Doll up in these sexy Lingerie

Here are Six of the Best In Sexy Lingerie out there : they're indulgent, sensual and infinitely more pleasurable that its sporty cotton counterpart. So should you suspect your man has a lacy black something on his festive radar, steer him away from the crotchless body stocking (God help him) and towards this selection of lust-after lingerie.

Modelled by Sarah Harding, face and body of Ultimo, the new Miracle features generous gel padding to give your assets Something Kinda Ooh. Well, an extra cup size at least. Smooth enough to wear under a skinny rib rollneck (yep, we tried) this bra really does create *killer* cleavage. We like.

This gorgeous babydoll with shoulder ties and diamante encrusted Empire line comes with a teensy tie-side string. Referencing retro glam, this is the perfect ensemble for a spot of diva lounging (but be warned, you'll look so yummy you'll get absolutely no peace whatsoever).

Sculpting you with heavenly curves and cleavage worthy of a period drama, it looks beautiful with vertiginous heels and pencil skirt (and even more beautiful without). Front-fastening with frilled detail, traditional spiral boning and back lacing, this is lingerie to stop pulses… and traffic.

I'm loving the padded plunge bra and the cutesy ruffle on this delectable little thong. It's fun, it's flirty, it's feminine.

Hear ye, ladies of curves, bosoms are getting bigger. Ten years ago the average cup size was 34B-C and today it's 36D. So it makes our little hearts sing when we see beautiful lingerie that's designed for the fuller bust. Underwired and unpadded, the Eva plunge provides full support for cup sizes up to JJ. With matching string, short or bustier the collection is intricately detailed with fine embroidery, polka dots and satin trim. Can you tell we've rather fallen for it?

Mmmm… silk lingerie. Quite the seratonin-booster - up there with shoe-shopping and sipping Perrier Jouet. This chic little balconette features pintuck detailing, scalloped lace trim and contrast slot ribbon detail to match the suspender and thong or French knicker. We want. We want.

Colour me Purple

Notice how brocade, satin, lustre, shine,fur, frills and feathers are all part of the look. These materials are used extensively to make purple accessories.

Image left courtesy Harvey Nichols

The high street shops are gearing up for the party season with these purple Diamanté Wedding Sandals.

Skins such as suede, fur and reptilian style leathers are all part of the look for autumn 2006. On the right is a purple crocodile jacket with fox collar from Gucci.

Purple is prized as the amethyst gemstone and has been used to make gorgeous jewellery as cut stones or simple tumbled stones for centuries.

Bring out the purple colours in your outfits with purple toned jewellery.

Purple is a main colour for this winter's fashions and you cannot go wrong with any garment or accessory in such a hot colour as purple. And of course, if you want to get ahead then get a hat like this one.