Categories: Bespoke Corsets, Burlesque, Corsets, FairyGothMother, Lulu and Lush, Special Offers
With today’s UK release of the much anticipated movie Burlesque fashion is certainly taking an interest in all things burlesque!
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Of course, we have burlesque covered ☺
| Why not try our best selling burlesque corset? Not your style, then we have plenty more to choose from here.
Or how about our standard satin overbust . It is even on special offer for the next 7 days! |
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| Fancy a bustle? We LOVE bustles, playful and sexy at the same time.. | 
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| Of course no outfit is complete without hotpants, ours come in black or red and have detachable suspender (garter) clips.
Need more ideas on getting that fab burlesque look, see our 10 burlesque dressing tips. |
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Categories: Accessories, Ayten Gasson, Christmas, Corsets, FairyGothMother, Lulu and Lush
This Christmas, warm up to sexy gothic, burlesque, and vintage vixen fashions. Whether you’re looking for show-stopping statement pieces, private bedroom teddies, or feminine dresses and corsets for everyday wear, we have it covered. Read on for some of our top picks for pressie season. And if you want to find out more about each item, then just click on the image.
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1. Corset Belt: Petite women are always asking us if we have a fashionable corset they can show off on top of their clothing, as a belt. The FairyGothMother steel-boned laced corset belt is the perfect accessory to a night on the town. |
| 2. Alice Corset: This powder blue, feminine corset is given a soft, romantic feel with a flowing, breathtaking tulle skirt. With a fanciful dress like this, she’s bound to conjure up images of Winter Wonderland. |
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| 3. Tailored Pinstripe Corset: This corset looks best for women with D-FF Cups who want to show off their curves and tiny waistlines. This design enhances the female figure for a sexy twist on business professional pinstripe. |
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4. Catherine Teddy: A vintage, pin-up style, navy teddy is the perfect pajamas, offering soft snuggly silk satin that you can cuddle up to. This little ditty is flattering enough to lounge around in. |
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5. Bra and Hipster Knicker: This combination offers a break from black, with navy satin-meets-mesh. Girlish bows and see-through nuances create a sultry look for the bedroom this season. |
| 6. Sian Hoffman Super-Shaping Girdle: Wear seamlessly beneath a cute vintage dress or pair it with a Burlesque outfit. This is one of the most comfortable outfits we have, with black power mesh side and pack panels and crimson silk steel boned panels. |
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| 7. Boy In Every Port Undies: Looking for a small stocking filler? Check out these cute, satin, tattoo-inspired hipster briefs! They go on smooth under any outfit for a seamless and comfortable look. |
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8. Sparkle Clips: Another great stocking filler: For a standout statement during the next Burlesque show, try Sparkle Clips, which come in black, red, or purple. These clips hook onto suspenders to add a bit of shine for that special show. |
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9. Tattoo Swallows & Teapot Necklace: Add this fashionable tattoo-inspired necklace to a stocking for an exciting surprise. Made of silver-plated brass, this necklace is affordable, yet enduring. |
| 10. Gift Voucher: Not sure what to order or what size to get? Simply purchase one of our gift vouchers, starting at £10, which will be emailed to the recipient for easy online ordering. | |
Categories: FairyGothMother, Lulu and Lush, News
Up to 23rd December, 2010, opening times will be as normal. Between then and 2nd January 2011, we will have reduced opening times.
Categories: FairyGothMother, Lulu and Lush, News
Our opening hours for the Lulu and Lush boutique are now…
If you have not yet visited us, fuller details about our boutique, including directions how to find us, can be found here.
Categories: Bespoke Corsets, Corsets, Designers, FairyGothMother, Lulu and Lush
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A well fitting corset is as important as a well fitting pair of shoes. Like a poorly fitting pair of shoes, a poorly fitting corset is uncomfortable, rubs and chafes and will leave you never wanting to wear it again! So we decided to put together our guide to help make sure you end up with a corset you want to wear again, and again, and again. There are 3 main different types of corset which are: |
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Under-bust – This type finishes anywhere under the bust leaving the breasts exposed. These can then be covered with a top, bra or nipple pasties. |  |
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Waist-cincher – This is either an unboned wide belt or it can be boned like a corset. Unlike corsets which narrow from hip to ribs, the waist cincher is 6-8 inches wide and sits on the waist area specifically. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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The shape of your body influences the shape of corset you will find comfortable. Choices include Straight, Sweetheart, Plunge and the Scoop neckline. So this is something else you must consider. A Straight neckline is recommended for someone with smaller breasts, and for those bustier ladies we suggest a Plunge neckline. For those who are an A-B cup Under-bust corsets over a top may work best. A Sweetheart is better for somebody with a medium – larger bust, this style fits a wide range of body shapes. |
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A-C cup – if you want a little boost in the bust department, try these beauties… |  |
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Most corsets have a front opening busk as this makes them easier to get on and off without help. Some corsets do however just have the back laced up, this is common in bridal corsets where beading and fine finishes are required. With no busk, you need to loosen the lacing as much as possible and then step into the corset or have someone lower it over your head. As this is a little more difficult than front opening corsets we recommend you have someone to help you do it up (we can understand the need for dressing maids in days gone by!) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| When looking at what size corset to try, you should try one around 4 inches smaller than your natural waist measurements. Ladies with waists above 34 inch should have a size 5-6 inches smaller. The chart below is a guide to choosing the corset size. The dress size is a general approximation and you should size primarily based on your waist size. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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C-E cup – for a stunning hour glass shape we recommend these corsets… |
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As busks come in different lengths it’s important when trying on a corset that you sit down in it as the body shrinks slightly when you sit. The busk will dig into your pubic bone if it is too long, making it uncomfortable to sit for any length of time. A well fitting corset should sit comfortably against your skin without leaving boning channel indentations. Although a corset is pulling your waist in, you should feel comfortable and supported, like receiving a hug.
D-FF cup – we suggest this lovely taffeta corset for larger busted ladies as it has specially cut panels for more room and support. |
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D-G cup – for curves in all the right places try these saucy numbers! |
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Categories: Events, FairyGothMother, Lulu and Lush, News, Special Offers
As the party season hots up and with it our Lulu and Lush boutique is getting super busy, we know many of you will be attending this year’s Erotica Exhibition in London. So…
We aren’t having a stand this year as we have been very focused on the new collection and lots of exciting new things for the New Year. So to make up for the disappointment of not seeing us there, we do have a special offer for you!
Between now and midnight on Sunday the 21st November, we are offering all our lovely customers 20% off * their purchases if they quote “Erotica“.
And you don’t need to be in London, or even in the UK, we are offering this discount in BOTH our London Lulu and Lush boutique and online at our website (just quote Erotica in the comments section at checkout and we will deduct your discount manually before we charge or Paypal you).
* Discount is not valid for purchases of our Gift vouchers, or Sale/Clearance Items.
Categories: Corsets, Cotton, FairyGothMother, Lulu and Lush, Shirts / Tops
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Available in black or white, we spotted these fabulous shirts at London Fashion week. In stretch cotton they combine perfect tailoring with contemporary finishing. The oversized frilled are wired so you can mould them to sit flat or create a more vamp look. They look great on their own with a pencil skirt and a wide belt, or of course, with an underbust corset. |
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The sheer shirt takes the look into eveningwear, and the sheer top is simple enough to wear with anything. The underbust corset in all images is our fgm-500… |
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Categories: FairyGothMother, Lulu and Lush, News
Vacancy: Seamstress / Dressmaker / Machinist
We are a small, successful and growing UK fashion company.
This growth now means we require a person to assist with special short run productions for our In-House Label ‘Lulu and Lush‘. This will be on an ad hoc basis at our North London Design Studio.
The job:
The job requires speed, accuracy and attention to detail. With the emphasis on producing garments of the highest quality. Ideally you will have experience of working with the following;
We are seeking to fill this role quickly and interviews will be taking place before the end of November.
Benefits: Staff discount.
If you are interested in this role, please send us an email applying, together with a CV, to donna@luluanlush.com
Categories: FairyGothMother, Lulu and Lush, News
Like to win your ideal piece fom us?
All you need to do is a simple tweet before the end of October to be in with a chance of winning your own choice from FairyGothMother / Lulu and Lush!
Details of the competition and how to enter can be found here.
Don’t yet follow us on 
? Why not? We have regular special offers and prizes there, find us @luluandlush (https://twitter.com/luluandlush)
Categories: Corsets, Designers, Eternal Spirits, FairyGothMother, Lulu and Lush, Miss Katie, Puimond, Revanche de la Femme, Valkyrie Corsets, Vollers
Finding a corset to buy online is as easy as finding a pair of fishnets at a burlesque club – they’re everywhere. Finding a good quality corset on the other hand, now that can be a challenge! There are lots of places selling ‘authentic corsets’ or ‘training corsets’ that really don’t match up to their titles. At FairyGothMother you know you’re in good hands, so let’s take a look under the corset at what makes them such good quality and which one will suit your needs.
Here at FairyGothMother you’ll find a large and very extensive range including FairyGothMother’s own Lulu & Lush collection, as well as corsets by a few other choice designers. There are a number of tell tale signs of quality that they all have in common:
Steel boning is probably the most important factor in a corset. Cheap corsets often have plastic bones which never last long nor support the body properly; making them very uncomfortable in comparison to sprung or spiral steel. A plastic bone will bend when you sit, leaving a kink, which will remain forever. After only a few wears you’ll find a plastic boned corset will look misshapen and possibly have a few snapped bones. This will virtually never happen with steel.
Lining Fabric is almost equally as important in a corset. Especially if it is to last a long time, keep its shape and cinch the waist properly. Otherwise it’s not a corset! Its just an imitation and won’t give you that beautiful corseted waistline you’ve been drooling over (yes we’ve seen you). All corsets on the FairyGothMother site are properly lined for strength and comfort, this gives the garment a tremendous amount of strength and allows for robust wearing. All off the peg corsets are lined with strong cotton which allows the skin to breath, and all bespoke corsets are lined with coutil which is a specially designed corsetry fabric made from cotton but with a tight weave and robust threads to resist stretching. Perfect for creating that tiny waistline.
The Waist Tape is often completely left out in inferior corsets, which is such a shame as it makes a dramatic difference to the silhouette of a corseted figure. The waist tape or waist band is a strip of extremely strong ribbon or twill tape which runs around the smallest part of the waist giving support where it is most needed and adding a little extra pull to the waist curve. All of FairyGothMother’s corsets come with a proper waist band, no exceptions!
The Busk and Eyelets (sometimes called grommets) on a corset are important to check for quality. If a corset has no busk it will likely tear at the front closure point, corsets that don’t open at the front obviously won’t have a busk but steer well clear of hook and eye closing corsets! The eyelets on poorly made corsets are normally very inadequately supported; they should have steel boning either side. Eyelets without will often pop out, sometimes ripping the fabric as they do so. Alternatively corsets can have lacing bones, bones with the holes for lacing pre drilled. At FairyGothMother you can happily select a corset knowing that you can lace as tight as you need without damage to your corset (or you for that matter).
Aside from the above, all Lulu & Lush corsets are made using spiral steel boning with sprung steels for added support around the busk at front and the eyelets at back. The number of bones varies between designs but there will always be a bare minimum of 20 in any corset. As for their other designers – Puimond and Miss Katie are two designers who use a larger number of bones, while Vollers use less and are more suited to the beginner and fashion wearer. Other designers include: Valkyrie Corsets, RDLF and Eternal Spirits Corsetry.
So now you know what your looking for in your perfect corset why not browse by designer or try the bestsellers corsets page for a good range of special and everyday corsets, or the specialist corsets page if you’re a more advanced wearer looking for a more dramatic shape to your waist.
Written by Kirsty Sapsford from Corset Dress .co
