This weeks specials at BeCheeky includes 70% off select lingerie from Miss Mandalay (up to G cup), super sexy Jolidon and more.  They have also added more inventory  to the  Last Chance Sale where you’ll  save 90% off products from Ciel-Organic as well as great lingerie and lounge wear.   (shown: My Doll Melange Top by Sielei -available sizes UK12 & UK14, rrp. £28, now only £3).

Save Up To 50% Off Swimwear @Figleaves

During Figleaves Pre-view Sale save up to 50% off brand name swimwear from Aquaclara, Melissa Odabash,  Seafolly and more at both Figleaves U.S. and Figleaves U.K. but you must use these links to access the sale.  (shown: Rasurel Paradisio bandeau swimsuit -must see details- rrp. $139, now $69).

Save Up To 75% Off @Kiki de Montparnasse

Don’t miss your chance to save up to 75% off beautiful designer lingerie from Kiki de Montparnasse.  Shop either online or if you are in New York or Los Angeles visit the boutique, but hurry this sale ends soon.  (shown: Short Nightporter Romper rrp. $495, now $195).

In-Store Sales:

Portland, Oregon – End Of Season Sale @Lille Boutique: Take advantage of 40% – 80% off Nina Ricci, Elle Macpherson, Mimi Holliday, Araks and more during Lille Boutique’s End of Season Sale.  The best deals are in-store but they will be taking markdowns online as well so check back often (the sale page is a wee bit wonky but worth it).   They are located at: 1007 E. Burnside, Portland, OR (tel) 503-232-0333

Los Angeles, California – Seaton Surf Wear & Jill Roberts Blowout Sale:  The Jill Roberts Outlet on Melrose is closing but before they do they’re having one final blowout Saturday, August 21st. , from 9 AM – 2 PM, with savings of up to 90% off past season merchandise.  Where? 8920 Melrose Ave., Los Angeles, CA  (tel) 310-550-1232 (if you don’t know Seaton Surf Wear check them out HERE)

Berlin, Germany – Wundervoll Sale: Mark your calendars on Saturday, August 28th from 12pm – 6pm, for the  Wundervoll Private Sale, where you’ll save 40% – 60% of select luxury lingerie from the 2009/10 collections (see Alison’s review).  Where? The Wundervoll Showroom – Dachgeschoss Linienstrasse 134; U-Bhf. Oranienburger Tor (U6) Berlin, Germany (shown:  The Embassy Set from 2009 -may or maynot be part of the sale)

Find Heidi Klein luxury swimwear,  for women and children, on sale now through Wednesday 18th August at U.K.  membership site vente-privee.  Heidi Klein pieces retail from £100 – £250 so to find prices starting as low as £28 for beach dresses, £25 for bikinis and £64 for tankinis are real deals.  U.S. membership site Beyond the Rack has designer lingerie and loungewear from Arianne on sale at up to 60% off with prices starting as low as $6.   If you aren’t a member and need an invitation, please feel free to drop me a line.  Disclosure: Sending you an invitation it is considered a referral link. If you sign up for said sample sale site and make a purchase I will receive a small commission for the referral just like other members.  (shown: Heidi Klein Salina Maxidress rrp. £275 now £95).

Eberjey Swimwear Sale @Panties Required

Right now Panties Required has (4) Eberjey bikinis on sale at 50% off, with prices starting as low as $45.  Choose from Gisele, Kandy, Isabella and Penelope but hurry quantities are limited.   While you’re there, take a peek at the sales/clearance section for select lingerie and loungewear from  Claire Pettibone, Undrest, Elle Macpherson and more -at up to 50% off.   (shown: Fleur’t Anoushka PJ Set rrp. $123, now $64).

Summer Apparel & Accesories Sale @Tory Burch.Com

Save up to 50% off select apparel and accessories during the Tory Burch Summer Sale.  You’ll find iconic caftans, tunics, beach bags, footwear and more at amazing prices.  (shown: The Manganite Hoodie available XS – Med, rrp $295, now $147).

Gilda & Pearl Reminder

Sign-up for Gilda & Pearl VIP list and get 25% off *sitewide* this week only and, as always, delivery is free -within the U.K.   The sale starts today, 30th July, until Sunday 1st August.  Sign up now!  If you have further questions or haven’t received your sale link email contact them HERE.  (shown: the Gilda Gown rrp. £165, during the VIP sale £124).

Free Shipping Offers

Figleaves U.K. and U.S. are offering Free Shipping until Monday, August 2nd., no minimums or coupon codes required.  And don’t miss their Summer Sale, now at final reduction discounts of up to 75% off.  (Shown: Miss Lala Chocolate Box Bra (36C & 36D available  rrp. $124, now $50) and deep brief (small available  also $50)

BeCheeky is offering Free U.K. Shipping this Friday & Saturday (30 & 31 July) on all orders, no minimums or coupon codes required.  You’ll also want to check out their Clearance Pages for savings of up to 70% off.

Swim Sales

Playful Promises Swimwear Sale has all four of there adorable bikinis at up to 40% off, this weekend only.  The sale ends Monday 2 August.

Nancy Meyers is taking 40% off off select designer swimwear with prices starting as low as $66.  Designers include Rosa Cha, Cavalli, Eres, Anna Club and more.  This sale is only for a limited time.  (shown: Wolford Sirene halter swimsuit rrp. $460, now $278)

Athleta Summer Sale has swimwear and summer apparel at up to 70% off but only for a limited time.

Membership Site Sales

U.K. site Secret Sales Club has Made by Niki on sale -up to 65% off, today through Monday 2 August and Havaianas flip flops on sale Saturday and Sunday  (31 July -1 Aug) at up to 50% off.

U.S. site Hautelook is having their Beach Bunny Swimwear Blowout today through Monday, August 2nd., 2010.

U.S. site Gilt Groupe has Elle MacPherson Lingerie on sale today through Saturday. July 31st., 2010. (shown: Elle MacPherson Satin Corselette)

Sales Ending Soon

Myla London Sale is coming to an end and now discounts are up to 70% off  (Final Reductions).

The Agent Provocateur Sale ends Saturday 31 July and discounts are now up to 75% off  (Final Reductions). (shown: A.P. Punk Knit Cardigan rrp. $500, now $250)

On Going Sales

Bare Necessities UK has taken additional markdowns on DD+ lingerie and swimwear.  Inventory that was 25% is now 50% off with discounts of past season stock as high as 80% off.  But do hurry as size selection is limited.

Kiki de Montparnasse has added inventory to her sales page and taken further discounts.  Now save up to 75% off their exquisite lingerie.  (shown: KdM Andrea Guepierre rrp. $395, now $115)

A.F. Vandevorst Sale In-Store

In Belgium you’ll find A.F. Vandevorst lingerie and apparel on sale at 50% off now through September 30th., at their shop Gustav’s -Zoutelaan 229, 8300 Knokke.  If you are a DD+ and love A.F. Vandevorst, as I do, there is A.F.V for  Marie Jo L’Aventure per this article in Vogue that I’m hoping to see soon.

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To celebrate their new bridal range Myla London is giving you a chance to win a luxury holiday from Kuoni Travel and £1000 worth of  Myla lingerie.  Just answer the question (it’s eleven) and fill out the form for your chance to win.  This contest is open to UK and Eire residents only and the deadline to enter is at midnight on 30th June 2010.  p.s. I am checking on what happened to MylaUsa.com.

For a very limited time save 30% – 50% off select Undrest lingerie and loungewear at Panties Required and of course while you’re there take a peek at the sale pages for discounts on select lingerie from eberjey, Elle Macpherson and Wendy Glez.  (shown: Undrest Sophia Robe, available in white, on sale, rrp. $105, now $48)

DD+ ladies, BraStop has several promotions going on right now including: Curvy Kate‘s new Criss Cross & Princess bras (from £16.95,  rrp. £26),  Flirtelle bras at up to 31% off, the £2 knickers sale where you’ll find designer names like Miss Mandalay, Kalyani, Fantasie and more plus  don’t miss their sale pages with prices starting at only £9.

Save on all Mary Green products when you spend $100 or more and the more you spend the more you save. Spend $100-$199 and save 20% off your total order. Spend $200 or more and save 30% off. Sale lasts through Friday, June 18th, 2010 and all sales are final.

Australian site Zodee has re-vamp their sale pages, now it much faster and the sorting is great (by discount!) and you can save up to 80% off clearance lingerie & swimwear plus you’ll also get $5 off your first order.    They accept paypal and have reasonable worldwide shipping fees.  What are you waiting for?

And last but not least save 15% off everything in stock at Charlotte & Co.  For more details and deals click HERE to see our coupon section on the right-side of the page.  (shown: the Nicole Swimsuit rrp £49, sale £19, with coupon code £16)

Changing Times

With a US lingerie site introducing a 12D cup (instead of using K), we’re increasingly thinking that in the case of bra sizing there’s some sort of phobia about the letters that follow D. To illustrate how ridiculous this is, a 12D is literally a DDDDDDDDDDDD. Why is it so difficult for people to get their heads around a K cup? Big boobs ain’t going to bite, but those suffering with back, neck and shoulder pain due to ill fitting and non-supportive bras, may well do!

One of Knickers’ most read articles, America’s Denial of Larger Cup Bras, is still being found and commented on, three years after it was posted; judging by the comments, the problem is still very much alive for far too many women. But it’s not just the denial of cup sizes that is the issue, it’s also the outdated measuring method so many stores use for bra-fitting, and it’s not just the US who are getting it wrong. I’ve just entered my measurements into a UK bra-sizing calculator and incredibly, it came up with a 36A when I’m actually a 32E. Given the scale of inaccuracy for my own size, I’m quivering at the thought of someone actually going by these results and spending money on a bra. It’s no wonder there doesn’t appear to be a shift in the ’85% of women are wearing the wrong bra size’ statistic.

Get Real!

It doesn’t help that well-known busty women have publicly claimed completely wrong bra sizes. The UK’s national ‘boob treasure’ Jordan, aka Katie Price, apparently claimed to only be a G cup, but only after her self-named D-G cup lingerie range was introduced. Other famous busts like Pamela Anderson and Dolly Parton claim to be DD cups, which should put my E in the realms of fantasy. But I’m perfectly real; I’m a fairly slender UK size 12, with a bust that fits into size 12 clothes (if you need to be convinced, check out the photo here).

Although the message of needing larger cup bras is important, it’s the availability and the ability to properly fit a bra that now needs to happen as well. Bra fitting isn’t just about larger cups, it’s about achieving a good fit for any size. If you want to find out your correct bra size, our advice is, don’t use a bra calculator; use your dress size as a guide and check out our DIY bra-fitting guide, which will help you to decide whether you’re wearing the right bra size. We also like the video below, which perfectly demonstrates how much better a proper-fitting bra looks and feels, without the hindrance of a bra calculator or measuring tape!

Getting Fitted Properly

If you go to a store to get fitted, remember to go to one where larger cup bras are sold (look for sizes like G and H); this will make it more likely for you to come out with the right size, as stores won’t suggest a size that they don’t stock!

And remember, size does matter because once you find the right size, you’ll never look back!

Get it at

Homepage image Elle MacPherson Artistry (up to a G cup), available from Boudiche.

Check out Bravissimo good sizing and buying advice and a wide variety of sizes. And Curvy Kate (images above) for band sizes from 28-40 and cup sizes up to a J.

As warmer weather arrives one can’t help but think of Swimsuit Season and  CheekyBeach would like to offer you D-J cup ladies 50% off their very sexy and fabulously embellished ‘Beach to Bar’ Wear.  You’ll find separates, swimsuits and matching cover-up dresses with prices range from £20 to £48  but only until Tuesday, April 6th.  Also, UK membership site Secret Sales will have CB on sale starting Saturday 3 April for possibly even more savings.  (shown the LA Halter Plunge top rrp. £50 now £25 and matching side tie hipster rrp. £40 now £20)

40% off @Myla UK & Further Reductions at Myla US

Myla London’s UK site Easter treat to you is 40% off their latest collection of  lingerie, sleepwear and swimwear.  If you are in the US Myla has taken further reduction and now almost all past season collections are at least 70% off some much much more.   One of the best deals is the silk blend Camille Beach Top and matching pants (available in large only).  As a set the retail price was $275, then they were markdown to 70% off and now they’ve taken another 70% off for a total price of $24.75.  To say stock is selling fast is an understatement. (shown:  The Marianne Swimsuit rrp. $210 now $50)

Additional Markdowns @Faire Frou Frou

Faire Frou Frou has taken additional markdown on their already discounted sale items.  Find designer lingerie from Vannina Vesperini, Bones and Roses, Eberjey, Fleur T (Fleur of England) and so much more.   With prices starting at $22 you had better hurry.  (shown: Tra La La Sitting Pretty Bra(32A) -was $78, now $55)

20% off Elle MacPherson lingerie @Figleaves

Figleaves US and UK offer of the week is 20% off select Elle MacPherson lingerie and sleepwear.  They have additional promotions including Buy One Get One 50% off , 20% off speedo for mem, 3 for the price of 2 and of course their sales page where you can save up to 70% off.  (shown: Elle MacPherson’s Dentelle Bra rrp. $51, now $31 at Figleaves Designer Outlet)

More Easter Treats Include:

Free Shipping this Easter weekend only (April 2nd through April 4th) at Bella Bella Boutique.  It’s a great time to pick up sale items like Spoylt’s Ingrid Hipster (medium) for only $29. Please note: The free shipping will be manually processed and you may want to turn the sound down if you are visiting the site at work.

During the Mary Green Sleep Mask Sale buy 5 or more of her funky fabulous sleep masks and receive 25% off your total sleep mask order.  Please note:  All sale items purchases are final, no refunds or exchanges.

Save 20% off all orders of £50 or more at Valisere by clicking here and don’t forget their Easter Egg Hunt.

If you are in New Orleans this weekend join the House of Lounge for their Tee & A Fashion Show on Saturday, April 03 at 9:00 PM CDT. Venue is at One Eyed Jacks (615 Toulouse St., New Orleans, LA), tickets are $10 and you must be 18 years and over to attend. Besides the stunning fashion show, you’ll be treated to performances by Fleur de Tease and Natasha Fiore with DJ’s Freedia and Rusty Lazer.

La Perla U.K. Final Clearance Sale -Up To 60% Off

Mother’s day in the UK is March 14th and wouldn’t mum love something  silky, sexy and fun from La PerlaUK.com while you save up to 60% off lingerie, sleepwear, swimwear, ready to wear and accessories. They also offer free shipping with a purchase of £105 or more.   Shown: La Perla’s Kimono Pajamas (rrp. £434) now £217,  Black Label Short Nightgown (rrp. £276) now £138 and Black Label Feather Stole in Violet (rrp. £215) now £108 -VAT included.

More Fun Deals:

I am intrigued by Cameo Intimates of Canada, they design very sexy and supportive lingerie for DD+  as well as hard to find small cups. They custom make shelf and bullet bras for sizes up to 36L (imagine the possibilities!) and the prices are really reasonable.  And for a limited time  you can save 10% off your order by using promotion code: caTENy9L at checkout.

Figleaves UK has several promotions going on right now for men and women now until March 15th.  Save 20% off select lingerie from Dita Von Teese for Wonderbra, Elle MacPherson, Dolce & Gabbana and Freya.  They are also running a Buy One Get One Half Price on men & women’s loungewear, select Figleaves hosiery & built in bra camis and a Buy 3 Get 1 free promo on men’s Calvin Klein pieces.  Use this link for the promotion codes required to redeem the discounts.

For a limited time London boutiques Hepburn & Leigh and Playful Promises are taking 20% off all orders and Ayten Gasson is taking 15% off all orders when you use promotion code: LFW at checkout.

Lauren Silva is featuring Plus Sizes during her sale.  Pick up beautiful lingerie from Elomi and Goddess at 20% off (promo code: ELOMI20 is required for the Elomi discount)  and visit her Clearance pages for savings of up to 75% off brand name basics.   They also offer a flat rate shipping fee of $4.95 in the US and Canada.

Triumph UK has several promotion going on right now.  Recommend Triumph lingerie to 3 of your friends -valid emails only, and receive a free box of luxury Hotel Chocolat.  Spend £40 at Valisere and get a 20% off gift voucher off your next purchase (terms apply).  For your man, save up to 40% on gorgeous swimwear from HOM.  And if you are a member of Facebook, become a Triumph Fan and get 20% off your next in-store purchase.

Save 20% off all non-sale items (this is a perfect time to pick up the brand new Elixir Melusine mentioned in the Knickers Lingerie Gift Guide).  This offer ends Monday, December 7th., no coupon code required.

Buy a beautiful silk Julianne camisole and Figleaves will give you the shorts Free! This offer ends Monday, December 7th., no coupon code required.

There is the Gossard Bogo.  Buy 2 pieces from Gossard and Figleaves will give you the least expensive one for free.  Just use promo code: GOSSARD at checkout, this offer ends  Monday, December 7th.

And of course don’t forget to visit the Figleaves Outlet.  For a limited time they are having their £2, £5, £10 sale where you’ll find brand names like Fantasie, Elle MacPherson, Rasurel, Vitamin A and more but hurry stock is limited.