Now through Monday, September 20th., 2010 save 30% off everything in stock (including sale items) at Faire Frou Frou when you use the Lucky Magazine promotion code: LUCKY at checkout.  This is a fabulous chance to pick up some the latest, premier, designer lingerie fashions including some of my favorite pieces from Knickers Approved Ari Dein Hotel Collection. (shown: Ari Dein High Waist Knicker & Hotel Boutique Shorts rrp. $258/$182 now $181/$127).

Extra 50% off Clearance @Bare Necessities U.S.

Hurry over to Bare Necessities Labor Day Sale for amazing deals on lingerie, hosiery, swimwear, lounge wear and more.  Some of the great deals include: Cosabella Babydoll $16, P.J. Salvage Tunic $9 and La Perla knickers for as low as $11 .  They also offer free U.S. shipping on all orders of $50 or more.  You must use this link to redeem, the discount is reflected in the item price and the offer ends Tuesday,  September 7th., 2010.  (shown:  SPANX Tight-End Tights rrp. $26, now only $3 -select colors).

Up to 90% Off Designer Swimwear @eDressMe

Summer is coming to an end but it will return again in a few month (sooner if you’re planning a winter holiday down under) so now is the perfect time to get a great deal on swimwear at eDressMe.  You’ll find designer swimsuits and bikninis from Shoshanna at 90% off, L*Space and Hale Bob at up to 50% off and Kathleen Cook at 30% – 40% off. (shown: Bikini Top from Charlotte Ronson for Shoshanna rrp. $92 now only $10).

Swimwear Boutique Opened @Secret Sales Club

The U.K. membership site Secret Sales Club Lingerie & Swimwear Boutique is opened just in time for August Holiday and (today only) they are taking an extra 20% off all orders of £60 or more when you use promo code: HOLIDAY at checkout.   Find designers including: Gianfranco Ferre, Made by Niki, Hanro and more during this fabulous sale.  This offer runs through Tuesday 31st., August.  (shown: Bond-eye Fusion Frill Bandeau Swimsuit rrp. £31, sale price £16, today only w/coupon code £13)

If you aren’t a member and need an invitation, please feel free to drop me a line.  Disclosure: Sending you an invitation is considered a referral link.  If you sign up via my invitation and make a purchase I will receive a small commission for the referral just like other members.  Thx!

News Briefs

Illamasqua, my new favorite make-up line and whose tagline is: Make-up for your alter ego, is having a fundraiser for the Sophie Lancaster Foundation which was created to reinforce the message; Stamp Out Prejudice, Hatred and Intolerance Everywhere (S.O.P.H.I.E).  You can help by simply watching the film & spreading the word or buying a S.O.P.H.I.E. eyeliner or wristband with proceeds going to the foundation or make a direct donation.

Petite D+ ladies Becheeky has heard your cries and has answered with some beautiful bras from 2wenty8 with, you guessed it,  bands starting at 28″ backs.   Prices start at only $45.

I just stumbled across the most darling hosiery from U.K. site Last online. They specialize in art and design led shoes and hosiery offering quality products from independent designers (including the to die for Funn and Japan’s Antipast)  that are not stocked anywhere else, providing an alternative to run of the mill brand names.  Because of this they rarely, if ever, have sales on hosiery.  Why mention it then?  Because when I find something that’s worth paying full price for, it’s news.

Bees In My Bonnet

Lately I’ve encountered a lot of interesting opinions on lingerie, luxury lingerie in particular and it’s been as fascinating as it’s been infuriating (one post still clung to the old Color Me Beautiful chart where 75% of all women should wear only four colors of lingerie…Yikes!)  But what I’ve really been struggling with lately is the “Lingerie Attitude”.  Lingerie, like art, is so subjective that trying to decide the value based on the raw material makes no sense.  A canvas, a couple of tubes of oil paint and my puppy and you’ve got quite a mess, the same scenario with Jackson Pollack and you’ve got a masterpiece.  Designer lingerie cost money not based on the raw material but everything that goes into producing it and getting it to market.   I am not a rich woman but I will pay, gladly, for quality and the beauty of lingerie is you can buy last season (on Sale) and nobody will know, unless your S.O. is like “Oh no you didn’t! That Myla London set is so 2008″  and if that’s the case you have a problem far greater than what you are wearing.

Lingerie, for most of us, isn’t going to make you rich,  put food on the table or help the disadvantaged.  It is foolish, frivolous and self-indulgent, it’s also beautiful, fun and a wonderful treat.  So feel free to either stick to the utilitarian notion that it’s there to serve a purpose and no more (work or sex) or you can and have some indulgent fun and wear what makes you look and feel good.  The choice is yours but if you can’t see it in person make sure you know the return policy.

Not only will you save up to 50% off hosiery and vintage inspired lingerie and shapewear, Hepburn & Leigh has now included Free Worldwide Shipping on all orders (no minimum order required).  This is such a great deal that even I’m tempted to pick-up a couple more pieces from this sale.  (shown: Kiss Me Deadly Vargas Corselette rrp. £39, now £22)

Between The Sheets Make Way for Fall Sale

Save up to 40% off cozy loungewear and lovely lingerie at the Between The Sheets Make Way for Fall Sale.  Now that Summer is almost over BTS needs to make room for their Fall/Winter collections making this the best time to pick up comfy loungewear perfect for the warmest part of the summer and into early Fall.  (shown: Midnight Modal Robe rrp $165, now $115).

30% Off Fayreform Bras @Zodee

This week save 30% off select DD+ lingerie from Fayreform at Australian lingerie & swimwear site Zodee. And while you are visiting this site, take a peek at their Clearance Section for savings of up to 90% off women’s lingerie, swimwear and sleepwear.  There are over 1,100 items and with the new search features browsing is now a pleasure.  New members also get $5 off their first order, everybody gets 60 days for refunds & exchanges and reasonable worldwide shipping fees.  (shown: Virtual Dream by Fayreform bra and matching knicker rrp $65/$28, now $45/$20)

Sales Ending Soon:

These are the last few days to save 50% off Lascivious Lingerie.  Sale ends Tuesday 24 August.

Secret Sales Club has Cheeky Beach Swimwear on sale at up to 70% off.  Sale ends Tuesday 24 August. (shown: The Dubai Bikini rrp. £100, now £50)

Last Call markdowns at Apartment C where savings are 50% – 70% off designer lingerie, swimwear and accessories.

During Cazar’s Summer Sale you can pick up designer lingerie, for her and him, at savings of up to 70% off.   As an added bonus they have revamped the site making it much easier to see all of the lingerie in English or German and find the best deals.  And there is a lot of lingerie to look through (over 1,100 items) from high end brands including: Simone Perele, Cotton Club, LeJaby and more.  (shown:  Risk by Andres Sarda Balcony Bra rrp £67/$106/80€, now only £20/$32/24€).

Special Offer: 40% off @I. D. Sarrieri

Save 40% off select current lines during the I. D. Sarrieri Summer Sale, you’ll also save up to 60% off past seasons at The Outlet.  The site is in English and Romanian and is very easy to navigate, thought it is helpful to have a currency conversion site opened so you can figure out how much you are spending.  The conversion rate is also pretty favorable at this time and prices include VAT.  (shown:  I.D. Sarrieri silk velvet and silk mousseline bodysuit rrp. 1,133 RON/£223/$348/271€,  now 793 RON/£156/$244/190€).

Save up to 50% @Hepburn & Leigh’s Summer Sale

Right now you can save up to 50% on hosiery and lingerie from Kiss Me Deadly, Charnos, Cervin and more  during Hepburn & Leigh’s Summer Sale.  These are some of the best prices I’ve seen (that includes the overstock found on ebay).  Corselettes starting at £22, select suspender belts are only £10 and tights start at only £2  just a few examples.  As you can imagine stock is selling fast, so hurry for the best selection.  (shown: Kiss Me Deadly Jezebel Cut-out Brief rrp. £18, now £7).

Special Offers & Free Worldwide Shipping @La Magia

La Magia has added new inventory to their Special Offers page where savings are up to 65%.  Now is your chance to pick-up adorable vintage inspired lingerie from designers including: Miss Lala Presents, Elegantly Scant, Karen Millen, Kiss Me Deadly and more.  Stock is always changing so check back often. (shown: Miss La La Presents’ Dancing At The Ritz Frilled Knicker rrp. £29, now £15).

More Inventory Added  To BeCheeky’s Last Chance Sale

More inventory has been added but you still need to hurry to the BeCheeky Last Chance Sale where you’ll  save 90% off .   Like last week stock is extremely limited and selling fast but if you’re quick you’ll be rewarded with deals like the Bien fee pour toi bra -32C (rrp. £57/$89, now  £6/$9), Willow’s Graphic Fusion Tanga -XS  (rrp. £36/$59 now £4/$7) and bikini separates from Seafolly and Moontide.  So what are you waiting for?  (shown: Bien fee pour toi bra).

House of Lounge Super Sexy Summer Sale

If your in New Orleans, Louisiana during the month of August  stop by the House of Lounge and save 25% – 50% on spring and summer lingerie collections from designers like Huit, Marie Jo, Wendy Glez and more.  Sadly the sale is in-store only but you can always give them a call.  HoL is located @ 2044 Magazine St., New Orleans, LA (tel) 504-671-8300 (shown: Maison Close -call for prices)

Hurry over to the BeCheeky Last Chance Sale an save 90% off select stock.  You need to be fast because, as you might have guessed, stock is extremely limited.  If you are quick you’ll be rewarded with deals like the Damaris Incandescence Thong -U.K. size 12 (rrp. £82/$118, now  £8/$13), Willow’s Graphic Fusion Tanga -XS, Sml & Med, (rrp. £36/$59 now £4/$7) and Insinuate’s Paris Play Set -L/XL (rrp.  £46/$73, now  £5/$8).  What are you waiting for?  (shown: Paris ‘Ooh La La’ Play Set by Insinuate).

Free Shipping This Weekend @Bare Necessities U.S.

For a limited time get free shipping -within the U.S.,  on all orders (no minimum purchase required) at Bare Necessities and don’t miss their sales, clearance and outlet pages where savings are 25% – 75% off.  This offer ends Wednesday, August 11th., 2010 and you must use this LINK to redeem.  (shown: Wolford Blitz Tights rrp. $55, now $27 -available in Sml & Med).

55% off Fantasie & Freya Swimwear @Koodos

Save up to 55% off brand name swimwear from Freya and Fantasie at U.K. membership site Koodos.   If you’re a DD+ and you don’t know this brand this is a great time to get introduced and with prices starting as low as £7 how can you go wrong.  No stodgy styles or designs here, all Freya and Fantasies’ designs are all cute and stylish,  the way it should be.   This sale ends Monday 9th., August 2010.  If you aren’t a member and would like an invitation, please feel free to drop me a line.  (shown: Fantasie’s Mombassa Bikini rrp., £60, now £23).

Disclosure: The membership site links in this post are referral links. If you sign up for any sample sale site and make a purchase I will receive a small commission for the referral just like any other member.

Swimwear Sale @6pm

This weekend save up to 65% off brand name swimwear and accessories from Juicy Couture, Oakley, Donald Pliner and more at 6PM.com (Zappos’ sister site).  Hurry over for the best selection.  This sale ends Sunday, August 8th., 2010.  (shown: Ed Hardy Dragon Rose Swimsuit rrp. $169, now $62).

Save 50% – 85% Off @Charlotte & Co.,

Pay full price for anything and everything on this page (quantity does not matter) is half off during Charlotte and Co., Summer Sale.  Of course while you’re there, check out the clearance pages for savings of up to 85% off lounge, swimwear and summer accessories.  (shown: Cotton Yoga Camisoles rrp. £15 now £6).

More Inventory Added & Free Shipping @La Perla.Com

U.K. site La Perla.com has added more inventory and taken additional markdowns on their sales pages.  Now you can save 50% off nightwear and 40% off lingerie and swimwear and because orders placed now through Monday 16th., August won’t to ship until after the 17th, all orders placed within that period will ship FREE -within the U.K., (no minimum order required).

Offers of the Week at BeCheeky includes 50% off select DD+ and Maternity bras, 25% off Moontide Swimwear and 25% off Aristoc Hosiery.  (shown: Miss Mandalay Paige Set rrp. £61, now £31).  These offer end Friday 30 July.

For a limited time save an extra 25% off clearance lingerie, lounge wear and accessories at Charlotte & Co.  The adjusted prices are as shown.

During Elouise Lingerie Summer Sale you can  save up to 40% off designer lingerie and swimwear from La Perla’s Anna Club, Gideon Oberson, Marie Jo, Lise Charmel, Feraud and more.

Now save up to 40% off beautiful luxury designer swimwear from Aubade, Cotton Club, best selling Bond-Eye and more  during Mio Destino Summer Sale.

This is the last week of Illamasqua Cosmetics Last Chance Sale.  Save 50% off select cosmetics  for your alter-ego (from silent screen goddess to futuristic space vixen and everything in between).  Also, if you’re in the U.K., you can take your old/broken/out-of-date/even empty make-up from any brand to an Illamasqua counter and get 25% off anything in stock during their Make-up Amnesty Program click HERE for more information.   Both these promotions end Saturday 31 July 2010.

Net-A-Porter has added more inventory and taken further markdown during their latest  sale.  Save up to 70% off designer lingerie, swimwear and hosiery from Wolford, La Perla, Rosa Cha, Lounge Lover and so much more.    Size selection is extremely limited and stock is selling fast.   (shown: The Stella McCartney Tilda Playing Lace Body rrp. $120 now $36).

Anne Cole Swim & Cosabella Lingerie On Sale @Beyond The Rack

Today through Thursday, June 24th., U.S. membership site Beyond The Rack has lingerie from Cosabella and swimwear by Anne Cole on sale at up to 70% off.  If you aren’t a member of this site and need an invite, please feel free to drop me a line.  (shown: Anne Cole Rachel Swimsuit in cobalt blue -rrp. $98, now $29)

24 Hour Sale Preview @Figleaves.com

Figleaves is opening the sale doors early to give you a great chance to pick-up lingerie and swimwear at discounted prices before opening the sale up to the general public.   In general you’ll save up to 40% off designer pieces and up to 70% off Figleaves brands.  Shop early for the best selection. (shown:  Elixir by Lejaby Melusine 3/4 cup bra -rrp. $98, now $59)

Swimwear Sale Continues @Neiman Marcus

Neiman Marcus has added more inventory and extended (for a limited time) the swimwear sale.  Save 33% off select women’s swimwear (30% off for men) from top flight designers including Red Carter, Jean Paul Gaultier, Shoshanna and more and get Free Shipping, no minimum purchase required, when you use coupon code: SHOPNM at checkout.  This sale is online only.  (shown: The Shoshanna Bustier Halter Swimsuit rrp. $165 now $110).

Save 65% off Fashion Lingerie @Pampered Passions

During Pampered Passions Lingerie Sale save up to 65% off dozens of corsets, nightgowns, robes, babydolls and chemises from fashion labels including Sawren, Axami, Shirley of Hollywood and more.  All sales corsets are only $45, nightgowns and robes are $40, babydolls and chemises only $30, most bras are $25 and knickers $10.  (shown: Eyelet Corset from Axami -rrp. $150, now $50)

Nancy Meyer is having a huge designer lingerie sale with savings of up to 70% off and prices staring as low as $17.  They have taken additional markdowns on already reduced sale items and they are offering free U.S. shipping on purchases of $150 or more when you use coupon code: NMSUMMER at checkout -offer valid through May 31st., 2010.  (shown: Roberto Cavalli: Mini Chains Pareo -rrp. $575 now $172)

Bare Necessities Memorial Day Clearance Sale

Find lingerie, lounge and swimwear for women and men at up to 90% of during Bare Necessities Memorial Day Clearance Sale and they’re also offering free U.S. shipping on all orders of $50 or more.   Some of the best deals are on swimwear from Freya/Fantasie, lingerie from Cosabella and in the loungewear department. This sale starts today and runs through Monday, May 31st., 2010.  As you can imagine, at these prices, selection very limited so hurry before they sell out.  (shown: P.J. Salvage: Bridgehampton Babe Terry Tunic -rrp. $70, now $33)

Elle MacPherson & Fayreform @BrandAlley

Tomorrow at U.K. membership site BrandAlley you’ll find lingerie from the lovely Elle MacPherson Boudoir and the equally lovely DD+ lingerie from Fayreform possibly up to 70% off.  If you aren’t a member of BrandAlley and you need an invitation, please feel free to drop me a line at: katie@knickersblog.com.  (shown: Elle MacPherson Boudoir -please note this may or may not be part of the sale)

Designer Swimwear Sale @Hautelook

Mark your calendars swimwear fans for Thursday, May 27th., and Monday, May 31st., because U.S. membership site Hautelook has the luxurious and highly sought after swimwear from L-Space on sale tomorrow, the trend setting designer swimwear from Tyler Rose and the smoking hot swimwear from Beach Bunny on sale Monday.   If you aren’t a member of Hautelook and you need an invitation, please feel free to drop me a line at: katie@knickersblog.com.  Shown: The L-Space Monokini

Coupon Code Goodness

Save 20% off the amazing selection of knickers at PantySalad, take an extra 25% off select sale pieces from Between the Sheets Specimens of Seduction Range and save 20% off all of the Heidi Klein Signature Beachwear Collection when you click  HERE to see our coupon section on the right-side of the page.

Les Queues de Sardines Legwear

Imagine our delight, then, to find yet another innovative legwear designer, and one with such an utterly unique style. Instead of focusing in pretty flowers and bows, Les Queues de Sardines (which literally translates to “the tails of sardines”) are more interested in the slightly strange and slightly surreal. Their hand-printed tights feature golden ants crawling up your legs, a barb-wire garter holstering an illustrated pistol, or a hairy monster’s legs peeking out of your skirt.

The idea for Les Queues de Sardines was born in France in 2004, but since the creators were unable to find a manufacturer, they had to postpone the project until they finally found studio space four years later. In December 2008 the pair finally started printing tights, and all of their collections continue to be printed there by hand, in limited runs.

Spring/Summer 2010 Collection

Les Queues de Sardines’s spring collection is bright and colourful and features bold geometric prints that are guaranteed to draw attention. We love the bad-girl “Bonny” tights (pictured above), and especially the Aqua Girl-tastic “Chimera” (pictured below). The tights have immediate impact, and would instantly transform any everyday outfit into something edgier and more exciting.

Limited Edition Tights – Monster Legs!

Their limited-edition “Monster Legs” tights push the playful concept even further, transforming the wearer into a hairy, brightly-coloured monster with bony legs. The effect is funny, playful, cartoon-y, and perfect if you’re feeling mischevious and just want to have some fun.

Even more collections!

We have to admit, it’s hard to stop showing you more tights! Here are some more absolute gems from their Spring/Summer and Autumn/Winter 09 collections:

“La Pluie,” perfect for rainy weather!

“Fracture Ouverte”

“Forumis,” featuring tiny ants!

Where to Buy Les Queues de Sardines

Les Queues de Sardines aren’t yet stocked in the UK (hint, hint!), but the American Lille Boutique has a good selection of their pieces, including “Bonny,” “Chimera” and the “Fourmis” Ant Tights. Prices for the tights range from $60-$75, which we think is a great price considering their originality and hand-printed designs. You can also buy the tights in a number of boutiques across Europe, as well as a few European websites.

We are delighted to find such a fresh and original label, and hope that next time we’re out in town, we see a pair of their unorthodox tights strolling down the street!