Blue Monday 8 31 09

Ever have one of those Mondays where you just don't feel like getting dressed for work? Belgium's Tanja Dexters relates. Now, if she'd just show up that way where you or I work, our Monday wold turn out a whole lot brighter..

Ask Her: Can She Remember What Brand Her Panties Are Today?

The great part is, she's not allowed to look, but you have to be able to verify she's correct. The right answer is Ginch Gonch, of course. Now, for double-or-nothing: Ask her what brand her bra is today (if she says she's not wearing one, that's also subject to visual verification..)

Israel Gets A Better Deal From Moran Atias

This no-nonsense-looking dark beauty in but very little cotton underwear is model/actress Moran Atias. She's had a few small parts in a few movies, but she also hosts Israel's version of Deal or No Deal. In the United States, we have Howie Mandel as the host. No offense to Mr. Mandel, but who would you pick as the better Deal?

fufL's Wordless Wednesday: Pink Cotton String Bikini Panties

Blue Monday 8 24 09

OK, mainly blue though with a field of black background for a perfect (Monday) night. South American model Liz Solari in lingerie by Lody.

A Quick Thanks to Guilty Pleasures

For their mention on Guilty Pleasure Twits: 25+ Lingerie Drawers to Follow on Twitter. You'll find some very interesting reading at those sites and blogs, and I'm honored to be included.

And, if you're not already following L ingerie Blog on twitter, we're at @fufLingerieblog ..accept no substitutes..

Say Yellow To Araceli Gonzales

Ms. Gonzales is an Argentinian model, actress and TV presenter. She also brightens a weekend with yellow lace lingerie.

The 2009 Dancing With The Stars Lineup..

For the U.S. Version, Season 9 on ABC..

Aaron Carter,
Ashley Hamilton,
Chuck Liddell,
Debi Mazar,
Donny Osmond,
Joanna Krupa,



Kathy Ireland,
Kelly Osbourne,
Louie Vito,
Macy Gray,
Mark Dacascos,
Melissa Joan Hart,



Michael Irvin,
Mya,



Natalie Coughlin,
and
Tom DeLay (wait; WTF??)

Not that I'm trying to in any way hint at who I may be rooting for when my girlfriend drags me in front of the TV when it's on -err- when I'm watching the new season starting September 21st on ABC.. and, you may ask, what about Ms. Ireland? Wasn't she in a lot of those Sports Illustrated Swimsuit issues? Yep. Operative word, 'swimsuit'. Plus, these days it seems you're more likely to find a Kathy Ireland Lingerie Chest than Kathy Ireland's chest in lingerie. So, while I calculate which of the ladies' victory might yield the best quality and quantity of blog posts, we'll leave you with an honorable (swimsuit) mention for the lovely Ms. Ireland.



Dancing With The Stars posts of the past on L ingerie Blog

fufL's Wordless Wednesday: Iga (or, is that Eva?) Wyral

Iga (or Eva- take your pick) Wyral.

Happy 10th foursome Bodies By Victoria

For the 10th anniversary of the Body By Victoria line, Californian Lindsay Ellingson and Brazil's Emanuela de Paula joined Victoria's Secret 'veterans' Alessandra Ambrosio and Marisa Miller
on a promotional tour.



The ladies also announced this year's Victoria's Secret Fashion Show will be in New York City. I really don't see The Early Show on CBS all that much; maybe I should watch more often..






There's also a contest involved: If you didn't pay attention to that on the CBS clip, watch this one. There may be a quiz later. Or you may win something. Or you may just really really enjoy the video..

Blue Monday 8 17 09

Rachel Reynolds comes on down to face the camera for Blue Monday. Usually people come on down to see her as one of the beautiful models on The Price Is Right.

Shedding Light on Argentovivo Lingerie

The lady either likes using a tanning bed in her bra and panties, or that has to be the world's largest lingerie photocopier (forget copying your ass at work; strip down and do it right!). Chocolate satin Pipolar bra and Tanga shortie panties by Italy's Argentovivo.

Taking A Weekend Getaway? Pack Light.

Cotton is cool and light. My girlfriend and I often do weekend road trips, and I wouldn't mind if she packed this light (no, she doesn't take three suitcases.. but she does take at least 3 pairs of shoes). The above weekend getaway features a bra and panty set from The United Undercolors of Benetton.

L ingerie Blog Says Hello to Wordless Wednesday with Hotaru Akane

Hotaru Akane

Blue Monday 8 10 09

Amanda Righetti starts the week the way a lot of ladies do - in her nightgown. Too bad we all have to get dressed and go to work. Then again, maybe she doesn't have to just yet. She plays Grace Van Pelt on the CBS series The Mentalist starring Simon Baker, and the new season doesn't start until September 24th.

Let's Try Wordless Wednesdays

The very idea of Wordless Wednesdays means there's no real room to explain it on Wednesday, so just a heads up that frankuphotos Lingerie will give it a try now and again. Not every Wednesday, since I wanted to do our annual National Underwear Day post this past week, which happened to fall of Wednesday, and should other events like the Victoria's Secret Fashion Shows fall mid-week, we'll skip the wordless idea as well. One thing I'd been thinking about was using series' of pictures from the same photo shoot in posts, so we'll make a bit of a break with the WW tradition of just one picture being worth a thousand words and give you several, starting this coming Wednesday. Comments, as always, are welcomed.

Your Weekend Project: Irina Sheik's Intimissimi Bra and Panties

Yes, she is Irina Shiek, she is wearing a lovely Eva push-up bra and Brazilian panty set from intimissimi. Now, exactly how many flowers do you see on the fabric? Please feel free to take your time this weekend study the above photo before posting a conclusion in the comments, if you wish. You do not need to show all work.



If you need a break, try viewing one of intimissimi's latest commercials:

Why Miranda Kerr?

A better question is, why not Miranda Kerr? I had the above photo of her (as usual, in Vicky's) and I did a little checking to see that I hadn't done a post featuring Ms. Kerr since April. Problem solved.

Happy National Underwear Day 2009!

It's the 7th annual celebration of all things under-clothes brought to us by the fine folks at Freshpair.com. I run a non-commercial blog, but, let's give proper credit where it's due.



They're trying to do more of a month-long, on-line celebration this year for those of us who can't make it to their runway show in New York City's Times Square. Even though it's been moved inside, enjoy a mix of a few pictures from years past:





Barely There is one of the participating brands, not her pleasant state if undress; though it again proves 'the touch, the feel, the fabric of our lives' can be a very nice one. While Googling around, I found this 2006 picture of a Trends Analyst from a Cotton, Incorporated press release. Do you think this woman looks forward to going to work at least one day of the year? I do.



News this year? An age-old question has pretty much been decided, as explained by Freshpair.com's president, Michael Kleinmann, talking about the results of their latest survey: "the boxers or briefs debate has been put to rest with three times the number of men choosing briefs over boxers. For women, bikini briefs are the most popular style."




Not that my girlfriend and I have to follow the latest trends, but it's nice to know we were actually ahead of the curve in our personal choices some years back.

BTW- Mr. Kleinmann would be the lucky (clothed) guy below who thought of this annual Day in the first place. No fool, he.



Now- go forth! Celebrate National Underwear Day by wearing something special under your clothes (especially if someone special can see it later) or by buying some special panties for yourself or a loved one. The holiday, after all, comes but once a year. And, check out L ingerie Blog's coverage of years' past.

National Underwear Day Is Tomorrow: Please Celebrate Responsibly

Info Here

Responsibly would probably not mean cause a blackout with your airborne panties..

From BBC News:

Flying underwear causes power cut

A power cut which brought part of a Lincolnshire village to a standstill has been blamed on discarded underwear.

More than a dozen houses and a set of traffic lights in Leadenham were affected on Wednesday, with police being called to direct traffic.

Engineers traced the fault and found a thong had short circuited a power line.

It is believed the clothing was carried by a helium balloon from a nearby party. It became lodged in the wires and caused a fault when soaked by rain.

Polo party

Andrew Barrow, from Central Networks, said: "Flying objects do occasionally cause us problems but in this case it was more risque than risky.

"What we think happened in this case was the offending article was on the line for some time but it was the heavy rain yesterday - wet things conduct electricity - which led to the short circuit."

He added: "The main thing to say here is that if people do see something on the lines, don't try and get them down yourselves, that is when it becomes dangerous."

The finger of suspicion has been pointed at the local polo club's annual ball.

Emma Rose, from Leadenham Polo Club, said: "It may never be proven exactly where this came from but it could have been our party.

"We think it may have been a joke, with someone taking the item from an overnight bag and setting it on its way."

Watch for our celebration of the day tomorrow.

Blue Monday 8 3 09

Time flies; it's August, and I haven''t gotten to half the extra photos from last year's Victoria's Secret Fashion Show I'd been meaning to post. Somehow, based on August where we're based being a Summer month, the above ..confection?.. carried off by Candice Swanepoel seems more fitting now than at the holiday season when the show appears.



And, if Ms. Swanepoel in this outfit doesn't make you reconsider the sexiness of full-sized briefs, I don't know what would. Another illustration to a point I've long made about lingerie: It isn't the lingerie that that makes the girl; it's the girl that makes the lingerie.



Now, about that bonnet..

Quick Reminder: National Underwear Day Is Wednesday

Not that we at L ingerie Blog don't celebrate that every day of the year, but for lingerie and underwear fans, it is like our Christmas and New Years' all rolled into one. Watch for our annual celebration Wednesday August 5th; meanwhile check out some holiday specials and check out some of our past celebrations.

Juliana Martins in Palmer's Lingerie: Why So Dramatic?

Either Ms. Martins has her Palmer's Mia Bellezza knickers in a twist, or she's trying some dramatically lit form of indoor sunbathing.
Dramatically beautiful in either case.