Olga Maliouk for Blush Lingerie

If you are “in the know” about world-class fashion models then you might be familiar with the name Olga Maliouk. She recently became a model for Blush Lingerie and I adore the photographs that have come out of this collaboration .

This dark blonde, blue-eyed beauty was born in the Ukraine in 1978 and currently lives in New York City.  She has been modeling worldwide for several years now and is best known for her advertizing work for Atlantis, Bobbi Blu, Etienne Aigner, Fay, Oviesse, and Thierry Mugler ‘Innocent Secret’ fragrance. She has also appeared several times on the cover of Elle as well as appearing on the covers of Votre Beauté, Madame Figaro, Biba, Surface, Beauty Biz, and Neo2.

Here are some of my favorite shots were she is modeling Blush Lingerie…

Her poise and gentle confidence is a perfect match for their 2011 campaign.

Keep an eye on Blush Lingerie, a company founded in 1988 and known for its outstanding quality and workmanship!  Just to wet your appetite here are some of the pieces we have at Azucena Lingerie.

Blush Lingerie Starstruck Corset

Blush Lingerie Fairy Dust Chemise

Remember Ladies, beautiful lingerie should always be enjoyed!

– Azucena

Sofia Vergara, Esquire, and Cosabella

Beautiful actress Sofia Vergara was born in Barranquilla, Columbia.  In the 1990s, while walking on a beach she was discovered by a photographer and soon, with the support of her religious family, began appearing in TV commercials.

Eventually, so as to support her family, she dropped out of college and earned a living as a runway model and then as a star on Latin TV. She has been in several films and TV series, both Latin and English, but is recently known for her role in the new TV show Modern Family for which she was nominated for a Golden Globe Award, a Primetime Emmy Award, and several Screen Actors Guild Awards.

One only has to look at some of her work to know that she embodies a strong, modern, feminine woman who is able to laugh at herself when the occasion arrises. Just check her out in this sexy new photo shoot in Esquire wearing Cosabella lingerie.

Just like Sofia, we love Cosabella’s simplicity and carefree styles. Just check out these quality items…

                                 

Cosabella’s Irina Babydoll             Cosabella’s Alina Babydoll             Cosabella’s Odile Babydoll

Remember to always have fun with what you wear and enjoy who you are!

– Azucena

Burlesque

Although in many people’s minds “Burlesque” may conjour images of female strippers nothing is further from the truth. In its hey day, from the 1840s to the 1960s, it was a source of music and comedy wrapped around sexuality that kept audiences entertained.

In the 1860s, Lydia Thompson’s British burlesque troupe became the toast of New York City with their first hit Ixion, a spoof that had women playing men’s roles in revealing tights. It wasn’t until the later part of the twentieth century that burlesque gained its notorious reputation.

In the early 2000s, burlesque made a resurgence with many new shows cropping up in both Europe and the Americas.  There are now shows in Manhattan, Chicago, Seattle, Montreal, and Oslo as well as Iowa (“American Pickers” Danielle Colby-Cushman’s Burlesque Le’Moustache).

The vintage look is always popular and right now Burlesque get-ups themselves are really hot. This look is especially popular because of the movie Burlesque, which embodies that showgirl vibe.

Premiering in 2010,  it featured Christina Aguilera as a small-town girl who finds her place in a neo-burlesque club run by former dancer Cher.

    

Taking some of these burlesquish tidbits and integrating them into your everyday life can be fun. Personally, as you know, I love the 50’s retro style in general, so its great to mess around with this. I don’t have a lot of time to get dressed in the morning, but if I experiment a little on the weekend, then I can try it out the following week at work. Remember, it’s never too late to become a fan, you won’t regret it!

Here are some cute outfits for inspiration.

And don’t forget to show off those legs! This panty and thigh high set are from StockinGirl.

Becka Panty and Thigh High Set

Pearls, leather, feathers, corsets, and hosiery, what more does a girl need? Oh yeah, your smouldering confidence. Get out there and knock ’em dead!

– Azucena

Lingerie – Inspired Fashion

I have always loved the high fashion, straight off the runway look of lingerie turned into daywear.

But how does the everyday girl include some of these pieces without going too far?  The answer my dear, is a little planning, and a lot of confidence.  There are a few simple rules for this bombshell look:

1.  Be careful, its very easy to get carried away with lingerie, I do that all the time.  Make sure to keep it down to earth with contrasting elements. If you are going for a frilly piece, pair it with a structured jacket with simple, clean lines or try some cute boyfriend jeans with a delicate assortment of camisoles.

2. Corset tops are great for a boudoir inspired outfit.  So are layered sheer fabrics; lace and pink or nude colors.  Keep in mind to pair light colors with high impact colors like black to avoid being washed out.

3. Make sure to check all angles before leaving the house.  Lingerie can be sheer, so make sure you layer accordingly.

4. Confidence!  You are a sexy, stylish gal, so let everyone know it.  There is no reason why you can not include some of your lingerie pieces into your every day outfits, so go ahead and experiment!  Here are a few fun examples:

Ana Beat­riz Bar­ros, an international supermodel, wears a cute chemise with accessories to give off a hippie-chic vibe. Try that with our Christine Vancouver “Vinyard Babydoll Chemise”.  Add in some statement jewelry and skinny jeans and you are set!

Vinyard Chemise by Christine Vancouver

One trend that is just hitting the streets is visible garter belts.  This look would be perfect for an adventurous night out on the town!

The key to this look is finding the right length skirt for you.  As a general rule, if you are a little more revealing on the bottom try to tone it down in the cleavage area to keep the outfit classy (and visa versa).  Try our Jezebel “Cherished Lace Garter Belt” with the straps fully extended.  Maybe add a structured blouse or jacket and finish it up with some thigh highs from StockinGirl.

Jezebel Cherished Garter Belt

StockinGirl Lana Lace Thigh High

The great thing about lingerie is that it can fit into every style.  I love the ballerina type look of camisoles and pale pinks, but you can also take a lacy garment and pair it with a punk rock outfit.  It’s all about contrast!  Contrast provides intrigue, and that is the first step to being sexy!

-Azucena

Happy Birthday Bettie Page!

One cannot speak about lingerie without giving tribute to one of its icons, Bettie Page, one of the leading pin-up models of the 1950’s. On her birthday, April 22, I decided to give tribute to this powerful beauty many of us love, appreciate, and admire , and to the lasting impression she made on lingerie fashion.

 

I’m not sure quite what it is about Bettie that draws me to her. From her shoots you know that she was a powerful and unapologetic woman totally confident in her femininity, during a time when women were considered by most to be negligible. She knew what she wanted and who she was, and did exactly as she liked! Personally, that’s a viewpoint that I strive to have every day.

This leopard print piece was made by Bettie herself specifically for her shoot! She actually made a lot of her own lingerie which is quite inspiring. Who knows, maybe I’ll dig out my own sewing machine from my closet one of these days!

Whether or not I am the sexiest thing on the block, every day I attempt to be confident in the woman that I am. Of course knowing that underneath it all I am wearing some great lingerie helps me to be a Bettie Page in my own way!

– Azucena

Jezebel and Felina, Past and Present

Being a history junkie, I like to know where things comes from. I’m always curious about the early days of lingerie, how companies got their start, and how they run today. Recently, I was looking into Jezebel and Felina and came across some interesting facts.

A bra house for many years, Rene of Hollywood made it’s debut as the Jezebel brand in the 1950’s.  In Paris, the deep plunge neckline had became the rage and women needed a bra to fit the style. Rene provided it with the introduction of the Jezebel “front hook, deep plunge” bra which was an instant hit.  Soon after many more styles were added to the collection and “Jezebel Lingerie” was created.

Although for a time in the 80’s and 90’s  they were lost through business dealings, by the beginning of this century they had merged with Felina lingerie and their rebirth began. Felina was a family owned lingerie manufacturer that had been in business for about ten years and was also headquartered in California.

Jezebel and Le Mystere featured in Brides Magazine

Today, Jezebel and Felina are well known brands with enough versatility to be featured in magazines from “American Baby” and “Brides” to “Maxim” and “Cosmopolitan”. Together, they have been around for quite some time which translates into a well designed product.

Felina Gelina Push-up Bra featured in New Beauty Magazine

Personally, I just love the beautiful Isabelle bra by Felina. Its sweet details and dark colors are such a treat!

Felina Isabelle Bra

Of course, you know how I feel about garter belts!  They are my new favorites this spring. Try out this Jezebel Set, you can get the bra and panty for less than $50!

Jezebel Cherished Set

 Here is another cute set by Jezebel. It’s bright colors make me yearn for summer! Hey, I can dream can’t I? 

Jezebel Wild Thing Set

Make sure you keep Jezebel and Felina in mind when searching for your new favorite, they definetly suprised me!

-Azucena

Garter Belts

For a while now, I’ve noticed a giant leap in the popularity of “garter belts”, or “suspender belts” as they’re known in Europe. As well as the usual lingerie hot spots, it seems like they’re popping up in high fashion and on the streets everywhere.

 

Lily Allen, Katy Perry, and Paris Hilton wearing Garter Belts and Stockings.

Personally, I’ve tried wearing a garter belt with stockings and I have to say that I love the way they put a little more sexiness into my everyday life. They help me push the envelope with my day wear while reinventing my nightly routine. It’s definitely been a leap to integrate them into my outfits, but it’s been worth the try. On a recent date night with my “hunnie”, I tried the high fashion look of a skirt, stockings and visible garters. Do I need to say that he was a huge fan!

I’m not sure if I’m ready to do this every day but I have to admit that when I do it’s a lot of fun! I would recommend that every woman try wearing a garter belt with stockings and see whether you enjoy it. Even if wearing them out is not your thing try wearing them at night with your favorite lingerie as a “surprise” for that special someone.

One thing you should remember when shopping for a garter belt is to keep in mind why you are buying it. If you are using them simply for costume or for spicing up your lingerie wardrobe, go for something sexy. If you want to wear them throughout the day then go for something that’s comfortable and wears well. It’s also nice to splurge on some nice quality garters with metal clasps and maybe a belt with even six to eight straps for more support. But it all depends on what you want to use them for.

I love Jezebel’s skirted garter belt in the “Cherished” set, the entire piece just screams sexy! It would go great under a skirt or by itself for a real treat at night, plus it has an adorable matching bra.

Cherished Set by Jezebel

For something that really packs a punch, I adore the lace “Wildflower” corset by Escante. It’s an all-in-one lingerie piece, a sexy corset with detachable garters that you can attach to your favorite stockings.

Wildflower Ruffle Frills Corset

A final thought, remember that above all else you should enjoy and have fun wearing your lingerie!

– Azucena

The New Website has Arrived!

It’s true! The Azucena Lingerie site is completely remodeled, and we are ecstatic! The new site, a more stylish, streamlined version has all sorts of hidden Easter eggs, so keep a lookout for all of our new additions! We hope you find it as sexy as we do; we were inspired by all of our beautiful lingerie and photographs. Our amazing IT guy has been toiling day and night to bring it to your computer, and he did an amazing job. We can’t wait to hear your feedback, let us know if we can do anything differently to make your lingerie shopping experience better, or any othe ideas you may have, we are all ears.

Need some inspiration? Try out the new “Helpful Ideas” menu selection. We have all kinds of helpful search tricks from looking for “Hot Deals” to shopping for Bridal lingerie under the “Occasions” selection.

One of the exciting changes we made was to include a category titled “Blog Items” under “Helpful Ideas” which is specifically for items that are featured in this blog.  This will make it a lot simpler to find the great lingerie pieces we rave about.

Keep an eye out for a new category arriving soon called “Oprah’s Favorites” which will be based on the powerful beautiful woman herself!

Another fun addition is the Wishpot registry, the “Add to Registry” button, which can be found on every item page. When selected it will allow you to add the item to your online registry profile. I’ll let you know more about Wishpot in a later blog.

One of the new attractions which will be arriving soon is the “Member Reward Program” where just for shopping with us you will receive points! One purchase dollar will be equal to one point and when you receive 250 points you will get a $25 Azucena gift card! Just a little thank you from us for being a loyal customer.

I just want to say a great big Thank You to all of our customers. You really make this company great and we are proud that we can help with your lingerie shopping needs! Thanks for being stylish, confident and beautiful!

– Azucena

Holiday Gift Idea – Panty Sets

One of our favorite gift ideas for your favorite lady (or for yourself) is our wonderful panty sets. Don’t forget to grab them while they are in stock for gifts, stockings, or holiday trips! They are perfectly compact and great for throwing in a suitcase.

Toute La Nuit, a brand new company to us, has a three panty pack available in solid, polka dots, and animal print. Made of silk charmeuse with sheer crinkle chiffon back (and a bow!) folded into an organza lingerie bag.

Affinitas has a three pack of panties for only $25! They are available in both Hipster and Thong styles, and made of comfortable nylon with lace edging.

Lavit has an adorable set of floral panties available in a sweet organza bag. What a perfect stocking stuffer!

And last but not least is Cosabella, with their Sex in the City thong pack, with 4 colors corresponding to the four stylish girls on the show! It comes in regular thong and a low rise thong styles, and is now on sale for $45! Quite a steal for Cosabellas legendary quality.

 

Body Wrap Shapewear in Lucky Magazine

Keep an eye on these new items from Body Wrap, our favorite shapewear company! They have a new line called Sheer Iridesscent that is more like lingerie than shapewear. Its cute enough to wear under all your clothes, whether you need a little extra support throughout the day, or if you are going out on the town with flair and want to slim down. Its about time that shapewear becomes sexy!

Also, check them out in Lucky Magazines 10th anneversary edition, we can’t wait for you to try one!

 

New styles and sizes are available in regular and plus.  See our complete collection of Body Wrap Shapewear.

Body Wrap Long Camisole

Body Wrap Seamless High Waist Panty with Long Leg

 

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