Mio Destino Lingerie

A book which as recently released by London based Arabs, Rana Salam and Malu Halasa, is introducing the secret world of Syrian lingerie to everyone. Ms. Salam told the BBC ‘The point of the book is to go beyond politics, to break stereotypes and celebrate Middle Eastern sexuality and pleasure. Call it kitsch, call it whatever you like, but I think this attire is superb, spontaneous………..read more

When it comes to purchasing lingerie, women know best! So imagine what it would be like if the people working in lingerie shops were men – just men. In Saudi Arabia women have no choice but to be advised on sizes and styles by men, as the female sex is often denied the right to work. All this leads to women unable to be fitted properly causing ill fitting bras and discomfort………..read more

Pancake day, which is also known as Shrove Tuesday is on Tuesday 24 February this year.

Pancake day is the last day before the Christian period of Lent and it is traditional to eat pancakes on this day. It is always 41 days before Easter Sunday. Shrove Tuesday is the last chance to…….read more

Mio Destino went to the opening of the fantastic ‘Dance Dance Revolution’ at the Ohio Theatre in Soho NYC – ‘a dystopian Footloose set to Japanese rave music …inspired by the hit video game of the same name’, according to Flavorpill.
Once the show got started – after some chaotic seating arrangements, things carried on down [...]

Drapers is the undisputable voice of the United Kingdom fashion industry and is followed by the whole fashion industry.

This giant in the fashion scene gives the trends and news within the UK fashion world. Each week Drapers delivers breaking trends, exclusive sales data, fashion news, pages of international catwalks, superb fashion job selection and fascinating features.

The coveted Drapers awards, the Oscars of the fashion world, are an annual highlight of the industry calendar. Drapers has now added a new award sector to its list to cover the expanding Etail market. The shortlist of entries for the first Drapers Etail Awards 2009 in January has just been announced………read more

Velda Lauder’s exciting new collection will be unveiled next week at Erotica. (link to Erotica show at Olympia). For a look at the amazing talents of Velda Lauder, take a look at her…….read more

Lying in the middle of Central Park is a bright white pod – is it aliens? It certainly looks like it! At closer inspection though it is clear that this UFO like pod is actually a concept by French design house, Chanel.

Getting to see the exhibition is frustratingly difficult, a limited number of tickets were released on the internet – all of course were snapped up immediately and now the only option left is…..read more

Karma Couture Balconette Black and Bronze Bra

£159

Unique Details:

This ornate lingerie is constructed of the finest fabrics. A metallic embroidered mesh with embellished leaves and subtle crystals gives the garments a delicately textured finish. This is combined in the brief and babydoll with a wonderfully soft matt black fabric, perfectly balancing the opulence of the embroidery. The babydoll has a hook and eye fastening at the back to enable a perfect fit.

Personal Opinion:

Wow! This lingerie really is stunning. As mentioned above the fabric is beautiful; I didn’t even notice the crystals until they caught my eye, they are so carefully matched to the thread and so well hidden that they subtly sparkle in the light!

The bra is very luxurious; the embroidery envelops the body completely with…….read more

HOTmilks SEXY style has been voted no 1 in the UK!

UK magazine Pregnancy and Birth have just announced the winner of their readers test. In the ‘Bloom awards‘ HOTmilk won the ‘Best for lingerie’ award. With the quote ‘ Comfortable, luxurious and very very……read more

You must have seen the recent controversial ad campaign for Emporio Armani. LA Galaxy star David Beckham, scantily clad in tight white boxer shorts looking fierce. Well his wife has decided to…..read more