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Get fancy this February in the French Fancy by Gossard.

This gorgeous set is fashioned in a beautiful midnight blue shade and finished off with elegant gold lacing. It is perfect for any special occasion and will make you look and feel fabulous in an instant.

The sophisticated style and grown up glamour will have you oozing confidence and sex appeal. Why not get it as a special treat to surprise your other half on Valentine’s Day?

The gorgeous plunge bra is under wired to provide fantastic support and the delicate sheer lace cups will ensure you feel a little ‘Oh LaLa’… bring a little French Fancy into your bedroom and feel truly divine. Get the matching brief and shine this Valentine’s Day.

With Valentines fast approaching and gifts needing to be purchased we thought you might need our help. We are sure you want to make the most romantic day of the year absolutely perfect for that special someone and what better way to show your love than by buying them some gorgeous new lingerie?

Here are our top 3 lingerie sets perfect for Valentines Day, get one of these and you are sure to be in the good books until next year!

Freya Arabella Luxury Plunge Bra and Thong - Crafted from scintillating sheer fabric and finished with flirty ribbon slot effect embroidery and bows, this bra is romantic and perfect for that special day.

Wonderbra D – G Lace Push Up In Cherry Red/Cream – This bra is luxurious and full of lust. The fine lace and velvet detailing are really something special, buy this and ensure that beautiful woman in your life feels sumptuous and sexy.

Esprit Non-Padded Full Cup Bra – Fashioned in sheer lace an available in a sexy scarlet or beautiful black this set is sure to set the atmosphere on fire!

We hope you find something perfect for the one you love at Lingerie Please, we hope you all have a very loving and romantic Valentines Day, we will further update you nearer to the occasion with even more fabulous gift ideas!

Even though we all know by now that the credit crunch is in full swing, it’s good to know that the romance of Valentine’s Day isn’t dead.

Independent lingerie retailers have reported that sales increased in the days leading up to February 14th, even though finances may be stretched for many.

According to Drapers, while 67 per cent of lingerie retailers said they did not expect V-Day to be a special event in their calendar, many were pleasantly surprised.

Paul Masters, who owns an underwear boutique in Reading, said his sales shot up by 30 per cent, with plenty of men splashing out on luxury lingerie sets for their special ladies.

Meanwhile, Goug Wilcox, manager of a shop in Primrose Hill, said she was not surprised that people are still buying underwear.

“Lingerie always does well in a recession because it cheers people up,” she pointed out, adding that she sold “nothing practical” this February 14th as people opted to forget their troubles and dress up in new finery.

For anyone who may have received a bra that is a little too practical, why not spice it up with some Glamorous Bra Straps from lingerieplease.co.uk?

They are available in multi-coloured diamante and black velvet among other designs and are sure to liven up a plain bra, under a strapless top especially.

If you’re single, February 14th may be a day to dread, as loved up couples suddenly appear from everywhere.

However, research from Abbey Banking suggests that many people who are in a relationship may be dreading it too, albeit for different reasons.

According to the firm, 39 per cent of would-be cupids will be spending less this V-Day as they try to avoid the stretch on their finances.

Five million people said they will cook their loved one a romantic meal at home instead of eating out in expensive restaurants.

However, one way to avoid splashing out while still having fun is to opt for lingerie.

This will be relatively inexpensive and will allow people to spend some quality time together, rather than having to queue up for food with several thousand other couples.

Sarah Peters, analyst at Verdict, said in an article for the Retail Bulletin that she agrees.

“Valentine’s Day provides the perfect opportunity for couples to take some time out and treat a partner to some glamorous new underwear,” she commented, adding that the internet is a perfect option for those who may be too embarrassed to enter a lingerie store.

Indeed, the Times of Malta states that all V-Day gifts should either be soft toys, lingerie, roses or truffles.

For anyone looking online for underwear, why not try lingerieplease.co.uk?

Russell Brand has revealed that he recently gave Dame Helen Mirren a rather unusual gift while on the set of their new film – his dirty underwear.

The motormouth comedian said afterwards that he did not know what possessed him to make the strange gesture, but that it seemed a good idea at the time.

Brand and Mirren are currently filming an adaptation of The Tempest by William Shakespeare, in which they play Trinculo and Prospero respectively.

He said that he was running late one day and had to change his underwear in his on-set dressing room before quickly running out again.

However, his path was crossed by Mirren, whom he has admitted to having a bit of a crush on before.

Brand explained: “That’s when I heard my voice saying: ‘Would you like these?”

“She took them and said ‘Thank you’. Why? Because she was being polite – because she’s a Dame.”

Mirren is unlikely to be offended by Brand’s sort of humour – she is renowned for being something of a saucepot herself and joked that she fancies Brand back when she heard about his attraction.

We wouldn’t advise giving your crush your own dirty underwear this Valentine’ Day, gentlemen. Instead, buy her her own pair from lingerieplease.co.uk.

Men worried about what kind and what size of lingerie to purchase for their partners in time for February 14th have been offered some tips by experts in the field in Australia.

Speaking to the Sydney Morning Herald, Lin Windram and Jasmine Hickman, who both own lingerie outlets in Melbourne, encouraged the use of stealth tactics in order not to spoil the surprise, but still get the right size and style.

“One guy came in with his girlfriend’s wet bra in his backpack. He’d just taken it off the washing line so he’d have the correct size,” Ms Windram commented.

Failing this, Ms Hickman said, guys should sneak a look at the size of the bra their partner has just taken off before going to bed, making sure to look at the brand since size varies between different companies.

“We suggest choosing something classic and timeless. Black is always good. Or black with a bit of ivory, oyster or pink trimming,” concluded Ms Hickman.

Lingerieplease.co.uk has a number of stylish pieces in stock, including the black polka-dot Desire bra from Gossard, as well as the Lavish Plunge bra which has an amazing racer style back made from intricate antique lace and satin.

As February 14th rapidly approaches, couples should pay attention to their underwear instead of paying over-inflated restaurant prices.

This is the advice of Dr Ruth Westheimer, an American therapist, who wrote in the Chicago Tribune that people could simply eat their dinner at a cheaper outlet, then use the money they have saved on lingerie to spice up their life in the bedroom.

Rebecca Apsan, who dressed Sarah Jessica Parker et al in lingerie for Sex and the City, agreed.

“Beautiful lingerie puts a smile on your face and on the face of the one you love. Life is too short not to have a good time,” she remarked.

The lingerie guru also pointed out that nice underwear need not break the bank, since many affordable items that still look great are now available.

Embellished bras and boy shorts are “still hot”, Ms Aspan said.

Indeed, Gossard and Wonderbra both make boy shorts that come in a range of colours for those who prefer the styles to briefs or thongs. They are also credit crunch friendly, coming in at under £10 – check out lingerieplease.co.uk, where next day delivery is also available.

Romantic people in the Isle of Man have really been organised this year in terms of getting ready for Valentine’s Day, according to local sources.

Isle of Man Today reported having spoken to a number of vendors and the majority said they had seen a flurry of interest surrounding lingerie for February 14th, perhaps due to the fact that there is only a week to go.

Linda Shepherd, who owns a lingerie shop in Tynwald Mills, said that both men and women alike have been making more purchases – men in order to have something nice to give their partner and women so that they look their best when going out for the evening.

However, she added that well-meaning men don’t always get it right.

“Most men come in and buy red but we tend to find women come in and change it,” she laughed.

Indeed, the Telegraph recently recommended that people should take care with colour, as red may be a hue that many women wouldn’t normally wear.

It also suggested that men do not buy anything with tummy control.

Meanwhile, BreastTalk.co.uk states that people on the lookout for lingerie as a gift, particularly women’s partners, should not just look for bras and knickers.

Instead, it points out that there are plenty of babydolls, camisole sets, corsets and other lingerie items that may be more popular.

Anyone struggling with underwear gifts could check out the Mens’ Lingerie Help guide on lingerieplease.co.uk.

With the calendar already showing February, couples up and down the country are likely to be making their plans for Valentine’s Day.

However, to make the evening more exciting, the ladies among you could consider buying something pretty in the underwear department.

Liz Gumbinner, a contributing editor to Beauty Hacks, suggests on her Thong 101 blog that a thong could be the ideal thing for comfort, invisibility under tight clothes and looking great later on.

However, she added that the ideal thong should lie flat against the derriere – and if you don’t feel happy in one, stick to briefs or boy shorts!

“It should make you feel more comfortable, not more like a pole dancer,” the expert remarked.

However, she also pointed out that nice underwear need not be reserved only for couples.

“Wearing nice lingerie can make you feel a little better about yourself, even if there’s no one to see it but you and your 18 cats,” Ms Gumbinner assured us.

Whether your new underwear is going to be for you, your other half or your 18 cats, why not get it from lingerieplease.co.uk?

The ruby red bra from Wonderbra could be the ideal choice, while Jonathan Aston’s seamed stockings will add that film star look.

For anyone unsure whether or not to go down the new lingerie route this Valentine’s Day, advice issued by the Sun’s resident agony aunt Deidre could be useful.

The expert states that for one in ten men, their favourite fantasy is to see their partner dressed in luxurious underwear, including stockings, suspenders and basques.

She points out that this dates back to the bygone music hall era, when women would flash their ankles as part of a daring routine – and that men still haven’t forgotten the lure of what lies beneath.

Deidre also suggests that dressing up in sexy lingerie could also help you to shed your inhibitions for that special evening.

Her comments follow a report from Jordan LaRousse and Samantha Sade, Denver sex and romance doctors for the Examiner.com, back in December, which stated that men always appreciate it when their partner buys and wears new underwear, even if they do not say it out loud.

For those ladies running a little short in the lingerie department, but still wanting something to impress their partners with, try lingerieplease.co.uk.

There are a range of basques, corsets and bustiers perfect for bringing out the exhibitionist in you!