Bits of Lace May 2008 blog - T-shirt bras, brand news, Prima Donna bras, Marie Jo

Bits of Lace News - May 2008

We are starting a monthly newsletter to keep everyone informed of what is new, exciting, and different here at Bits of Lace and Bitsoflace.com.

Here is the latest Fine Lingerie News from Bits of Lace.com.

Celestine:

Celestine is only available from our boutique in Charleston, SC boutique. If you would like to order a Celestine gown or robe, please contact our boutique directly. Below are examples of the types of gowns by Celestine. They are made of the finest, lightest cotton voile available.

Conturelle:

We are expecting to see the Perfection, the amazing contour cup by Conturelle, begin shipment in June. We received a sample of the Perfection Contour Cup 80607, and absolutely loved it! It runs very full, but gives a gorgeous cleavage presentation. Thicker straps at the front of the bra hold it in place and finish off the picture. If you are full, this basic bra is for you! We've not seen the Multipositional Perfection yet, but we are sure it's equally fantastic.

We are also expecting to see the Maroc, a beautiful fashion bra with a retro twist. It comes in Black, Apricot, Vanilla, and White. The Maroc features a supportive nude lining and gives a phenomenal cleavage presentation. It comes both in a full cup and a plunge. Like the other Conturelle bras, the silhouette is more pointy than rounded. You must see this bra to believe it!

Dimr's:
The classic silicone nipple concealer is a must-have for summer! Tuck them inside your favorite bra, wear them under a tight-fitting cami with a built-in bra, or use them in your flirty new bikini! Dimr' s are reusable because there is no adhesive -- these silicone discs adhere using your own body heat.

Hanky Panky:

Classic Pink is being replaced by the slightly paler Bliss. Because the two colors are nearly identical we are still calling it Classic Pink on our drop downs menus.
The new "Crayola Brights" (our term, not theirs) for the summer will be Canary Yellow, Shocking Pink, Cobalt, Jade, and Magenta.
Bittersweet is essentially the same color as Teaberry, so we are sticking with the tried-and-true Teaberry.
Bluebell is being replaced by Periwinkle. Again, the colors are nearly identical (the Periwinkle is not as saturate a blue).
It looks as if Red will be replacing Ruby. Red is a slightly more orange-based red than the ruby (a blue-based red).
Mandarin is replacing Creamsicle. Mandarin is more saturate.
Peony is back!
Waterfall is very similar to Seaglass.

Hollywood Fashion Tape:

This is a line of essential fashion tape that is perfect for holding down halter straps, low-cup tops, fallen hems, or even strappy sandals.

Hollywood Fashion Tape comes in adorable packaging that you won't have to hide in the back of the lingerie drawer.

They also have an adhesive silicone nipple concealer, which is reusable up to 10 times or more!

Marie Jo:

The Ines Contour Plunge 010-1026 is beginning to arrive with convertible straps. We still have many with regular straps in the store, so this transition may take a little while.

In contrast, the Avero 010-0415 is phasing out the convertible strap option. As with the Ines, this will be a gradual transition, but we have chosen to no longer advertise the Avero 415 as having convertible straps because we cannot guarantee it in any one size.

Prima Donna:

The Prima Donna Satin Spacer Bra is out-performing our expectations as the in-demand t-shirt bra of the summer.

Currently the only contour cup by Prima Donna, it provides subtle shaping and a lightly contour. Available in D-H cups, it has been embraced across the board by all age groups -- for nipple concealment for the younger demographic, and shaping and lift for the older demographic.

We've now received much of our Spring 2008 Fashion.

The Broadway is fun and flirty, and features a crinkle ribbon on the straps. The black with blue accents is a fashionable twist on a basic black, the shocking pink truly is the shocking pink that made headlines in the 1930s as Elsa Schiaparelli's pink, and the anise (pale green) is especially beautiful.

The Manhattan is a light and summery bra, reminiscent of sultry summer evenings spent on the waterfront. The stripes on the Pink Lady are a peachy-pink, and Seaside is a serene blue stripe.

The Madison is the last of the Spring 2008 Fashion, and we are eagerly awaiting the arrival of it in May 2008! The Madison features stretch lace at the upper cup, and the lower cup is a fabric with the checkerboard pattern of the Marie Jo Avero. It will be available in cafe latte (a nude), pistachio (a spring green), and natural (off-white).

The 5th Avenue is an indulgent fantasy of a bra. The glacier is a rich, saturate blue with pale yellow embroidery, and rouge amour is an orange-based red that would look amazing on fair skin! There is even a tiny rhinestone accent dangling from center front.

The Santa Cruz comes in beautiful pale colors for spring. Natural has soft pink embroidery, Vanilla is a pale yellow, and White is a classic.

We've seen previews of the Winter 2008 Fashion line, and the theme of the season is Paris!

The Parisian inspired bras are:

Montmartre - a flirty sheer with swirls and flowers. The pattern looks like polka dots from a distance. It will come in Marron Glace (chocolate) and black. It is very striking, and looks young and fresh.
Saint-Germain - a playful style with embroidered flowers. It will come in Bougainvillia, a pink-based red, and Eclipse, which appears to be a green-based gray. It has some sparkle to it.
Champs-Elysee - an elegant sheer with a sort of snowflake/flower design. It will come in Sail Blue, Meranti, and White

Other Winter Fashion bras are:

New York - a simple bra with the chic adornment of a halter strap that comes up from center front (between the cups) and ties at the back of the neck. It will come in Marron Glace and Black.
Mai Tai - it's back! An exotic sheer with indulgent embroidery. For Winter 2008, it comes in a Iron, a beautiful gray
Ginza - it has returned in an elegant black.
Madison - proven to be popular in the Spring 2008 collection, it will come in dark and sexy Scarlet and Black.

Spanx:

Spanx is now only available through our Charleston boutique. Please contact us if you would like to order it.