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You may have noticed from our Facebook updates (and if you haven’t, please ‘like’ our page if you will!) that a la mode has been on the road recently scouting out the best brands and styles for our customers. So, it’s time to share the latest trends and to let you know about what to look forward to this season and beyond.

In August, Rebecca and I traveled to New York City for the CurveNY show to preview the hottest spring 2013 styles. This expo brings together the finest brands from the intimate apparel industry and has become the only event of its kind in North America.

During the expo, watching models sport new looks down the runway and meeting with top lingerie brand representatives, it became clear that the top trend this season in lingerie, the same fad found in apparel, is here to stay through next year. We’re talking about color blocking! Following the fashion, we’re geared to help you complete your fabulous blue pants and solid-color blouse with rocking color underneath—with beautiful bra and panty sets. This surge in bold color also means our store will remain lively with blues, yellows and oranges gracing our racks!

Another 2013 trend we took note of is the high-tech fabrics designers are using. Wacoal has designed a spring 2013 collection of undergarments—a seamless tank top, bralette and brief—using Cooling S’Caffe yarns made from coffee grounds. A great material for shape wear, S’Caffe yarns are fast-drying, environmentally-friendly, and offer better UV-protection and odor control.

Other brands are using Aloe Vera-infused lace, memory foam technology, 3D spacer fabric and microfiber! Available in-store and online here, the new Caressence 3D Plunge Bra with Aloe Vera-infused lace and 3D spacer fabric, by Simone Perele, offers ultimate comfort. The three-dimensional knit fabric gently shapes the bust without adding volume. The Caressence collection also includes a low rise boyshort and bikini panty. Try these advanced products and let us know what you think.

Other must-haves this season:

$98, in-store & online, Fleur't Bella Noche Silk Tie Long Gown	$125, in-store & online, Sweet Surrender Cami Set in Royal	$48 bra, $36 boyshort, in-store & online, Paris Je T'aime Set

Additionally, walking through the expo, we met new and exciting brands. Launched in the UK in September 2009, Curvy Kate has a gorgeous collection of D to K cup lingerie and swimwear designed for larger chest sizes—and it’s now available in the U.S. and Canada. They are passionate about fit and proving how incredible curves can look. Another brand we’re researching is Luli Paris, a French designer that incorporates beautiful colors spanning the rainbow with equally delightful designs.

Let us know if you have specific style questions. Continue to follow us on Facebook for exclusive product updates!

xoxo, Patti