Queen B. lingerie

A little peek of lace...

2012-02-05T13:59:00.002+01:00

I altered these bra's for a lovely lady who wanted less cleavage. The beautiful lace can be shown off when she wears a top with a V-neck. Always feminine and in style :)

Eden

2012-01-31T11:54:00.004+01:00

I hereby present you: Eden, my first official handmade prostetic/mastectomy bra.

It is made in a soft microfibre fabric with matching lace. On the inside there are pockets for a prostetic, made in a very soft cotton.

With matching panties...

White wedding

2012-01-20T17:00:00.001+01:00

White strapless wedding bra

2012: a year full of hopes and dreams

2012-01-11T09:58:00.003+01:00

I'm happy it's 2012. A new year in my life where I plan on doing lots of things that I've been dreaming about:

making a line of prostetic lingerie for a lingerie shop

making custom prostetic lingerie

giving workshops for women with breast cancer about altering their bra to fit there prostetic

making custom bridal lingerie

participating in a few sales events for handmade creations

participating in the Triumph Inspiration Award

visit New York for the 3rd time. The last time is already 11 years ago...

have lots of romantic moments with my boyfriend

spend more time with my family

become more active by doing a sport

do lots of salsa dancing

Custom made wedding dress

2012-01-10T21:15:00.003+01:00

This is a wedding dress I made a while ago.

It is a corset with matching skirt completely made like the bride requested.

Not your ordinary wedding dress, is it.

It was a real challenge making it, but seeing how beautiful the bride looked, it was well worth the effort.

our wishes to you...

2011-12-23T10:30:00.002+01:00

Lolly Pop-Up Store

2011-12-12T10:32:00.014+01:00

Queen B. lingerie will participate in a pop-up store in Antwerp. This little shop will be open from January 20 until February 25, 2012 in Aalmoezenierstraat 22.

The Lolly Pop-Up Store will excusively sell original items, all handmade in Belgium.

All participating designers have an online shop on Etsy as well. Feel free to pay us a visit online or come meet us IRL in Antwerp...

Aarghh (original lampwork glass and silver jewelry)

Atelier Annelie (jewelry, stuffed animals, pillow covers, etc.)

The Blue Rabbit House (purses, pouches, etc.)

Cosy Dozy (cushion covers and ceramics)

Dryade (childrens wear, toys, jewelry, etc.)

El Dibujo Del Gato (printed art)

Fleur Fatale (jewelry)

Ihanitse (home decor)

Jagna B (jewelry)

Joly Jewels (jewelry)

Kookaboora (bags and accessories)

La Vie Divine (clothing and accessories)

Life is a playground (jewelry)

Louie Brussels (bracelets and bags)

Queen B. lingerie (lingerie, nightwear and accessories)

Veronieka C (scarves and beanies)

The World of Wezz (jewelry, scarves and cards)

Zsazsazsu (jewelry)

Bling

2011-11-29T19:08:00.001+01:00

Hi
Just a quick note to let you know I 'pimped' my website :)
Check it out: http://www.queenb.be

XO
Sabine

Jingle Bells...

2011-11-14T20:57:00.003+01:00

The holidays are nearby. Do you hear the jingle bells allready? :)
You can buy Queen B. lingerie online now, just in time for Christmas and New Year.

Lingerie is an ideal and attentive gift, for yourself, your spouse, your best friend, your sister, your mom,...

All orders above €50 until December 31st 2011 will receive a free sleep mask(*).

*photo is an example sleep mask, you may receive another design.

Visit Queen B. lingerie @ Stiel & Stijl

2011-10-11T22:17:00.002+02:00

Queen B. lingerie will be present at Stiel & Stijl, open house with handmade creations. This event takes place on 11-12-13 November in 3Hoog, Leuven, Belgium.
In our stand you will find beautiful tops with matching panties, some bra's, accessories. And of course you will have the opportunity to place custom orders.
Free entrance.
Hope to see you there...

Queen B. in balance

2011-09-08T12:18:00.003+02:00

It's been a while since I posted, but I haven't been sitting still...
I have been experimenting with a type of bra that I since recently need to wear myself: mastectomy bra's. Unexpected things happen in life and can take you over sometimes...

Breast cancer, you just never think you might get it yourself. Especially when you're in your mid-thirties. But I discovered that it can strike you at any age. Fighting the disease is a struggle, but I prefere spending the days that I feel good with things I like to do, like creating lingerie.

'Queen B. in balance' will be my lingerie line with mastectomy bra's and matching panties. When you only have one or none breasts left you can feel like your body is out of balance. A good fitting mastectomy bra brings that balace back.

For the first collection 'Asia' I have this beautiful oriental fabric. You can read more about it on this blog in the near future...

For a beautiful bride to be...

2011-06-19T19:44:00.002+02:00

Custom order for a bride to be.
Dana wanted an ivory bridal lingerie set with lace. She needed a strapless bra to wear under her strapless wedding dress. I also made her a matching chincer/waist corset and g-string. The bra has removable straps.

My mannequin doesn't have an E-cup, so the cups look too big on her. But it fitted Dana perfectly :)

I wish Dana all the best and a wonderful wedding day in Canada in July!

photoshoot Venus in Luv

2011-03-25T08:42:00.000+01:00

photoshoot Rihanna

2011-03-25T08:41:00.000+01:00

Queen B. lingerie presents...

2011-03-22T19:32:00.001+01:00

the beautiful collections 'Venus in Luv' and 'Rihanna'.

Venus in Love continued...

2011-02-28T16:09:00.002+01:00

A matching camisole to complete this collection.

It is growing and growing...

2011-02-21T13:33:00.002+01:00

Finished the waist chincer and matching panties. A few more pieces for this collection and it's done :)

The birth of a new collection...

2011-02-14T13:06:00.002+01:00

I finally finished the first sample bra for my new summer line 'Venus in Love'.

It is a padded push-up bra with white mesh and teal lace.

Will follow: two types of matching panties, a non-padded bra and a waist chincer.

And the winner is...

2011-02-14T13:01:00.001+01:00

Congratulations to Alexandra DiGiorgio from Pennsylvania, USA.

She is the winner of our Valentine's Day Lingerie Giveaway!

Make her melt...

2011-01-21T19:02:00.002+01:00

Queen B.'s Sookie in Love bra was featured in the latest Etsy newsletter for 'Dudes. Because guys shop on Etsy too'. Check it out.

Valentine's Day Lingerie Giveaway Contest

2011-01-16T22:49:00.004+01:00

Queen B. lingerie presents our first Valentine's Day Lingerie Giveaway Contest!

It is very easy to enter, you just have to become a fan of Queen B. lingerie on Facebook before February 13th 2011 midnight Central European Time (CET).

The winner will be selected at random on Valentine's Day, February 14th, and announced shortly thereafter.

The stunningly beautiful prize to win is your very own elegant black Macrame lace and satin choker/necklace, as shown. It is a one-size-fits-all that ties around the neck with a very soft satin ribbon. Perfect for a night out or a romantic evening!

This beautiful jewel is 1.5"/3cm wide.

An original design handmade in Belgium by Queen B.

The contest officially begins now!

Thank you for entering and GOOD LUCK!

xxx

Sabine

Let's sparkle

2011-01-16T20:45:00.005+01:00

As of today this elegant Macrame lace choker/necklace with rhinestones is available in our online shop.

It is a comfortable one-size-fits-all choker/necklace that ties around the neck with a soft lace ribbon. This allows ultimate flexibility without fear of a clasp or chain snapping.

Perfect for a performance, a night out dancing or a romantic evening!

2011-01-06T15:07:00.004+01:00

Goddess on the mountain top
Burning like a silver flame
The summit of beauty and love
And Venus was her name

She's got it
Yeah baby, she's got it
I'm your Venus
I'm your fire
At your desire

Her weapons were her crystal eyes
Making every man a man
Black as the dark night she was
Got what no-one else had

She's got it
Yeah baby, she's got it
I'm your Venus
I'm your fire
At your desire

inspiration for the summer...

2011-01-01T11:14:00.005+01:00

Rihanna

2010-12-28T21:25:00.003+01:00

Rihanna
Originally uploaded by queenBlingerie

Lingerie set, inspired by Rihanna, handmade by Queen B.

The bra is a non-padded underwired bra with adjustable straps.
Matching low rise bikini panties.
All made in a stunning snake pattern lycra and black seethru tule mesh.

Available in this shop: lingerie Silhouette, Diesterstraat 22 , 3980 Tessenderlo (Belgium)
in sizes EU 75C / FR 90C - EU 75D / FR 90D - EU 80C / FR 95C - EU 80D / FR 95D - EU 85C / FR 100C

or custom made in your size. Contact me for more info: info@queenb.be.

Become a FAN on our Facebook Fan Page

2010-12-05T13:19:00.005+01:00

Let's make it a sexy Christmas...

2010-12-02T10:52:00.003+01:00

New items in the shop! Check it out!

Don't forget the fan discount of 15%, until Sunday December 5.
Coupon code: QB20101129L

A special discount for Queen B. fans

2010-11-29T22:14:00.000+01:00

A special discount for all Queen B. lingerie fans!
-15% on all items in the online shop: http://queenblingerie.etsy.com

Use this code: QB20101129L

Be quick, discount only until Sunday 5 December 2010.

Evelien

2010-11-28T11:40:00.003+01:00

A custom order for Evelien.
She wanted a padded underwired bra with black mesh and red details. A matching pair of retro panties makes this set complete.

Online shop is up-to-date

2010-11-15T21:35:00.001+01:00

New collection

2010-11-12T13:10:00.004+01:00

A preview on some lingerie sets of my newest collection.
For sale online soon...

Stiel & Stijl

2010-11-09T08:46:00.003+01:00

The new Queen B. collection will be presented this weekend at Stiel & Stijl 'open house' with handmade creations.
You are welcome on
Friday 12th November from 19:00 - 22:00
Saturday 13th November from 10:00 - 17:00
Sunday 14th November from 10: - 17:00
at Oud-gemeentehuis, Waversebaan 66, Heverlee (Belgium)

Hope to meet you there...

New stockist

2010-09-29T01:09:00.004+02:00

A limited edition of 'Sookie in love' is available in the following store: Lingerie Silhouette, Diesterstraat 22, 3980 Tessenderlo (Belgium).

Sookie in love

2010-09-20T22:43:00.001+02:00

Sookie in love
Originally uploaded by queenBlingerie

Lingerie set inspired by Sookie Stackhouse, from the hit series True Blood, and her love for vampire Bill.

For sale soon.

Handmade lingerie is worth the cost!

2010-08-26T07:35:00.002+02:00

I'm truly addicted to anything about lingerie. Not only do I make it myself, I also like to stay informed about it. So I read several blogs dedicated to lingerie. The Lingerie Addict being one of my favourites.

Today I was reading the post 'Is expensive lingerie worth the cost?' and was happy to read this:

"The short answer? Almost always no.
...
The one exception to that rule? Handmade lingerie. I will happily drop a few hundred dollars on a custom made corset for example, or even on a unique piece like this sheer chiffon teddy. Handmade lingerie is worth the money for several reasons. The first (and probably most obvious) reason, is that it's literally stitched together, start to finish, by a single person...often to your exact measurements. The second reason is because small designers, with their smaller buying power, are just not able to get the large discounts big retailers can so their raw materials simply cost more. Third, and perhaps most important, you're supporting small, independent, often female-owned businesses. Without getting too political here, I'm a big fan of buying from that particular demographic."

preview wedding dress Carmen

2010-08-19T18:06:00.001+02:00

preview wedding dress Carmen
Originally uploaded by queenBlingerie

I nearly finished the wedding dress for my very cool friend Carmen. I still have a lot of cutting lace and hand stitching to do, but the end is near :)
This project took me longer then I anticipated, but it was well worth the many hours of work. Can't wait for her to shine or her wedding day!

Sewing till you drop dead!

2010-08-16T14:42:00.001+02:00

I just closed my online shop for a few weeks. I'm working on my new collection and need all the time I can get :)
The shop will be open again mid October.

A custom order in PVC

2010-07-28T18:59:00.001+02:00

pvc-bikini
Originally uploaded by queenBlingerie

I love getting custom requests. Like this one: a bikini panties made in PVC fabric. A first for me, but loveeeeeee the result.
Do you?

Just b.

2010-06-21T20:20:00.004+02:00

My 2 silhouettes for the academy. A summer silhouette: bustier top, skirt with matching shoes and handbag. A winter silhouette: coat, top, skirt and matching shoes. Inspiration was Jean-Jacques Rousseau, an 18th century Swiss philosopher.

Triumph Inspiration Award 2010 - finals Belgium on 'De Rode Loper'

2010-05-28T22:08:00.000+02:00

Triumph Inspiration Award 2010

2010-05-28T21:38:00.002+02:00

Yesterday was the Belgian finals of the Triumph Inspiration Award. 8 designers were selected to present their creation around the theme Shape Sensation.

I won 3rd place with my creation 'Female Blossom'.

FEMALE BLOSSOM:

There are 4 sides to every woman. She's a devoted daughter, a loving wife, an independent woman and a caring mother.
I chose 4 flower that symbolize these 4 types of women.

The Daisy represents the daugther. It's a symbol for innocence and purity. The top is made of daisy petals, covering the upper body, protecting it's innocence. When the petals fall open, it shows the heart of the daisy.

The Lily represents the independent woman. It is a symbol of strength. The bra straps are inspired by the stamen of the Lily, holding the bra stable and secure.

The Carnation represents the mother. It's a symbol for a mother's love. An abstract fabric Carnation is placed on the top of the panties. Just above the belly, the place of new life.

The Tulip represents the wife. It is a symbol of a perfect love. Tulip leaves cover the middle of the panties. Protecting the place only to be seen by a woman's partner.

female blossom in the finals

2010-05-09T21:16:00.002+02:00

Yeah, I'm one of the 8 Belgian finalists in the Triumph Inspiration Award :)
The finals are on the 27th of May in Inno in Brussels.
Cross your fingers for me.... :)

Award Zelflingeriemaakforum

2010-05-03T17:42:00.002+02:00

Today I was happily surprised to receive this award:

It's an award of the Dutch online forum for lingerie makers, a great source for everyone interested in handmade lingerie. I've been a member for a few months now and it's been a source for information, tips and lovely conversations. So I'm kind of hooked on it :)

They asked me to answer some of their questions and post them on my blog. So here I go:

1. Why do you make lingerie?
Because I love making things with my own two hands. Nothing is more rewarding to see something come together just as you pictured it in your head. I prefere making lingerie because I feel a deep love and interest for it. It tingles my creativity :)

2. How long have you been making lingerie?
If I'm not mistaken, I started taking lessons in 2006. So it's about 4 years now. Ooo how time flies...

3. Where/how did you learn it?
I took lessons from Emmy De Kler. I think she's one of the few, or maybe even the only one, in Belgium who teaches people how to make their own lingerie. For more info you can visit her website.

4. Where do you get your inspiration from?
There's no short answer here, because inspiration can come from just about anything/anywhere/anyone.

5. Where do you preferably buy your material?
As lingerie materials are hard to find in Belgium I buy lots online.
Here are a few of my favourites online shops:
- Wien 2002
- E-lingeria
- Merckwaerdigh

female blossom

2010-04-09T10:31:00.001+02:00

female blossom
Originally uploaded by queenBlingerie

With this design I made it to the semi-finals of the Triumph Inspiration Award in Belgium. I'm currently making it and it's a lot of work :) The deadline is April 19th. Pictures of this set will follow soon...

Vichy Sweetheart

2010-03-08T17:28:00.002+01:00

Vichy Sweetheart
Originally uploaded by queenBlingerie

She's a sweetheart in vichy gingham...

These cute high waisted full back panties are made in soft vichy cotton and white tule. Crotch is lined with a the same soft vichy cotton. Comfort and beauty, all into one piece...

Juliette In Love

2010-03-08T10:35:00.002+01:00

Juliette lace panties
Originally uploaded by queenBlingerie

Juliette is in love, and it shows!

These high waisted full back panties are made in a beautiful delicate lace. So romantic...

Flamenco

2010-02-21T14:15:00.001+01:00

Flamenco
Originally uploaded by queenBlingerie

the other side...

Flamenco

2010-02-21T14:14:00.001+01:00

Flamenco
Originally uploaded by queenBlingerie

I've had this fabric for a while now, waiting to be made into a lingerie set. This padded underwired bra with matching thong is mine :)

Slowly getting there

2010-01-25T22:08:00.001+01:00

20-01-2010
Originally uploaded by queenBlingerie

My 2 silhouettes for art academy are slowly getting some shape. I have the base of the winter coat ready. I still have to put the lining ii and shorten the hemline, but I'm liking it so far.

For the summer silhouette I have the base of the knitted vest ready. You can see it on the pregnant mannequin (didn't have another mannequin available...).

Both silhouettes will have a dress underneath. But I'm still looking for the right fabrics. The trick is to find the right colors. We have to use the same colorscheme for both silhouettes, and I have unfortionately chosen a rare color :) It's somewhat of pinkish gray with a hint of purple...

La Moustache

2010-01-14T13:55:00.002+01:00

La Moustache set
Originally uploaded by queenBlingerie

I've had the idea of making something with a moustache for while now. I finally made this comfy set: a camisole top with matching low rise panties. It's in a soft cotton jersey.
You can see more photos on my Flickr page.

This cute set is for sale as of now in my online shop on Etsy.

Wedding 20-10-2010

2009-12-28T17:08:00.001+01:00

wedding dress: test model
Originally uploaded by queenBlingerie

This is a first cotton test model of a wedding dress I'm making for a friend. She's getting married on 20-10-2010.
The final dress will be in satin, tule and lace fabrics.

Underbust corset

2009-12-24T13:39:00.001+01:00

underbust corset
Originally uploaded by queenBlingerie

I made this underbust corset a while ago for myself. It is made in a black brocade fabric and has steel boning. It really gives a great waist and is still comfortable to wear. Besides that, it's also very sexy :)

A little preview

2009-12-21T19:24:00.003+01:00

This is the first piece of one of my designs for my fashion school project.

It is a coat (to be). The back has Watteau pleats, as you can see in the picture.
I love the fabric I'm making it in a lot. It's from Belgian designer Dries Van Noten. He donated fabrics to our school and we are happy to use them :)

Leather skirt

2009-12-21T19:18:00.001+01:00

Leather skirt
Originally uploaded by queenBlingerie

This skirt is a custom order for a friend of mine. It's made of skai (faux leather).

The skirt has 4 buclke belts on the right, a front panel with studs and eyelets on the bottom ends.

Mood board

2009-11-24T22:44:00.001+01:00

18 november 2009
Originally uploaded by queenBlingerie

I'm in my second year of Fashion at the art academy in Lier, Belgium. This year we have to make 2 historical silhouettes. I've chosen to work around the vision of 18th century writer Jean-Jacques Rousseau. This is my mood board.

Desira

2009-08-30T13:21:00.002+02:00

Desira
Originally uploaded by queenBlingerie

This feminine, sexy and gorgeous underwired bra is now available in our online store at Etsy.
There's also a matching thong. Other panties styles are also possible for girls who don't like thongs :) Just ask...

Quote

2009-08-13T14:08:00.001+02:00

"Sex appeal is 50% what you've got and 50% what people think you've got" Sophia Loren

Boxers continued...

2009-07-26T13:00:00.002+02:00

Lance boxers for men
Originally uploaded by queenBlingerie

Meet Lance, new boxers for men. Now available in my online shop.

Iceberg boxers for men

2009-07-21T20:57:00.002+02:00

Iceberg boxer for men
Originally uploaded by queenBlingerie

Just added to the online shop: sporty boxers for men, made in a stylish and comfortable cotton jersey.

A custom bra for Nikki

2009-07-16T20:11:00.002+02:00

Nikki
Originally uploaded by queenBlingerie

I made this custom bra for Nikki. She wanted a halter bra that was padded and underwired. We selected the fabric and notions together so I could make the bra exactly as she had in mind.

I love making custom lingerie. It's so inspiring to hear how other people see undergarments. It can be a challenge to incorporate everthing someone wants in one design, but it's so rewarding when the final result looks incredible.

If you have a particular lingerie design in mind, please let me know. I'd love to make something for you, together with you... :)

Trixy bikini

2009-07-03T09:39:00.002+02:00

Trixy bikini
Originally uploaded by queenBlingerie

New bikini in my online shop.
Trixy is a bandeau top with a matching tie bikini bottom made in high quality swimsuit fabric.
Available from XS to XL.

Trinny and the stars

2009-03-20T23:21:00.003+01:00

Belgian popstar Katerine Avgoustakis in Trinny retro set, handmade by Queen B.

photographer: Giel Domen
mua: Suryani Six Styling

Happy B-day to me :)

2009-02-25T18:58:00.003+01:00

It's my birthday tomorrow and I want to give myself a gift, from Etsy of course. Here are my top picks. Can you help me choose? Or buy one for me :)

Strawberry cake bracelet, by paperflowergirl (18.75USD)

Coquelicot print of photograph digitally mixed with painting, by labokoff (26USD)

Fuego earrings, by ioulia (8USD)

Lovelina organic film noir knit dress, by megamimoon (90USD)

The Dainties in Black earrings, by thevintagebeljar (8.50USD)

Retro beauty earrings, by silviaderom (18USD)

Butterfly bag in red, by ninu (72USD)

Creative Art

2009-02-20T19:18:00.003+01:00

Naan Pocen is the owner of a blog called 'Creative Art'. I'm so proud she featured Queen B. lingerie this week.

Thank you Naan! :)

Design Your Own Camisole

2009-02-20T13:31:00.002+01:00

Besides designing your own handmade panties you can now also design a camisole in your own unique style. You can choose between different fabrics and mix them as you like. Check my Etsy shop for more info.

Queen B. flavour

2009-02-18T18:00:00.003+01:00

Flavourites.nl is a very helpful place if you're looking for fashionable webshops. I'm happy that Queen B. now also has a spot on this website :)

Collection January 2009

2009-01-26T07:51:00.002+01:00

Trinny pin-up set

2009-01-22T20:48:00.003+01:00

I made this cute set for the photoshoot of a Belgian pop-artist. Who? you say... Wait 'till you see the photos here :)

Worlds Greatest Business Mind

2009-01-19T19:10:00.001+01:00

Finally world recognition! :)

Etsy Front Page 1/18/09

2009-01-19T18:33:00.002+01:00

Etsy Front Page 1/18/09 ArtMind
Originally uploaded by Etsy Front Pagers

Yay, my Sin City bra made it to Etsy's front page! It's a first for me :)

Thank you Artmind!

Buzzzzzzzz

2009-01-18T20:35:00.004+01:00

I've been a busy bee the last few weeks. I've made two sets for the Suicide Girls (my 'Vixen' and 'Gallia Queen' sets will be used for their Las Vegas reunion and DVD), I've made a retro set 'Suzy Q.', especially for women with smaller breasts, and I'm sketching designs for the Triumph Inspiration Award (only 10 people will be selected in Belgium and only one winner can go to the finals in Milan, so keeping my fingers crossed...).

Vixen bra
Vixen low rise bikini

Suzy Q. retro bra

Suzy Q. retro low rise bikini

First set of new collection

2008-12-29T12:48:00.003+01:00

Today I finished the first set of my new collection.
This sexy set is called 'Gallia Queen' and features a underwired non-padded bra and a matching low rise bikini. Both items are for sale in my online shop as from today.

Bra sizing tip

2008-12-14T21:14:00.002+01:00

You think you have a 80C bra size. But sometimes this size doesn't fit as good when you go bra shopping. A good tip: try on a 85B and 75D as well. Maybe they will fit you better.

How? The underwire in those 3 different sizes is the same size. The difference lies in the width of the rib cage.

When you gain or loose weight it affects your bra size. A few kilo's less weight may mean your rib cage decreases, but unless your breasts are getting smaller you might need a C-cup insead of a B.

Here's a list of EU-bra sizes that have the same size underwires. The diffenence is their width.

65B = 70A
65C = 70B = 75A
65D = 70C = 75B = 80A
70D = 75C = 80B = 85A
75D = 80C = 85B = 90A
80D = 85C = 90B = 95A
80DD = 85D = 90C = 95B
85DD = 90D = 95C = 100B
90DD = 95D = 100C = 105B
90F = 95DD = 100D = 105C
95F = 100DD = 105D = 110C
100F = 105DD = 110D
105F = 110DD = 115D

Yay, new fabrics...

2008-12-14T19:54:00.004+01:00

A load of new fabrics is now available for you to design your custom made panties.

Here's my personal favorite... Gallia Queen. Check all fabrics on my Flickr pages.

I love my Mad Men

2008-12-13T21:01:00.007+01:00

From the first episode of Mad Men I was hooked. No only for the great story lines, but also because it is just beautiful to look at: the clothes, decors, the way it's filmed,...

For those who don't know Mad Men yet. Here's what its about.

"Set in 1960s New York, the sexy, stylized and provocative AMC drama Mad Men follows the lives of the ruthlessly competitive men and women of Madison Avenue advertising, an ego-driven world where key players make an art of the sell.

The series revolves around the conflicted world of Don Draper, the biggest ad man (and ladies man) in the business, and his colleagues at the Sterling Cooper Advertising Agency. As Don makes the plays in the boardroom and the bedroom, he struggles to stay a step ahead of the rapidly changing times and the young executives nipping at his heels.

The series also depicts authentically the roles of men and women in this era while exploring the true human nature beneath the guise of 1960s traditional family values."

Especially this aspect of the series is very interesting to see. The relationship between men and women is so different these days, that it's almost too hard to believe how it was in the 60's. So much has changed in so little time.

In Belgium season 2 of Mad Men is now running on Prime. I hope it will run on the commercial or public tv-channels as well, so more people can see this amazing tv-show.

A centrury of lingerie

2008-11-29T20:42:00.005+01:00

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New logo

2008-11-05T10:40:00.005+01:00

I wanted a new logo for Queen B. for some time, but didn't know where to start. I'm not a graphic designer, so I used Etsy's Alchemy to help me find someone to design it for me. I got loads of offers, but finally went for Heather Lynn. She has made several logo's for me to choose from and this is the one I picked out. Isn't it just perfect? :)

In Bloom

2008-10-28T22:02:00.001+01:00

In bloom door queenblingerie

Panties galore

2008-10-22T13:22:00.004+02:00

New sexy cotton panties, just added to the shop:

Chinese Garden low rise bikini

Sin City low rise bikini

Paris Chérie low rise bikini

You're it!

2008-10-20T19:07:00.003+02:00

I love the European Street Team! I've been a member of this group of Etsy sellers since it was founded and it's been amazing meeting so many crafty people from all over Europe.
I was tagged by the talented MirthQuake and LeinaNeima. Being tagged means sharing 7 random facts about yourself and linking to your taggers.

Well, here's the dirt...

1. I'm a hermit. I rarely go outside, because I'm rather inside in my sewing studio...
2. I want a dog, so I would be forced to go outside every day :) I'm dreaming of buying a brown labrador and calling her Mira.
3. My husband says I snore. I won't believe it until he can show some proof!
4. I'm addicted to sewing. I really can't stop thinking about all the things I want to make.
5. I have 3 tattoos: a big one on my back, a small one on my tummy and one on my thumb (yes my THUMB!)
6. I've been wearing a thumb ring for 15 years to hide the tattoo on my thumb :)
7. I'm easily hooked on games. I've been hooked on Anno 1701, The Sims, Xplorers, ... and these days I can't stop playing Word Challenge on Facebook.

These talented people will be my tag-victims:

Katsai (stunning clothing)
Ira Grant (great handbag)

Featured member at Burdastyle.com

2008-10-17T16:27:00.003+02:00

Yay! I'm the featured member on Burdastyle.com this week.

For those of you who don't know Burdastyle: it's a website for sewers from all over the world where you can download great patterns, upload your own patterns, learn new sewing tricks, post your own creations, comment on other's creations, ... In short: open source sewing at its best!

I've been a member since August 2007 and love it there. I have seen the website grow and grow with patterns and members and it keeps getting better. Check it out and tell me what you think :)

In love with lace - part 2

2008-10-12T21:20:00.002+02:00

My latest creation, made in a beautiful black lace and stretch satin: a halter teddie with a brazilian cut bottom. I added rhinestones in the middle to give it an extra glam touch. For sale in my online shop.

Your bra size worldwide

2008-10-03T17:04:00.005+02:00

I often get questions from women who want to know their EU-bra size. Especially in Belgium bra sizes can sometimes be confusing because we use 2 bra sizing standards. Most lingerie stores in the French part of Belgium and Brussels use the French sizes. In Flanders they mostly use the EU-sizing, like they do in the Netherlands. The difference: 15 cm... !

So for buying a bra online it's imperative to know what your bra size is in f.i. the US or France. To help you out: here's a chart with almost every bra size and its counterparts.

In love with lace

2008-09-29T14:25:00.002+02:00

I've always loved lace. Not only in lingerie, but also in outerwear. There are so many different kinds of laces but I always tend to fall for the simple, yet delicate, sexy and feminine black kind.

I've bought a beautiful black lace with a circular design recently and made these:

black lace cuffs

lacy Lola halter bra

vintage Singer 306K sewing machine

2008-08-31T17:04:00.004+02:00

This beautiful vintage Singer 306K sewing machine was recently given to me by someone cleaning out the house of her deceased parents in law. Her mother in law was a seamstress. She bought this Singer 306K in Brussels in May 1956 for 15.450 Belgian Francs ( = 383 Euro).

I'm thrilled it's now in my own little sewing attic. Can't wait to try it out. It's attached to a wooden cabinet in which I found all original extra parts, the manual in Dutch and even the invoice from 1956. A real treasure...

Amsterdam

2008-08-14T20:25:00.002+02:00

A short visit to Amsterdam...

1. 'I Amsterdam' letter sign at the Olympic Stadium
2. Typical houses at the Muntplein
3. A side door of the Artis zoo
4. Fabric stall at Albert Cuyp market
5. One of the many canals
6. Dutch clogs
7. Window of a souvenir shop
8. Food out the wall
9. The Albert Cuyp market

Queen B. in Springwise newsletter

2008-08-06T20:49:00.004+02:00

Springwise is a great website with new business ideas for entreprenueral minds. They wrote an item about Queen B's custom panties on Dawanda in they're latest newsletter.

Click here to read it.

va va voom...

2008-08-01T19:51:00.001+02:00

Lace body
Originally uploaded by queenBlingerie

I made this little thing in black stretch lace with red trim. It's mouth-dropping sexy!

Boy o boy

2008-07-15T21:06:00.003+02:00

These 2 cute boyshorts were recently added to the shop. They are both made in high quality viscose with a soft cotton waistband. The fit is fully covered and very comfortable.

Peggy Sue

2008-07-12T10:01:00.001+02:00

Polly wants a cracker

2008-07-11T12:03:00.003+02:00

Latest item added to my shop: Polly hipster. Made in a high quality viscose and a soft purple cotton.

How to make a bra out of two handkerchiefs

2008-06-24T14:41:00.000+02:00

Thank you world...

2008-06-22T12:50:00.007+02:00

... for bringing a visit to my blog.

Google Analytics registered almost 5 000 visits in the past 12 months from people in 97 different countries.
The top 10 countries being:
1. U.S.A.
2. Belgium
3. U.K.
4. Canada
5. Germany
6. Australia
7. France
8. Netherlands
9. Italy
10. Spain

The map still shows some blind spots, but as you can see, I have conquered half of the countries in the world :)

Frame me

2008-06-15T16:22:00.004+02:00

Some of my favorite items on Etsy..

Sin City bra

2008-06-13T20:08:00.003+02:00

I made this bra today to match my Sin City panties. It's in the same fabric with underwired padded cups. Available in my shop.

Flair

2008-06-13T14:04:00.002+02:00

Yay! Queen B. lingerie made it to the website of Flair. A Belgian women's magazine.
Apparently it has been online for a while, but I didn't know. I was just Google-ing my brand name, and voila... What a nice surpise!

Queen B. lingerie, photographed by Liesje Reyskens

2008-06-02T10:00:00.002+02:00

Sin City panties

2008-05-29T21:37:00.005+02:00

I'm really crazy about my newest panties. It's super comfy low rise with full back coverage. It seems that I tend to create some peek on the backside of my panties. Don't know why I do that... :) But it gives something special and sexy to a fully covered type of panties.

A matching bra will follow soon.

Go buffalos go!

2008-05-19T22:29:00.002+02:00

You really have to watch this video of buffalos being attacked by lions. Or are they...? I'm truly amazed by nature! Please watch the whole video. Your mouth will drop! :)

New fabrics

2008-04-29T22:15:00.005+02:00

I've got loads of new fabrics. Some basic solid colors, but also some with great prints. One of my favorites is this comic book print. It's so inspiring...

All these fabrics are available to you to design your own exclusive funky undies at my Dawanda Style Lab.