Pretty As A Lillie

All images via toadlillie.com

While I had my back turned, it seems Toad Lillie went and launched another sumptuous collection of luxury smalls, and this one is even prettier than the last. The new Femme Fatales collection features everything you already know and love about this handmade lingerie brand, only this time with a mixture of even more va va voom and even more good old fashioned fun!

If you aren't don't like a little bit of froufrou in your undies, then please move along there's nothing for you to see here. If, however, you are, you'll find this season's extra chiffon ruffles, big pronounced bows and silks overlayed with contrasting lace a real treat. As always with Toad Lillie, the real viewing pleasure comes from all the detailing used in constructing the collection, giving this handmade lingerie range a couture finish that just can't be matched by high street and mainstream lingerie labels.

I'm a little bit in love with any lingerie collection that includes pieces that remind me of fashion from a bygone era, and the Femme Fatales range certainly has plenty of that. A fearless use of colour once again adds an exciting modern twist to the vintage-inspired pieces. I mentioned before that I think the phrase 'vintage-inspired' is a bit over-used these days by many indie designers, but in this case, it's very appropriate. One glance at Toad Lillie designer Laurie Shapiro's blog shows you her admiration and respect for vintage garments and classic construction, which I think can't help but to seep through into the making of her own lingerie collections.

Structured silk-lined bras are available from size 32B all the way up to 38DD, making this collection a must for those of us who want the sturdiness of an underwired bra, without compromising on the luxury of gorgeous fabric. Since the collection is handmade to order, many of the pieces are also available in custom colourways and sizes, if you ask nicely. You have been alerted well in time to start dropping some major Christmas hints!

Begin your next lingerie shopping adventure at www.toadlillie.com