think of sexy lingerie, we think of light, thin material, usually see-through, draped adoringly over the female body, covering just enough to titillate the impressionable male. But well before Christ, on the island of Crete, in the Mediterranean Sea, women were very bold. Their idea of lingerie was a boned bodice corset, designed not for support, but to tease men, by pushing their breasts up and out, literally exposing them in their entire splendor. Although they achieved the “sexy” part, the “lingerie” part was nothing like what we think of as lingerie today.Throughout time, as each vision of the silhouette emerged, clothing was created to fit and accentuate this shape. There were, of course, two main elements in a silhouette – the bust and the butt. Some societies wanted the bust to be prominent, while some felt that the butt should be the “point of interest”. One thing that’s never changed is that we’re at the mercy of the fashion gurus – whatever they say is in, that’s what we wear.The silhouette goes from profound to padded Society in the Middle Ages felt that the silhouette should be restrained, especially the breasts, which they thought should be firm and small. In those days, women wore many styles of corsets over their dresses, all with the similar purpose of flattening their breasts. And in case some men didn’t notice this flattering flattening, some women actually attached small bells around their neckline – the jingling bringing attention to the jiggling v.During the Renaissance, the Spanish fashion experts saw the silhouette as padded – in all the right places. They wanted to see women with cone-shaped breasts, flat stomachs and narrow waists. And women went to great lengths to achieve this look – more than reasonable lengths, as we see it today. They actually had to have other people dress them because the cinching up of their corsets was done up their backs and required a lot of strength. In fact, they were trussed and bound tighter than a Thanksgiving turkey.This unnatural shaping of the silhouette was met with disapproval by proponents of good health. Doctors complained that these corsets compressed women’s bodies so tightly, their internal organs were being squeezed, and their ribs were being pushed out of shape. It was quite common for women to swoon and faint – usually attributed to the females’ delicate nature. Actually, it was because they just couldn’t breathe! There was one report of a woman who actually died when her ribs were cinched so tightly that they pierced her liver. Wow – the cost of looking sexy!By the 18th century, life was becoming lighter, and clothing trends followed. Although the whalebone structure of the corset still kept women tightly silhouetted, there was a definite movement to incorporate the artistry that marked the era. Corsets were decorated with beautiful embroidery, ribbons and laces. And that wasn’t the only thing that drew male attention – they also pushed the breasts up, threatening to jump right out.Later in the 18th century, people started rebelling against many things and corsets were no exception. Again, doctors spoke out about the dangers of these body presses. And this time they were heard – enough to actually have boned corsets outlawed.The softer silhouette is highlighted By the early 1800s, the silhouette was still enhanced, calling for the support that the old corset had given. So the corset returned, but with more elaborate methods of construction. Boning was still used, but in smaller sections, allowing for more movement. And since the fashion of the day was for a more separated look for breasts, a corset-maker named Leroy came up with a model he called a “divorce”. (Perhaps it was named that because by the time the husband got it undone, he’d lost interest! And separation does precede divorce, doesn’t it?) But seriously folks, this problem of lacing and unlacing was met by corset designers – they developed systems that allowed women to undress themselves.During the 1840s, with the much-exaggerated silhouette for women, whalebone came back into use, but this time with huge hoops and crinolines, covered with all kinds of fabric and trim. In those days, a man knew he’d found a fashionable woman if he could put his hands around her waist. And because women were still trying to attract men, they cinched themselves up even tighter.The hoop-and-crinoline look was soon replaced by the soft-S silhouette, still using the corset, but adding the bustle to the back. Now they’d created an exaggerated bottom. This was fine, except women had to stand a lot because most of their butts were covered by the cumbersome bustle. Of course, the men liked this because it gave them more opportunities to view those sexy bustles.As fashion design became more innovative, more varieties of corsets were created. Now you could get a lightly-boned corset for the morning, a boneless corset for the beach, an elastic corset for horseback riding, and a jersey corset for bicycle riding. With all the activities women participated in, think of how many corsets they would need!The corset is extended – then expended By the end of the 19th century, the corset had become a supporter not only of breasts, but of the newly-created stockings. Stockings were held up by garters and suspenders attached to the corset – a very complex system of rigging.By the beginning of the 20th century, corsets were being laced down as far as the knee. But many people didn’t like that style, and fashion designers were leaning towards an un-corseted, more free-flowing style. Sexy lingerie was about to take a whole new turn. With the advent of the industrial revolution, and the invention of the sewing machine, Germany and France opened the first corset factories.In 1913, Mary Phelps Jacob created a new type of bra. It was much softer and much shorter than a corset. And it allowed the breasts to be shaped in their natural state. When too many people started asking Mary for her design, she thought she’d better get it protected. So she applied for a patent. She eventually sold this patent to Warner Company.After World War I, women began to enter the workforce and corsets were definitely not appropriate for wear in factories. They needed shorter skirts made of cooler and lighter fabric that was easy to care for. The other factor was that the war had taken its toll on their supply of men, which meant more competition in landing a man – they needed to look their sexiest!Then came the Roaring Twenties, with it’s elaborate parties. Fashion changed dramatically – the boyish silhouette was in. The quest for flat chests and stomachs, and straight hips and buttocks, led the fashion industry to create the liberty bodice, the chemise, and bloomers – loose-fitting and light. And a long-overdue substitute for plain old white appeared – pastel colored lingerie. The first brassieres were designed to flatten the breasts, adding to the total boyish look. The corset was no longer needed – except the bottom part that held up the stockings. So the corset was shortened right down to a belt – the suspender belt.The 30s brought back the full-figured silhouette The 30s brought with them a complete turnaround in the shape of the desired silhouette. The woman’s feminine side once again became the priority. Women were encouraged to look well-proportioned, full-figured, but still reasonably slim in the hips. Now women had a full set of lingerie to outfit themselves – a breast-enhancing brassiere, an elastic suspender belt, and the girdle, that kept all the curves in the right places.One of the biggest advancements in the lingerie industry came in the 1930s, when Dunlop Rubber invented Lastex. Lastex was an elastic fiber that could be interwoven with the fabric used to make lingerie fashions. Now the industry could make lingerie in various sizes, to properly fit a woman’s shape.But then came World War II, and with it, its shortages. Germany couldn’t import the fabrics they’d been using and their industry dried up. People started making home-knitted underwear out of anything they could find. Not very sexy, to say the least. But they were warm.After the war, lingerie consisted of the basic bras and suspender belts. This was the norm for most women. But the teenage girl, emerging from the oppression of the war, and looking for excitement, became a target market. These teenagers were anxious to grow up, and wearing lingerie was a big step towards getting there. So the lingerie industry started to create lingerie sets that would attract the attention of these young girls. And the German lingerie industry exploded.Over in America, the lingerie industry was making its own mark. Everyone was trying to create something new and different. The market was flooded with all kinds of innovations to help women look sexy. For example, Howard Hughes created a new bra – a special wire-reinforced design for Jane Russell. (Was that the one that got her the Oscar for “Best Support”?)The silhouette suffers as bras are burned As the 60s brought a wave of women’s emancipation movements, feminists burned their bras. It’s ironic that they had lots of support for this movement, because now that they’d burned their bras, their support was gone. And, later in life, they’d find that their support sagged.This movement gave the lingerie industry a heavy hit. Many manufacturers were forced out of business. But on the positive side, Lycra had just been invented, and women’s legs began to be adorned in tights or, even better for the men, the sexy little mini-skirt. And with the mini-skirt came a demand for bikini briefs.By the 1980s, wire-reinforced bras had become the number-one seller. For those who need that added support, these are still very popular today. Probably the biggest seller now is the push-up bra.Today’s silhouette varies in shape – but always looks good in sexy lingerie Think of how far lingerie has come – from the push-up corsets of ancient Greece, to the push-up bra of today. The history of sexy lingerie proves one fact – some things never change. Obviously, the purpose hasn’t changed – women still want to look sexy. The only thing that has changed is the method.We now have a society that allows much more freedom than in the past. We have lighter, lacier, sexier fabric. We have more liberal ideas of how much can be bared. And of course, the men are all for it. So the goal of the lingerie industry remains the same – to create an image of a woman who’s desirable and sexy. And if you look at all the sexy lingerie websites, you’ll see that the industry is achieving its goal. Right guys?About The Author Gareth Marples is a successfully published freelance copywriter, one of experience and diversity. He provides valuable tips and advice for consumers purchasing seamless nylon stockings, cotton white panties and micro bikini thongs. His numerous articles offer moneysaving tips and valuable insight on typically confusing topics.This article on the "History of Sexy Lingerie" is written by the author Gareth Marples.© 2004 - Net Guides Publishing, Inc.
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