Lingerie

CAN BRITNEY SPEARS BUILD A FASHION EMPIRE LIKE JESSICA SIMPSON?

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Of all people, Britney Spears is in New York for Fashion week, introducing her new lingerie collection “Intimate by Britney Spears” – at the New York Public Library, no less. It’s odd because Britney has never been noted for her fashion sense – and she made more of a name for herself NOT wearing underwear than wearing it. It looks like she hopes to follow in Jessica Simpson’s very successful retail footsteps. Brit says her collection is “vintage inspired” but she has never shown an interest in vintage of any kind. A collection of Britney Spears sweats might have been more appropriate. It it’s affordable, her fans will probably buy it. The upside is that this business venture is keeping Britney too busy to dwell on her ruptured romance.

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JESSICA BIEL IS STOCKING UP ON SEXY LINGERIE

Jessica Biel and Justin Timberlake split up last Spring, but for the past month they have been spotted keeping company again and looking touchy-feely. Maybe that’s why Jessica was seen (looking natural and beautiful) in Saks fifth Avenue in Beverly Hills stocking up on sexy designer lingerie. While she was browsing another shopper told Jessica she saw her perform in “Guys And Dolls” at the Hollywood Bowl two years ago and complimented her singing. Jessica was SO delighted she sat down and had a conversation with the woman. Currently she’s filming “Total Recall” with Colin Farrell.

OSCAR DE LA JOYA: ARE THESE PHOTOS WORTH 20 MILLION DOLLARS?

It’s about time that reformed boozer Oscar De La Hoya fessed up that he LIED about those scandalous drag photos from 2008 being photoshopped. Did anyone believe him for a minute? Those pics and the sexy dancer Milana Dravnel who took them, must have been preying on his conscience. After Milana released the photos and described their wild antics, Oscar called HER a liar and denied everything. She sued him for slander and they settled behind closed doors. Rumor has it Oscar paid her 20 million to shut up and give him the fishnets, heels and wig used in the pix. If Oscar had come clean back then, he could have saved 20 million dollars! At least Milana is living happily ever after!

WHEN FREDERICK’S OF HOLLYWOOD RULED THE BOULEVARD

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Long before Victoria’s Secret, Frederick’s of Hollywood ruled the world of women’s undergarments. For many years they were located right on Hollywood Boulevard and did a huge mail order business. Women in small towns yearned for those foam rubber hips and bottoms, crotchless girdles, and inflatable bras. We remember shopping there for 50’s style bullet bras like Madonna wore. Here’s a little video introducing the original Mr Frederick – the brains behind the peekaboo business.

MELANIE GRIFFITH AND DAKOTA JOHNSON: MOTHER AND DAUGHTER LINGERIE SHOPPING

Melanie Griffith just might be showing her daughter Dakota Johnson, 21, the ropes on how to be a sexy actress. Mother and daughter went shopping at the Agent Provocateur lingerie store in West Hollywood. Five years ago Dakota (her father is Don Johnson) appeared as Miss Golden Globe on the award show and since then has appeared in five movies – including the upcoming “21 Jump Street.” Mel and Dakota’s male companion carried the pink bags full of sexy undies from the store.

HILARY SWANK AS YOU MAY NOT HAVE SEEN HER BEFORE

Since Hilary Swank rarely plays a pretty girl in her movies, many people assume she’s short-changed in the looks department. The “Conviction” star is very plausible playing “average” women – maybe that’s why her characters are so believable. But she’s not really all that “average” as you can see by these rare lingerie pin-ups of Hilary.

VICTORIA BECKHAM SURPRISED DAVID WITH A NEW BOUDOIR WARDROBE AND A BLINDFOLD

David Beckham was disappointed in the World Cup results and Victoria vowed to cheer him up when she returned to the UK. Before she left Victoria popped into Barneys lingerie department and announced that she wanted to surprise her husband with several “new bedroom looks.” She’s determined to keep their private time interesting so Victoria selected a couple of lacy bra and thong sets, sheer chemises, and a teddy with garters. She topped off her purchases with a black satin tasseled blindfold that had “Love is Blind “ written across the front. An observer remarked that it appeared that Victoria was very much in love with her husband.

EVAN ROSS LOOKS LIKE DIANA FOR A MINUTE

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We were struck by this photo of Evan Ross, 20, because his expression is so reminiscent of his mother Diana Ross. He’s pictured here at pregnant Kendra Wilkinson and Hank Baskett’s engagement party at Guys and Dolls. Evan is with his lingerie model girlfriend Cora Skinner – he was not denying rumors in April that they were secretly married, but it doesn’t seem to be true. He DOES, however, have five or six movies coming out soon.