Following in the footsteps of the infamous Harrods and East London’s Swell Vintage, Lulu and Lush have been causing a bit of a stir at Oxfam Dalston with our super-glam burlesque window! On Monday morning, we (that’s me, along with corsetry assistants Connie and Sophia) turned up with armfuls of corsets, petticoats and knickers and proceeded to cover everything in our path with pink tissue paper, pink leopard print ribbon, frilly knickers and sparkles. This was all much to the delight of passers by, many of whom very kindly took the time to pop their head in and talk to us.

Unique halter-tie and crystal overbust corset, ‘Blossom’ corset and tutus.	Lots of accessories, including pink opera gloves and ‘Burlesque’ tie-side knickers.

Situated in the coolest part of London (according to Vogue Italia, no less), Oxfam Dalston is a well-loved treasure trove of vintage clothing, obscure music and designer bargains. The shop’s managers, Steve and Kevin, update an interesting blog (where you will find more pics of the window) about their experiences as well as regularly tweeting new finds, and were very lovely and accommodating whilst were throwing petticoats around and getting in the way!

‘Lillith’ babydoll, frilly knickers and a pearl necklace from the boutique.	‘Fleur’ soft-cup bra and frilled knickers set, Lulu and Lush tote bag.	Connie and myself putting the finishing touches to the window.

The window features a mix of best-sellers, hand-finished unique pieces and items from our new collection, as well as a selection of jewellery and accessories. Oh, and a small pig.

Connie hanging up the purple ‘Jewel’ knickers	Lots of accessories - frilly knix, ‘Burlesque’ knickers and corset bags

The bright sunlight made it difficult to take photos, but you can just about make out the Lulu and Lush pink ‘Blossom’ corset, ‘Burlesque’ tie-side knickers in pale pink and fuchsia, our frilly knickers, a unique customised classic FGM-468 overbust with halter ties and crystals, purple frilled ‘Jewel’ knickers, the ‘Lillith’ babydoll, two chiffon tutus and our brand new ‘Fleur’ soft-cup bra and frilled knickers set, which we’ve recreated in pink for the summer. We also decorated the window using items we found whilst rummaging in Oxfam’s basement, as well as opera gloves, ribbon corset lacing, crystal jewellery and some cheeky sequined nipple tassels from the boutique.

The finished window!	These passers by seemed to like the display

Oxfam Dalston can be found at 514-518 Kingsland Road (next to Forest Road), and a mere ten minutes away from the Lulu and Lush boutique by bus.

The items will remain on display until Wednesday 28th July when Oxfam will be offering each item for sale at a discount price, but they’ve already been inundated with requests so head down there super-early to grab yourself a fantastic bargain whilst donating money to charity at the same time!

Photos by Sophia Mosol and Oxfam Dalston

Playful and exquisite, Lulu and Lush’s Alice collection captures the essence of the elegant and curious little girl, who finds herself drawn down a rabbit hole and into her own Wonderland. The sumptuous powder blue satin, delicate spotted mesh, luxuriously soft tulle and twinkling charms delight the eye whilst spiral steel boning and powermesh provide structure and shape.

The collection features an underwired plunge bra, a http://fairygothmother.co.uk/fgm-alicecorset.htm, a longline powermesh girdle, a http://fairygothmother.co.uk/fgm-alicebustle.htm, a unique waterfall bed jacket, calf and ankle-length tulle skirts and two matching briefs.

L-R: Alice in Wonderland plunge bra, 32B-34D, £29. Alice mesh and heart cut-out knickers, S-XL, £18. Alice mesh and frill knickers, S-XL, £18.

With padded heart-shaped satin cups, the underwired plunge bra is both flattering and functional. The ruched white straps are adjustable and elasticated, guaranteeing a perfect fit. The bra features sheer sides in baby blue spotted mesh, and closes at the back with a hook-and-eye fastening. Complete the set with either the matching soft mesh and satin heart knickers, or sheer frilled brief.

In floaty, spotted mesh, the collared bed jacket with gathered frill detailing is as perfect on the beach as it is in the boudoir, and adds extra glamour to the lingerie set.

Alice in Wonderland bed jacket, S-L, £45. Worn over Alice plunge bra and heart knickers, as above.

The corset in powder blue satin is fully steel boned to comfortably reduce the waist by 4″ whilst shaping the hips and emphasising the bust. With a front metal busk closure and fully adjustable back lacing over a modesty panel, the corset is available in sizes 20″-30″ (suitable for 24″-34″ natural waists) and is trimmed with matching blue spotted mesh and tiny heart-shaped charms which catch the light beautifully.

Designed with curves in mind, the Alice girdle sits just under the bust and comes down over the hips to create a smooth hourglass silhouette. Created from powermesh and stretch satin, the girdle features a spotted mesh overlay and satin inserts on either side of the centre pannel to draw the eye to the narrowest part of the waist. Four detachable white suspender straps are provided to keep stockings in place, and the girdle is finished off with a satin ruffle and adorable ribbon bows.

L-R: Alice powermesh girdle, S-XL, £49. Girdle worn over plunge bra, as above. Alice overbust corset with heart trim, 20″-30″, £210, suitable for natural waists from 24″-36″.

The powder blue prom skirt reaches just below the knee whilst the pure white ballet skirt flares out to the ankle, emphasising the waist and picking out the satin bow detail of the corset. Both skirts feature layers of soft tulle netting lined with satin, a hidden zip and a satin waistband which enable the skirts to sit perfectly when worn with the matching corset.

L-R: Alice tulle prom skirt, UK 8-18, £150. Alice ankle-length ballet skirt, UK 8-18, £160 , also available in ivory and black. Worn with Alice corset, as above.

The full bustle gives Alice a burlesque twist, featuring lashings of hand-draped, beautifully soft satin and mesh. With front ribbon ties, the bustle can either be worn around the waist or lower on the hip and tucked underneath the corset.

L-R: Hand-draped Alice bustle, S-XL, £155. Worn with Alice corset and heart cut-out knickers, as above.

The collection was exclusively previewed on the catwalk during Old Spitalfields Market Fashion Week and at the Corset & Diamonds party in May where classically trained pianist and international burlesque starlet Chrys Columbine debuted the collection with a piano-playing striptease act.

Chrys Columbine performing at Corset & Diamonds

The girdle, bra and knickers are in stock and available for immediate dispatch, whereas the bustle, corset and skirts are made to order and take between three and eight weeks. Please see the individual item pages for further details.

The next Corset & Diamonds party, with an Alice in Wonderland theme, will be taking place downstairs at the Hobby Horse on Saturday the 24th of April. As well as a complimentary drinks reception and entertainment, classically trained pianist and international burlesque pin-up Chrys Columbine will be performing a unique piano-striptease show, debuting Lulu and Lush’s brand new Alice in Wonderland-themed collection!

L-R: Lulu and Lush ‘Alice’ corset (20″-30″, £220) and Lulu and Lush ‘Alice’ tulle skirt (UK 8-18, £150); Lulu and Lush ‘Alice’ corset, knickers and bustle (S-XL, £155).

As part of our Alice collection, we’ve created a pale blue satin corset with a spotted tulle frill, trimmed with tiny matching hearts which catch the light beautifully, and a matching soft tulle ’50s length skirt. For burlesque Alice, team with our hand-draped satin and tulle bustle finished with the same delicate heart trim as the corset. We’ve also designed matching ruffled knickers, spotted tulle heart briefs and a soft-cup bra, which will be up on the website very soon!

Corset & Diamonds patrons receive a 10% discount at the Lulu and Lush boutique, where tickets are also available to purchase. As well as the unveiling of our new collection, there will also be performances by Worldmistress, Chiqui, Akimbo Moonchild, Chassy Van Klass and of course, The Mad Hatter! Conchitas will be on the decks, spinning eclectic mix of sleazy electro-rock and 80’s anthems. Where: The Hobby Horse, 281 Kingsland Road, London, E2 8AS When: 24th of April from 9:00pm - 4:00am More details can be found on the Facebook page here. The FairyGothMother / Lulu and Lush team will all be attending, and we love to meet our customers and fans - please come and say hello after the show

Ooh! Our designers have been hard at work and have just finished the new lingerie collection from our in-house label, Lulu and Lush, just in time for Spring! Show off your shapewear in our fabulous new Rouge and Dolly girdles, which we’ve created in stretch satin and powermesh to smooth and sculpt whilst still looking good enough to eat. Stay cool in summer months in our comfortable Sophie bloomer boyshorts, now available in red as well as black, due to popular demand! Our best-selling black satin frilly knickers have been redesigned for the Fleur set, this time with optional suspender clips and matching soft-cup halter-neck bra, which is soft and luxurious on the skin yet structured to support up to an E cup.

Bloomer Boyshorts Our modern bloomers take inspiration from traditional Victorian undergarments, but are designed to be shown off! Our new bloomer boyshorts are cropped even higher than our regular silk bloomer knickers, and are available in both black and red. This time made from silky soft satin, the boyshorts are only £25 and are flattering on any shape. The Sophie shorts are an essential item for any cabaret darling, and are versatile enough to be worn as loungewear with your favourite camisole, or for instant burlesque glamour, look fabulous teamed with an overbust corset. As does…

Rouge Girdle …our Rouge girdle, which simply oozes burlesque glamour. Lovingly crafted from red stretch satin and black power mesh, which is as soft as it is strong, the Rouge girdle puts an end to the thought that a smooth tummy and bottom means sacrificing gorgeous lingerie in favour of massive Bridget Jones pants. Finished with dainty bows, a luscious red silky satin frill and handy suspender straps to keep your stockings up, the Rouge girdle sits at the waist and is the ideal accompanying piece to show off your favourite corset, or…

Fleur Bra …Our new Fleur halter-neck, which magically combines the comfort and luxury of a soft bra, with the structure and support of an underwire! Boned at the sides for support, the bra is elasticated at the bottom, and fastens at the back both with a hook-and-eye closure and halter ties. Adorned with frills and bows, the bra is available with matching knickers with cascading frills to the rear and optional suspender clips. The bra also matches…

Dolly Girdle …our high-waisted Dolly girdle. This longline girdle sits just below the bra line, to smooth and tone all the way down to just below the hips, ending in a cheeky satin frill in baby pink. Available in sizes Small to Extra Large (UK 8-18), we’ve chosen classic black silky satin for the Dolly girdle, featuring panels of magical black power mesh to sculpt the tummy and hips. Featuring delicate lace inserts, Dolly is finished off with little bows and handy thick suspender straps to ensure your stockings stay put.

The whole collection (except the Fleur set which is available to pre-order for April) is in stock in all sizes, ready to be wrapped beautifully and sent directly to your house within days.

Check back soon for pictures from the latest Lulu and Lush catwalk show!

Sequins and leather are massively hot right now - and if, like me, that’s what you wear all the time anyway, you’ll have been raiding all the high street shops to stock up on clothes and accessories to last you the next three years! The Lulu and Lush boutique is no exception - we’ve got a new, ubersparkly range of corsets which would give even the biggest disco ball a run for its money, as well as adding leather to our new collection of starter corsets, which provide a nice, easy introduction to the world of corsetry without breaking the bank.

Combining exquisite black silk dupion and sewn-on sequinned panels, these dazzling corsets will reduce your waist comfortably by about four inches. Hope on the animal print trend with our black and silver zebra corset, or emphasise your teeny tiny waist with the black version with red slimming, inward-curving panels. Whether you’re off to a burlesque night and team your corset with a tutu or matching silk dupion skirt for to a more formal party, you’re sure to be the centre of attention!

Above left: ‘Zebra’ silk and sequin corset, 20″-30″, £155; Lulu and Lush ‘Sally’ bustle, S-XL, £35; seamed tights, available directly from boutique, one size, £6.50. Above centre: ‘Bow’ silk and sequin corset, 20″-30″, £155; tulle skirt, UK 8-20, £150. Above right: ‘Curve Panel’ silk and sequin corset, 20-"-30″, £155; two-colour tutu, one size, £55; ruched opera gloves, one size, £18 (please specify ‘ruched’ when ordering).

Celebrate the rise of feminism (and hemlines!) in our 1920s flapper dress, covered in thousands of huge black sequins which dazzle and sparkle as you walk. And don’t forget underneath - no glitzy outfit could be complete without matching sequinned underwear! The ruched, white frilly knickers and bandeau bra of the Lola set are adorned with pearlescent sequins to catch the light, and the delicate chiffon Zepherine set by Mimi Holliday is starry with tiny black sequins and a sheer back.

Above left: ‘Sparkle’ dress, UK 8-16, £125. Above centre: ‘Lola’ ruched white bandeau set, S-XL, £35. Above right: ‘Curve Panel’ silk and sequin corset, 20″-30″, £155; ‘Zepherine’ black sequin bra and brief set, 32B-36DD/S-XL, £47/£36.

Hourglass silhouettes are beautiful on everyone, and if you’ve always fancied a teeny waist and curvy hips and bust but weren’t sure where to begin, the Lulu and Lush starter corset range is for you! If 4″ seems a little daunting at first, ease yourself into the world of corsetry with a gentle waist reduction of 2-3″, nipping you in without squeezing you too tightly. The quickest way to turn a work outfit into eveningwear is with our corset belt - at only 7″ deep, it’s perfect to keep in your handbag for cinching emergencies! Our starter corsets are all steel-boned, but are lighter than our standard corsets and also much cheaper so without having to spend too much, you can see why here at FairyGothMother we’ve become so addicted to corsetry

Above left: Lulu and Lush starter underbust in leather, 20″-32″, £110; black stretch satin pencil skirt, UK 8-20, £99. Above centre: starter overbust, 20″-30″, £125; skirt as before. Above right: Leather corset belt (pictured in red satin), 18″-28″, £140; skirt as before.

Of course, all our most popular styles are also available in soft black leather. Pictured here in purple taffeta, Revanche de la femme’s overbust is one of our best-selling styles, flattering on almost any shape and suitable for up to a D cup. A similar cut for larger cups is also available, as is a plunge style for the super-daring!

Above left: leather overbust corset (pictured in taffeta), 18″-40″, £395. Above centre: leather overbust for larger cups, 18″-40″, £395; black satin opera gloves, one size, £18. Fishnet hold-ups available directly from boutique. Above right: leather plunge corset, 18″-40″, £395; black frilly knickers, S-XL, £14; suspender clips, one size, £1.25 each; seamed nylon stockings, XS-XL, £11.

If you have a particular corset style in mind and sequins or leather aren’t options shown on our website, please email or call us as we are sometimes able to take special orders, or even design bespoke corset just for you. Don’t be shy - we love hearing from our customers and working with you to create the perfect outfit for your special occasion