We go through a lot of Chantelle at Secret Drawers Lingerie. This isn't because we're partial - it's because you are. It's because our clients constantly choose it thanks to its wide range of sizes and great fit.

Chantelle's style isn't bad either. On the right is the brand new Chantelle C Magnifique. The Magnifique features a classically French design which is understated and feminine. This look will fit and flatter fuller figures.

The Chantelle C Magnifique is made of double-layer, seamless fabric cups which provide a natural and comfortable shape. You'll also find a scalloped edge carried all the way onto the back band for an added touch of soft design.

Secret Drawers Lingerie is carrying the Chantelle C Magnifique bra in nude in a range of sizes. Come in with your favorite top to see how it can change the way your curves look.

As we mentioned last time, the new year, for us at least, has come and gone and this has lead to our great inventory unboxing party. And boy do we have new designs to share with you. 

And we’re not just talking about bras either. You’ll find new lingerie along with sleepwear, hosiery and fashion pieces too.

We’ve now stocked our drawers with new designs from:

• Lou from Paris 
• Wacoal 
• Chantelle 
• Un:Usual 
• Voilà 
• Hanky Panky 
• Mansfield 

Straight from the fashion catwalks we present the Chantelle Saint Germain bra and shorty pant. Saint Germain is a new line all in lace for fashionable everyday wear.

Which underwear you choose has a lot to do with your outerwear. Bras with a demi-cup, for example, provide excellent cleavage for that deep v-neck dress you wear only on special occasions.

The new Chantelle in-store, the Bastille, is an example of the evolution of the company's prestigious history in corsetry. This bra provides lift and support for a broad range of sizes while looking chic and sexy.

A few months ago we told you about a new Chantelle line - Éternelle. 

Éternelle is stunning in its use of ultra-fine lace, but had one problem - it was best suited for a smaller cup size. Well, no more. Come in and try on the latest Chantelle Éternelle up to a G cup. 

This new style is part of the Éternelle collection, but sports a full cup to flatter a wider range of women. The Éternelle continues to boast a strap so lovely it begs to be seen and impecable delicate and feminine detailing.

So now whether you prefer a demi-cup or a full, you can find your love Éternelle.

At Secret Drawers Lingerie we work hard to bring in the latest fashion styles and shades as well as traditional designs and colours to cover all your lingerie needs. And sometimes clients fall in love with a particular piece at first sight, but that doesn't always mean it's the the right bra for them.

The new Éternelle by Chantelle appears eternal to us, in light gray with pink accents. The Éternelle exemplifies enduring femininity and puts us in mind of all the brides we see this time of year.

• Cruise (4 nights) from Vancouver to San Diego in a veranda cabin on Holland America's MS Zuiderdam
• Transfer to Las Vegas (2 nights)
• Return flight from Las Vegas to Vancouver

 

On the heels of the Chantelle Hedona, the Chantelle Pure is new in-store and shares the same understated, smooth look.

The Pure is part of Chantelle's spring-summer 2011 collection and as in the Promesse design, we are carrying it in golden beige. This clean-cut bra is designed to look seamless under the t-shirts we're all unpacking for the warmer weather.

This lingerie might disappear against many a skin tone were it not for the shimmering stripes knit around both the bra and pant. And speaking of pant, we have both the brief and thong on offer.

Chantelle calls this collection:

. . . a new vision of the French Allure . . . Chantelle Lingerie is simple, yet a staple essential for a woman’s wardrobe. It is the symbol of elegance. With its perfectly proportioned and balanced lines, this modern and graphic silhouette embodies the Parisian style.

Chantelle is one of our best selling lines thanks to figure friendly designs and a wide variety of available sizing. We welcome the Chantelle Hedona to our collection for just those reasons.

At Secret Drawers Lingerie we pride ourselves on offering a wide variety of fine lingerie, but just because a bra is gorgeous doesn't mean it's the right one for you. Here's how to find the right bra style for you.

• Always wear a bra built for exercise when exercising or you can damage soft breast tissue with the excess movement.
• Make sure to try different moves in the change room. For example, make sure to bend over to make sure your breasts stay in the cups and the straps don't slip.

• Consider a fuller cup for larger breasts.
• A push-up bra is generally a demi-cup (half cup) and creates cleavage by pushing breasts towards the middle as seen in the Empreinte Melody, bottom right. Push-up bras are available in many sizes.
• Some bras come with enhancing inserts built-in.

• A molded cup may provide a small amount of padding.
• A molded cup is generally a full-cup bra to provide a seamless look over the entire breast, like seen left in the Chantelle Africa line.
• For lace bras, try a shirt on over the bra to see how it looks and where any seams may lay.
• If you're buying a bra for a special occasion, make sure to bring your outfit with you.
• Consider the neckline of your clothing, a full cup may show in v-cut shirts.
• Wear a nude-coloured bra if you don't want the bra showing under light clothes.
• Wear a dark bra under dark clothes to avoid discolouration.

December marks the Walk the Windows contest in downtown Courtenay so it’s the perfect time to talk about E. M. Interior Design, the firm behind the window displays of Secret Drawers Lingerie.

Seen above: Chantelle bra with CASS body-shaper and a Diamond Tea robe.

“I make it (the window design) exude what we’re selling… my goal is to make it sensual, flirty, but not over the top or cheesy,” says McMillan, “I try hard to make it as classy as I can. It’s beautiful product; it’s a joy to be able to work with it. And every time my client is happy, I’m happy.”

“I really believe in their philosophy in dressing from the inside out, so I think about that all the time when I do the windows. It speaks loudly,” says McMillan.

Seen above: Prima Donna bra and panty, Chantelle bra and panty and Naked underwear for men.

“I use my imagination a lot in a time when the economy is a bit tricky. It’s important not to throw everything out and start over. I believe design should be affordable for everyone not just people with money.”

“Pulling all the elements together, the plan of the space, and the materials for the end product: it’s a passion; it’s a joy. Lighting, colour, everything we use… (I love) helping people see the vision and see how pleased they are with the end product, it’s the compliments when they’re thrilled with the job.”

“I like to let my work speak for itself.”

Many women are looking for white or beige lingerie due to those tones practicality under light-coloured clothing. While we certainly appreciate the usefulness of underwear that matches your skin tone, sometimes a woman needs a little spice. The Romance by Chantelle is just the piece for this moment.