Toot's Birthday Lingerie Lust-List!

My 20th birthday is coming up this Saturday and I'm incredibly excited already! Spent the last few days gawking over pretty things that I will be able to buy once it comes round and unsurprisingly, most of this stuff is lingerie! No doubt on Saturday I will be dragging my poor (but very lovely) boyfriend around Harrods and Selfridges looking at luxury lingerie and possibly some lingerie boutiques if we get round to it! However, these are the pieces that have caught my eye lately and will possibly be treating myself to... Happy birthday me! Oh and I promise that after my birthday, any new and favourite pieces I've purchased will certainly be making an appearance on the blog!

Kiss Me Deadly Sirena Set

Ouvert and Cupless - What's the deal?

Damaris

What is the point of lingerie? Is it functional, is it for covering up your boobs and bum, for support? Or is lingerie simply there for the point of being alluring, beautiful, and making you feel like a goddess? I'd like to think it was the latter but I suppose that when lingerie was first created they weren't as forward-thinking. It wasn't until the nineteenth century was lingerie was created as a visually appealing garment. So why do we have lingerie that purposefully doesn't cover nipples and genitals?! Well, here at Toots & Booty I'm all for the idea of being naked whilst also getting to wear the cutest and most beautiful lingerie pieces!

Toots, Booty and Sean OMalley Combine Forces with Fabulous Boudoir Consequences

Back in June, Toots & Booty decided to embark on the sexy, scantily clad mission of shooting some imagery for our humble little blog. This is partly because we were sick of being faceless bloggers but also because, lingerie is made to be seen right? We just don't think it would be fair to parade images of ladies in their smalls around the place without getting involved! So this is us in all our scant glory - Toots is the blondie, Booty is the one with the irrationally large bottom! And this is what we wore...
(All images shot by Sean OMalley)

eBay Lingerie Finds

I know there are probably a few of you sitting there thinking "eh? What kind of crazy bitch buys their undies on ebay?" well I'm a crazy bitch and you'll thank me later for it. Ebay is a wondrous site where you can find pieces for low or discounted prices, pieces that have gone out of season or are sold out, and even versions of designs you like but are out of reach, all at the click of the button and the majority of bits I have come across have been unworn and with tags. Do you miss this Bordelle limited edition Angela cage dress? Well here's a taste of what's to come.The reason I'm saying all this in great confidence is because I got this beautiful Bordelle bra for only £30, brand new, perfect. So here we go, I'm sharing these with you!

Fifty Shades of Lingerie

So if you haven't heard of the new 'mummy porn' sensation Fifty Shades of Grey then you've probably been living under a rock or even better chained up to a bedpost for weeks. It's said that because of the "novel" (and I use that word lightly) there's most likely going to be a rise of interest in lingerie - sexy lingerie at that. While I can't get into the Twilight-based fanfic myself I can surely get into lingerie. If it isn't already obvious to you, I'm not a fan - but if you want to get your hair pulled and butt spanked then I may be able to suggest some lingerie pieces for that! (Let's just ignore the fact that Christian Grey is, in his own words "Fifty Shades of Fucked Up" and passive aggressive with obviously many underlying issues, and pretend it is a great portrayal of BDSM lifestyle okay? Cool.)

Match your lingerie to your shoes!

What's hotter than lingerie, killer heels and nothing else? Speaking literally, probably many things, but there's nothing more heart pounding than seeing the girl of your dreams strutting her stuff in the most beautiful lingerie and heels. What two more perfect things could be paired together? Lingerie is flattering and beautiful on all females (and men too!), whilst heels make your legs look supermodel long and lift your bum up to gravity defying degrees!

Clearly Booty & I have got this down already!
Also, this is a sneak peek of what's to come ;)
Booty wears New Look Platform Heels
Toots wears Jeffrey Campbell Lita's

Sale Rail!

The sales have started and there's so so many lovely things that you can get at the moment for teeny tiny prices! So not to worry if you're strapped for cash and need a lingerie fix to get you through the working week because there's even designer styles down to prices as little as £10! So here's my top picks for this seasons sales!

Christmas came early!

Pretty Pasties!

Illustration by Saffron Wiehl

I really love pasties, they are an essential staple in any burlesque-lovers knicker drawer! Whether you want to wear them on stage, in the bedroom or underneath a sheer shirt they are perfect little tools for the big reveal! Sequinned, sparkly or simply shimmering there's a pastie set to suit everyone! Whether you're a showgirl, a love bird, or a lover of leather, pasties can bring your lingerie ensemble together, not to mention the fact that they function perfectly with cupless bras! Also I had a good giggle at some of the most outlandish nipple-wear out there...

Sleeping Beauty: The Lingerie

No, I'm not talking about the Disney classic. This tale I'm talking about is much, much darker. Directed by Julia Leigh and starring Sucker Punch's (and, erm, A Series of Unfortunate Events...) Emily Browning, this 2011 film depicts the haunting life of Lucy. She delves in to the world of the unknown, and unspoken desires. It explores erotica in a severely twisted and uncomfortable way. I recommend watching it purely because it's fascinating and so disturbing that you won't forget it. And also what I'm really here to talk about is lingerie!

Whilst we temporarily ignore the dark plot, Lucy gets a job waitressing at parties in lingerie. The lingerie she and the other waitresses wear is absolutely gorgeous. Whilst she maintains a fetishised virginal image, the other waitresses are more or less the opposite to that. I've tried to source where the lingerie is actually from but I can't find any hint to where! Therefore here is my own interpretations of the lingerie from our favourite brands. (I also should apologise for the "theme" not being dissimilar to Booty's post yesterday!)

Here Comes The Bride!

With the recent influx of fashion-forward bridal lingerie it's no wonder I'm having dreams of white weddings! Whether you've been given a diamond ring or just a ring with diamonds, there's no time like the present to be checking out the fantastic bridal ranges popping up recently. And who cares if there's no ring on your finger because with lingerie this beautiful you don't need an excuse (and if you're getting married soon then you're just lucky!).

Boudoir Accessories

The Art of the Tease - gloves, masks, hats, cuffs. The more sexy accessories the better the tease! If you've ever watched burlesque you'll notice the use of props for performance, the excessive layers and items of clothing elongate the strip in order for the ultimate crowd pleaser! But you don't just have to use these accessories on the stage, you can take them into the bedroom too and even into daily wear. All of these things would make great gifts for a partner too!

Because not everyone has their own Crazy Horse girls...

Our favourite brands: Illustrated

Today I've spent hours doing 5 illustrations of just a small portion of our favourite brands! I enjoy fashion illustration so this was really fun for me and I hope you like them (and I also hope the brands don't mind that I turned their models into my illustrations!). I've been a bit rusty lately trying to get back in to drawing after a couple of weeks of taking a break, but I'm pretty pleased with the outcomes! I've tried to represent the brands through materials and drawing style, although still hopefully staying true to my own (weird) illustrations! My brain is frazzled so sorry for the lack of actual comprehensive writing! So I present to you:

Playful Promises, Bordelle, Lascivious, Kiss Me Deadly, Damaris

Lingerie Update: So what have we missed?

Good afternoon lovelies! It's great to be back after a frightful couple of weeks of university assignments and general essay hell! We hope you haven't missed us too much ;)
The lingerie world is as fast-paced as any sector of fashion and we've missed a lot. So here's a little recap of what has caught my eye during sneaky lingerie-based procrastination sessions.

How to Dress Up Your Lingerie: Corselettes!

The corselette is the best of both a girdle and a brassiere. You can wear it without feeling like a Victorian queen when having to take off your several layers; your bra, your girdle, your knickers and waspie!You might also have heard it being called a "control slip" or "shape-wear dress". Actually, I should point out that the second picture (What Katie Did) is actually called a Merry Widow. Confused? Don't be. I have complied my top 3 desert island corselettes! Corselettes allow for beautiful design as well as functionality. Wearing one really feels like every bit of your tummy and hips are being hugged by someone very, very good looking. You can also easily attach it to your stockings, so no need for a suspender belt or girdle! All you need is knickers (if you really want) and stockings and you're all dressed up in the hottest lingerie ensemble. You might even feel tempted just to throw on a fur coat and leave the house but in case you're a bit more shy like me, here's a collection of ways to wear a corselette!

(L-R) Kiss Me Deadly, What Katie Did, What Katie Did, Gossard

Knicker Drawer Must-Haves for Pin-Ups

For all the aspiring retro Pin-Ups out there, I'm going to share what I consider to be the knicker draw essentials to achieve that Elvgren lingerie look. I've also picked a few examples of these Pin Up must-haves to suit a range of budgets. Whether your wallet (or purse) is looking skinny or you're more fortunate with your finances, I hope you find the retro goodies for you.