Sorry for the delay, but check out these new Calzedonia Leopard Polka Dot Tights

Hi, first I would like to formally apologize for not being a better blogger.  I have started my own on-line company named PeekBrooklyn.com which sells the BEST selection of TIGHTS on the web! So it has been taking up all of my time ...which has left NO time for Blogging...

Also, my camera broke which also contributed to not being able to Blog. But, for my birthday my amazing husband bought me a new camera. The Olympus Pen Lite E-PL3 which has totally transformed my blogging experience.

These amazing tights are from the Fall 11 Calzedonia Collection, my personal shopper; Carmen, at the store in London sent them to me along with dozens of the finest pairs from the Fall collection. These tights are a blueish gray with black and gray leopard print, but what makes them stand out the from other leopard print tights is how they fade to a subtle polka-dot. Thus combining two of the hottest trends in hosiery for the Fall 11 season.

I have talked about my worry about wearing Leopard print tights in the past.  I officially own 6 pairs of leopard print tights,  and even a pair of Leopard Print shoes which are more hip then Fran Dresser from the Nanny.

The Curve NY Expo

I went to the Curve NY Expo today, which is a Lingerie and Hosiery Show at the Javits Center in NYC. On display I found all the amazing Fall 2011 collections from some of my favorite brands; Pretty Polly/House of Holland, The Dirty Dolls and Gerbe.  All have a unique look and style.

Dirty Dolls is my favorite indie brand! They have an inspired vintage style with a mission of bringing back glamor to your everyday underpinnings! I first discovered them at a Curve NY show a few years ago, when I was first starting on my mission of owning my own lingerie/hosiery store. Since then I have been constantly inspired by there collections and support of my dream. In addition to there lovely selection of Brasseries, garter belts, and panties they are also are working with Secrets in Lace on the Bettie Page Stocking Collection. Which are beautiful fully fashioned %100 Nylon Stocking.

Modeling the Dirty Dolls newest collection is Angie Pontani!

With one of the founders and Creators of Dirty Dolls!

A sample of the Bettie Page Hoisery Collection

Pretty Polly's House of Holland Collection is a twist on an established British Brand. Pretty Polly, is the best know brand in the UK. In the past few years they have made a successful plunge into the US market. Selling at stores like Bloomingdales, Urban Outfitters, ModCloth.com and even the tres chic boutique in the Ace Hotel in the Flatiron district, Manhattan.

My favorite pair of Tights from the Spring 2011 House of Holland Collection.

Not only do I love the stars on the legs, I love the star detail on the bum!

A perfect reveal for any aspiring Burlesque Star! 

Pretty Polly Nylon collection is a sophisticated vintage inspired tight, 

complete with back seam and shinny 10 denier... 

Finally, Gerbe a French brand of Hosiery that dates back to 1904. They are by far one of the most prestigious brands.  I have about 12 pairs in my collection, and have mentioned them a few times in the past.  They are one of my favorite French Brands. They always have distinctive patterns and look. They have every sort of hosiery, fashion tights, fully fashioned stockings, leggings, mens tights, socks etc. My favorite part of opening a new pair of Gerbe tights is the little slips that  name all of the people who worked on that pair. I learned today that some pairs have as many as 12 different people working on them at all the different steps of the process. I am particularly excited for their newest collaboration with "Gaspard Yurkievich". This new limited edition collection, will be a beautiful addition to the already modern and cosmopolitan look that Gerbe has provided for years.

All in All the show was a lot of fun, great seeing what will be coming up for the spring and fall seasons and connecting with some great people in the industry. I did however miss seeing a few of my favorite brands. I guess I will have to stumble upon like a normal person on-line or in a store.

I also happen to be wearing a pair of Gerbe Tights, 

I bought in Galeries Lafayette in Paris a few years ago.