Let's Get Intimate with Shoes: Lace and Lingerie

Have you ever noticed how shoes look, well, a bit like lingerie? With their lacy details and romantic elements, I can't help think that shoes are designed with romance in mind. Today bras and underwear are so beautiful looking, and that's why I love seeing all of their feminine designs. In fact, because I am such a hopeless romantic it's impossible not to "fall in love" with some of the pretty designs on both the shoes and lingerie that I come across.

If you were going to turn a shoe into lingerie, what would it look like? I think some designers have done a pretty great job at turning shoes into lovely pieces of lingerie, per-say. Here are a few lovely pictures that I think complement one another. You'll have to tell me if you feel the same way.

So let's get intimate with shoes, shall we?

via Austin Wedding Blog

I can understand why a bride would choose lacy pumps that lace up, because not only do they look gorgeous with a wedding gown, but they certainly compliment the lingerie underneath as well. If you think about it, lace-up shoes coincide with a corset, which also laces up. A corset is a beautiful piece of lingerie that is delicate yet beautiful and it just so happens to be worn by brides quite often for their wedding day. In fact, it's quite perfect for a bride to wear a corset underneath her bridal gown and lace-up heels. She's ready to get married to her prince charming and have a wonderful honeymoon.

via Pinterest

If you look close enough shoes often look like sweet underwear too. With their floral designs and comfy fit, shoes easily look like your favorite pair of underwear. I love how floral shoes remind me of spring time and also of all of the lovely lingerie that's available. If you're feeling really matchy matchy it's fun to match your shoes to your underwear and bra of the day! Maybe it's time to find a pair of sloggi maxi briefs like Carrie Bradshaw and add them to your floral underwear collection? I'm thinking this is exactly what I want to do. ;)

via Forever21

 via lov3

Besides a floral bra, lacy elements, pretty underwear, and matching floral shoes, there's also a little black dress, black lacy lingerie and matching lacy black shoes. Isn't it fun matching your under clothing to your shoes? With a little bit of creativity finding the perfect pair of romantic pumps and incorporating it with your lingerie can be fun. Whether you're a bride, mother, or a girl on-the-go, it's never too late to bring in some lace and lingerie into your wardrobe. I personally love matching my shoes to my under clothing, and I'm not ashamed to say it! Of course an outfit is not complete without the perfect pair of lacy shoes that match!

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Why Your Wardrobe Should Definitely Include Knitwear in 2012

Staying fashionable is about more than just shoes 

(yes, I actually said that), and today's guest blogger Elliott Jones

helps us understand why knitwear is a critical part of our 2012 wardrobes! 

Knitwear has sometimes had to live with the tag of being a little old fashioned and the kind of thing that your parents, or grandparents, would wear. 2011, however, saw an increasing number of major fashion catwalks feature an extensive range of knitted products.

Perhaps we should not be overly surprised by knitwear making a comeback, as there has been a growing trend amongst the younger generation, for some time, towards craft as a hobby. This may have been one of the sparks for its current resurgence, and there is little doubt that, in 2012, knitwear should be represented in your wardrobe.

Some of the major high street retailers such as Crew Clothing and Topshop have introduced new ranges of knitwear, reflecting the recent upsurge. Several top models, such as Claudia Schiffer, have also launched their own knitwear range.

Although knitwear is often considered suitable for the colder winter months; it can, just as easily, be worn during the summer. The Miya cardigan by Crew Clothing (around $70) is a good example of this. Lightweight and stylish; if worn over a simple tee shirt, it gives the wearer a fashionable appearance without being heavy and bulky. The Crew Clothing range this year leans towards a nautical look, with items such as the Hanley Knit and the Nautical Tunic especially reflecting this.

Being one of the major British retailers of clothing (and soon to be a global brand), Topshop have a wide range of not only styles, but different types of knitwear to suit all seasons.

The following is a rough guide to the type of knitwear available from Topshop, but is applicable to all knitwear products:

Ripple Knit
Rippled knit knitwear is usually two toned, with bands of alternate colours. The stitching is inverted to give a wave like appearance. The current fashion towards a boxy style makes these ideal with tapered trousers.

Fisherman’s Knit
Originally designed to be worn by fisherman during cold fishing trips, this design has been around for many years, proving itself popular due to its warmth and thickness.

Box Stitch
Another thick item of knitwear that uses box stitch; these can be worn loosely and casually. The ideal item to wear around the house, yet with a bit of adapting, works well for an evening out.

(Northly Knit by Crew Clothing ($130)

Cable Knit
Sometimes referred to as Aran sweaters; these chunky tops will remind you of the 1970’s if you lived through that era.

(Knitted Crest Cable Jumper by Topshop ($60))

 

Lace
One of the most popular styles on the catwalk last year, lace makes excellent knitwear for that special night out.

Pointelle Knit
Created by dropping a stitch deliberately, this pattern creates a ‘holey’ design and is suitable for casual wear around the house, or, accessorized, for a casual night out.

Mesh Knit
As the name suggests, this design is based upon medieval armour, giving a mesh like appearance. This design is often popular with the alternative crowd, and is ideal for wearing with skinny jeans for those looking for a fashionable grunge look.

So, wherever you choose to shop for knits this season, you will find a wide range of styles to suit all tastes and occasions and, with the unpredictability of our weather, and knitwear’s resurgence; it is a great item to have in your wardrobe for 2012.

This article was written by Elliot, on behalf of Crew Clothing. Crew offer a range of men’s and women’s clothing, and have recently expanded their range to include a junior range.