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Looking at Helen Valk Varavin’s designs is like peering into a lush fairytale. There is definitely something magical about these luxe underthings, which are often named after famous mythological women and are designed “with modern goddesses in mind”.

Disclosure: This blog post contains affiliate links. Helen Valk-Varavin is an independent designer that I’ve purchased from before – you can read my review of her Lola (now called Venus)…

Disclosure: I purchase this lingerie set myself. I fell in love with this lingerie set the moment I first discovered Helen Valk-Varavin, and when I was received it I was…

As we are entering the most festive part of the year, cosy and stylish do not have to be antonyms. From classic silhouettes to custom prints, here is a selection of fashionable loungewear pieces that will also bring you comfort during the cold winter months.

Many designers are open to creating custom pieces, made specifically with your body in mind for little to no extra cost. This sounds too good to be true, right? Well, sometimes, it’s an amazing deal, and sometimes it means the product won’t be as great as you imagined.

This year I’m seeing a trend of silk slips that double as both loungewear and dresses you can wear out and about. So many slips this season are designed in gorgeous opaque colours and fun prints that they’re pratically begging to be shown off in public.

I don’t see any reason to wear business attire when you’re at home. I also however know that it can be hard to get into that “I’m working” frame of mind when everything, including your outfit, reminds you of a lazy weekend. If you relate to that, then here’s a compromise I’d like to suggest: sort-of-smart pyjamas.

My final gift guide of the year is here, and it’s one for all of you who really want to treat someone (or yourself!) this year. The majority of the items are made from real silk, and some of the laces are breathtakingly beautiful. From comfy sleepwear to dramatic robes, there’s something here to suit most lifestyles.

I know I’m cutting it a bit fine here, but welcome to my final lingerie gift guide of the year. Only 6 days to go now! This list has been, as always, the most fun one to collate because it’s the no-holds-barred, price-is-no-issue lingerie gift list.

It was my 2013 resolution to buy less but better-quality lingerie. Before this year I’d spend most of my time lusting after luxury brands but most of my money on…