Love Bomb 2013: Playful Promises

It's that time of the year again, and after last year's successful Love Bomb, we are doing it all again!

The Love Bomb is a celebration of independent lingerie and swimwear designers in the run up to Valentine's Day. Each of the brands taking part in the Love Bomb is run by a handful of people (and in some cases, even one!), standing up against the mega-corporations to bring you innovative, quirky and unique knickers!  

Unlike the big spenders we are in this game for the knickers – like you, we can’t get enough of them! Many a day is spent lusting after other brands’ lacy wonders and structured glories, so we thought what better way to encourage support for indie lingerie than to gather together for a big, sloppy Valentine’s love bomb!

Each day, one independent lingerie brand will be offering a giveaway or competition, while the other 7 brands will be shouting a lot about it! We even put together a sumptuous photoshoot for it, which will accompany the Love In!

(Photography by Anna Swiczeniuk, Model Miss Miranda, Bra and Brief by Kriss Soonik, Waspie by Playful Promises, Suspender belt by Kiss Me Deadly)

Day 2: Our day!

Hat by Lily Lewis, Bra and Brief by Playful Promises, Waspie by Velda Lauder, Suspender Belt by Kiss Me Deadly.

We are offering one lucky winner £100 to spend at Playful Promises!

You can enter in various ways, and each entry will count as one (so, the more you do, the better chance you have of winning!)

Just tell us which Playful Promises set you love the most! And you can tell us by...

1) Commenting on this blog post with your answer

2) Commenting on this facebook post with your answer

3) Tweeting your answer with tag @playfulpromises and #lovebomb2013

4) Posting a photo of the set on your tumblr and tagging #playfulpromises #lovebomb2013

5) Pinning a photo of the set on your pinterest and tagging #playfulpromises #lovebomb2013

You have until the 14th of february to enter!

Love Bomb 2013: Kiss Me Deadly

It's that time of the year again, and after last year's successful Love Bomb, we are doing it all again!

The Love Bomb is a celebration of independent lingerie and swimwear designers in the run up to Valentine's Day. Each of the brands taking part in the Love Bomb is run by a handful of people (and in some cases, even one!), standing up against the mega-corporations to bring you innovative, quirky and unique knickers!  

Unlike the big spenders we are in this game for the knickers – like you, we can’t get enough of them! Many a day is spent lusting after other brands’ lacy wonders and structured glories, so we thought what better way to encourage support for indie lingerie than to gather together for a big, sloppy Valentine’s love bomb!

Each day, one independent lingerie brand will be offering a giveaway or competition, while the other 7 brands will be shouting a lot about it! We even put together a sumptuous photoshoot for it, which will accompany the Love In!

 (Photography by Anna Swiczeniuk, Model Miss Miranda, Hats by Lily Lewis)

And we kick off the Love Bomb with Kiss Me Deadly!

 Hat by Lily Lewis, Bra and Brief by Playful Promises, Waspie by Velda Lauder, Suspender Belt by Kiss Me Deadly.

Kiss Me Deadly are offering a £300 voucher to one lucky winner drawn from a hat!

And you have a fair few ways to enter (each entry counts as one).

They would like to hear what your most loved Kiss Me Deadly piece is (you don’t have to own it!).

You can see all their current ones here, and their archive and some future styles here.

Link to one of the items and tag kissmedeadlylingerie on any of these:

tumblr

pinterest

twitter

facebook

whatever blog you use

Make sure you comment here with your links!

Winner picked on the 14th February.

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. 

OR

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

OR

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!

Love Bomb: Ayten Gasson

Ayten Gasson modelled by Jessica Abidde. Photo by Anna Swiczeniuk, MUA by Cheyenne Raymond

One of the most interesting things about the Love Bomb is having an insight into the different ways brands have their items made. All of us strive to purchase the highest quality of materials from around the world, from What Katie Did’s traditional methods to Kriss Soonik’s handmade in Estonia garments.

Ayten Gasson is a brand that is all about supporting the UK fashion industry, using only the best quality of fabrics. Ayten Mustafa is the brains and beauty behind this eco-conscious brand, which launched in 2005. After graduating from Central Saint Martin’s Ayten found that most of the UK factories had been forced to close, thanks to designers searching for cheaper alternatives in Europe and further afield. Choosing to support those still remaining, the brand uses both vintage Nottingham lace and new English lace to trim their delicate silks.

Signature Ayten Gasson styles include the skirted knicker and beautiful silk teddy, and her SS12 collection features stunning nostalgic pieces inspired by vintage penny sweets. Yum!

Lucky Bodysuit 

This definitely looks like one lucky piece of lingerie, it is stunning! I’d love to combine this into an outerwear outfit, allowing the gorgeous lace across the bust to be the focal point of the look.

Lara Apple Green Bralet

I love lingerie that makes me feel summery, without being a cliché colour. This cute soft cup bra would make the perfect gift, perhaps for those just developing their love of lingerie! 

Ayten Gasson will be giving away two Lara sets, in a choice of lemon or lime! To enter make sure you like their facebook page and sign up to their mailing list! As if that isn’t enough, there are also 3 runner up prizes of Cerise Love Bomb silk knickers.