Hot off the Press – HAUTE CONTOUR

"Merge sexy and supportive with the Haute Contour Collection by Spanx ($88-$198). This sophisticated line of shapewear blurs the line between fashion and function, and you won't mind if the stylish pieces make a peek-a-boo showing in your outfit. Made of shaping-power mesh and lace that help keep your figure in place, these beautiful, sexy separates -- including camisoles, thongs, thigh shapers and more -- will be available at Nordstrom this fall."

"If you need a little extra help fitting in those hip-hugging pencil skirts, there are more comely versions of shape-wear. Spanx Haute Contour is the prettier, lacy version (£125, figleaves.com) of its famed cycling-shorts style."

  Haute Contour Luxe Thong featured in the July 2010 issue of Marie Claire

Spanx has become every woman’s best friend. Well, you’re best friend has just become very fashionable. The Haute Contour Collection will make you feel as pretty as you do slender. It’s perfect for under your party dress. These are not ‘granny panties’, and you won’t be embarrassed if someone happens to get a gander at your knickers. They are pretty, feminine, and actually kind of sexy!