Playful Promises

For any happy shoppers with a love of retro or old Hollywood glamour then look no further www.forluna.co.uk is the perfect place to get that cosie you have been looking for.

Playful Promises just loves this fantastic 50’s inspired swim website!

From bandeau-shaped to great sporty styles, the flattering fifties swimsuit silhouette and modern touches are a perfect blend of old and new.

So get shopping before they sell out!

With this season’s swimwear trend being inspired by the 1950’s style of bathing suits, the look of high waist and full cup bikini’s are making a comeback this summer!

If you are keen shoppers like us girls at head office, then you would of already got down to Mary Portas and Grazia magazines Living & Giving Shop in Westfield London!

Last week was the finish of the amazing second hand shop, which fashion savvys gave unwanted but not neglected products to the shop where all the money raised is going to three key national charities - Save The Children, Mind and Trees for Cities!

We couldn’t’ help but get involved and we donated 6 of our stunning Treasure me corsets and underbust corsets, which are in electric blue rich satin with delicate eye lash lace and black ribbon detailing.

Money raised at Mary’s Living & Giving shop went a long way with only spending

£5 = giving a family a mosquito net to sleep under and stop them catching deadly malaria.

£30 = a life-saving water filter.

£100 = a kit of vital medical supplies for a clinic in one of the world’s poorest communities.

Yesterday we had the Spring/Summer 2010 fashion shoot for our lingerie and swimwear. It has been in the making for a few months now with a lot of attention to detail. We hired out a magnificent millionaires home in a top-secret location, with an ultra modern interior! We kept it simple with great lighting and minimal props.

Stunning Lauren getting her make up touched up!

The whole day was a world wind, as things were to a tight schedule. The models were fantastic and oozed confidence. The finished campaigns images that wont be out till next summer looked absolutely fabulous… so watch this safe!!

Our beautiful models having fun and comparing leg length!!

Pacha is the world famous clubbing franchise with music, clothes & most off all the unforgettable clubs! With their headquarters in Ibiza- possibly the best holiday destination ever! They are at the top of the game for all the dance lovers out there.

So if any of you are party people and heading to the Island of fun this Summer, you know what to wear….

On shoot in a London location

Urban Outfitters has been described as hip, kitschy, and ironic!! So that’s where we come in…

Urban Outfitters reason for success is pointed at their brands… as they are both compelling and distinct. Each brand chooses a particular customer segment for Urban Outfitters and their goal is to offer a product assortment and an environment so compelling and distinctive that the customer feels an empathetic connection to the brand.

Well we just love them!! They are now stocking our adorable new range of Pin-up Panties in a tin Coco, Ruby and Grace. Get them before they sell out as this range of glamorous panties in tins have already become collectors items. See them at www.urbanoutfitters.co.uk or in store.

 Manchester- Urban Outfitters store

Playful Promises featured in last Sundays News of The Worlds, Fabulous magazine!

The shoot was styled by a very talented Tracey Le Sayer, and made our ever so popular Retro Bow swimsuit look even more amazing on a very leggy model!

The Black one-piece swimsuit with front opening and bagged out bow detail is a swimsuit designed for posing in!  It’s a steal at only £32 and also comes in a vibrant paradise pink!

‘The 2009 Awards provide a platform to celebrate the success of those fashion companies that still manage to attract the attention of international buyers looking to inject exciting and innovative designs into their stores despite the economic climate and exchange rate fluctuations.’

‘Being short listed for, or even winning, one of these Awards, is a great boost to company morale and tells the world that the company is a serious world-class exporter.’ UK Fashion Exports executive director Paul Alger

Yes we are very excited (and slightly  hung over) after celebrating our win last night for the UK Fashion Exports Awards 2009 for best Lingerie & Beachwear fashion!

The event itself was amazing and started with sipping champagne cocktails and indulging on goats cheese, walnuts and beetroot wrap for starters, with duck, cabbage and mash potato for main course and berries in three ways sorbet, yoghurt and tart for desert!

We then rubbed shoulders with Joanna Lumley and mixed with fellow nominees Myla and Pistol Panties… but the most exciting part of the day for Playful Promises has to be when Emma Parker director and creator of Playful promises was presented with the award by Royal Princess Anne. WOW!

The night came to an end after all the girls from head Office headed home after a successful day with a bottle of Moet, the award and a prize of a stand at Prêt à Porter in Paris this September.

Underlines Magazine is the premier trade publication for professionals in intimate apparel, swimwear, nightwear and legwear and playful Promises features in it not once but twice!!

It has a gorgeous picture of our fashion models at Alternative Fashion Week in March when we showcased our up and coming collection Shanghai Boudoir.

Also we featured on page 47 under Bestsellers AW2009/2010 with our fabulous Black Orchid set which is inspired by the confident woman with a Black satin push-up bra with black tuxedo collar and button detail and a Black satin waspie with front button fastening, pocket embellishment and back waistcoat detail!

Topshop’s flagship store is the beating heart of the shopping district at Oxford Street. Leading other high street chains with their affordable cutting edge fashion Topshop set the path way for world fashion domination.

Playful Promises is now part of this as they are stocking our full Swimwear collection and it going down a treat with some sizes all ready needing to be re-stocked!

So whether you are looking for that classic black bikini or a funky cut out swimsuit you know where to go! Britain’s Largest Fashion Store!

Topshop, 216 Oxford Street, Marylebone, London, W1D 1LA

Wow… Playful Promises swimwear has just hit the hottest high street favourite.. Topshop!!

With Topshop stocking our whole swimwear collection you better grab yours before it sells out!! View on www.topshop.com or head down to their Flagship store on Oxford Street.

Our favourite in head office has to be the retro bow bikini set inspired by the 50’s pin up girl… very retro with a modern twist in this seasons fabulous Paradise Pink! It also comes in a sexy cut out costume for all you posers out there.. Whether on Brighton beach or in the Maldives!!

Retro feel wide strap bikini top with padded, underwired cups that give a lovely perky shape to the bust. Light gold unusual magnetic back closure and adjusters. Bagged out bow detail on front. £25

Retro Bow Tie-Side Bikini Brief. Matching bagged out bow tie-side. Lined at front.£16

Retro feel, bagged out bow detail on the front, pretty one-piece swimsuit with front opening. £32