Diamond Tea Robes Will Keep You Warm This Winter

Those in the know seek out Diamond Tea robes. And it seems like more people are getting in the know every year as we receive more and more inquiries about the Diamond Tea brand.

Why are people looking so hard for Diamond Tea? Well, this exclusive line is of unparallelled quality and their unique designs catch the eye of many.

Today's Diamond Tea design is of a zip-up, velour robe in a red, floral pattern. This type of robe will keep you toasty warm around the house and is easy to put on and wear thanks to its zipper in the front. This is a way of adding easy luxury to your collection of loungewear.

Find this, and other, Diamond Tea robes in-store in sizes S-XL.

Diamond Tea Terry Robes

It's amazing how tough it can be to find a good quality terry robe. We're not sure why this is, but we're pleased to help people out in their search by offering terry robes by Diamond Tea. Diamond Tea is known for the finest quality and their heavy, Turkish cotton robes are no exception.

These Canadian-made robes offer a cozy hug with their wrap design and are cut long at 52 inches. They are perfect to keep you toasty post bath. These Diamond Tea robes are available in angel white and papaya (pictured) and in generous S/M and M/L sizes.

Do You Love Luxury? You'll Love Diamond Tea Robes

Diamond Tea robes are not your average fair. They are soft, luxurious, seductive and superior to most other brands. Once you try on a Diamond Tea robe, you'll instantly understand why people fall in love with them and actively search out the line.

We have several Diamond Tea designs, but this one zips up the front and has a highly-ornamented zipper pull. It has a slit to just below the knees to make walking and turning in bed more comfortable.

Find this striking leopard piece with black accents in sizes S-XL. And we warn you - hurry in now as these pieces are prime Christmas gifts.

New, Light Diamond Tea Robes

Since Secret Drawers Lingerie opened, we have been carrying robes and over the years we have carried several lines. The line of robes we get asked about most though, is the Diamond Tea.

Diamond Tea robes seem to have been around forever and people are just getting around to replacing their first one because they last so long. And new in, we have Diamond Tea robes in a light seersucker fabric (see right) for summer. These are 100% cotton which is excellent for breathability.

We love Diamond Tea robes because they are timeless and Canadian-made. Diamond Teas are one design of robe that will be a staple in your closet for years to come. And these summer designs are perfectly packable and travel well.

We have both the traditional wrap and front-zip designs of these Diamond Tea robes in lavender and light green so come in and find out which style works for you.

Secret Drawers Lingerie Top 10 - part 2

Last time, we revealed numbers 10 through 6 of our 2010 top lingerie, lounge and underwear picks. Today we'll reveal our absolute top 5 lingerie items in our drawers from 2010.

5.  Daring Fashion Hosiery By Trasparenze - These are not your average leg wear. These are the kind of pantyhose and stockings you wear when you want to make a serious statement entering a room.

We can't help but love Trasparenze's thigh-high stay-ups and pantyhose that masquerade as a garter belt with stockings. When we're feeling extra sassy, these are the pieces to which we turn.

4.  The Elixir Cassiopée by Lejaby - This piece has to make our list simply due to its beautiful, high-fashion look. The Elixir Cassiopée by Lejaby reminds us that sometimes basic black or a neutral just isn't enough for a lingerie drawer.

We also love that the Elixir line produces the Cassiopée up to an H cup. The larger bosom needs these type of gorgeous options.

3.  New Cuts of Hanky Panky Underwear - We have said again and again that we love our Hanky Panky thongs and that they are the most comfortable thong in the world. However, some of our clients simply prefer a little more coverage. It's OK, we understand. That's why making our list are the Signature Lace Bikini, boyshort and V-kini underwear designs by Hanky Panky.

2.  Naked Underwear for Men - We couldn't complete a top-ten list without including an option for our male clientele.We love The Naked underwear's seamless, fitted underwear with no constricting waistline. It's made of a superior Italian micro fiber that will make your man say goodbye to cotton for good. Frankly, these underwear make us and our men equally happy.

1.  Diamond Tea and Bella Notte Robes - We admit, we couldn't decide between Diamond Tea and Bella Notte, two lines of superior robes. On the one hand, the Diamond Tea robes are made in Canada and have options to wrap, zip, shimmer and stretch. On the other hand, Bella Notte robes are a celebratory satin with a unique design of a button and elastic at the waistline.

They are both so impressive and indulgent the only thing we could do is put these robes at a tie for the number one spot.

Disagree with us? Do you think there's a must-have item that we missed? Let us know. We're always open to hearing your thoughts.

Diamond Tea Robes - Wrap or Zip One Up

Diamond Tea Gown Inc. designs and manufactures an exclusive line of fine quality ladies robes and loungewear. The company is family owned and operated, and has been in business for sixty years. All Diamond Tea's styles are manufactured in Canada.

We have often mentioned Diamond Tea robes as some of the superior options in luxury robes, but we rarely have pictures that do their designs justice. Today though, we have some images to tantalize your holiday gift-giving desires.

We have three designs of Diamond Tea robes available. The first design has a zippered front. This front is preferred by some of our clients as it provides full, cozy coverage without the concern of accidental openings. This piece is 90% polyester and 10% spandex so it bends, flexes and never restricts movement. You can find this robe in navy, pewter and, perfect for Christmas, cranberry.

The second is a wrap design made of 75% cotton and 25% polyester. The exquisite fabric has a light shimmer and is accented with contrasting cording. This piece comes in teal, royal blue and plum.

The final style is designed with the traditional bathrobe in mind. It is a wrap design in 100% cotton, plain-loop terry. This warming basic is available in white, willow, seabreeze and vanilla.

Each of these elegant pieces are designed to be your favorite thing to wear, but you have to see and feel these garments in person to truly understand why Diamond Tea was awarded the D.I.V.A. Fashion Award Intimate Apparel / Sleepwear Designer of the year.

Give one of these under the tree this year and watch how it's what she's wearing while tearing open the gifts next year.

New Satin and Velour Robes by Bella Notte and Diamond Tea

Some of our most luxurious robes come from Bella Notte and Diamond Tea. These lines produce the most decadent fabrics and designs perfect to accent your silhouette right out of a candlelit bath.

Bella Notte

We have gorgeous new Bella Notte robes in a deep chocolate brown and a burgundy wine, a sample design is seen right. These robes are satin, with elastic and buttons at the waist, instead of the standard tie, ensuring the slippery fabric stays where you want it. Accidental openings are a thing of the past.

Diamond Tea

Our new Diamond Tea robes are velour in a long wrap design. These robes are cuddly and comforting and come in blue and turquoise with gold piping. Diamond Tea is designed with the discerning customer in mind.

Robes Are Perfect Christmas Gifts

Not sure what to get the glamorous woman in your life? Robes are a great choice because their sizing is forgiving and we defy anyone to try on one of these robes and not be swept away. They are comfort and old-world Hollywood decadence combined.

Meet Estar McMillan – The Woman Behind the Window

December marks the Walk the Windows contest in downtown Courtenay so it’s the perfect time to talk about E. M. Interior Design, the firm behind the window displays of Secret Drawers Lingerie.

Seen above: Chantelle bra with CASS body-shaper and a Diamond Tea robe.

Estar McMillan is the woman behind E. M. Interior Design and we always look forward to seeing her monthly vignettes. She shows a deft hand in creating seasonal displays featuring our products in sophisticated and fun ways. We sat down with McMillan to learn more about her design ideals.

“I make it (the window design) exude what we’re selling… my goal is to make it sensual, flirty, but not over the top or cheesy,” says McMillan, “I try hard to make it as classy as I can. It’s beautiful product; it’s a joy to be able to work with it. And every time my client is happy, I’m happy.”

McMillan started working with us about a year ago and immediately she was a natural fit.

“I really believe in their philosophy in dressing from the inside out, so I think about that all the time when I do the windows. It speaks loudly,” says McMillan.

Seen above: Prima Donna bra and panty, Chantelle bra and panty and Naked underwear for men.

The stunning window designs show our lingerie in its most desirous light. Her creative talent really shines; and maybe most creative of all is her ability to reuse, repurpose and even create some of the stunning elements seen in our windows. This season’s five-foot high snowflakes are her latest creation.

“I use my imagination a lot in a time when the economy is a bit tricky. It’s important not to throw everything out and start over. I believe design should be affordable for everyone not just people with money.”

And it seems that McMillan is as happy working with us as we are working with her,

“Pulling all the elements together, the plan of the space, and the materials for the end product: it’s a passion; it’s a joy. Lighting, colour, everything we use… (I love) helping people see the vision and see how pleased they are with the end product, it’s the compliments when they’re thrilled with the job.”

And while her designs are always topics of conversation for both us and our clients, we’ll give McMillan and her designs the last words,

“I like to let my work speak for itself.”

You can contact E. M. Interior Design at emid1027@shaw.ca.

[Remember, voting for your favorite window display enters you to win a $1000 downtown shopping spree other other great prizes. Come by and vote today.]

Walk the Windows Contest in Downtown Courtenay

In addition to Moonlight Magic and our offer of free shipping there is even more happening around us on fifth street.

Walk the Windows

Starting Christmas Magic Weekend you can vote for your favorite downtown window display.

Diamond Tea robe with Frankie and Johnny pjs underneath and BedHead pjs

Voting is easy, just stop by and fill in a ballot or use the ballot printed in the Comox Valley Record. And the best part is that by voting you are entered to win a $1000 shopping spree in downtown Courtenay or one of three amazing getaway packages provided by Crown Isle and Kingfisher Oceanside resorts. You've got two weeks to enter, so get to walking!

See Santa Downtown this Weekend

And if the chance to win a shopping spree, beautiful windows and great sales weren't enough to get you downtown, the Comox Valley Christmas parade is happening November 28th at 2:00 PM.

The Christmas parade route is Fifth Street from Harmston to Cliffe Avenue. After the parade, visit with Santa Claus at the Sid Williams Theatre, have some hot chocolate and see a live nativity.

This weekend is the official launch of the festive season, so we do hope to see you in town enjoying the hot chocolate and candy canes.

Keep Cozy and Feel Pampered All Winter Long

On Vancouver Island we experience a varied climate from crisp and sunny, to mild and wet and even cold and icy atop Mt. Washington. Luckily, whether you play in the snow, or escape the chill in front of a fire, we have winter pieces to keep you feeling cozy.

Thick and Cozy

A perennial favorite is Bedhead pajamas and we have been carrying them for years due to their comfort and universally popular designs. To the right is the Bedhead Jade Vienna design, in cotton, which has just arrived in-store.

For those looking to mix-and-match, Blush pajamas come in colourful, cotton tops and plaid, flannel bottoms, allowing you to create your own unique look.

And of course, look for new lines of robes from Diamond Tea and Bella Notte for the ultimate decadence right out of the shower, or lounging all day long.