Pep Squad Spotlight: Olivia from Cal Berkeley!

Hip, hip hooray for our newest Pep Squad Member, Olivia from the University of California, Berkeley! She will bring us boisterous blog posts, fabulous Facebook tips, and thrilling tweets of her adventure in Hanky Panky from the West Coast as she works on her Anthropology and Spanish Literature degrees, explores Bay Area hiking, and navigates the world! Want to know more about this quirky and fun NorCal Pep Squad Member? Read below!

Name: Olivia

Nicknames: Livy, Beans, Stinker, Bummy (my family has so many more!)

 Year: Junior

 Major: Anthropology and Spanish Literature in hopes of going into Family Court Law

 3 Things She Cannot Live Without: Her insulated Kleen Kanteen, Burt’s Bees lip balm and a full rainbow of Hanky Panky Low Rise Thongs! (OK, maybe that is more than three…)

Hobbies: An accomplished whistler, with the most ridiculous sense of humor, Olivia enjoys photography, and getting dirty outside or in the kitchen. She has long-term relationships with Harry Potter, dark chocolate, and the elliptical machine as well as a passion for Reusable Crafting.

On Music: Though she admits that she struggles with being able to recognize most music unless it’s Motown Oldies or Disney Musical Soundtracks, Olivia’s favorite song that can always get her one her feet dancing and singing is “Chicken Fried” by Zac Brown Band. Actually any or their songs can get her singing…

On Movies: With a laugh she admits that her favorite movie is and will always be The Lion King, the first movie she ever saw in a theater. A close second is The Count of Monte Cristoit might be because Jim Caviezel is the protagonist, but that is only a speculation.

Inspirations: Her mom, her sisters (2 biological as well as the 100+ women of ΚΚΓ), Sara Blakely (life-saver) and her Dad who reminds her of astrological phenomena and texts her things like “Liv, have a fantastical, fun, fulfilling, funny, facile, facilitatious, fabulous birthday. Love, Dad.”

Especially creative and outgoing, we’re so excited to give THREE CHEERS FOR OLIVIA!

 -Hillary

 

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Pick of the Week: Signature Lace Layering Chemise

Welcome to the Pick of the Week, a weekly highlight on what we are loving right now!

Hanky Panky Signature Lace Layering Chemise

Hanky Panky Signature Lace Layering Chemise

Style Highlighted: Signature Lace Layering Chemise

CollectionSignature Lace

Why we love it: This new chemise version of our best-selling classic camisole works double-duty! Wear it alone as a sexy yet comfortable nightie, or wear it layered with leggings or skinny jeans and a top for a hip sportswear look.

Want it? Buy it now.

-Larissa, Senior Designer

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Hanky Panky Summer 2013 Prints: Tiki Party

Hanky Panky's Brand-New Prints For May 2013

Hanky Panky’s Brand-New Prints For May 2013

The second delivery of Summer 2013 features a colorful assortment of prints, including Cactus Flower, a bright yet feminine sketchy floral, Licorice Stripe, a bold multicolor stripe, and Tutti Frutti, a playful vintage abstract.

–Larissa, Senior Designer

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Pep Squad Spotlight: Anne from Cal Berkeley

Three cheers for our newest Pep Squad member, Anne from University of California, Berkeley! She will bring us monthly blog posts, Facebook content and tweets straight from the Cal campus. Want to know more about Anne? Read more with this fun Q&A.

Anne

Hometown: Reno, Nevada

School: University of California, Berkeley

Year: Sophomore

Major: Political Economy

Favorite part of Cal:  The people! On such a huge campus you might think it would be hard to meet people, but being involved in Greek life and groups on campus has somehow made this campus much smaller!

Favorite quote: “Well-behaved women seldom make history” –Laurel Thatcher Ulrich

Favorite Musical Artist: Taylor Swift

Random Fact: I lived in Switzerland when I was 4 years old and I play guitar.

My dream job: a fashion marketing job in NYC!

I’m obsessed with:   lip gloss, Sweeney ToddHarry Potterand of course, Hanky Panky!

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Hanky Panky 2013 Bridal Lingerie: Part 3, Honeymoon

Need lingerie ideas for a Honeymoon you will never forget? Leave your new spouse  breathless with sensual bridal pieces that will make you feel confident, sexy and irresistible. We have put together some of our must-have honeymoon pieces for a night to remember, every night of your honeymoon!

Hanky Panky Peek-a-boo Lace Babydoll

Hanky Panky Peek-a-boo Lace Babydoll with G-String

Hanky Panky Signature Lace Vixen Chemise

Hanky Panky Signature Lace Vixen Chemise

Hanky Panky Sheer Enchantment Bralette & Cheeky Hipster

Hanky Panky Sheer Enchantment Bralette & Cheeky Hipster

Hanky Panky After Midnight (R) Tie Bralette & Crotchless Hipster

Hanky Panky After Midnight® Tie Bralette & Crotchless Hipster

Hanky Panky After Midnight(R) Crotchless Thong & Vixen Lace Cuffs Set

Hanky Panky After Midnight(R) Crotchless Thong & Vixen Lace Cuffs Set

"Naughty & Nice" Box 2 Pack Thongs

“Naughty & Nice” Box 2 Pack Thongs

–Hillary

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Hanky Panky Onstage

Costume choices for staged theater are critical to performances. The decision about what is worn during multiple performances usually involves much thought involving many factors. What one wears must be consistent with the persona of the character, must not distract the audience and must be comfortable and not restrictive to the wearer. And of course, the possibility of a wardrobe malfunction must be infinitesimal.

Hanky Panky Poppy Print Boyshort

Hanky Panky Poppy Print Boyshort

I’m always so proud when Hanky Panky passes all of the stringent requirements and is a costume choice.  Belleville, a very fine drama by Amy Herzog is playing at NY Theater Workshop through April 14, and stars Maria Dizzia in an outstanding performance.  When she’s not in her yoga outfit or skintight jeans, Maria’s character Abby wears Hanky Panky’s Poppy print boyshorts with a black bra.   The New York Times review points out that the playwright “writes with perfect pitch in a minor key”.   The perfect poppy panties added harmony.

-Lida Orzeck, CEO

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Lingerie Influencers

Throughout history, there have been influencers who transformed the world and changed the way that people live their lives, from the most famous, to the ones who stayed away from the spotlight. In the lingerie world, there have been key influencers who sought not to create what women “wanted” as much as what women “needed.” These women created products to enhance women’s bodies, minds and self-confidence.

Hanky Panky's Spring 1981 Collection Announcement

Hanky Panky’s Spring 1981 Collection Announcement

One of these was Heiress Mary Phelps Jacobs, who on November 3, 1914 was granted a patent for her “backless brassiere” which she had originally created from silk handkerchiefs while getting ready for a party. While it was certainly not the first brassiere or breast-supporting undergarment, it filled a unique void. She later sold the design to the Warner Brothers Corset Company.

Mary Phelps Jacob's Patent for her "Backless Brassiere"

Mary Phelps Jacob’s 1914 Patent for her “Backless Brassiere,” which was designed to be worn over a low corset.

66 years later, on November 3, 1980, Hanky Panky showed designer (and co-founder) Gale Epstein’s  Spring 1981 line, which featured her unique bralettes and panties, also made from re-purposed embroidered handkerchiefs.

Hanky Panky's Unique Handkerchief Lingerie in the Victoria's Secret Catalog, 1979.

Hanky Panky’s Unique Handkerchief Lingerie in the Original Victoria’s Secret Catalog, 1979.

Now in 2013, Hanky Panky has transformed the lingerie industry offering pretty lingerie solutions that offer comfort, durability and luxury in every fiber! Hanky Panky continues its mission to influence not only through quality products but also through keeping jobs in the USA, working with charities all over the world and creating a green work space.

Be an influencer today!

-Hillary @hankypankyhb

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Pick of the Week: Wildcat Print

Welcome to the Pick of the Week, a weekly highlight on what we are loving right now!

Styles Highlighted: New Arrivals, Summer 2013

Wildcat Print Bralette and Boyshort

Collection: Wildcat Print

Why we love it: Heed the call of the wild and add this punky neon leopard print to your innerwear wardrobe!

Want it? Shop the full collection!

-Hillary @hankypankyhb

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Hanky Panky 2013 Bridal Lingerie: Part 2, Wedding Night

Make a lasting impression in one of Hanky Panky’s elegant bridal nighties, all lovingly crafted from luxurious laces and fine fabrics. Perfect for your wedding night and ever after.

Victoria Lace Chemise with G-string

Victoria Lace Chemise with G-string

Embroidered Tulle Babydoll with G-string

Embroidered Tulle Babydoll with G-string

Peek-a-boo Lace Teddy

Peek-a-boo Lace Teddy

Scroll Lace Chemise

Scroll Lace Chemise

Signature Lace Ruffle Chemise

Signature Lace Ruffle Chemise

Phoebe Dotted Tulle Chemise

Phoebe Dotted Tulle Chemise

 

-Hillary @hankypankyhb

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Hanky Panky Key Trends for Summer 2013: Hardware & Software

Cropped Camisole and Low Rise Thong in Crush

Cropped Camisole and Low Rise Thong in Crush

Hanky Panky’s Key Trend Items: Chunky hardware detailing continues to be important, and the Signature Lace cropped camisole with its gold strap hardware embodies this trend perfectly.

Hanky Panky Appliqué Racerback Camisole

Hanky Panky Appliqué Racerback Camisole

As a contrast, Victorian-inspired Venise lace back detailing is seen in the new appliqué racerback camisole, perfect for layering or wearing on its own as a chic summer top.

–Larissa, Senior Designer

 

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