Tempting Tuesdays: Celebrating with a Vintagey Set from The Lake and Stars

Tuesdays will feature a lustworthy lingerie set and a suggested retailer. I think we all need a little something beautiful to at least look at to get us through the week. Hope you love them as much as I do!

Wave Lace Bustier Bra and High-Waisted Briefs by The Lake and Stars

I haven't done a Tempting Tuesdays post in awhile, so I thought it was only appropriate that the comeback post would be dedicated to my first lingerie love, The Lake and Stars. I picked up this set for myself Memorial Day weekend as a "yay, new job!" gift to myself (I'm single, I'm allowed to reward myself for lots of reasons), and a surprise 20% off at Azaleas NYC didn't hurt either.

This set can seem a bit intimidating in photos, but it really has an incredibly gorgeous delicate quality as well. I'm definitely filing the bottoms under "power bitch briefs" (and I'll even make a new tag for that), but the hook-and-eye closure in the back makes 'em hottie-hot-hot. I love that they took their Grand Prix briefs and added the lace panel in front. The architectural feel of the lines in the briefs give the illusion that they're sculpting around your body—without the Spanx effect.

The long-line bustier bra is a dream come true for innerwear-as-outerwear connoisseurs. Even before I bought this, when I first saw it on Azaleas' site, I was already thinking of ways I could wear it and incorporate it into everyday outfits. Let's be serious—it's WAY too gorgeous to hide from the world. I tried it on at home with a black maxi skirt that I wear high-waisted, and it ended up looking like an amazing dress. Throw on a sheer-ish white linen button-down (well, maybe not these days because it's like, 80 and humid in NYC and I'd rather not wear clothes but for common decency I have to), shorts, and your favorite flat sandals for a casual summer evening look! I'm going to have a lot of fun with this one, that's for sure.

Wave lace bustier bra, $165. Available at Azaleas NYC and Net-A-Porter.com.
Wave lace high-waisted briefs, $60. Available at Azaleas NYC and Net-A-Porter.com.

Hump Day Pick: Citadel Pinstripe Chemise by The Lake and Stars

Photo via Barneys.com

If a picture is worth a thousand words, then this Citadel Pinstripe chemise by The Lake and Stars is priceless. Just kidding, it retails for $225, but a classic black chemise like this with such subtle pinstripes and a not-so-subtle back is a wardrobe staple. Simply perfect to wear under spring's sheer dresses or tucked into neatly pressed wide-leg trousers, or if you're bold enough—by itself.

I'm dying for this one in black because then it'll be forever (or until the elastic hem dies, but lets be serious—I'd probably still wear it anyway), but the poppy-colored version with black trim is KILLER. Check it out. You'll see what I mean.

Citadel Pinstripe Chemise, $225. Available at Azaleas NYC.

12 Days of Christmas: Maison Close Bel-Ami Mesh Underwire Bra

On the tenth day of Christmas, my hottie gave to me...

Maison Close Bel-Ami Mesh Underwire Bra

Alright, three more days of Christmas left, and these gifts are gettin' serious. These are seriously gorgeous, luxe gifts that will make any lady smile mysteriously with happiness.

Remember that amazing Maison Close set from Tempting Tuesdays last month? This is another great bra to wear with that set if you're afraid that the Corset bra will squish your chest flat. The underwire bra also has detachable straps to double as a strapless if you ever need it. As with anything Maison Close, you know the drill—sexy, sheer mesh, this time with fun little keyhole.

Mesh underwire bra, $65. Available at Azaleas NYC.

Previously, on the 12 days of Christmas...

On the first day of Christmas, my hottie gave to me... an Eberjey Onesie!

On the second day of Christmas, my hottie gave to me... a Jean Yu Silk-Chiffon Triangle Bra!

On the third day of Christmas, my hottie gave to me... a Thousand Dancers Bralette!

On the fourth day of Christmas, my hottie gave to me... a Lounge Lover Travel Babe Set!

On the fifth day of Christmas, my hottie gave to me... a Hanky Panky Low-Rise Thong Fiiiiiiive-Pack!

On the sixth day of Christmas, my hottie gave to me... three pairs of Arlotta Classic Cashmere Slippers!

On the seventh day of Christmas, my hottie gave to me... Stella McCartney Knickers of the Week Seven-Pack!

On the eight day of Christmas, my hottie gave to me... a Lace Corset Bra from Mink Pink!
On the ninth day of Christmas, my hottie gave to me... Brulee Vamp Collection Corset Soft Bra & Boyshorts!

Say Hi to Thursday: Torchlight Romper by The Lake and Stars

Say Hi to Thursday, a special day of the week when there's only one more work day before a glorious weekend awaits. Pretty Little Underthings will showcase a weekend-perfect piece we'd love to wear.

Torchlight Romper by The Lake and Stars

If you've been reading my blog for a bit, then you know how much I adore The Lake and Stars. If you're new to Pretty Little Underthings, then you should know that I really, really love The Lake and Stars. They also pull double-duty designing a diffusion line for Urban Outfitters called Double in Brass which is pretty spectacular too.

So I suppose it's only fitting that my love for the line would make me want to spend all weekend running around in this sheer romper. I just love how the chevrons add a bit of complexity to an otherwise simple cut. The high-cut thighs are super flattering too.

Torchlight romper, $200. Available at Azaleas NYC.

Tempting Tuesdays: Maison Close Bel-Ami Corset Bra & Girdle Thong

Tuesdays will feature a lustworthy lingerie set and a suggested retailer. I think we all need a little something beautiful to at least look at to get us through the week. Hope you love them as much as I do!

Maison Close Bel-Ami Corset Bra & Girdle Thong

Um, hellooo sexy! This incredible pair from Maison Close is a bit out of even my own comfort range, but it's chilly in NYC and this set is jaw-droppingly hot. Delicate mesh with boning that follows your body's shape and accentuates it in the right places (and adjustable elastic that goes around mid-thigh), this might be the one set your special someone won't want you to take off.

Corset bra, $72. Girdle thong, $66. Available at Journelle.com

Also available at Azaleas NYC for a little bit less: Corset bra, $65. Girdle thong, $60.