It's What's Inside that Counts

CEBU, Philippines - There’s no need to stress it even more. What's in the inside counts as much as what's on the outside. I'm not talking in terms of all that values education hullabaloo, forgive me. I'm talking in terms of lingerie. Lingerie has the power to make a woman feel extremely sexy that's why it's so important to invest on the best kind. Go for cheap finds that compromise quality and you're probably on your way to an irreparable faux pas. Not a great idea.

Not a lot of women in the Philippines give lingerie much of a second thought. For some women, that overused nude bra thrown in with mismatched white granny panties can already qualify as lingerie. Bad idea. Believe me, it will kill the mood right there and you know what I mean.

Suffice to say that the right kind of lingerie is enough to give you that added boost of confidence and that extra ounce of sex appeal at the thought of what's underneath all those layers of cloth.

I don't usually give lingerie extra attention because frankly speaking, I'm not quite interested in the subject. But for the sake of those who are utterly clueless about lingerie, here's a little peep on what the best of those in the lingerie business have to offer for the foxy femmes.

Myla

Not too popular with the Pinay set, Myla might probably be a breath of fresh air when it comes to lingerie shopping. This year, Myla zeroes in on the actual appeal of lingerie being seductively sexy rather than plain raunchy and tacky.   The best thing about Myla? It doesn't fall prey into the usual cliché of costuming-which lingerie should never, ever crossover into.

Elkin

It's either too early or too late for Halloween, that's for sure but for those who like a touch of darkness after night fall, Elkin's offerings have got gothika down pat. Elkin draws its inspiration from the likes of Edgar Allan Poe and Bram Stoker that's why black is the color du jour.

Whether worn in the midst of a haunted old mansion or in the comforts of your own house, this gothic inspiration will do anything but scare the hell out of you. With your lingerie covered, all you have to worry about now is attracting a really hot vampire.

Wolford

What I like about Wolford is that it's clean and classic with just the right touch of lace to sex up the entire set. Wolford is a great choice if it's the classic 40s vixen vibe that you want to cap. It's the prim and proper look that's a doggone classic for that good-girl-gone-bad attitude that's not so hard to rock. Wolford is all about the sweet little details like a net of lace over the palest of pink backdrop or that those feathery little trimmings that add a softer touch to an already femme ensemble.

Victoria's Secret

Vicky's secret? Hot pinks, pops of aqua, lace, and leopard prints to add a unique twist and doses of fun into something that's classically sexy and seductive. Consider lingerie as a Victoria's secret specialty with its cutaway lace monokini or its offbeat cropped top paired with a leopard print panty in a gradient stretching from aqua to fuschia.

Victoria's Secret sees the fun side of sexy. Call it a grown-up slumber party if you must. Now this is what you call sweet and spicy.  (FREEMAN)