July 31, 2007

Is That What You’re Wearing?

Lornnie Louie Lingerie

When it comes to underwear, you have all the answers.

Buttless? In the bedroom. Boxers? Best on the couch.

But Lornnie Louie’s new intimates collection is a stumper. It’s definitely classified as comfy, but it’s got high hubba-hubba qualities, too.

Each piece in the tightly edited debut line is smartly constructed with sophistication and charm. Well-appointed chiffon ruffles frill up camis and ruched boy shorts. Vintage-pinup-girl sweetheart necklines get an updated pairing with a baby doll shape.

And the prints will really catch your eye: Choose from playful pinky English teacups, navy silk with candy-bright bows, or a ladylike floral that doesn’t scream “granny” at all.

It’s not exactly made for layering.

But with lingerie this pretty, you have to ask yourself under-why.

Available at Xin, 8064 Melrose Avenue, between North Crescent Heights Boulevard and North Laurel Avenue, West Hollywood (323-653-2188). To see styles, go to lornnielouie.com.