Save Up Sunday

1. "No Fun Press "Eat Shit" Socks - $15"

These are already in the post, on their way to me. I always lose socks so never really buy any special pairs, not to mention i spend my life in tights, but as of late i've been really angsty (and i'm no longer a teen so it's just general "my life choices are not what i expected them to be" angst). These socks are the perfect way for me to tell the world, and lots of people in it, how much they suck sometimes. An impulse purchase i won't regret (unless one goes missing in the washing machine).

2."Hopeless Lingerie "Maja" Leg Garter - £23.73"

This is soon to be mine too, once i manage to get my hands on a tape measure to measure my thigh and actually order it. A summer accessory i need!

3."Ms Spanner "Knickers to Them" Print - £4.50"

I have quite a few personal mantras but this may have just joined the list. A twee phrase but one i can identify with. One day i'll have some kind of inspiration board and this little print will be up there i'm sure.

4."SugarKitty "Virgin de Guadelupe" Underbust Corset - $264"

Usually underbust corsets are not my thing as I don't really have a bust to put anything under, y'see.  Having grown up in an atheist family with Jewish heritage, I've been fascinated with catholic imagery, namely for the pre-raphaelite styles and the rich colours used, so this piece is a serious lust for me. 

5. "KnickerRocker "Teddy Bear" Knickers - £37.90"

I just think i have a cute butt and want to embellish it and make it even cuter, which ears and a bear face will do.

6. "SLCSLC "Silk Swan Print" Cami Knickers - £34"

Are they Light Pink? Silk?

If yes to the above then they fit my criteria for being delicious and i'll take ten in my size please.

7. "Miss Crofton Underwear "Red Gingham" Knickers - £15"

The Summer uniform for my Primary school was a red gingham dress. My entire childhood (and well into my teens) bedroom was themed around red gingham. So you can say my obsession, that rears its possibly ugly head every summer, originated from my love of those dresses and the inevitable time spent playing on our school field (grass stained knees and daisy chains galore!). This summer is no exception and i'm craving entire outfits (bralet and matching skirt please) of the fabric. I'm damn certain i had knickers just like these when i was a little girl and i kinda want them now. Just don't call me Lolita.

8. "Hazel Lee Santino "Dirty Pin-Up Girls" Handkerchief - £16.92"

Does anyone still use and think hankies are hygenic? This is a particularly graphic print but i adore the softness of the tones used. On lazy days (read: most days) i like to throw my hair up in a messy sock bun and disguise it with a knotted hankie so i'd love to wear this and smut the place up.

          

Lamb

Boux Avenue

Boux Avenue have recently opened stores all over the UK and i'm lucky enough to live in a city containing one. I had intended to go to the opening and do a big blog post but life has this awful habit of getting in the way of all my grand lingerie plans. 

So anyway, 2 ish weeks after the opening i finally got around to popping into my local store and spending a little money. Firstly i'd like to say that this was the, hands down, easiest lingerie shopping experience i've had, this being completely due to their drawer system. Beneath each display is a column of drawers, all labelled externally with a back size. Inside the drawers, the bras are laid out by increasing cup size. So, essentially, within seconds i was able to determine if my size was available in any given style. Pretty damn nifty. The rest of the store is very clean, minimalist and easy to navigate around. The changing rooms are a tad too warm but i have this gripe about all UK changing rooms. One other issue i did have was the choice of music. They were playing quite frantic dance music and personally i find it off putting and unpleasant in what should be a calm place.

I immediately fell for this longline bra. It's classy, girly, delicate and best of all, i could wear it as a top if i so pleased. The material features a light blue and white cornflower print with a white mesh back and ruffle detailing. I snagged the 30C and i'm absolutely buzzing that there is finally another store, on the UK highstreet, that caters to small back sizes. I'm of the opinion this bra fits true to size as it's a perfect, snug fit for me.
Being a sucker for matching lingerie i picked up the knickers (of which unfortunately there was no choice in style) in my usual size 8. Unfortunately these knickers run large and are baggy on me. Which, considering i've definitely gained the customary birthday weight, well, there's no way my bum has gone down a size.

You can purchase the bra for £24 and the knickers for £10 from Boux Avenue's website or, if you're lucky like i am, you can pop into a store for a proper nosy.

         

Lamb

What Lamb's Wearing Wednesday

Look Ma no pants! But seriously, the weather here has almost been resembling summer, for at least one day a week. Living in England means that when it does exceed 20 degrees (celsius my dears) our un-airconditioned buildings become sweltering. I'm stuck in the university library, a very warm and slightly smelly building, intensively revising for my upcoming exams so no pants and no bra is a necessity.

Going braless is tricky, either you have to wear thick layers or throw caution to the wind and wear something so revealing you have to dig out the tit tape.

A short skirt always calls for full bum underwear and these exceedingly comfortable, if a little juvenile, Boux Avenue knickers are perfect for not only this outfit but also for my "sitting on my bum revising Quantum physics all day" circumstances.

Also over the knee socks and big shoes because otherwise i'd look naked.

        

Lamb

Who Is Violet?

Recently i was contacted by someone from Violet's Knickers about their new "Who's Violet" campaign. I've worked with Violets knickers before, offering my opinions on the accessibility of their online boutique to someone in my demographic, so i was thoroughly pleased to see some of their visions coming to frutation.
So who is Violet?:

Who's Violet from Violet's Knickers on Vimeo.

She's described in the press release as "The ever so stylish woman behind Violet's Knickers Luxury Designer Lingerie & Loungewear Boutique. She immerses herself in luxurious decadent silks and lace; she is a self confessed lingerie and loungewear obsessive. But no one knows who she is? Have you seen her?"
But i think we all know who she is. She's the girl living our dream; dressing herself in our dream lingerie and driving our dream car, having our dream shopping trips and rolling out of bed when she feels like it, a personal dream of mine.

This campaign promises exciting things in the upcoming months so you can keep up to date by following Violet at:
Twitter.com/callmeviolet
Facebook.com/VioletsKnickers
And of course, if you have a hankering to treat your inner Violet to some gorgeous new lingerie then you can shop over at:
Violetsknickers.com

What do you Lambs think of Violet?

            

Lamb

What Lamb's Wearing Wednesday

It's been warm and sunny in my part of the world this week, spring may finally be here! So i've been dragging out garments that haven't been worn in what feels like a long, long time.

Having not worn my UNIF hellbounds since last September i knew i wanted to start wearing them again and statement shoes require very plain outfits. This dress is perfectly understated and plain but a nightmare to wear (and not just because it spends all day migrating upwards and flashing your bum). It requires light coloured underwear that's completely seamless. I don't own underwear that fits both criteria so i chose my only pink, padded bra, from H&M. It doesn't fit properly but underneath such a tight dress it doesn't look too bad.

All my light coloured thongs have ruffles and the likes on them so i chose this lilac and pink Topshop thong which doesn't make me look too lumpy.

       

Lamb

P.S. I apologise if my posting is a tad erratic this month. It's my 20th birthday on the 6th so this weekend will be a bit of a write off, my university exams run from the 20th to the 30th and then i'm on a university field trip to Tenerife the first week of June.

Matalan Amanda Set

My love affair with Matalan is still ongoing, as is my infatuation with tropical prints. I'm also partial to pink lingerie so this was an instant winner for me. This whole set cost £14 which meant i was throwing it into my online basket before rational thought kicked in, so lets say it was an instinctual purchase.

Excuse my awkward tan lines. My skin really does tan in unfortunate patches and remain pale everywhere else.

I chose to buy the bra in a 32A for £10, as my normal size is rarely stocked anywhere in the UK and with the knowledge that Matalan bras and moulded cup swimwear often run small. However i would say this bra is true to size, being a tad large for me. This isn't a problem since i've got at least 6 years of wearing a size 32A under my belt and still own an awful lot in my personal lingerie arsenal. 

Described as a plunge bra, this has a fair amount of padding for a bit more uplift, as i realised when my nipples tried to make a break for it.

The knickers were £4 and are in a size 8. I'm not going to lie, i've got a little bit of excess fabric pooling around my bum/crotch so i'd definitely suggest sizing down if you can. I quite like comfy undies that i can lounge around in without feeling restricted so yet again not a problem. I'm actually very impressed with the construction of these. Although the lace is cheap i'm loving the shape of the opaque fabric and how it meets the lace in a non uniform, triangular way. 

These knickers are full bum however there's also a matching thong available.

As with all lingerie, you get what you pay for and whilst Matalan always makes lovely garments, these are made out of synthetic materials, despite the "satin" claim. However the knickers have a 100% cotton gusset which i consider to be a nice touch, one often overlooked by highstreet retailers.

Overall this set is nicely finished, utterly cutesy and a winner for me.

You can buy these here and here

         

Lamb

What Lamb's Wearing Wednesday

It's been really sunny here recently, albeit cold and windy, so i like to wear outfits that can be layered under multiple jumpers and a big coat.

I haphazardly threw on some comfortable Topshop knickers which ruled out any tight skirts so i went with a skater skirt over the top.

I hadn't worn this Bralet/crop top for a while so rather than go braless like i'd usually do, i put on one of my Matalan Bras which gives me impressive cleavage to add a bit of oomf.

Not pictured is the knee high socks i layered over 20 dernier tights to keep me warm.

          

Lamb