Nona De Samim's Cheeky Underthings

Direct from the Seattle office of Daily Candy- thanks for the tip- the news on naughty lingerie! Above you see designer Nona De Samim's Sans Jupons, my favorite piece from this collection inspired by 16th-century France, a time when (as Samim says) "wearing any undergarments was considered indecent due to the way they accentuate the anatomy."

So, the ladies wore practically nothing under their bustles. Hence Samim's barely-there pieces (see web site for the true skimpiness). I'd be shocked that the piece above cost £218.00, but paying an arm and a leg for a garment that barely conceals a pinkie is nothing new in the lingerie world. And with this one, there's actually quite a lot of fabric involved!

On to the Ouvert bloomers, priced £131.00:

Your bum better be in tip-top shape for this one. That's one hell of a peek-a-boo. In "A Note to Gentlemen" on the web site, they suggest you slip one of these phrases (dans l'anglais ou français) into the gift box if buying these for your lover:

"Indulge my desires and ease the pain of my eager heart."

"Luxuriate me with your sensual curves and aroma."

"I want to caress your fantasies...take the risk to blossom with me."

Aack! That kind of ruins the whole thing. These pieces really do speak for themselves. The gift can be old-school, but keep the sentiments modern, gentlemen.