Kate Winslet Does Boudoir for Harper’s Bazaar UK

One of our ultimate favorite actresses, Kate Winslet, does boudoir fashion for the November issue of Harper's Bazaar UK magazine and we are loving it! (also the gorgeous eye makeup). How do you feel about the transparency/bra showing look? Would you wear? Tell us on the comments area below.

Photos: tom and lorenzo

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Emilio Pucci Does Boudoir Fashion For SS12

Emilio Pucci has been a long favorite RTW label of ours, his collections never disappoint. We're in deep love seeing so many boudoir inspired styles for Spring/Summer 2012, that btw made most of his collection for next season and wanted to share some gorgeous pictures with you. We love boudoir fashion when is done properly, elegantly, and with good taste, and it's easier than you think to get it right. Below are some of our favorite looks of Pucci's SS12 collection for some inspiration and swooning! Which style do you like the most?

Photos: Fashion Gone Rogue

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The Boudoir Fashion Guide

Mariana Rios in Lethicia Bronstein 

Boudoir Fashion is a trend that women leave their lingerie apparent in their outerwear production but without vulgarity. We understand it can be a bit tricky to do it properly, so we put together a quick guide for you to do the trend of lingerie as outerwear correctly. Let's take a look at the possibilities?

Transparency - Transparency is a great start for a boudoir look. Use transparency without fear over a pretty and opaque bra preferably. Make sure to wear nipple covers if your bra requires extra coverage for a smoother look. If you are on the shy side wear a slimming jacket over it. We have seen a lot of transparency looks showing high waisted panties and shorts which require the right personality and attitute to embrace, so if you have the personality, go for it! We love best when it is worn as a resort wear more than for a red carpet event, unless of course, you're a celebrity, otherwise go with a pencil skirt or trousers for an elegant look.

Lingerie - If you want to use lingerie in your look, keep it simple, pick just one piece and mix it with casual clothing as underlay or overlay and add playful, feminine accessories. Best pieces to wear are camisoles, bodysuits/jumpers, and bustier bras, they are super easy to mix within. Silk and lace are the best fabrics.

Lingerie Illustration: A fun way to dress boudoir style is by wearing clothing with lingerie illustrations on it. Usually presented in t-shirt styles, it's a super flirty look when paired with jeans or leggings. British lingerie label, Bordelle, have implemented this trend using an illustration of their best seller range, the Angela dress, as you see below.

Structured - This is an easy and safe way to wear boudoir fashion. It suggests the lingerie, but translated by cuts in clothing and textiles. Lace overlay gives you a dressier look while simple patterns are perfect for day wear. Corsets also fall in this category.

Hosiery - For those who want just a little boudoir touch can opt for hosiery or thigh highs, they are very sexy without trying too hard. There are many options from classic opaques to ultra sexy designs like the ones with garter cuts creating the illusion you are wearing them.

Boudoir Fashion is for all women at all ages. You just need to choose the looks that you are most comfortable with, that fit your body type appropriately, and show your personality well. Now, tell us: what do you really think about this trend? Would you wear it? If yes, what's your favorite look?

Photo: styleonthecouch.com wearing Zinke All Things Nice Lace Jumper

Collaboration Credits: JuliaPetit.com {Brazil}
Editing: Bella Bella Boutique

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Brazilian Bombshells for Elle Magazine

our favorite cover

Loving the 4 covers of Elle Brasil September issue with Brazilian models Isabeli Fontana, Izabel Goulart, Ana Beatriz Barros and Renata Kuerten; specially that all 4 of them portrait boudoir fashion. What's your favorite cover?

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Kardashian's Lingerie Line

The Kardashian sisters did a good job on their new clothing and intimate apparel line exclusively made for Sears. We like quite a few pieces like the ones shown below. Have you checked out yet their line at Sears? If you have, let us know your thoughts?

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Marilyn Monroe Inspired

Wanted to share with you some of the Guess Fall 2011 Campaign photos inspired in Marilyn Monroe in a flirty photoshoot by Ellen von Unwerth. With Ellen's seductive & provocative style of photography, she was able to make casual clothing look quite interesting with lingerie and fishnet hosiery elements. Actress Amber Heard looks amazing as the version of Marilyn Monroe. Love it?

Photos: Fashion Gone Rogue
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Summer Breeze - Boudoir Inspired Look

We came across these great pictures which resembles the Eva Silk Chiffon Camisole by Sonata we carry and wanted to share them with you. We like the boudoir inspired look seen in these photos and we can picture the Eva Camisole tied with a silk black wrap worn over your favorite skinny jeans {or skinny black pants} with a chic black hat and fab accessories, it will look great for a summer breeze afternoon!

Photos: Alexandra Spencer for Style Stalker SS12 via

Eva Silk Chiffon Camisole by Sonata

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REPORT: Sao Paulo Fashion Week 2011

Reinaldo Lourenco - Photos: Nina Jacobi - Source: Julia Petit - Edit: Bella Bella Boutique

The most important fashion week of South America, SPFW, took place in Sao Paulo, Brazil last week where the most sought-after Brazilian designers showcased their SS11-12 collections for the press and media. We noticed lots of boudoir inspired designs {of course!} and have brought them to you for some inspiration and enjoyment. We focused only on those that brought us lingerie inspired creations, although there were dozens more of amazing talent at the show.

So let's begin...

In honor of Liz Taylor and inspired by the woman of the golden years and the brilliance of diamonds, Reinaldo Lourenco {photo above} used super luxurious materials such as satin, gabardine, organza and leather for the creation of his 2012 collection. The main color was black accompanied with creme, rose quartz, sapphire and emerald tones. The bra became a focus on many of the looks, using it as an outerwear. So cool and sexy were the "kittens" mounting over the bust, love it!

Alexandre Herchcovitch - Photos: Nina Jacobi - Source: Julia Petit - Edit: Bella Bella Boutique

Alexandre Herchcovitch's collection was full of pastel color, bows, and floral prints with a romantic theme. Silk jacquard and silk fabrics were the key to this ultra-feminine collection full of knots, laces and embroideries in a silhouette well defined in flower tulle bodices.

Iodice - Photos: Nina Jacobi - Source: Julia Petit - Edit: Bella Bella Boutique

Iódice brings a gorgeous collection in an amazing color combination of yellow & black with a stunning new kind of lace and semi-transparent fabrics. Also white was featured in beautiful lingerie inspired fabrics and laces in ultra feminine styles. Iodice really showed well boudoir looks as outerwear, a trend that is becoming more and more influential in the fashion industry.

Samuel Cirnansck - Photos: Nina Jacobi - Source: Julia Petit - Edit: Bella Bella Boutique

Known for his lavish gala dresses and wedding gowns, designer Samuel Cirnansck impressed with the stunning and meticulous dresses that are true works of art. With a fetish theme, he used cuffs and restraints on the models and latex & lace combined together on many of the styles, which was the foundation of many of his creations bringing such an edgy vibe to this collection.

Lino Villaventura - Photos: Nina Jacobi - Source: Julia Petit - Edit: Bella Bella Boutique

Lino Villaventura's collection was very dreamy with lots of flowing dresses which its loose silhouette look great in various body types. The styles were purely sensual in luxurious fabrics of georgette, organza, and beautiful embroideries and fancy embellishments. The dresses reminded us of Greek goddesses...

Adriana Degreas - Photos: Nina Jacobi - Source: Julia Petit - Edit: Bella Bella Boutique

Adriana Degreas - Photos: Nina Jacobi - Source: Julia Petit - Edit: Bella Bella Boutique

Adriana Degreas is the ultimate beachwear couture designer of Brazil. Known to have impeccable taste, her swimwear and resort collections are characterized by sophisticated shapes using high quality materials and exclusive prints which give her creations glamorous appeal that resemblances art objects. We absolute LOVE every piece of her collections, they are all so gorgeous and stunning!

Photo Source: R7.com - Edit: Bella Bella Boutique

Other Highlights: There were tons of gorgeous bikinis in the runway but one of our favorites were Cia. Maritima's one piece worn by Isabeli Fontana {above on the right}. Also loved Agua de Coco's bikini set in a beautiful shade of purple/blue and tangerine bottom; the cut of the bikini top is so unique and stylish. Paula Raia launched her first collection on SPFW with easy to wear designs and we loved the bodysuits in her collection specially the hot orange chiffon pieces, it brings a new definition of boudoir inspired clothing that are very realistic and easy to wear in the real world. Colcci highlight this year was the presence of Ashton Kutcher and Alessandra Ambrosio together in the runway as they are the new faces of the Brazilian label.

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Ronaldo Fraga - Photo Source: R7.com

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