Bella Luna is feeling MERRY! We are throwing in our first ever Christmas Giveaway!!

As this is the first Christmas Giveaway from Bella Luna, you have multiple opportunities to win it . Each person can enter up to 3 times in the following ways-- (any one of it!!! ) If you enter all of the 3 ways, you entitled yourself 3 chances to win this Christmas Giveaway!

1) Fan Bella Luna Intimates Page on Facebook

2) Add Bella Luna Intimates as your friend in Facebook

3) Follow BellaLunaIntima on Twitter

Voila! All you need to do now is to wait for announcement of the winners~

So what are the prizes? Get Ready...More than 20 prizes to be won..................!!!!

A set of Rene Rofe Lace BRA & THONG

NYX Runway Eyeshadow Collection

e.l.f Lip Glosses (10 of it!!)

e.l.f. Essentials Wet Gloss Lash & Brow Clear Mascara

e.l.f. Essentials Tinted Moisturizer

• Please leave a separate comment on our wall for each of your 3 entries (This will help me to count and differentiate your entries name ). Readers who already follow me on Twitter or Facebook are eligible to win...just leave a comment(s) stating your interest to enter the Giveaway!
• Don't forget to include your e-mail address in at least one entry so that I can contact you afterwards.
• All entries must be received by 29th November 2010 11.59pm (MY time) False entries (e.g: saying you're BellaLuna Twitter follower when you're not) will result in automatic disqualification.
• Winner will be chosen via random.org and announced on 30th November
• You have to be more than 18 years old and we have your permission to give us your mailing address
• This giveaway is fully sponsored by Bella Luna Intimates and we have no affiliations to the makeup brand of the prizes.

Good luck, and thank you so much for being a fan of Bella Luna Intimates!

P/S : Unfortunately this giveaway is only applicable for Malaysian only. Do look forward to more giveaways!

Spruce UP!

To start your new inner wear revolution, the first thing you need to do is to have a complete overhaul of your lingerie closet. How many of you are reserving that special piece that you can only fit after a gruesome calories burning regime? Or that awful grayish bra that once upon a time was your pure white seduction? Ladies, brace up! It's time to take your inner self to the next level.

Take out all your lingerie and group them up. It all depends on you. I would prefer to group them by its type.(demi, full, half, ¾ , long bra, strapless, detachable straps and etc etc). You can also start off with its colour. You will be surprise by your collection! Another reason to group them up is to simply untangled the knot of your ruthless lingerie that was stuffed inside the drawer. Did I mentioned that this is time to go for another lingerie shopping spree? (woohoo!!)

So what to keep and what to toss?

1. Does your bra still (or ever did) fit?
   

   Blame it all on the compulsive shopping disorder! Blame it on the irresistible sales season…But if it does not fit you, it just won't do the work in future. Don't tell yourself you will stick to your diet regime. When you lose that few pounds, it applies to your bosoms too. Beside, lingerie is a delicate garment. Especially bra, it will lose its elasticity after a period of time. Try your collection and toss those that do not fit. Ask these questions while you are at it:
   

   Does your bra runs up when you lift your hands up? Yes > Bra is too loose > TOSS

   Does your bra's underwire rest underneath your breasts' creases? No > Wrong cup > TOSS
   

   Are there any gaps at the top or any spillage at the sides or bottom of your bra? Yes > Wrong Cup > TOSS
   

   
   

2. Wrinkly bra straps
   

   Need me to say more? To the garbage bin pleasssee! Only exception is that your bra has detachable straps. You can opt to buy those fancy straps available in most lingerie shop. But be warned! The bra straps are designed to complement your bra and to give support. If a wrongly paired strap is used to replace the original, the bra might not give you the support that your bosoms required. So, just toss it away! Same goes for your briefs and thongs. If it loses its elasticity, it will show under any outerwear! Urgh……
   

   
   

3. Missing parts
   

   Most of us know that lingerie is a delicate piece of garment and many times, we are advised not to throw the lingerie into the washing machine. Not only it will ruin the materials, it will distort the shape of your bra. If you bra's underwire is bent, crooked, and is poking out from its original channeling, you have to throw this away. Don't ever try to restore it to its original shape. The underwire is distorted by the rigorous washing and it's impossible to get it back to its original shape. If the back hook is torn, you can look for a seamstress to sew a new attach but again, it's not going to be an easy task to find the right back hook. So, save the hassle unless the sentimental value of the bra is the reason you have been keeping it in your drawer.
   

   
   

4. Colour…Gone Gone Gone
   

   I know I know, the bra is hidden and no one will know about the colour of your bra. Wearing lingerie is not about hiding it. To feel good about yourself start from inner. Don't you feel good when you pick up that vibrant diamante bra early in the morning and that great feeling actually shines through the day! And definitely you would not want to be caught wearing that horrendous looking bra during that unexpected moment with your loved one. If that bra loses its colour, LOSE IT!
   

   
   

5. Spot the difference
   

   I have once come across a customer's complaint about a bra that she purchased several months ago. She returned her bra and what an unimaginable sight. It is filled with dark spots all over it. These dark spots are from mold growth due to humidity and poor lighting when she dries her clothes. It's not uncommon especially if you live in a condominium without a balcony to dry your clothes under sunlight. There is no scientific proof that these dark spot is harmful to human but again, it's your personal hygiene in jeopardy. So do yourself a favor. Get rid of that contaminated bra and do not dry your undies or bra inside your bathroom. Look for an area that has good air flow to make sure you have spot-less lingerie in future.

Now, once you have managed to toss away the unwanted…It's time to organize your closet and keep your lingerie in proper storage. We will talk more about lingerie storage in the next post.

Have fun decluttering!

Girl’s Best Friend

Lingerie.

You might have a different view but who will be there for you through thick and thin? Who is the one that will complement you according to your emotion? Who is the person that will protect and "lift" you up when you feel absolutely down? Who is there to fight gravity for you? Who is there with you when share your intimate moments? Say no more. Lingerie.

Historically, lingerie is a piece of linen used to cover up women body because they are ashamed to flaunt it and the society condemned the sight of a woman's curve. Today, we are lucky to live in the evolution of lingerie where lingerie is a piece of clothing that both woman and man enjoy. Inside or Outside. They indulge in Lingerie.

Malaysian women have also started to understand the beauty of lingerie. We see more ladies and guys entering the lingerie shop and lingerie business blooming everywhere. That means, Malaysian women are buying lingerie. Have you ever ponder the real reason for this lingerie trend? There is none. I can say one thing though, Malaysian women have more buying power now. They know how to pamper themselves. They know how to flaunt the best of their body. However, there are still a lot to learn about lingerie.

So why does one buy a lingerie?

I categorized lingerie to its purpose

1) Occasion

2) Function

3) Indulgence

We buy lingerie to fit certain occasion and to complement with our outerwear. A newlywed couple will choose to buy sensational lingerie for their honeymoon night. To be dashing in a party, you will buy a piece of lustrous bra with peacock seam that you can flaunt under that deep V-neck dress. As for function, mommy with nursing bra, active sports woman with functional sports bra and etc. Indulgence…well, simply to spoil ourselves with the luxurious feeling of satin baby doll, or lazing around on a Sunday afternoon with your sheer nightie (just make sure your window is not offering LIVE telecast for your neighbour)

So ladies, there is always one good reason for you to pick up a piece of lingerie in the shop or Click that BUY button online. To buy lingerie one does not need a good reason. You do not need a reason to be with your best friend.

Enjoy shopping~

Stee

Size does matter?

I find it extremely hard to write about this subject. I don't know why. Now before you have that grin on your face, I'm talking about woman ideal body size. Every since young, we are fed to believe that if you want to look good, you need to be skinny. It's all over tabloid and popularized by idols of the world. Even fairy tales mislead children to believe fat is bad. Cinderella has a fat ugly stepsister, the Queen of hearts in Wonderland is a fat wicked woman and not to forget Ursula in Mermaid. Heroines are pretty, kind hearted souls. So, I grew up with diet routines and skipping meals simply because I do not want to be fat. Honestly, the idiot box also has been very deceptive. Advertisement manipulates consumer's belief that all pretty things are good things. Even ads about sinful food, models have to be skinny, pretty and flawless. "So do you mean if I eat a tub of ice cream, I can still be skinny like the model??" Really? Is that necessary? Ohh yes, it is definitely necessary! You will not buy that ice cream if a plus size model is in it.

I'm blessed to have an average figure but no matter what, I still find myself incomparable to those moving fashion hangers strutting on the runway. " I want to look like her in that dress" How many of us think like that?? Of course there is another motivation factor to be skinny. Men. Before you squall, just flip through your GQ or go through your screen savers. You will know what I'm talking about. It's good to see and best to have but not necessary to own one.

The reason of this thought arises when I read an article from The Lingerie Post about plus size lingerie ads. FOX and ABC refuse to show Plus Size Lingerie Ad with the reason "too much cleavage"! What do you think? I cannot agree more plus size lingerie is more provocative as it portrays the sensuality of these curvaceous women. But that is simply the beauty of being a plus size. Just imagine the "frontal view" you get. Besides, who can be the best model for plus size lingerie if it's not a plus size model?

In Malaysia, unfortunately lingerie advertisement is never air in TV. Even on printed media, all pictures need to be airbrushed. But how many times we see an airbrushed plus size lingerie ad? WE only pick the lanky, skinny –anorexic model for any lingerie photoshoot. But why? If we want the lingerie to exude sensuality of a woman's curve, we should use a plus size model. They can give you curves too. Nevertheless, we opt to have skinny models. At the end of the day, it is still a piece of lingerie. Why ban plus size ads while the skinny models ads strut the same stuff?

We are just normal human beings. Being in all shapes and sizes do not mean you cannot indulge in anything that makes you feel beautiful. Every woman has her right to indulge in sensuality regardless of their body size. Lingerie is a girl's best friend and it is supposed to make you feel good and confident about your body. When you have the confidence, you shine! So to all the plus size model of your own, don't be afraid to flaunt it! That is the beauty of LINGERIE.

Stee

Bra, Panty and Me

I’m no lingerie expert. I’m not a trend setter either. I’m just like you. A girl that spent her 2 decades trying to figure out what is lingerie. I hope to share my stories and my thoughts here with all the damsels in distress. I might or might not be able to help but at least you know you are not alone

Ha…Lingerie! I have my embarrassing moments with this French lingo. LING-E-LEE ! That was my first embarrassing moments…I have no idea how to pronounce it and to make things worse, I was corrected in public and was crowned Jester of the day. Well, I had my bad times. My ladies, don’t fret. You are really not alone. Since then, I have never been able to get away from it. You love it and yet you hate it too( More stories to be posted in this blog that means)

Before I start the stories from my puberty age, I should say my 2 years experience with lingerie in details have really open up my eyes to things that I could not imagine myself doing it.

I’m a Microbiologist. I sell lingerie.

This is my story.

Underneath it all...........

This is life.
What lies underneath is the truth,
The bare naked truth...

Stee's monologue starts here with the unmentionables.