The prize on offer this time is our stunning Longline Silk Underbust corset, hand made to your measurements. Our Longline Silk Underbust corset is the most popular Lady Waisted underbust corset and looks beautiful as under, or outer wear. Pair it with a delicate blouse for a sexy and elegant outfit, or take it to the bedroom and accentuate your curves. Made from a selection of stunning silk fabrics, with flexible steel bones and the usual Lady Waisted attention to detail.

How To Enter:

All you have to do to be in with a chance of winning is follow Lady Waisted on Facebook or Twitter. Follow us on both for two chances to win. It’s as simple as that.

A winner will be drawn at random on 10/05/2010 and notified by e-mail/twitter/facebook.

Good luck!

*A huge congratulations to Maria Jimenez from all of us here at Lady Waisted for winning our last competition.  Our beautiful overbust ‘Rosebud’ corset worth £200 will be on its way to you soon.*

Berardi was born in 1968 in Grantham, UK. His father came to England from Sicily in the 1950′s. He had an interest in fashion from a young age.

He had a job assisting at John Galliano’s while he tried to gain a place on the Fashion BA course at Central Saint Martins in London, he was finally accepted in 1990.

In 1994, he started his own label and showed his début collection in 1995. His début collection was bought buy by Liberty.

His collections have been very well received on the catwalks of  London and Milan. I love his designs because they are so unusual and fantastically constructed. Below are some of my favourite designs.

Berardi is a designer fascinated by technical achievement and his show stopping pieces-a coat decorated with dozens of tiny light bulbs that illuminate to form a crucifix-support his opinion that, in pursuit of glamour, nothing is impossible.

This is your chance to win a beautiful hand made corset from Lady Waisted worth £200!!

There is no entry form, the competition is free to enter and anyone who is a member of Twitter or Facebook can enter!

Every one that follows Lady Waisted on Twitter or becomes a Fan of our Facebook page in the next 4 weeks will be entered into the competition, all of our existing fans and followers will also be entered. The lucky winner will be picked at random and will win a hand made Lady Waisted corset worth £200!

Below is a picture of the beautiful corset we’re giving away. The Rosebud corset is one of our most elegant designs and is available in waist sizes 18-32. The winner will receive a custom made corset in their measurements.

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The winner will be announced on the 5th of April…. good luck!

Westwood is best known for her huge influence on the British punk scene. The Sex Pistols wore clothes from Vivienne Westwoods shop at their first gig.

The ‘Punk Style’ is very unique. It includes elements such as safety pins, razor blades, spiked dog collars on jewellery as well as outrageous make-up and hair. Scottish tartan fabric is also widely used.

Her designs are fantastic and unusual, below is a video of her 2010 collection which shows her quirky yet feminine style.

The beautiful costume was designed by the legendary Karl Largerfeld.

I love the costumes used in the Ballet Russes. These costumes were designed by Russian artist Leon Bakst.

The unusual oriental style of these costumes had a huge impact on the world of fashion.

Orientalism was prevalent in Paris after the debut of the Ballet Russes in 1909. In 1911 Paul Poiret held a fancy dress ball, La I002e nuit, where he showed his collection inspired by the orient. The designs were adopted from the ethnic costumes of various eastern countries such as India and China. The party was such a success that Poiret became known as a forerunner in dramatic and exotic fashion design.

The Ballet Russes continues to influence fashion today. Karl Largerfeld recently designed a beautiful costume for the English National Ballet who marked the centenary of the founding of the legendary dance company.

Ballet Russes costume by Leon Bakst

Ballet Russes costume

Ballet Russes costume illustration

Many of Thierrys most couture designs had wide, padded shoulders and wasp-like waists. Collars had exaggerated points or flamelike cutouts. The insect kingdom was a constant influence, as were the people of film noir. In his most extreme runway garments, PVC was often used, as were space and robot themes.

Irall offers a beautiful collection of nightwear. Soft luxury satin combined with carefully selected laces makes these designs not just gorgeous to look at but also to wear.

Anne is a sexy  night dress made with sumptuous satin in beautiful chocolate. Finished with lace patterns and see through panel below the cups. Stunning matchin dressing gown also available.

Sophie is a gorgeous nightdress with matching dressing gown, made with sumptuous satin available in both dusty rose and plum. Finished with floral patterns and a satin bow.

Marie is a stunning dressing gown made with satin in cream. Finished with gorgeous floral patterns all over. Matching night dress also available.

Anne night dress and dressing gown in Chocolate

Marie nightdress and and dressing gown cream flowers

Sophie nightdress and dressing gown in plum

Find more from Irall at www.ladywaisted.com

The beautiful peach Alouette set includes a padded push up bra, sexy matching knickers, suspender belt and mesh waist clincher to smooth away any lumps and bumps. A must for any femme fatal!

Jezebel long line panty girdle sits just under the bra line and shapes the torso with its black satin and mesh structure. It goes beautifully with the Diamond Van Doren mesh bra also from Kiss Me Deadly. A black and peach satin sash which can be tied at the front or back adds a touch of vintage glamour.

Also in the Jezebel range is a high waisted black mesh brief with a satin frill to the rear and a cheeky peep hole!

Go to www.ladywaisted.com for these fabulous collections and more from Kiss Me Deadly.

Selected corsets are HALF PRICE until the end of January. It’s the perfect time to grab a fantastic bargin.

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Below are some of the fabulous corsets included in the sale.

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You get to see the most unusual and exciting lingerie and corsets. I also love the green corset worn by Fergie from Black Eyed Peas.

Below is a clip from the latest Victoria’s Secret fashion show, it definitely does not disappoint.

The Japanese kimono itself was worn as an exotic at home gown, and kimono fabrics were used in the making of Western dresses. Japanese motifs were also adapted and applied to European textiles.

Eventually the garment evolved into a more thoroughly Westernized, kimono-shaped at home gown. The word ‘kimono’ came to be used in a broader sense in the West, encompassing a variety of lounging robes.

Below are some beautiful examples of 19th century Japanese influenced fashion.

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Obviously that’s the short version of how we came to be, but it has all the important bits! Now we’ve been going a while we’ve expanded the range – seamed stockings, girdles, cinchers, corselettes, silk french knickers, pin-up pants, longline, push up and quarter cup bra’s, plus so much more.

Kiss Me Deadly is now available at www.ladywaisted.com

Kiss Me Deadly Vargas Dress

Kiss Me Deadly Black Silk Cami

Influenced by the 20′s ‘Flapper’ dresses this is one of our most unusual corsets. It has row upon row of beaded fringe, hand sewn onto cotton backed satin.

This Corset has less steels in then our other over-busts with a minimum of 18 spiral steels, like our other corsets though it has a front busk and back lacing.

You can find this beautiful corset at www.ladywaisted.com/overbust-corset-1920tassle.php

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This video looks back at women in the 1920′s. It’s hard to believe that the fun, spirited era was only 20 years after the harsh, serious Victorian period.

Check out the fantastic dancing.

Under the Occupation France struggled to keep its hold on the fashion industry. In 1940, ‘The Limitation of Supplies Order’ was enforced. This meant that the amount of cloth used in an item of clothing was regulated. A single coat could use no more then 4 meters of fabric.

The shortage of fabric during the war shaped the slim silhouette we recognize from the 1940′s.

It’s no surprise that fashion was highly influenced by military clothing, uniform-styled tailored suits and jackets with square, padded shoulders, a pronounced waist with a belt and large versatile pockets. Shoes were often with a wedge heel and made of cork because of the restrictions on leather.

After the war, in 1947 the Parisian couturier Cristian Dior launched a dramatic change of fashion known as the ‘New Look’ – tightly fitting corseted bodices and long full skirts.

The 1940′s look is still very popular today and can be found in vintage shops across the world. Below is Dita Von Teese in a modern take on the look.

Dita Von Teese in 1940 military influenced outfit

Dita Von Teese once again shows us the true art of being sexy.

Dita Von Teese always looks glamorous, whether in a 1940′s inspired dress or one of her trade mark corsets.

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