When you set sail on your honeymoon,
you'll probably want
to deep-six the flannel pj's.
Instead, pack a little romance in your
suitcase and start your new adventure
in style. The sweat suits can wait until
you get back home and have to hit the
gym.
The Daniella Simon collection of
bridal lingerie, shown here is a great
start. Her cotton and nylon panties,
thongs and camis are personalized
and embellished with rhinestones.
They are available at Bloomingdales
and Peekskill's Panoply on Park. You
can also find the complete line on her
website at www.daniellasimon.com.
"When you're picking out the
lingerie for your honeymoon, it
should be sexy and playful," says
Annie Luk of Kenan Enterprises
International Inc., which includes
several collections of feminine lingerie
and sleepwear under the NK
label. Luk says "flirty" lingerie is the
key to setting an intimate mood.
Color is another way to wake up those
private moments.
"I think everyone automatically
thinks white or ivory when it comes to
lingerie for a wedding or a wedding
trip," she adds. "But this year, there are
some hot colors, especially in pinks,
that will be creating some excitement."
Lingerie trends reflect this colorful
turn of tradition with minty
celadon greens, sky blues and French
navy vying for attention with sophisticated
neutrals like taupe.
Other trends in lingerie that are
sure to make their way into the suitcase
of this year's brides include:
Retro silhouettes in flattering
corset-style camisoles, off-the-shoulder
peasant tops, gathered bottom pants,
chemises, gowns with high slits and long
robes with antique embroidery.
Peek-a-boo front details on
floaty gowns and baby dolls; floral
crochet cutout inserts.
Two-tone lace and illusion netting
in colorful silks - think wild
orchid layered under black lace, white
on lime or black and white layered
over each other.
Delicate antique-printed georgette
with stretch mesh trims and
organza ribbons sewn in floral
designs.
Fabrics with unique embellishments:
glittery embroidered sheer
lace, crystal beading on silk gowns,
freshwater pearls swimming on sheer
checked silks.
Ruffles, ruffles everywhere on
pants and camisoles.
Many of today's intimate apparel
designs easily do double duty - ease
into a camisole for dinner on the terrace.
Then we'll leave the rest to your
imagination.
