Tomima's Blog – Lingerie & Underwear Expert

It was announced recently that Jean Paul Gaultier is teaming up with La Perla to design a lingerie line.   Now, the first thing that jumped into my head was funnel-shaped bra cups designed by Gaultier and worn by Madonna during her ‘Like A Virgin’ tour back in the 90’s.

Well, I’m not totally off with this thought.  According to La Perla, the new collection with be comprised of 27 styles, including a Madonna-inspired waist-cinching corset and bra.

La Perla CEO Alain Prost claims the collaboration began a few months ago when they both met. "…we immediately hit if off because we shared a common vision of beauty, style, taste and quality.  So we agreed to try this adventure together and unite our savoir faire."

The new collection is scheduled to hit stores this November, with 2 limited-edition pieces scheduled to be featured in La Perla’s couture show in August.

Since 2003, Gaultier has been the artistic director at Hermes.  He recently revealed that he has given up his position there.

This is an interesting match – Gaultier and La Perla.  I for one can’t wait to see the collection.

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Bras
Panties

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Posted by Tomima at 6:37am
Tags: celebrity, la perla
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You’ve no doubt heard about ‘The Vagina Monologues’ and ‘Menopause the Musical’ –plays discussing coming-of-age for women.  Well, add  ‘Cups’  to the list.

I’m looking forward to seeing this 90-minute play for obvious reasons; it examines a woman’s life through the many bras she has worn. "I came up with the idea," says creator and Coloradan Joni Sheram, "that bras are diaries, and you can tell exactly where a woman is in her life by the bra she’s wearing."  You know, she’s right – training, push-up, longline, maternity, nursing, supportive, comfort strap…

This week the play is in Kansas City.  Sheram has sold the rights to have the show produced across the country.  So, it could be coming to a theater near you shortly.  And, according to reviews, men are enjoying the play just as much as women!

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Bras

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Posted by Tomima at 12:28pm
Tags: bras, Women's Lingerie, women's underwear
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You know when you find something fantastic, you want to tell everyone you know?  Well, that’s how I feel about Hue’s collection of skinny jeanz.

I’ve shelled out lots of money for the ‘in’  jeans of the season.  But, the moment I put these on, I was in love – and they’re only $30.

First, they are as comfortable as wearing leggings.  Those designer jeans may look great, but they are rarely really comfortable.  Then, I really like the fabric.  It’s thick enough so they don’t look like leggings, and they don’t show any VPL’s.  The back pockets are sewn on and actually work, and the length is long enough so there is some gathering around the ankle.

Hue makes two styles – the Jeanz Capri legging and the Skinny Jeanz legging.  I love both.  In fact, truth be told, I bought every color in every style.  I wear a size 4 pant.  The size small in both styles was perfect.  My two daughters, ages 12 and 14 could both fit in the extra small.

The best part is that when I wear them, I get stopped and told how terrific my jeans look.  Perfect strangers have stopped me and asked me what brand I’m wearing.  When they find out they’re actually a legging, they can’t believe it.  And again, they’re only $30.

Consider this my gift to you.  Run and get a pair.  I guarantee you will be back for more.

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Hosiery

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Posted by Tomima at 12:04pm
Tags: hosiery, Hue, leggings
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