I know the whole lingerie as clothing trend has been going on for awhile now, but it’s taken me some major getting used to. I mean really? Lingerie? It’s nerve-racking enough to strip down to a corset bra in front of my booty call let alone catwalk through the streets and walk into clubs practically naked.

Until now, I’ve avoided the trend altogether. But as I flipped through a Free People catalog last night a gorgeous outfit caught my eye, and much to my surprise what was so gorgeous about it was the stunning lace tank. So I headed to the website and, you guessed it, the shirt looked like something straight out of the Victoria Secret’s lingerie section.

I think I may have found the compromise between wearing full-out sexy-time attire and avoiding the trend altogether in the Free People All Pucker Lace Camisole.   It definitely has the sex appeal of a piece of lingerie with the see-through lace overlay and the corset-inspired vertical ribbing. But the delicately feminine lace, the demure scalloped neckline and the mesh lining make it conservative enough to wear out without feeling overexposed.

The more I think of the possible ways to incorporate this piece into my wardrobe, the more excited I’m getting. There’s no doubt that this would be fabulous for a night out with the girls paired with a pair of dark wash skinny jeans and heels. The rounded bottom hem would let just enough skin peek out at the hips without showing too much. I think I would probably rock it out a little by wearing edgy heels with metal detail and a chunky, mixed-chain necklace. Read More »

The stepping stone to the perfect outfit is the right underwear. With the start of the school year rapidly approaching, it is time to purge your drawers of anything ill-fitting, stained or tattered. It may be hard to part with your favorite undergarments, but there are a million reasons why you should. Like the fact that no boy wants to see you in a pair of torn up undies, or that around 80% of women wear the wrong size bra.

Be nice to your girls and go get re-fitted.

It’s a new year, and it’s important to purge the old and buy new pretty underthings.  Even if you usually steer clear of color in your wardrobe, your lingerie is the perfect place to add a little excitement without any risk.  Whether you’re going to be showing it off for someone special (or someone those beer goggles make you think is special), or are just going to be dancing in front of your own mirror, it’s a good time to pick up some new pieces.

Lingerie can make even the shyest girl feel instantly sexy, and there is literally something out there for everyone. In fact, there are lots of somethings, which means you can stock up and hold off on laundering for a little bit longer. Anyways, here are some of my favorite under-thingies – from sexy to sweet, normal to naughty – right now: Read More »

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If you happened to catch the new 90210 last week, I’m assuming you’re in agreement with me that the show itself was rather hard to watch. Good thing there were some cute outfits to add something worth looking at.

Obviously, since most of us don’t live in one of the wealthiest zip codes in the country, we can’t afford to wear designer duds on a daily basis, but achieving the look of the new class of West Beverly Hills High doesn’t have to cost you your firstborn. With a trip to your local Target, Express or Forever 21 (my personal faves for inexpensive fashion) or a few mouse clicks, you can pull together a great 90210-inspired ensemble. Read More »

Ever since Madonna donned her infamous cone-shaped bra, women’s underthings came out from, well, under. Usually if you see a girl with her underwear showing, the first thing you think is: TRASHY. Thongs peeking out from jeans, bra straps falling down, shirts that you can see right through–none of this brings to mind a classy gal.But your underwear can really be your outerwear if you know what to look for and how to do it right.

Vintage slips are a great way to get started. If the idea of buying someone else’s old slip sounds gross, try romantic stores like Anthropolgie or even just your local department storeand pick up one that has nice details, like lace trim.

The key is to not just wear the slip by itself, but to play around with layering. I have a cream colored slip that I like to wear under a sheer wrap dress, while my favorite lacy black slip looks great tucked into a pencil skirt and worn with a girly cardigan. This is a great winter look, especially, because you can wear your slip with tights for extra coverage.

If you’re feeling a little more bold, try a corset, or let the top of a lacy bra peek out from under a scoop-neck top. Play around with what you have, and check out stores like Only Hearts, which specializes in what they call “inner outerwear” (they have boutiques in New York and Santa Monica, plus an online shop).

Letting a bit of lingerie show is a great way to feel sexy and spice up your wardrobe a bit, no thong-showing required.