Fifty Shades of Grey Lingerie Collection Launches; Anthony Weiner's Sexter Poses In A Bikini

Fifty Shades Of Grey Lingerie Line: After much speculation, the Fifty Shades of Grey-inspired lingerie collection will finally debut next week. Designed by British brand BlueBella, the collection will include bras and panties for women — some pieces equipped with a detachable tie — and boxers for men, with pieces retailing from $15 to $53. Chief Executive and Founder of BlueBella Emily Bendell created the company in hopes of promoting confidence in women and to challenge sex taboos. “The 'Fifty Shades effect' has benefited our business and the books have played a significant role in shifting perceptions of female sensuality,” Bendell said. “This is core to our vision too, so we feel this is a perfect partnership.” [The Daily Mail]

Anthony Weiner’s Bikini-Clad Sexting Gal Poses For Photo Shoot: On the heels of Anthony Weiner's latest sexting scandal and recent press conference, his 23-year-old sexting buddy, Sydney Leathers, is soaking up her 15 minutes of fame. Leathers posed provocatively in a Bathing Beauty bikini for a NY Post photo shoot in Santa Monica -- images she gave the New York Post exclusively. [NY Post]

Jimmy Choo Co-Founder Tamara Mellon to Launch Namesake Brand: Tamara Mellon, Jimmy Choo co-founder, will launch her own brand featuring ready-to-wear pieces, shoes, and handbags, retailing between $295 and $4,500. The collection will launch in November and aims to sell clothing appropriate for the season, rather than months ahead of time. “I don’t know any woman who wants to buy her winter coat in July,” Mellon said. “We will sell ours in September.” Mellon also reportedly plans to expand the brand to include fragrances, sunglasses, and cosmetics. [Financial Times]

Queen Sofia's Purse Flaunts Grandchildren: Spain’s Queen Sofia is a grandmother who likes to publicly display her love for her grandchildren. The Queen showed off her motherly side with a tote bag printed with her grandchildren's faces — with grandsons Felipe, Juan, Pablo, and Miguel on one side, and granddaughters, Victoria, Irene, Leonor, and Sofia on the other.[The Huffington Post]