Jose Canseco in a push-up bra and lacy panties is among the most hilarious and memorably disturbing images to come of the celebrity-infused reality TV fetishism at VH1. In contrast, by donning the very same intimate apparel, his Surreal Life costar Caprice has titillated millions on the covers of more than 300 magazines, posed seductively in her best-selling pin-up posters and launched her lingerie line, wooing European women by the millions. Proof that all is right with the world. Or at very least in celebreality-TV land.
By Caprice Lingerie isn't just another excuse to look at scantily clad photos of England's most popular blond bombshell. Her line, launched across the pond in 2004, has fast become a best-seller at Britain's favorite department store, Debenhams. Stateside, we know Caprice as a smoking hot men's-magazine cover model. Gracing GQ, Sports Illustrated and Maxim in barely there bikinis and undies, Caprice used her California-girl good looks to gain international super model status.
But don't let the Caprice in those mute, static images—of the golden tressed, jewel eyed, mostly nude variety—fool you. A successful entrepreneur, crossover celebrity and budding actress, she's got a gift for giving her audience just enough to keep them clamoring for more. Her performances in London's The Vagina Monologues and Rent got rave reviews. And her popularity is far from its peak with two big-screen roles due for release this year. As for Caprice the businesswoman, she's in Vegas this week to celebrate her US launch of By Caprice Lingerie at Nordstrom's.
Mum was the word on Caprice gone wild in Sin City, but she confides, "hand on heart [she] can honestly say Las Vegas is one of [her] favorite places in the world." With well-engineered comfort, playfully pretty details and designs to accent your best assets, it won't be long before the ladies of Las Vegas are putting their By Caprice to proper use on dimly lit dance floors, chrome stripper poles and behind the velvet ropes of VIP booths. Though Caprice won't pick favorites her lace bras with sexy scalloped edges and satin ribbon lace ups are perfect for under a blazer or tossed over the bedpost.
Catch a glimpse of Caprice at her meet and greet in Nordstrom's at the Fashion Show Mall February 26, from noon-2 p.m., or that night at Light in the Bellagio for her By Caprice launch party.
By Caprice Lingerie. Available at Nordstrom's in the Fashion Show Mall.
www.bycapricelingerie.com
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