{The Bottom Drawer} Gilda & Pearl!


From the new collection: BonBon Silk Kimono


Happy Friday darlings!! How wonderful it is to see the weekend here, it's been a long week.  Since I've blogged about lingerie a few times, I decided to just add it as a topic on the blog - write about what you love & all that, it'll be a mix of shops & history also. There will be more changes to come on the blog, but today we start here.

When I think about the weekend, I always want to turn into a hermit and stay in my night clothes all day long and read books. And now that school and drama are over for the summer, I can. One place that helps me envision that - in a much more glamorous way mind you is Gilda & Pearl. I discovered them after writing about Petits Bisous, when they followed me on Twitter. I instantly wanted to pour myself some tea, grab some cakes and a great book with light music playing in the background, wrap myself up in their pretties and get lost in another world & look marvellous doing it. Born out of Diane Houston's love for stunning feminine pieces, sumptuous fabrics and traditional crafting techniques, in 2008 Gilda & Pearl was created. They offer one of a kind lingerie, too pretty to hide away, too luxurious not to wear every day. The name 'Gilda & Pearl' comes from inspirations, Rita Hayworth's character from the 1946 movie 'Gilda' & 'Pearl' refers to that of which is exquisitely beautiful to look at and not mass produced. I think it fits perfectly and gives a sense of magic to the senses. With her small team they work hard to create a world that leaves the wearer feeling feminine, empowered, beautiful and desirable. Get ready, a dazzling bombshell you shall be! 

Besides how beautiful the lingerie is, I quite enjoyed the themes and names for the different sets. Old vintage movies and starlets made them stand out more in my mind and offer those small treasures that I adore in life. I love their attention to detail, designs and care they have for their customers. Each purchase is made to order in the UK and hand finished for you here in Scotland. They work hard to use UK materials whenever possible to support UK industry, I think that's superb. You can also get custom orders made, have colour changes or discuss commissions. Wonderful, back to a time where service to the customer was at the very top, their every wish granted and items were made with a care and attention that's unbeatable to any mass produced machine, so that you look and feel your best in your purchases.  Below are a few favourites, but do wander to their website as they have many more that I adore there too.

Have a charming weekend doves
xoxoxoxox



Gilda & Pearl Website / Facebook / Twitter

They also ship all over the world - see here.

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62 comments

  1. Oh, so many lovely pieces! I'd love to have every single item. How elegant and sexy wouldn't it be to wear one of these lingeries. I hope you have a fabulous Friday and weekend, Kizzy darling!

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    1. It would be great to have them all :) I hope you have a wonderful weekend too doll xx

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  2. I am more of a cotton person, but I can imgen you in these wonderful pieces.
    Happiest weekend, my derest friend.
    XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX

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    1. Cotton is good too :)) Happiest of weekends to you too my daring friend!! XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX

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  3. fabolous pieces of lingerie
    happy week end
    xoxo

    NEW POST!!!

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    1. Me too & yesss, the kimono is so wonderful :)) xx

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  5. Beautiful undergarments! I think lingerie is very special and important to us feel beautiful. Have a wonderful weekend, dear friend.

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    1. I agree with you my sweetheart!! Have a gorgeous weekend my friend xxx

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  6. All beautiful ... I shall go take a look. I am very tiny and sometimes find it a struggle to get nice lingerie. M x

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    1. I hope you enjoy it doll. I can understand finding it hard to find things...I think they would be able to help you for sure :)) x

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  7. They're all so pretty but I really love the Garbo set.

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  8. Kizzy, they are absolutely gorgeous! I love that they're not mass produced! They're very unique! Thanks for sharing. Have a great weekend my friend.
    http://www.averysweetblog.com/

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    1. Yes, that's what I love too. It keeps them special. No one really wants to have all the same things as everyone else, so this is super!! Have a great weekend too my dear xx

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  9. We adore Gilda & Pearl lingerie at sheerluxurylingerie.com x

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    1. Gorgeous site you have...Gilda & Pearl are marvellous :)) x

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  10. Gorgeous stuff Kizzy, I adore the first coral piece so cute ;-)
    Happy weekend lovely,
    Axx

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  11. Hi dear, your blog is amazing, it inspires me so much and I love all of your posts..such an amzing style!! Why don't you have a look on my blog, I've just launched an amazing sponsored giveaway by persunmall clothing, there are such great prizes and a very few people are now joied..if you want to know something more here's the link:
    http://gowestyoungcowgirl.blogspot.it/2013/06/persunmal-giveaway.html?m=1

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  12. yea! they ship worldwide;) i'll be sure to check out their stuff as i also like to lounge around during the weekend curled up with a good book. enjoy your weekend pretty lady. and while you're lounging, maybe gavin will whip up another tasty cake! x

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    1. Indeed :)) I hope you enjoy the site doll :)) It's the best way to spend a busy week :)) I hope you have a gorgeous weekend too sweets. Oh yes, must have more cake :)) xx

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  13. How wonderful and the lace kimono is divine! Have a happy weekend Kizzy!


    xoxo,
    Chic 'n Cheap Living

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    1. I adore the lace kimono, so fab huh!?! Have a gorgeous weekend doll xoxox

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  14. Hi doll! :) All of these look so luxurious. And yes to snuggling in them with a good book. I love that each piece is crafted with the consumer in mind. I will definately add them to my must visit list! Thank you sweetie. Smooches!

    Debra@stylewisebydebra.com

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    1. Hiya lovely :) I hope you do visit them. Have a lovely weekend...kisses!

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  15. *Drool*... :D I can hardly open and close m lingerie drawer anymore. But that doesn't mean I have too much lingerie - it just means the drawer is too small... ;) Love these pieces, and when looking at their web site I saw the prices were reasonable too - at least if you compare with some other lingerie brands. The only thing that was a bit too expensive for me was the Harlow Allover Lace Kimono - which is of COURSE the one that made me drool the most. Darn it! ;) Looking forward to more lingerie posts, and I'd love to take you up on your offer and do a guest post on the subject when I find the time! Happy weekend honey! <3 <3 <3

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    1. I know...that's my favourite! I'll need to save, haha :)) It is quite exquisite!! You're welcome doll, anytime you want to. There is no rush at all. Have a great weekend too sweets <3 <3 <3

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  16. These are gorgeous and have a wonderful touch of luxe! I think I'm in need of some new lingerie :)

    Have a lovely weekend dear Kizzy!

    Rowena @ rolala loves
    Enter my Firmoo Eyewear Giveaway!

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    1. I hope you get some doll :)) Treat yourself! Have a lovely weekend too sweets xx

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  17. Chic chic and love them!
    Ciao
    Nicky

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  18. Oh I am loving these pieces hun. Checking out the site now, you can never have enough lingerie. Wishing you a beautiful weekend dear. xx/Madison

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    1. Am glad doll! I agree, it is always needed ;)) Wishing you a wonderful weekend too xx

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  19. So pretty! Love the night wear especially. Birgitte is my fave :)
    Have a lovely Weekend <3 xxx

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    1. Yes, that one is gorgeous :) Have a lovely weekend too doll <3 xxx

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  20. They all look so pretty.

    Jessica @ Sunny Days and Starry Nights
    www.sunnydaystarrynight.com/

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  21. I'm with you in the wonders of lingerie Doll, absolutely love these photographs!

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  22. Wow, absolutely fantastic! I just borrowed several books so I am planing to stay in my bed as well. :)

    Style Without Limits
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  23. Gorgeous - but everything in my house goes through the wash - strictly Nooo handwash so they would be wrecked in no time at all!

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  24. This langerie is absolutely stunning!!! I'm in love with Harlow Allover Lace Kimono.
    It reminds me of an elegant Geisha, and I love the colour too!
    xx Doll <3

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  25. I definitely agree. A lovely lingerie feels great on your skin and they make feel good. I love lingeries. I blog about them too :)

    http://www.thefashionstirfry.com

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  26. Pearls, silk slips, vintage lingeries etc I love it!

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  27. Gorgeous collection!!!
    Kisses
    Francy&Stef
    Chic With The Least
    Also on Facebook and on Bloglovin’

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  28. The peach robe must be mine!! I wish you a marvellous weekend Kizzy dear!
    Please don't forget to follow me on bloglovin if you aren't already :-)
    xoxo
    Coco et La vie en rose
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  29. So beautiful. I always love it when items have such sweet names too.

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  30. beautiful lengerie... have a great sunday!
    kisses
    www.petitgraphie.blogspot.com

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  31. Wow!! súper femenino
    me encanta
    love that post
    kisses and great sunday

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  32. Wow these lingerie are Hollywood-sexy!!! Yes I can totally relate to you lounging in your bed clothes all day......that's just so me!!!

    Rebecca
    www.redtagchiclosangeles.com

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  33. wow this lingerie is so cool, I love the silk avorio one, but all are beautifull!
    paolasophia.blogspot.it

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  34. This lingerie is so beautiful and feminine. I love each piece you have pictured.

    Tracy @ www.sunnydaystarrynight.com

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  35. This is really an exquisite collection!!
    xoxo
    Patricia

    http://misstoptenimage.blogspot.com

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  36. For some reason I can only see the first and second of the Gilda & Pearl images on my computer, but that is enough for me to appreciate what they do! These pieces are beautifully elegant and oh-so vintage inspired, which is right up my street. Great idea for them to name the individual items after vintage icons - wonder if people gravitate towards their heroines? I'm willing to bet they do! I looked up Lovers of Montparnasse after reading your description and that one is definitely my favourite. I'm all about autumn :)

    Looking forward to reading more of your posts and am now your latest follower.

    Melissa

    http://vintagetearoses.com

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  37. These are such gorgeous pieces of lingerie Kizzy!!!!
    How was your weekend?
    Hugs,
    Shannon

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