Boudoir Beauties Cost Big Bucks

After releasing a quite provocative, breast-filled short film last week, Agent Provocateur has launched their Soirée collection online. The brand's creative director, Sarah Shotton, describes the new line as “ultraluxurious” and more about “dressing up [and] a lot of embellishment[s].” The embellishments — and lavish fabrics, for that matter — include Napa Leather, Swarovski crystals, and … you name it! But, as we all know, beauty comes at a cost — and this one is pretty steep. With “knickers” starting at $312 and ranging all the way up to $24,000 (which are actually only available in London, so factor in that plane ticket, too!), you will definitely feel the price of these boudoir beauties.

Shocked? Don’t be. According to Shotton, there are loyal clients in places where the line is most popular — think the Middle East and Russia — and they are willing to spend upwards of $30,000 in a single visit. With things like the Olson twins' leather backpack on sale (and selling out) for nearly $40,000, there's definitely a market for luxurious lingerie.

Will a lavish Soirée piece grace your wish list this year?

Text Corinna Fabre 
Image and Source WWD

Pin One On Me

Brooches are not just an 'old lady' accessory. Wearing a brooch adds interest and flash to any outfit, and they can be used functionally to pin any part of your outfit in place. Their popularity is rising, which means there are some beautiful and unique pins out there to match your style.

Jeweled brooches are great for evening looks, classic cameos are perfect for the office, and those with fun shapes and patterns are great for dressing up a weekend outfit. There are even some great brooches tapping into the popular military motif. What is even better? Pins can range from from a few to few thousand dollars meaning you can complete your look with a brooch on any budget.

My favorite brooch for spring: the Ben-Amun by Isaac Manevitz Swarovski Crystal Brooch pictured above!

-Erin O'Hara