Recap Moments: Oscars 2014

Cinderella at The Ball : Lupita Nyong’o Wins at the Oscars 2014

Lupita Nyong’o at Oscars 2014

Best Actress in a Supporting Role….goes to….Ms. Lupita Nyong’o!

Last night was one of THE best Oscars we at The Style Loft has watched and can’t stop talking about. From the Red Carpet action to Ellen Degeneres handing out slices of pizza to hungry celebrities, only brought viewers like us right into all the action. As we tweeted all night long, past 12am of the notable events, we couldn’t stop screaming for joy as our nominees won. We all made bets against each other and as the winner of a $50 Starbucks card, I am proud to start this article off by congratulating all the winners and nominees from last night.

We couldn’t help but notice the sad-but-played-it-cool Leonard DiCaprio and the film “The Wolf of Wall Street” received no awards but at least we’re happy that the movie was nominated. It seems we were not the only ones feeling sad for Leo, as the trending topic on twitter was #PoorLeo. Let’s give this violin a few more chords by noting this is Leo’s fourth attempt at winning a Oscar. Of course you know people are taking as many shots at Leo especially since Matthew McConaughey was in the same movie with him. McConaughey won Best Actor in a Leading Role for the movie “Dallas Buyers Club“. At the end of the day both actors did a fantastic job in both movies, and we are predicting Leo will finally get a Oscar for Best Actor in a Leading Role next! Fingers crossed.

Let’s refocus on Ms. Lupita Nyong’o’s baby blue Prada dress, which she added her native Kenyan heritage to help inspire this dazzling dress to the Ball. Having her brother escort her to the Oscars and we couldn’t take our eyes off her the whole night. The grand finale of her night was one part of her speech that melted our hearts and opened our minds:

“When I look down at this golden statue, may it remind me and every child, no matter where you’re from, your dreams are valid”. ~ Lupita Nyong’o

She made us realize that its our dreams that keeps us focus and running towards the next challenge. No matter what your status is in the world, your life has a purpose. Embracing who you are is important and understanding the hurdles and obstacles are trophies meant to be won along the way. Its the OSCARS we are shooting for and the Oscars symbolize faith, hope and prayer.

• View the complete List of Oscars 2014 Winners  

Designer Spotlight: Clare Bare @ LFW2014

Clare Bare LFW14

Lingerie Fashion Week® 2014 Presents: Clare Bare Collection

Clare Bare is a sustainable lingerie brand based in Downtown Los Angeles. Each piece is hand made by a small team of lingerie loving girls using eco-friendly, vintage and salvage fabrics and trimmings.  Starting with a blank canvas, Clare Bare transforms raw materials into unique textiles using organic dyes and original silkscreened artwork. Their pieces are designed to accentuate your assets in a natural way, using time-honored techniques yet fashion forward silhouettes.

We at The Style Loft agree:

1. Clare Bare is fun and flirty.
2. Perfect for a love dare with your significant other.
3. Whether is hide and go kiss or tickles of love, Clare Bare brings a vibrant fun side to your inner beauty.

Visit and Shop online: Clare Bare

Twitter: @clarebarexo, Instagram: @clarebarexo, & Facebook: Clare Bare

Designer Spotlight: Sophi Reaptress @ LFW2014

Sophi Reaptress

Lingerie Fashion Week® 2014 Presents: Sophi Reaptress Collection

Based out of Philadelphia, Sophi Reaptress’ designs are based on the shadowy side of fashion. Deep hoods and sweeping fabrics juxtaposed with intricately patterned leggings, gives a sharp edge to beautiful curves. Darks and lights working together to seize the eye and stand apart from the crowd is what Sophi Reaptress achieved.

We here at The Style Loft agree:

1. Sophi Reaptress was the Dominatrix of the Lingerie Fashion Week® 2014.
2. The Sophi Reaptress woman is bold and alluring.
3. Sophi Reaptress is not for the novice lingerie wear, you must channel your inner fetish for lingerie.

Visit and Shop online: Sophi Reaptress

Twitter: @sophireaptress, Instagram: @sophireaptress, & Facebook: Sophi Reaptress

Designer Spotlight: NaïS Collection @ LFW2014

Lingerie Fashion Week® 2014 Presents:  NaïS Collection

NaïS is the purveyors of innovative lingerie made exclusively in New York. From one-of-a-kind pieces, cheeky loungewear to undergarments you’ll want to show off, NaïS is a Brooklyn-based lifestyle brand that exudes the unconventional. AnaïS Bouchard, the designer behind NaïS, found her niche by creating pieces that bridge the gap between comfortable basics and over-the-top provocative styles. NaïS delivers no facade. What you see is what you get: easy to wear collections with an edge.

We at The Style Loft agree:

1. NaïS is a game changer of ordinary to extraordinary!
2. Their comfortable, simple and chic lingerie can be exposed to wear outside.
3. You can wear NaïS without knowing you are actually wearing lingerie.

Visit and shop online: NaïS

Twitter: @NaiSLingerie, Facebook: NaïS, & Instagram: @NaiSLingerie

Designer Spotlight: Affinitas & Parfait Collection @ LFW2014

Affinitas & Parfait LFW14

Lingerie Fashion Week® 2014 Presents: Affinitas & Parfait Collection

Sexy or sweet? Take your pick with Affinitas’ wide selection of affordable luxury bras, panties, (New!) Cupcake Panties, camisoles, baby dolls, chemises, bustiers and bodysuits, ranging from basic, everyday styles to on-trend and special occasion pieces. Bras and bustiers span a size range of 30-38 A-DDD, with all other items are sized XS-XL. Cult favorite sister line Parfait additionally caters to the full-bust market with bras, bustiers, baby dolls and camisoles (with built-in bras) sized 28D – 40K; bottoms sized XS-XXL.

A celebrity fave, Affinitas & Parfait is honored to have been worn by actresses Sharon Stone, Sofia Vergara, Gabrielle Union, Ashley Tisdale and Alicia Silverstone, supermodel Irina Shayk, British soul singer Lianne La Havas and more.

We at The Style Loft agree:

1. Affinitas & Parfait understand a women’s need,
2. Supports larger cup sizes as they are rare and difficult to find.
3. Replace your everyday department store collection with Affinitas & Parfait!

Visit and Shop online: Affinitas & Parfait

Twitter: @affinitasintima & Facebook: Affinitas & Parfait

Designer Spotlight: Kix’ies Thigh Highs Collection @ LFW2014

Kix’ies Thigh Highs LFW14

Lingerie Fashion Week® 2014 Presents: Kix’ies Thigh Highs Collection

Kix’ies® Thigh Highs are here to start a Thigh High revolution! Let’s face it, no one likes how regular tights put the squeeze on you and who doesn’t breathe a huge sigh of relief when they’re peeled off after a long day. So kick those unflattering tights to the curb and fall in love with Kix’ies® . They have got a size for every thigh! At Kix’ies® they want woman to feel good about what they wear, so they created four sizes to fit all body shapes. A portion of all sales are donated back to Leukemia & Lymphoma Society to help in the fight against cancer.

We here at The Style Loft agree:

1. These are not your mother’s thigh highs.
2. Guarantee to say up on your thighs (when place properly), unlike others that roll down to your ankles (lol)!
3. Perfect for any outfit, day or night.
4. Made to please and pleasure.
5. Sheer, silky touch smoothly hugs your thighs and coats your legs!

I have a pair from Lingerie Fashion Week® 2014 and I can’t wait to order more! Absolutely Silky Sheer Joy!

Visit and Shop online: Kix’ies

Twitter: @clubkixies, Facebook: Kix’ies, & Instagram: @clubkixies

Designer Spotlight: Layneau Collection @ LFW2014

Layneau Collection LFW2014

Lingerie Fashion Week® 2014 Presents: Layneau Collection

The Layneau Collection of extravagant boudoir-wear inspired by great vintage originals, updated for today’s generation. One cannot place the era – it is simply beautiful. It will always inspire a sense of ‘another time’ though you will never be able to quite say when. She may choose to wear at home, or out in the world – as she sees fit. She understands the power of subtle theatricality and has the confidence to be outrageous if needed. Layneau is worldly and sophisticated, witty and commanding, ripe and fearless.

“Innocence, and for that matter youth, is highly over rated. Being an adult comes with a bounty of pleasures not afforded the young and inexperienced. I want to celebrate adult pleasures. Mature, worldly pleasures like martinis (real ones, gin and vermouth as god intended), slow seduction – and skillful lovemaking, women of a certain age.” – 

Kaaren Bedi, Founder & Designer of Layneau Collection

We at The Style Loft agree:

1. The Layneau Woman is mature, knowledgable and wise in her decision making. She knows her body and appreciates quality pieces that allows her womanhood to flourish and shine without being shy about who or what she is.
2. These classic pieces are a must have. From silk gowns to slips, Layneau feels goooood to touch as it flows onto your body. At home celebrating your significant lover’s perfect day, they will appreciate your choice to display the beauty of your soft side and will forever remember that moment you were wrap in the Layneau Collection.

Layneau Collection LFW2014

Layneau Collection LFW2014

Layneau Collection LFW2014

Layneau Collection LFW2014

Layneau Collection LFW2014

Visit and shop the Layneau Collection.

Twitter: @kaarenbedi

Instagram: @layneau

Lingerie Fashion Week® 2014

Celebrating the sensual and sexy side of being a women, this February’s Lingerie Fashion Week® (LFW) of 2014 exhibited the true art of designing lingerie and supplied our palettes with refreshing ideas. It was indeed a success and called attention to all in the fashion industry. We adored all of the Designer’s collection and became one with the passionate atmosphere. From backstage prep, collection presentation to rubbing elbows with the who’s who, LFW2014 was AMAZING! Proud Sponsors: The Lingerie Journal , Always, Angelica Roberts, BH Group USA, Java Monster, Soak, Shibue Couture, Blush Box, and Safe Horizon contributed samples, pleasurable treats and stylish kits to our gift bags!