Designer DETAIL - Emerald Pillow

Dress up, feel luxurious and just a little naughty.

Nina Field of Emerald Pillow is a name to watch. Honing her design skills as a couture designer of "light as a feather" bridal gowns at Petal Bridal couture in Paddington's fashionable William Street, Nina's intimate knowledge of fabrics, and fascination with design history have set the tone for the launch of a beautifully sensual and luxurious couture lingerie online store.

For girls bored by the usual underwear offering at department stores, Emerald Pillow is an inviting destination. But it's not for the faint hearted.

" I think the luxury of couture should be available whenever you feel like it. Beautiful fabrics against the skin and a bit of sparkle, can make you feel special and lingerie is a small extravagance that everyone can have. It's a naughty secret you either share or keep to yourself and that's very fun."

Perhaps the current fascination with all things burlesque has given many women the courage to try more risqué approaches to their romantic life. Pole dancing as an example has come out of the back room to entice everyone from an upcoming bride to our favourite celebrities. "It's the sensual side of sex that women respond to" says Nina Field "and the best way for any woman to feel sexy is in knowing that she looks incredible, beyond the ordinary. It's a visual thing and it makes the experience more exciting."

In response to this sensual coming of age, Nina has created a line of suitably risqué, but ultimately beautiful designs. Created in silks and French laces, these pieces feel divine on the body. The cheeky Kiki Silk Bows in the Seducer range are wonderfully oversized and exaggerated for fun. The Slinky Minx "Venus" is 100% sultry showgirl.

So who is the quintessential Emerald Pillow girl? Nina laughs, "They are surprisingly diverse. I think it's the blend of high fashion, mixed with the not-so-subtle references to lowly behaviour that appeals to more and more women."

Missy readers can unleash their inner harlot online at www.emeraldpillow.com. Enquiries: call 0414 982 429