For Your Eyes Only . . . . . . . . . .

Harrods, London. Most beautiful and amazing department store in the entire world!

Most recent visit there for me was June last year. While Bob looked around the elegant 

Men's Department, granddaughter Jasmin and I took the escalator to the Lingerie

Department. . . . . . just for a peek at what has to be the most stunning collection

of underwear anywhere.

Remember that snippet of sage advice Mother gave us regarding private

 matters best not shared, or skeletons in the cupboard?

Dearest daughter ~ "Never air your dirty laundry in public".

With pretty things like these who would feel embarrassed sharing or airing with

 the entire world!

I think these beautiful panties are so far removed from the ugly knickers

 early generations of women were offered.

 With the quality silk, exquisite appliquéd lace, and even the tiny satin covered

 buttons, it seems a shame to hide them. I do recall I couldn't afford them! 

Yes, these I'd love to peg to an outdoor washing line and let blow in the breeze,

 and I wouldn't give a hoot if the neighbors could see.

Lingerie fabrics have come so far in recent years.

Remember the decades of corsets and girdles, tight and terrible with

 lacing and boning? Well they were a bit before my time, although in the

 '60's I do remember lightweight pull-on girdles, perhaps the early version

 of those 'slimming' garments which seem to have made a comeback.

Girls, ladies - rather you than me - if I can't hold it in myself I refuse to be
 encased like a sausage.

I do enjoy breathing!

This is my pre-Valentine's Day post. After viewing underwear ads enticing

 men to buy tiny red garments for their ladies, along with a box of chocolates
 and long-stemmed red roses. . . . . I decided to show you my photos of these
 pretty undies from London.

So, Happy Valentine's Day - hope someone special remembers 
you with something lovely this coming weekend.
Personally, red undies aren't my favorite, but I love flowers and chocolate!

Window Shopping Paris Style. . . . . . . .

Delicacies . . . . . . . . . and so much more, seen through the windows of Paris.