This week we walk over to the romantic side with lingerie modeled by Angelina who was a previous Model Mayhem Newbie of the year. Angelina brings significant experience in modeling, runway, and fashion work to the set. 

Lingerie can trace its early roots back to the ancient world where Egyptians, Romans and Greek citizens wore undergarments like tunics to shape or form their lower bodies. Modern lingerie can trace its origins back to Victorian times where corsets were widely used. The next major evolution was the invention of the bra by Mary Phelps-Jacobs. After that the fashion world took it further step by step. Today lingerie is a 50 billion dollar industry with major players in North America like Victorias Secret and Fredericks of Hollywood. 

Couture lingerie is dominated by small design houses and major players such as Aubade, Agent Provocoteur and La Perla. Pieces from these collections can fetch several hundred dollars but this is something that only the wealthy can afford or those that that appreciate the fine quality, fabrics and workmanship.

For those on a budget and the every day woman, there is cheap chic from Target, middle of the road from La Senza and the high end market from Victorias Secret. This photo set may provide you with the inspirational thought to buy your lover, girlfriend, mistress or wife a surprise present. All of the lingerie featured in the photo set is from Victorias Secret and available today.

Click to see the gallery. Lingerie