Brand Love: Belle Et Bon Bon

As I was flicking through an old Vogue magazine looking for some fashion inspiration for my new little "Fashion Inspiration Journal" (a cute little book with photos from magazines to inspire me perhaps for a future outfit or to help inspire me for fashion oriented projects) and I always have a quick scan through the back sections of the advertisements and I stumbled across Belle Et Bon Bon. The name rang a "Belle" but I wasn't entirely sure where I'd seen it before and I really knew nothing about it (hopefully this isn't a huge lingerie faux-pas, although I have just realised now that they collaborated with Lascivious last year), so after jotting the name down I got round to checking out their website and I am truly blown away!

I've been gushing over their AW12 collection, it is absolutely phenomenal and I'm kicking myself for not having checked them out earlier. Imagine a slightly cheaper Agent Provocateur with a dash of La Perla but with the same exquisite design and sensuality for less dosh. I particularly love this above bodysuit in the most intricate white lace with little soft ruffles on the thighs and deep deep neckline.

Ayten Gasson - Sublime Silk for A/W12

Carla Kimono and Brief

Ayten Gasson have featured heavily on Toots & Booty because we just love their quintessentially British outlook on lingerie (Read their 'Made in the UK' article here). A brand that specialise in luxury silk pieces, we always expect the most elegant and ethical lingerie from them. A/W12's 'Carla', 'Stephanie' and 'Kelly' are truly beautiful.

Frantic About Frances - Grown Up Lingerie for Pin Ups

Gazing at Gilda

Frantic About Frances are a fabulous retro brand that specialise not just in recreating authentic pin up lingerie but in making it fun, quirky and unique. We loved their 'It Takes Allsorts' bullet bra from last season and the new collection is set to be just as popular with Toots & Booty.

Nicole Gill - Seventies Sheek with New Collection for AW12

If you told me to think of the 70's, an array of images would circulate in my mind. I would think of glam rock, punk, flares bigger than your face, loose morals, Bagpuss... sophistication and elegance probably wouldn't be among this. Now, thanks to Nicole Gill lingerie, I can see the 70's in a whole new light.

La Perla AW12 Collection: Oriental Suite

Luxury brand La Perla has released this new elegant collection inspired by the Orient, fans and cross-over with chic Italian style. With it's obi-belts, trompe-l'oeil effects and stunning stylised prints, it's no wonder this collection has me weak at the knees!

Made By Niki A/W 2012

Made By Niki are fashion-forward lingerie designers based in the English countryside. Most well known for their String collections that have been said to leave the skin tingling under the delicate string, they now are beginning to introduce to us their AW12 collection, and I have to say that it does not disappoint!

New Agent Provocateur - Do we show our true selves through lingerie?

Agent Provocateur - Whitney

It's a fabulous time in the world of lingerie right now as more and more designers are releasing their Autumn/Winter collections to the public. Agent Provocateur have just released their AW12 campaign complete with the usual raunchy video accompaniment. As ever, AP's collection is dark, sexy and fashion forward with some really exquisite pieces. What really captured my imagination is the campaign's tagline - "Show Your True Self".

Lascivious AW12 Collection Reviewed

Isla bra, briefs and suspender

The much anticipated AW12 collection from London-based brand, Lascivious launched earlier this week. Lascivious - a British brand that design and produce all of their lingerie in the UK - coax us lovingly towards the autumn months with all new Lola, Isla and Cara.