Welcome to Burlexe: Competition

At Playful Promises we already know that Valentine's Day is all about making women feel great, whether you are being pampered by someone else, or just reserving a bit of you-time! And what could be more of a treat than a night of burlesque and some new lingerie!

And not just any night of burlesque, but London's brand new theatrical experience, Burlexe! 

Based on the stories of the incredible women who created and nurtured the artform, this new show fuses performance with storytelling, dancing and acting as it represents the history of burlesque. Created using real interviews with current burlesque stars, and anecdotes from the past, Burlexe reveals what it means to perform and subsequently, also what it means to be a woman. 

Featuring the crème de la crème of UK burlesque, with the likes of Fancy Chance, Kiki Kaboom and Luna Rosa, plus r'n'b popstar Kele Le Roc, the night is set to be fun and thrilling! The next event will also feature a special guest appearance from London Academy of Burlesque's Jo King on a rare return to the UK.

We have teamed up with the fabulous minds behind Burlexe to give away a pair of tickets, for you and a friend for the next show on the 22nd of February! If that isn't enough you can also pamper yourself with a £50 lingerie voucher to spend at Playful Promises! 

To enter, email info@playfulpromises.com with the subject title “Burlexe Competition”, and the winner will be picked on the 19th - Good luck!

To find out more about Burlexe, keep an eye on their facebook, twitter or blog.

Love Bomb: Paolita

Paolita modelled by Miranda Barrie and Jess Abidde. Photo by Anna Swiczeniuk, MUA by Cheyenne Raymond.

As the winter drags on and it seems to get colder rather than warmer, I find myself constantly thinking about warm beaches and palm trees. Unfortunately the closest I am to such climates is our office heater, grateful as I am for it! Luckily, all I have to do is look at Paolita’s colourful swimwear to be transported to more exotic locales.

Founded in London in 2010, Paolita are relatively new, but this hasn’t stopped their snowballing popularity as their designs are snapped up worldwide! Their collection features beautiful mix and match bikinis, delicious swimsuits and lace hoodies, perfect for staying glamorous around the pool. The designs focus  on making women feel comfortable yet sexy when at their most exposed, using shapes to complement the figure.

Paolita is vibrant and exotic, just like the founder, Anna Paola. Using Spanish and French fabrics, Anna weaves her cultural and historical passions into each garment, resulting in swimwear with a unique vintage undertone.

Carmen Miranda Violet swimsuit

Arriving in the Paolita shop soon is this gorgeous vintage-inspired swimsuit. The coloured stripes give this a distinctly nautical feel and the shape is so perfect I could imagine it even being worn far, far away from the beach as outerwear!

B Queenie Bikini 

Another really beautiful nautical set, as you can see, I quite like nautical inspired swimwear!

Paolita are giving away 3 luscious prizes, which you can be in with the chance of winning by emailing lovebomb@paolita.co.uk with your first and last name AND liking their facebook. The first prize is the chance to come to their London boutique and pick out an item from the new, not-yet-for-sale collection (don't worry, they can also ship worldwide)! The second and third prizes are a lace hoodie in blush or baby blue!

Love Bomb: Playful Promises

It’s our turn for the Love Bomb! I don’t think we need to tell you all about us; we will let the other brands do that ;)

We will pick TWO winners, and each winner will receive a set of Etti with a black underbust corset!

There are 4 different ways of entering; each way gains you one entry and one more chance to win!

1. Sign up to our newsletter, which is on the front page of the website (those already signed up will also be in with the chance).

OR

2. Reblog our giveaway entry on tumblr. 

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3. Like our Facebook and comment on our giveaway status on facebook saying just what you love about Playful Promises.

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4. Tweet about the @Playfulpromises Lovebomb giveaway. 

Remember, this giveaway is open internationally!

Good luck! 

Love Bomb: Velda Lauder Corsetiere

 

Velda Lauder corset, Miss Mandalay bra and brief, Playful Promises garter skirt and Pearls and Swine fascinator modelled by Tessa Kuragi. Photo by Anna Swiczeniuk, MUA by Cheyenne Raymond

A good outfit must start with the correct undergarments, and while sausaging yourself into hideous shapewear is all the rage, many of us prefer methods a little more traditional! There is nothing like a good corset to help you feel sexy and curvy, and the best part is, they can be worn under or over your best frock! Marianne at The Lingerie Addict explains what you should be looking for when buying a corset, which goes to show just how much work goes into making a good quality one.

Do you want to be the next Dita Von Teese? We can let you in on a little secret: Velda Lauder. A favourite with London’s burlesque stars (who has indeed corseted Ms. Teese); Velda Lauder creates stunning bespoke corsets in the most opulent materials you can think of. Working from her London studio, Velda’s love of the 40s lead to a fascination with curve-creating pieces, developing techniques to allow her corsets to shape without putting pressure on the ribs.

I love her philosophy: “The gift of the corset is its ability to free the inner strength and beauty of a woman in an instant.” Velda Lauder’s corsets definitely make you feel powerful, whether you are wearing one of her stunning bridal corsets or a sumptuous burlesque corset designed for daring femme fatales.

Underbust Black Satin Bow Corset 

This is such a perfect, classic corset, with the versatility to work with so many different outfits and colours! I’d love to wear this with a gorgeous red blouse and black pencil skirt. The bow adds a little bit of a cute edge.

Overbust Black Satin and Swarovski Crystal Corset

The corset of every burlesque girl’s dreams! Not only is the shape of this corset absolutely stunning, but the thousands of Swarovski crystals that must have been painstakingly applied one-by-one make this the ultimate corset.

Velda Lauder is giving away a gorgeous Ruby silk underbust LOVE BOMB bow corset (seen above), and to be in with the chance of winning, make sure you register here and quote "LOVE BOMB"! Keep an eye on her facebook and blog for more details!

The Love Bomb Has Landed: Exclusive Catwalk Event

With the Love Bomb coming to a close, we take any excuse to throw a party, and this time we have teamed up with Kiss Me Deadly, Paolita and Lucile for an exclusive catwalk show on the 16th Feb!

That's right, you can win tickets to this exclusive press-only event! All you have to do is reply to this blog post explaining why you are a Playful super-knicker-fan and deserve to come and party with us!

NEWS JUST IN! We now have a big handful of tickets to give away to our fans! Just leave us a comment with your name and email and let us know why you deserve a night out on the town ;)