Loungerie

There are two kinds of men: Lingerie hounds and commando connoisseurs. Then of course there are two kinds of women: Those who wear ratty underwear and those who race for lace. Among all the luxuries in life, there's not one more personal and intimate as lingerie. Whether you are wearing it beneath your gym clothes or under a dazzling evening number, the thought that you are wrapped in one of life’s excessive frivolities is enough to send signals of sin to one’s nerve system.

The power of lingerie, however, goes beyond its carnal functions. If bedroom play is the primary role of your collection then you are sadly shortchanged by your lack of vision. Lingerie is about empowerment, self-possession and self love. It may seem shallow to the beige wearing troops, but to those who have learned to embrace the habit of wearing satin undies during the day, nothing can make you feel more pampered than knickers that gleam. It is the paragon of stealth wealth.

It’s a common misconception that you may have to sell your first born for some lacy butt floss. Although it is not far from the truth that the prices of the most coveted pieces can be quite jarring, the style and élan of it is not limited to how much it costs. Enter Women’s Secret, a Spanish lingerie line that offers a variety of designs that range from whimsical to plain naughty. It encourages you to mix and match, use your imagination and create moments that are plain haute couture.

So next time you shake that booty of yours, give it an extra wiggle if it’s wrapped in silk.

Women’s Secret is located at Glorietta 3, Robinson’s Galleria East Wing, Rockwell Power Plant, Alabang Town Center and Rustan’s Shangri-La Plaza.