Valentine's Day Gift Guide: For the Snow Bunny

Ah, the snow bunny. The more daring ones will actually ski or snowboard (or at least attempt to) and want gear and undies to make them as comfortable as possible when they inevitably tumble down the mountain, while the less risk-averse will will want to be as comfortable as possible (and look adorable) while they lounge in the ski house or the lodge bar. Either way, these picks are sure to please. 

A sports bra that isn't too stiff but will still hold your ta-ta's and a moisture-wicking thong that's also super-comfortable (I know, it sounds weird but these are also TERRIFIC for yoga - multipurpose!) are ideal underwear choices for the active love of your life. And you'll also want to give her a super-soft and comfortable loungewear set (and yes, I'm including this BTS Lingerie set again because I LOVE IT) and a super-chic hat to top it all off. Trust me, you'll get extra points for going to Barneys.

Shop this gift guide:
1. Nux Focus Bra, $38. Available online at NuxUSA.com.
2. Lululemon Premium Technithong, $16. Available online at lululemon.com.
3. K2 Fling Snowboard, $399.95. Available online at k2snowboarding.com.
4. BTS Lingerie Well-Played Cardigan, $125. BTS Lingerie Well-Played Yoga Pant, $105. Available online at BTSLingerie.com.
5. Mischa Lampert Fro Tri Two-Tone Pom Hat, $109 (reg. $175). Available online at Barneys.com.

Holiday Giveaway: Between the Sheets Lingerie!

Remember this little preview from a few months ago for Between the Sheets' new Airplay and Birds of Play collections? Yep. I love Airplay's breezy mesh pieces that comes four beautiful colors that you can layer to add dimension. I love Birds of Play's unique feather lace design that you won't see anywhere else. Triangle bras, high-waist panties and babydolls with super-sexy cutout designs that still have a playful quality—with so much opportunity for innerwear as outerwear, what's not to love?

BTS Lingerie Birds of Play Feather Lace Babydoll, $95.

So here's the deal: BTS is generously offering to give away a piece from the Birds of Play collection. Winner gets to choose (actual prize depends on size availability)! And between three different items and two different colors, there's something here you're bound to love.

Want to enter? Do this:
1. Like BTS Lingerie on Facebook
2. Follow BTS Lingerie on Twitter
3. Like Pretty Little Underthings on Facebook
4. Bonus points if you follow me on Twitter
5. Leave a comment with your name, email address & Twitter handle—and tell us, what's your lucky charm?

The giveaway will run between Wednesday December 7th through Wednesday December 14th. So if you're a gal who wants to win for herself or for a friend, enter! If you're a dude who wants to win for his lady or a family member, enter! We'll choose one lucky winner and announce him/her on Thursday the 15th. Good luck! xoxo

BTS Lingerie Birds of Play Feather Lace Bodysuit, $90.

BTS Lingerie Birds of Play Feather Lace Leggings, $85.

What's Ivory and Navy and Lacy All Over?

Okay, maybe not lacy all over, but definitely beautiful all over! I totally fell for these gorgeous sets from Between the Sheets Lingerie's Arabesque collection when I went to visit Layla & Josh during market week.

Between the Sheets Arabesque Microfiber Print Bralette & Bikini

I loved how this set has such a fun, classic print that reminds me of something you'd see on pajamas—but it's also trimmed with velvet, which just totally ups the classiness factor.

Microfiber Print Bralette, $95. Bikini, $85.

Between the Sheets Arabesque Cotton Silk/Lace Bralette & Ouvert Tap Pant

Alright, lingeristas, if you speak French, you know that "ouvert" means "open"...and if you don't speak French, now you know. These tap pants are elegant in the front and a party in the back—but still classy. It's a classy party. I love all the lacy triangular panel details 'cos it bumps the silk silhouette up a notch.

Bralette, $175. Tap pant, $175. Available at BTSLingerie.com.

Between the Sheets Arabesque Cotton Silk/Lace Bralette & Ouvert Tap Pant

Yeah, yeah, this is the same set as the above except in navy and not only is this shade of blue so, so beautiful, you can see some of the cut out details better in the tap pant. Recognize.

All photos courtesy of Between The Sheets Lingerie.

Bralette, $175. Tap pant, $175. Available at BTSLingerie.com.

A Few Snapsies from Lingerie Market Weekend NYC

Yours truly wasn't feeling too well this Sunday & Monday so I spent a couple of hours at CURVE NY on Sunday and visited Lingerie Journal's Designer Showcase on Monday rather than schlepping to the Javits Center both days. SOWWY. Anyway, here's a few photos of things I did see (and loved—but I forgot to take pictures at Clare Bare because I was so excited to see her line in person for the first time! Stay tuned for more on that). You can peep more over on Facebook!

BTS Lingerie's Airplay Babydoll

Some beautiful swimwear from SeaLion by ARI DEIN

Beautiful swim prints coming at ya from Zinke S/S 2012!

Swiss dot from Zinke S/S 2012

A striped waistband in Ombrato's flannel shorts

What is that? Teehee. From FunFactory

Get Ready For Spring... Between the Sheets!

No, no, not like that—I mean with BTS Lingerie! Layla & Josh invited me to their press suite at the AKA Hotel in Times Square and gave me a preview of the fall collections, and I got to see the Spring/Summer pieces as well. 

I was so excited to see that she's keeping the terrific standbys in loungewear, like the Playdate and Come Out & Play lines. It was really interesting to hear how mindful she is about the designs of certain pieces, like the cardigans, so that the fabric doesn't lose it's drapey swing as the sizes go up. The Spring/Summer collection includes some fun pieces that can pull double duty as beachwear, or you can layer tees and tanks over your favorite bralettes that you hate to cover up.

The super-luxe Specimens of Seduction line still has some really interesting pieces, like a vintage-gown-inspired Deco Wrap Gown, and the Sheer Romance Robe, which could easily double as a dress for the red carpet. There are some AMAZING pieces coming for fall which I couldn't photograph, but trust me—I was going gaga over the colors and styles that Layla crafted together.

Be on the lookout for Layla and Josh on a new show premiering on the Sundance Channel called "All On the Line" with Elle Magazine's Joe Zee!

Such an easy bridal-esque table, isn't it?

Layla explained that the grain of the fabric in this top run vertically which makes the straps roll so thin. I love how easy & downtown NYC this top looks, and it's perfect for layering over gorgeous bralettes.

Erica, I know you're reading this—look, shorts! With pockets!

I love the tie-back on this top. You can barely see it, but check out how the straps line in the back to continue that U-shape.

Erica, look—more shorts!

I love the little lace winks up near the straps.

How Old Hollywood-glam would this be with a LBD slip underneath? The lace detail hidden in the waistband is so subtle.

Layla explains how the Deco Lace Wrap Gown works!

One of Layla's own vintage bras decorating a table

Previously: Intimate Interview with Layla L'obatti

BTS Lingerie Giveaway: And the Winner is...

Veronica! Congratulations! We'll e-mail you shortly to get shipping info.

A big thank you to everyone who entered, and stay tuned for other special treats coming soon!

xoxo,
Esther

Five Robes to Cozy Up in This Fall!

1. Juicy Couture Ruffle-Edge Short Robe

Available at Neiman Marcus, $110

2. Betsey Johnson Loop Terry Robe

Available at Bloomingdales.com, $78

3. BTS Lingerie New Playdate Robe

Available at BTS Lingerie online, $165

4. Eloise Hamam Robe

Available at Anthropologie, $78

5. Aerie Fleece Robe (with a hood!)

Available at Aerie.com, on sale $29.95 (regularly $44.50)