#CzechItOut: 12 Spring Spa Swimsuits

Edited by Jessica Lapidos

You might have seen my packing Czech list for this spa journey I’m on through the Czech Republic. I neglected to include that I brought just one swimsuit with me – a neon striped bottom and reversible bandeau top. Such an efficient packer, thought I. What I didn’t realize was how few massages I’d be getting, and how many bath houses I’d be swimming in. The Czech spa triangle is famous for is natural mineral water springs – for drinking and bathing – that hold cures for many illnesses and make your skin look sensational. Thus far I’ve swum in the mineral caves of the Castle Bath Spa in Karlovy Vary, the public family mineral pool at the Aquaforum in Frantiskovy Lazne (where I also got a hot stone massage from the hot son of the hot DILF spa owner – more on that later), and the royal roman bath house at the Maria Spa in Marianske Lazne (from which I’m currently writing). With that – I wish I could have brought these 12 Spring 2012 swimsuits with me. Czech It Out.

Cut That Out Now, this Trend is Exposing

Edited by Jessica Lapidos

Spring looks nipped and tucked, gaping for places for limbs. Cut out shoulders, rib cages, thighs, all sorts of body parts are left exposed as designers like Prabal Gurung and Graeme Armour are clipping away.

Cheeky New Lingerie to Launch From Witty Knitter Lindsay Degen

Edited by Jessica Lapidos

The daughter of clinical scientists, Lindsey Degen has developed the rebellious whim to design anatomically comical pieces. Like her oversized knits she’s shown at group art shows while working in knitwear at VPL, in which she uses pom-poms on nipple flaps and has a “third leg”. For her lingerie collection, Degen, launching in September, she has taken to using knits in tamer proportions. Though still cheeky – like the cutout for “crack action” at the bootie, she projects “I didn’t want the collection to be that wearable.” See for yourself. It might just find itself more wearable than she intended. But see her outrageous thesis project here. (You know as in her senior thesis collection, from last year at RISD)

16 Geometric Swimsuits to Jog Your Memory

Edited by Jessica Lapidos

Jog my memory? Which memories? See, we forget so easily. I’m talking about memories of being naked (or as close to appropriately publicly naked as possible) during the summer. That’s why I’m showing you 16 bathing suits that are geometrically inspired. To, you know, remind you to get in shape.

How To Wear Appropriate Undergarments With Spring Clothing

Edited by Amanda Gabriele

It’s hard to imagine worrying about wearing the proper undergarments on a cold day like this one – I could wear a bullet proof vest under my outfit and no one would notice. But spring is on the horizon, meaning lighter, thinner, sheerer clothing. There is nothing less fabulous than wearing inappropriate undergarments with your new spring wardrobe. Click through for a how-to on finding and wearing the proper undergarments so you don’t look a mess come pleasant temperatures.

Bralette Obsession

Edited by The Fashion Web

        
I’ve been fixated with the idea of wearing bralettes as tops underneath a simple blazer or sheer blouses.. Granted they aren’t exactly weather appropriate for some parts of Europe right now since the weather is turning cold but they’re totally doable in Singapore. From top left to right: Collina Strada…

Best Accessory for Spring 2011

Edited by Rebecca Alexander

Necklace from VPL‘s Spring 2011 collection.

Check out all the looks here.

Resort Collections are In….

Edited by Rebecca Alexander

Check out resort collection from Micheal Kors, Rachel Roy, Yigal Azrouel, VPL, Z Spoke, Burberry Prorsum, and Vena Cava on WWD.

SHOP: VPL Stripe B Bra, $85, and Undi Briefs, $75

Edited by Ann Marie Trietley, Factory Girl

Valentine’s Day, Schmalentine’s Day! Just because I’m a girl and I’m happily in a relationship, doesn’t mean I want a bunch of frou-frou pink and red satin lingerie sets with maribou feathers (blech).

RUNWAY RUNDOWN: VPL Spring 2010

Edited by Kirby Marzec

I’ve had this strange obsession with sheers and straps lately, and feeding that obsession is designer Victoria Bartlett and her designs for VPL Spring 2010 collection. Inspired by the human anatomy, the sheers and straps work together to represent bones and expose the body. And could the abstract shapes and cuts be any more evident? Another beautiful collection for VPL.

GALLERY: RUNWAY RUNDOWN: VPL Spring 2010

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