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The no-VPL test

2008-11-19T05:32:49-08:00

Well, someone had to do it - and Daily Mail journo Laura Stott stepped up to the plate to test 17 pairs of no-VPL knickers for the festive season. Did the figleaves.com examples earn glowing reviews? Of course; here's what the paper had to say:

Miraclesuit high waist brief, below left, £22: "a revelation - completely invisible with no trace of VPL from any angle. Great for pulling on under a party outfit."
Spanx high waisted power brief, below right, £27: "every woman needs a pair in her underwear drawer. They might look downright ugly, but once on the Spanx were comfortable, VPL free and left me totally streamlined and slinky."

Introducing Made by Niki

2008-11-18T01:23:20-08:00

Now here's something you don't see every day: flattering, lifting and firming shapewear that's sexy too. Designer Niki McMorrough swapped a career in journalism and marketing for lingerie design - and are we glad she did. Just arrived at figleaves.com, Made by Niki's Fresh Foundations collection will have you looking your best under that party dress thanks to the power panels in its mesh girdle and suspender slip - and all with a sexy twist.

Princesse Tam-Tam in Marie Claire

2008-11-17T07:06:05-08:00

A sad story today. Here's a lovely cut of Princesse Tam-Tam's pretty floral set in this month's US edition of Marie Claire. Unfortunately, while it's available in the UK, you won't find it on our US site (sometimes these things just happen). Some good news, however: everything that is on the US site is currently 50 per cent off - so what are you waiting for? Go shop.

I've got a new bikini get me out of here

2008-11-14T04:33:50-08:00

Let's talk about bikinis today - for no other reason than that I'm A Celebrity Get Me Out of Here is about to start again and what we all want to know is: who is going to do a Myleene and break out into superstardom thanks to a few well-judged bikini episodes? (The early money's on Dani Behr, who has already been snapped in two bikinis in the space of an hour, says The Mirror - and the show hasn't even started yet). Anyway, if you're jetting off somewhere hot this winter and fancy a few new cossies, check out the new arrivals from the likes of (l-r) Seafolly, Fantasie and French Connection. More here.

Hot Milk in Pregnancy & Birth

2008-11-13T04:24:49-08:00

Sexy maternity brand Hot Milk is wowing Pregnancy & Birth this month. First, here's Hot Milk scooping the Best for Lingerie bloom award 2008.

Not only that, but this lace set earned the full 10 out of 10 in P&B's maternity lingerie wearer trial. "Comfortable and sexy," was the verdict (and the tester's husband loved it too). Bra £33.

Shopping with the stars

2008-11-12T02:46:09-08:00

Our fascination with celebs and their underwear-buying habits continues unabated. How to cheer up a pop star when she's down? Splash out on underwear. Chris Brown spent $800 on lingerie for Rihanna in Sydney, reports news.com.au. Meanwhile, teen country sensation Taylor Swift has trouble buying underwear now that she's famous, says foxnews.com. It's not easy when you're surrounded by camera phones.

It's a boy for Triumph's Louise

2008-11-11T02:08:54-08:00

The face of Triumph and one of our favourite spokesmodels, Louise Redknapp is now the proud mother of baby number two - it's a boy, reports Now magazine online. "Mum and baby are doing great," husband Jamie tells the Daily Mirror. "He's a healthy baby boy."

The Lake and Stars and Mimi Holliday in Cosmo

2008-11-10T04:28:59-08:00

Lots of figleaves.com sets in this month's Cosmo. First, here's this Deco-inspired number by The Lake and Stars. Bra £79, g-string £27.

Next, here's Mimi Holliday's silk set in peach and black, as seen in the Christmas gift guide. Bra £50, bow knicker £32.

Also featured and coming soon: By Caprice lingerie in gold.

Mimi Holliday in InStyle

2008-11-10T04:18:14-08:00

An early contender for gift of the year? This Mimi Holliday set has already appeared in Red's Christmas gift guide; now InStyle has picked it out too. Bra £46, shorty £32.

Life saving bras

2008-11-10T01:05:01-08:00

A great story in The Sun today about barmaid Vicky Parsons, whose life was saved by her £6 Asda bra. She survived being stabbed by a mugger when his knife caught on the wiring of her bra.

See our selection of bras under £10 here - can't guarantee they'll save your life, though...