Maria La Rosa Socks & Thigh Highs

images via here. Vogue China, May 2010. Natalia Vodianova by Paolo Roversi, Styled by Nicoletta Santoro

We've never posted about socks before, despite the fact that they fall into the hosiery (and therefore lingerie) category, but after seeing these images from Vogue China we felt the time has come! Look how beautiful the hosiery is in each picture. It adds just the right amount of texture and it's a layer that simply completes the ensemble. The lilac striped stockings are our favorite....it's sexy yet works incredibly well for a daytime look.
You really need the right style & attitude to pull off this look...just imaging ourselves in knee socks and high heels simply conjures a comical vision. But for those leggy Natalia Vodianova types, it is quite a fashion statement.
In most, if not all of the images, Vodianova is wearing socks/hosiery by Italian accessories designer Maria La Rosa.

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Natalia Vodianova for Etam

above: cute, cute! love the bright yellow color!

above: this chemise reminds us of Eres Lingerie...which is why we love it!

images via here and here

The beautiful Natalia Vodianova is the ambassador for the French lingerie company Etam. This being the second year of her three-year term (yes, it sounds so official like she's the head of a government), she is quite stunning in the latest campaign for the Spring 2010 collection. She also happens to be a part of the brand's design process...a sexy girl creating sexy lingerie!
These pieces are exclusively available on Etam's website, and the prices range between $20-$80. Typically items at that price point look amazing in the professional photo shoot, but not quite as amazing in person (sorry, but it's true...we're sticklers for those beautiful, and often times expensive details). That being said, we are happy to share the lovely results of the 2010 Spring/Summer catalogue. These designs and pictures remind of us Princesse Tam-Tam; a French lingerie brand that we used to carry and dearly miss. Do any of you see that as well?

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Couture Lingerie with Couture Gowns

Credits: Bra in top photo by What Katie Did, Panties by Rosamosario (we love Carlotta's work!), and hosiery by Falke. Shoes appear to be Christian Louboutin (because we own that same pair in black!).
Photograph by Mario Testino, Vogue UK.

How could we not post these gorgeous images of Natalia Vodianova from UK Vogue?! Not only do we love the lingerie, but the pictures are just so beautiful (Natalia happens to be one of our favorite models) - that Dior Haute Couture pink gown is amazingly decadent.
Thank you to Fashion Pulse for inspiring this post!

Lingerie Inspiration

We came across a beautiful image of Natalia Vodianova on This is Glamorous, and decided to share it with you (along with a couple others). Each photo hints at luxury lingerie, whether through those cute stockings (love that photo) or the silk & lace dresses reminiscent of a chemise.
These images were shot for Vogue Italia for the "Dinner at Eight" editorial. Photos shot by the talented Steven Meisel.