Miami - May 12, 2008

Panties, in a Bunch

ËA Lingerie Opens

Eyeing your giant grandma panties, your nana Ruthie declared, “I wouldn’t even ride a horse in those.”

(Nana also thinks Carter is president.)

Here to help saggy briefed bottoms is ËA Lingerie. The popular South American boutique just opened stateside, bringing designer unmentionables to Mary Brickell Village.

The stylish shop looks the part with glossy marble floors, a round leather couch, stark white walls, and flat screens (playing runway shows for inspiration).

The line is made in Colombia and inspired by European styles — so no Hello Kitty boy shorts. Instead, the collection touts mischievous panties (black thongs with red rosettes), silk negligees, oomph-adding bras, and kittenish sleepwear (blue lace trim on a white teddy).

From Swarovski-crystal embellished sets and frilly floral designs to school girl plaids and basic solids — it’s all there.

Which is more than you can say for dear old granny.

ËA Lingerie, 900 South Miami Avenue, suite 181, Mary Brickell Village (305-416-3898 or ealingerie.com).