Jan/Feb 2010
HAUTE
Lingerie Fragrance Vintage Jewelry Candles Fit For Royalty Boudoirs What Is Your Valentine’s Day Plan?
HAUTE Welcome to the first issue of HAUTE PINK, the online magazine for The Pink Duchess. The Pink Duchess is an online store for women. HAUTE PINK gives our customers a look at what is currently available. We will also give you a glimpse into upcoming seasons. HAUTE PINK will also give the reader a peek into the world of vintage clothing and accessories, styling and decorating tips, entertaining, travel and whatever else we feel our readers might find interesting. We hope you enjoy HAUTE PINK and share it with your friends. !
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Ell & Cee “The Mrs” silk knickers available in blush or black silk and red or ivory chiffon blush silk shown $65
GIFTS alentine’s Day is the day we set aside to show those we love how much we love them. How sweet. Sigh. For women Valentine’s Day is the last opportunity for the men in our lives that say they love us, to get the gifts they forgot to get for Christmas. Or it’s their “get out of jail” card. For men, it’s their chance to say “I Love You” in public without being teased by their friends. But a real man, wouldn’t just reserve his love and affection to Valentine’s Day. No, he would use Valentine’s Day as the first of many opportunities to say how much he loves you throughout the year. Most men think symbols of love can only be found in five places: the lingerie department, the perfume counter, the flower shop or the nearest chocolatier. Depending on the woman he’s trying to convince of his love, a couple of these will work. But in reality, if you want to score major points with the woman (or women) you love, bypass all of those places and head straight to the shoe department. Give your love a pair of shoes and she really won’t care about anything else. The only other thing to trump a gorgeous pair of shoes of course, is jewelry. All women, are the same. There are two gifts that really say “I Love You”...beautiful jewelry and fabulous shoes. But if those suggestions aren’t to your liking, maybe the things on the next few pages will work.
DimitySO Counting Petals Bra $50 Panties $20
DimitySO Snowthorn Bra $50 Panties $20
Lejaby Follement Sage Bra $115 Boxer $85
Lejaby Hypnotic lace boxer short $75 Pictured in “Fume” by special order. Available for Valentine’s day in “Black” lace.
Lejaby LaGarconne lace boxer short $69 Pictured in “Lys” by special order. Available for Valentine’s Day in “Navy”. LaGarconne Top $125 As pictured at left in navy Bra and Bikini available by special order.
Lejaby Alchemie full brief $65 Triangle Bra $ 105 COVER LOOK Lejaby Alchemie Plunge Bra $105 Bikini $ 50 Waist Belt $195 Stockings $65
FALKE Lace top stockings, ultra sheer available in black or champagne (pictured) $29
Ell & Cee “The Mrs” silk knickers available in blush or black silk and berry or ivory chiffon berry chiffon shown $65
Araks Silk Charmeuse and cotton crepe Lou Cami reg $190 now $60 Marta Bikini reg $80 now $40
Araks Antonia Cotton Bralette reg $76 now $38 Isabella Cotton Bikini reg $60 now $30 Only available in yellow
Araks Ingrid Organic Cotton Tank reg $120 now $40 Flippia Organic Cotton Bikini reg $82 now $30 Available only in Pink with peach
Araks Lois Organic Cotton Bralette reg $120 now $38 Sylvie Cotton Bikini reg $82 now $30 Available only in Pink with peach
Scents: Jacinthe Rose, Amber Vanille, Givirne, Freesia, Vanilla Coca Bath Foam Jar $42 Tube $32 Body Cream Jar $56 Tube $34 Body Oil Spray or Perfume Spray $85
Maura Peters Candlestick $92 ea (180 hours burn time) Valentine’s Day scent “Waterlili”
What is your style: romantic, contemporary, country chic, eclectic? No matter what your style, dress your home as well as you dress yourself. Starting with the most restful place in your home...the bedroom. These beautiful bedrooms are just in time for Valentine’s Day. Packed with beautiful and romantic ideas for a variety of styles. Every issue we will share beautifully styled rooms to give you ideas on how to dress your home.
Images courtesy of absolutelyadylike.com this is glamorous habitually chic the Paris apartment
Will it be a quiet dinner for two? Or a trip to the city of lights or some exotic island? Maybe your idea of the perfect evening is to spend it in front of a roaring fire with a bottle of your favorite bubbly and a little gourmet snack. Or maybe your desire for the evening is a night at home cuddling with a movie and popcorn sprinkled with truffle oil. Maybe your Valentine is super romantic and a picnic under the stars feeding each other chocolates and champagne while reading poetry is your wish. Or maybe you would be happier spending the day and evening lounging in bed. Whatever you decide to do, remember your number one Valentine....yourself. Happy Valentine’s Day
Left to right: a long drive in a vintage convertible followed by a picnic; a quiet afternoon sitting and talking; a stolen kiss in front of the Eiffel Tower; a serenade in the park; an afternoon on the beach enjoying each other’s company; a spa weekend enjoying massages and an herbal soak followed by brunch in a secluded getaway or dancing along the lake in your back yard. What ever your plan for Valentine’s Day, make it memorable.
Vintage Jewelry is truly a unique gift. All vintage jewelry can be purchased from our Etsy store: etsy.com/shop/thepinkduchess Left to right: Two sided pendant, 3-strand pearls and Trifari bracelet
Vintage Miriam Haskell Silver and crystal necklace Available at etsy.com/shop/thepinkduchess
Vintage Monet goldplate pendant (top); goldplate Napier necklace (bottom) Available at etsy.com/shop/thethepinkduchess
LINGERIE “The Mrs” silk knickers by Ell & Cee $65 each Colors: blush or black silk, red or ivory chiffon “Counting Petals” by DimitySO Bra $50 Panties $20 “Snowthorn” by DimitySO Bra $50 Panties $20 “Follement Sage” by Lejaby Bra $115 Lace Boxer $85 “Hypnotic” by Lejaby Black Lace Boxer $75 “LaGarconne” by Lejaby Navy Top $125 Navy Boxer $69 “Alchemie” by Lejaby Triangle Bra” $105 Full Brief $65 “Alchemie” by Lejaby (Cover Look) Plunge Bra $105 Bikini $50 Waist Belt $195 Stockings $65 Lace Top Stockings by Falke Champagne or black $29
SALE Araks Lou Cami Marta Brief
$190 now $80 now
Araks Antonia Bralette Isabella Bikini
$76 &60
Araks Ingrid Tank Flippia Bikini
$120 now $40 $82 now $30
Araks Lois Bralette Sylvie Bikini
$120 now $38 $82 now $30
$60 $40
now $38 now $30
FRAGRANCE E. Coudray Scents: Jacinthe, Rose, Amber Vanilla, Givirne, Freesia and Vanilla Coca Bath Foam Body Cream Body Oil Spray Perfume Spray
Jar $42 Jar $56 $85 $85
Tube $32 Tube $34
VINTAGE JEWELRY Can be purchased at our Etsy Store www.etsy.com/shop/thepinkduchess Two sided pendant 3-strand Pearl necklace Trifari bracelet Miriam Haskell Silver necklace Monet open teardrop pendant Napier necklace
To check size availability, email:thepinkduchess@gmail.com
$100 $150 $100 $325 $100 $75
Courtesy Gift Wrap
All gifts come wrapped in our courtesy Valentine’s Day wrapping...pale pink box with hot pink ribbon. When ordering, please state if your order is to be gift wrapped.
To Purchase: We are still perfecting our shopping cart. Sorry for the inconvenience. But don’t let that stop you from ordering. We are doing it old school...email. Unless it’s vintage. The vintage can be purchased from our Esty Store: www.etsy.com/shop/thepinkduchess Click the email link:thepinkduchess@gmail.com with your request. Not everything is available in every size. (We do sell up to a “G” cup and “40” back in some of our bras and most of our bottoms are available up to Ex-Large. In upcoming issues, larger sizes will be available where permitted.) The Pink Duchess is a fan of curves, so we are always seeking things for women who have been blessed with a little more. When ordering, no one is going to hassle you. We only want to help you make the right selection for your Valentine.
Please read the Return Policy carefully before ordering.
Guys Guide to Buying Lingerie: The most difficult part of buying lingerie as a gift, is knowing what size, color and style to purchase. Here are a few tips to help in figuring out how to purchase: 1. Get the right size. Look in her lingerie drawer. Find her favorite bra and panties note the designer and the size. While looking in the drawer, take note of the colors, styles and embellishments (trims, lace, details). You need to have as much information as possible to help you make the right purchase. 2. Panties, knickers, bikini, lace boxer, boy brief, thong, tanga, full brief...this is easy to decide. When you look in her drawer, if you don’t see a thong, don’t buy one. Remember you’re trying to make her feel and look beautiful and buying her something she doesn’t like won’t get the response you’re hoping for. 3. Stockings and stay-ups are sized according to her shoe size. For these you’ll need to see what size her favorite shoes are. Most will fit, if you think you need a different size ask and we will gladly help you find the right size. 4. Know her style, not yours. She’s wearing the lingerie, not you. 5. And here’s a sure fire way to get the right gift, look through the magazine together and ask her what she likes or send her a link to the magazine and ask her to pick out what she wants. 6. Once you’ve made your selection and the box arrives, hand it to her and say, “For my beautiful
Valentine, I knew this was the perfect gift when I saw it.”
HOW TO MEASURE We recommend wearing a non padded bra and holding ones arms straight down at their side while measuring. STEP 1. MEASURE FOR BAND SIZE This is the circumference around your rib cage. Holding a measuring tape parallel to the ground, measure around your rib cage directly under your bust after exhaling. Round the measurement to the nearest whole number. If the measurement is even numbered, add 4" to obtain your band size. If the measurement is odd numbered, add 5" to obtain your band size. STEP 2. MEASURE FOR CUP SIZE Keeping the measureing tape parallel to the ground, measure at the fullest part of your bust. Round the measurement to the nearest whole number. STEP 3. CALCULATE YOUR BRA SIZE Subtract the band size measurement from the cup size measurement. For every inch in difference the cup size goes up one size starting at A for one inch difference. EXAMPLE: Step 1: if your rib cage measurement is 30" add 4" to determine a band size of 34" Step 2: cup size measurement is 36" Bra size = 34 B
SIZE GUIDE Bra XS
S
M
L
XL
XXL
XXXL
XXXXL
I
II
III
IV
V
VI
VII
VIII
USA
32
34
36
38
40
42
44
46
UK
32
34
36
38
40
42
44
46
FRANCE
80
85
90
95
100
105
110
115
ITALY
Brief ITALY
USA
UK
FRANCE
XS
I
0–2
2–4
30–32
S
II
4–6
6–8
34–36
M
III
8–10
10–12
38–40
L
IV
10–12
12–14
40–42
XL
V
12–14
14–16
42–44
XXL
VI
14-16
14-16
44-46
XXXL
VII
16-18
16-18
46-48
XXXXL
VIII
18-20
18-20
48-50
Return Policy The Pink Duchess gladly accepts returns of unworn or defective bras and selected sleepwear within one month of purchase, for credit or exchange. We cannot issue cash or credit card refunds under any circumstances. Out of respect for your safety and everyone’s desire to buy clean, unworn lingerie, please note that we do not take back any products with a crotch if the protective strip has been removed. When trying lingerie bottoms on, please try on over underwear. Returns will not be accepted if the strip has been removed or if items are soiled. Unfortunately, all sale items are final sale. To return an item for a credit or exchange, please send an email requesting a “Returns & Exchanges Form” . Fill it out and present the item in its original condition with tags and the protective crotch strip attached. Complete the form and then ship the items via USPS insured with delivery confirmation to P.O. Box 4566, Carson, CA 90749-4566. If you’d like a different size or style, please include a note on your return invoice stating the item you would like instead. (Because we pride ourselves on offering the newest fashion merchandise all year round, we can’t guarantee the item will be in stock – but we’ll try our best.) Sorry, but we cannot refund original or return shipping costs, or take responsibility for lost merchandise.
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