Little curiosities about hosiery and the world of stocking lovers..

AUTUMN/WINTER 2010 - HOSIERY TRENDS


JEWELED LEGS

Jewels, diamantes, swarovski beads, appliques in every shape and material are the new must haves for 2010.
Your tights become a work of art, your legs reclaiming full attention once again.
Embrace this trend with luxurious lace tights worn with soft sweater dresses and knee-high boots or get your creativity kit out and experiment with some DIY!


    

TIMELESS ELEGANCE


Special night?
The secret for looking impeccably elegant is trying to maintain the balance between the dress and accessories, blend in shapes and colours with perfect harmony.
For example, matching a classic element, as it might be a simple black shift, to something more refined, eccentric and with character.
Enhance your black shift with hosiery that has a feminine touch, a bow, a flower, something that will add personality to the rigour of the dress. 


AUTUMN/WINTER 2010 - HOSIERY TRENDS



WHITE TIGHTS
 
White tights were all the rage on the catwalks and it's no surprise, since they can look truly wonderful in winter and despite common beliefs, they are also quite versatile.
Here's some different looks you can achieve:

- Lovely vintage. Opaque white tights will add a Sixties appeal, especially if worn with boots or can complete a romantic    touch if worn with lace and delicate patterns.
- Sophisticated and glamorous. Pulling off an 'white-head-to-toe' look is not for everyone, but it is oh!so chic and  screams glamour from every side. If htt is not your cup of tea, opt for natural colours for your dress and shoes and wear with soft white stockings.
- Modern. Team white stockings and your favourite LBD and the result will be astonishing. For women who are in control.




Chanel                                        Gucci                                         Willow


SOCKS

Of every colour, size and texture- by now we have all realized this is a trend that cannot be ignored!
Socks can add an edgier touch to every outfit, can be sharp, quirky, romantic or sexy. If you have never worn them before, start with safer options like black and plain textures. You will soon love them and will want to add more to your wardrobe! Match with the colour of your shoes and your pins will look super long!


Dolce & Gabbana                       Christian Dior                             Karen Walker


Marc Jacobs                                 Paul Smith                                  Prada



Images courtesy of www.vogue.com

How to wear seamed stockings - Video

Two women in vintage lingerie show you how to wear nylon stockings. Love it!




Dita Von Teese and seamed stockings

I just found this quote by Dita Von Teese online -

“I have been obsessed with seamed stockings my whole life, and I would collect vintage ones that were made in the ’40s and ’50s with the authentic styling of the keyhole, the welt, the reinforced toe and heels, French or Cuban heels, and hand-stitched seams. I can’t stand faux-seamed stockings with lycra — you lose the sensual feeling of the fabric”

If you have ever tried pure nylon stockings you know what she is talking about. I love hold ups and stockings with lycra, especially for a day look they're much more practical, but nothing beats the feel of the nylon on the leg, the sheerness, the sensuality of a garter belt.
Ah, Dita, you know it all...
By the way, you can buy her used stockings on her website - very fetish and apparently there is a waiting list for them!

Check http://www.dita.net/top.php for more info and amazing pictures!




Leona Edmiston Le Vintage range

Dear stocking lovers,

You'll be thrilled to know that you will soon find the fabulous Leona Edmiston Le Vintage range here at your favourite online boutique!
Most of the Leona Le Pins tights are available at your local department stores - but this vintage inspired range is so beautiful yet hard to find.
I am not a big fan of slimming hosiery - yes, it can be incredibly helpful, but it is generally very ugly and not the kind of thing you would want to show off.
But when I tried on her Hourglass tights, I just fell in love with them. The nylon feels incredibly smooth on the legs and I find the high waist very sexy: with black heel and a simple black bra, I felt very much like a Pin up!

Now, for this reason I have decided to only order this style in Black. I know this is probably against any business principle, but, as you might have noticed, our purpose here is to offer hosiery that looks beautiful, tights and stockings you would not want to hide and - sorry, Leona - but to me slimming pantyhose in Nude looks way too granny.

Still, if any of you out there wishes to prove me wrong, I will happily take back my words...and order the Nude.

x
SP



available soon!



Spencer Tunick's art installation at the Opera House

I am still so excited about this morning that I want to share my experience with you straight away!

Few weeks ago I signed up to participate to this mass nude installation by world renowed artist Spencer Tunick. I thought it would be fun and a once in a lifetime kind of experience - and I wasn't wrong! 
Obviously the thought of undressing in front of 5000 complete strangers was a bit unnerving..but once we were all grouped in the Gardens, the atmosphere and cameradie was amazing and definitely helped release the tension.
By the time the sun was up - nearly 7am - our spirits were so high most of us couldn't wait to strip down!

Spencer was patient and funny. "I want all couples to embrace and kiss, all friends to kiss and all strangers to do whatever they want", he has instructed us at one point.

Standing there completely naked among thousands of people in such a public place, inhibitions were soon forgotten and I found the whole experience very liberating.
It was a bit like being on a stage, saying to the rest of the world, "here, this is who I truly am, you can look at me now as I am not afraid".
And all the bodies together, all the shapes and ages and skin colours and haircuts were all so different yet so harmonious and so beautiful to watch.
Which reminded me that beauty is everywhere, all around us. And with this happy thought in my mind I have started a new day.

L
x




Christmas parties - What to wear?

Need some inspiration for your Christmas party outfit?

Add some glamour to your classic LBD with these amazing stockings! It's easy, unexpensive and you can choose depending on your mood or look.

Chic

These Trasparenze hold ups will look stunning with any cocktail dress. Just add killer heels!

Trasparenze Capriccio seamed hold ups, $38.95


Fashion
Want to add some colour to an otherwise plain outfit? Et voila'!
Fabulous with a mini dress and 70's inspired accessories..

Leg Avenue Houndstooth stockings, $29.95


Cheeky
These hold ups are super cute, with a sexy black seam and tiny little hearts..

Omsa Design Cabaret hold ups, $35.95


Festive
Embracing the Christmas spirit? Have some fun with these eye catching tights!

Leg Avenue Woven criss cross bow tights, $34.95




How to wear stockings and a garter belt

The choice of the waspie or suspender belt is essential. Choose a model which fits perfectly and stays on the hips without compressing or twisting, and then your stockings will always be held really tight however you stand.
The strap must be stretch and firm, the clip must be rigid and pinch the welt but not flat it, and the stocking must never
slide from the clip.

• First, put completely your feet and place the seam and toe correctly, then pull up gently the stocking along your leg. Ideally the under-welt should arrive at half-thigh and the welt at the ¾.
Place the front strap on the interne hollow of the thigh and the back strap on the external dimple of the bottom.
To put your stockings more securely do not hesitate to wear special gloves.

• When your stockings are held, hug tightly your ankle with both hands and pull up to the welt : your stockings fit harmoniously.

You are now ready to catch eyes and arouse envy on your trail…






Trasparenze Capriccio hold ups in fashion shoot

These Trasparenze hold ups are seriously sexy! Perfect for those Christmas parties..

Photographed by Tarryn Gill and Pilar Mata Dupont, Styling by Emma Bergmeier.








Fully Fashioned stockings on the runaway

From Christian Dior haute couture runaway show. Get inspired by this dramatic and sensual look with our amazing range of fully fashioned nylon stockings!



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