The problem when you go strapless is often the shape many bras give, lacking support and squashing and squeezing in all the wrong places. Heaven forbid should said strapless underpinning work its way loose during the wedding proceedings!

So it’s with absolute delight we discovered that for Spring Summer 2013, Stella McCartney launched her much anticipated ‘Erin Wishing‘, a luxurious new set specifically designed for a Bride’s big day, available at Fox & Rose right now.

Why do we love Erin Wishing by Stella McCartney so much? Where do we start?! <ade from ivory silk satin with lace and embroidery detailing, the range includes a sleek satin strapless bra featuring a single pin tuck on completely smooth cups with contrasting delicate lace wings. This can be teamed with the matching brief, thong and suspender, and finished with delicate lace garter. The overall look is nothing short of divine. The fit is exact and as the cups are smooth (yet the delicate pin tuck gives a stylish edge), a perfect fit under any dress (for bride or bridesmaid).

In fact, we love this set so much we’d recommend it for anyone looking how to underpin a strapless dress this season at any event. Red carpet dresses have never looked so good!

What oh what to take in our stunning new faux crocodile Stella McCartney suitcase for the most glamourous Bank Holiday weekend away ever? It would help if we knew where we were going but, assuming it will be somewhere with gorgeous sunshine, space to lounge and a swimming pool, we’ve put together a few key pieces that wouldn’t look out of place in the most exclusive resorts, or just lounging in a secluded B&B.

Grab your most seductive lingerie and guarantee to get pulses racing in the night…Maison Close is just the brand for this so snap up one of their stunning SS13 pieces today. Jardin Imperiale is breathtaking and the Villa Satine collection certainly will turn heads.

For a more delicate, Sunday morning look, head straight to Lucile and shop the British heritage brand’s new Shortness of Time collection. In an ethereal pale pink the boudoir bra and oversized tie knickers are just the ticket. Team with a flattering Flirt kimono from Shell Belle Couture and you’re ready to do nothing all morning.

Should you venture to the pool you will need a swimsuit or bikini by Mouille or Pistol Panties, covered up by a kaftan from the absolute leaders in the chic beach coverup department, Tallulah & Hope. We are totally in love with the short and long versions so had to have both (the short one, clearly for teaming with jeans for an early evening cocktail).

Enjoy our recommendations for a perfectly packed bank holiday suitcase - shop the full Fox & Rose collection here!

In case you’re wondering where to start, here are a few tips from our style team: make sure you’re elegantly clad in the underwear department this season and snap up a silk chemise, bras by La Perla, Mimi Holliday, Fleur of England, Rosy and Princesse Tam Tam. Bask in a beautiful bodysuit or float around in a silk robe. Take your pick from soft lace bras, supportive yet sexy underwired bras or full volume push up plunge bras for maximum curves.

SHOP THE FINAL 48 HOURS OF THE FOX & ROSE SALE HERE!

If you’re wondering how you can get your hands on some of the finest designer lingerie for SS13 then head straight to the Fox & Rose midseaon sale! Now entering its final few days, there are gorgeous pickings to be had: from Mimi Holliday‘s absolutely stunning Exotique collection (rock the floral trend with a beautiful balcony bra, brief and stunning silk chemise) to Rosy’s divine Vintage collection in an on trend purple. The deep plunge push up bra creates wonderfully voluptuous curves while team with the high waisted brief and you instantly become a pin up goddess!

For lovers of timeless black lingerie, look no further than La Perla’s Lipstick Fever collection in sumptuous black silk and wonderful fit. The chemise is amazing! Fleur of England‘s Pandora collection is also on offer, as are Princesse Tam Tam’s beautiful black bustier singulere and Nightbird collection.

Head straight to the Fox & Rose midseason sale and top up your collection of luxury lingerie and nightwear today!

Occasionally a stand out piece of lingerie emerges during a season that will, simply put, become an iconic piece that will remain a treasured favourite for many years to come.

This season, Stella McCartney’s stunning Laura Pottering collection is just that. The longer line bustier is totally on trend and the stretch silk satin floral design is vibrant, eye catching and stylish.

The fit on this style of bra is also excellent, affording the wearer a wonderful shape while providing fabulous support. We are tempted to eliminate all outerwear and opt instead for a summer jacket casually revealing this sumptuous silk bra beneath…

Shop the Laura Pottering collection at Fox & Rose here and discover why Stella is garnering a plethora of fans across the world.

DONT FORGET THAT FOX & ROSE HAS TEAMED UP WITH NAKED WINES THIS MONTH AND IS GIVING ALL NEW CUSTOMERS A £40 GIFT VOUCHER TO SPEND ON WINE ON ALL ORDERS OVER £100!

THE PERFECT MATCH: WINE WITH YOUR LINGERIE!

We’ve teamed up with our friends at Naked Wines to offer the first 50 new customers a £40 wine gift card to spend at Naked Wines, with any order over £100 at Fox & Rose.

And what better time to take advantage of the offer, with the
Mid Season Sale in full swing and gorgeous new pieces arriving daily from our favourite lingerie designers!

Why Naked Wines you ask? We quizzed a selection of you about what you thought was the perfect partner to designer lingerie…and wine was a clear winner. And, of course, we couldn’t think of a better brand name to get undressed with! The good news is the first 50 customers qualify for the gift (only one per customer we’re sorry to say!). You will be emailed your exclusive card following any order placed over £100 at Fox & Rose (excluding postage).

So clad yourselves in the finest silk nightwear, lace bras, beautiful chemises and stunning robes while you sip on your favourite tipple, courtesy of Fox & Rose and Naked Wines. But hurry, offer is only valid for the first 50 new customers and runs for just a month!

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Enjoy! X

Ladies and Gents, you’ll be pleased to hear that after persistent requests from our much loved customers we have finally bowed under the pressure and have decided to stock a collection of hosiery at Fox & Rose!

You will find a selection of seductive stockings and tights to complements any designer lingerie look you are working – from totally gorgeous back seamed, cut and curled stockings in sheer nude to stunning black that will add an everyday luxury essential to your lingerie wardrobe.

Maison Close have been our designer of choice, as the stockings and tights fit gloriously, are manufactured in Italy and are the perfect staple addition to suit every taste.

We know you will adore them as much as we do, don’t forget to add them to your lingerie shop next time you pick up a silk bra, lace knicker or sumptuous silk nightwear at Fox & Rose!

The difference is definitely in the detail: with a superb fit, often silk lined cups on the premium lines and ‘hardware’ (the industry term for clasps, hooks and all the bits you can alter on your bra) this is super cool, the bras very quickly become much loved favourites among their owners.

Here’s a selection from this season’s collections close up, to show why we love this designer lingerie brand so much at Fox & Rose. Shop an edited selection of stella mccartney’s best lingerie here and see our top 5 stella mccartney bras for this season below.

1) Jodie Rocking – consistently beautiful and totally on trend. A silk bra to show off!

2) Laura Pottering – the most stunning floral print we’ve ever seen in a lingerie collection. This is so good we want to wear it as outerwear!

3) Clara Whispering in Victorian Blue – a feminine and totally seductive everyday bra to team with anything. Silk lined cups make this a luxurious treat for you! Scalloped lace straps are stunning.

4) Clara Whispering in Ink – the last word in elegance. A stunning midnight blue stretch satin silk teamed with stretch lace make for a wonderful underpinning. Divine!

5) Erin Wishing – if you’ve been hunting for the perfect strapless bra then stop immediately! Erin Wishing by Stella McCartney is quite simply perfection. It holds you in place (in all the right places) gives a smooth line and maintains your voluptuous form. Under a wedding dress? Absolutely the number one strapless bra for wedding dresses. Under party dresses? Yes! As a silk bra with straps? Gorgeous. This is a truly versatile and beautiful silk bra that you will love for a long time.

As well as some gorgeous bridal lingerie, silk nightwear, honeymoon essentials etc from the designer lingerie experts Fox & Rose, the winner will also get a treasure trove of goodies including:

Exclusive use venue hire of Botleys Mansion; A made to measure vintage inspired wedding dress designed by celebrity stylist Zoe Lem, along with a body shape, styling consultation with Zoe Lem and 6 VIP tickets to Zoe Lem’s Vintage Wedding Fair (gorgeous!).

Up to 3 bridesmaid dresses from LightIntheBox.com, A pair of Moda in Pelle branded shoes, Personalised wedding stationery and favours by bedcrumb, Brown & Newirth His and her wedding bands; A six month membership for two courtesy of David Lloyd Leisure, Hen Party to Marbella & Stag Party to Prague by Redseven and Formal Hire By Young’s at Debenhams. Put all these prizes together to make your special day the most amazing day of your life!

We’re thinking of entering ourselves, and we’re not even getting married! (Editor’s note to self: must find a willing groom). Enjoy! 

SIGN UP TO WIN A WEDDING WORTH £34,000 HERE!

Les Jupons de Tess is a French lingerie label creating collections inspired by the elegance of the 18th century woman. It is an era characterised by the ‘Art de la toilette’ and female ‘coquetterie’, Les Jupons De Tess uses symbols of the period, such as frills and ribbons, to adorn the various styles.

These “Boudoir” collections have been updated to create a glamorous range of corsetry and lingerie for a woman who, depending on her mood, wants to be flirtatious, seductive or mischievous: A perfect fit for the Fox & Rose lady!

The features that most strongly evoke this period include bodices with fitted corsets, the use of silk, the influence of English fashion, pieces in sheer cotton and high-waisted chiffon gowns.

The result is a delicate collection, using finely worked, elegant and luxurious fabrics.
Layers of chiffon, “Leavers” lace and silks combine to create a couture feel.

Inspiration sometimes starts with a single detail which then takes shape. It could be a neckline, a sleeve, a pattern, a way of tying a ribbon…and the imagination does the rest.

The “So Naughty” line is a range which is as chic as it is flirtatious.
The “Basics”, made from microfibre, were designed to be ‘cocooning’ loungewear, but also to be worn outdoors.
The majority of these pieces can be worn as underwear or outerwear.
Corsets as belts, camisoles as tops, slips as tunics, cotton pieces as beachwear…
The styles available are: underwired bras, halter neck triangle bras, smocked cotton bra tops, camisoles, slip sets, thongs, briefs, shorts, full briefs, corsets, suspender belts, and “soft” basques.

At Fox & Rose you will find an edited selection of the brand’s most gorgeous pieces, perfect for a treat, a gift or as a statement piece to add to your designer lingerie collection. We know you will adore this brand as much as we do, and revel in their beautifully crafted underwear.

SHOP THE FULL LES JUPONS DE TESS COLLECTION AT FOX & ROSE TODAY