This is no plain Jane

The Internet can be as frightening as fascinating. One needs a certain fearlessness but there's nothing that says we can't get a little help from our friends. And Jane is one friend you want. About a decade ago, this wonderful woman had the brilliant idea of exploring the dark, creepy corners of the web so you don't have to. Jane's Guide Adult Website Reviews was born and surfing the Naughty Net would never be the same. Jane single-handedly, so to speak, changed the pleasure quotient. As Jane herself explains, Jane's Guide not only reviews but also rates adult sites, toys, videos -- basically, just about everything a guy or doll could desire that side of virtual. The writing is smart, witty, fun and full of humor. The site is easy to navigate and deceptively simple; an hour or four could go by without a single pop-up to remind you that perhaps should you be elsewhere? Jane's reviews will tell you up front what to expect from sites regarding free galleries, fees and whether they're worth it your hard-earned dinero. In fact, she and her staff will also bluntly tell you not to waste your time. Moreover, Jane's also offer regional guides to clubs and various, um, services. (Local dominatrix, anyone?)

Love me tender, Kiss Me Deadly

This wicked little ensemble from British company Kiss Me Deadly is from a collection known as the Van Mimi, pieces inspired by '50s haute couture. Each gorgeous Van Mimi piece features the sort of elements that make a dame -- and her dude -- daffy with delight, including eyelash and floral lace, satin, and velvet ribbon.

The marvelous midi bra and the lovely lace-skirted basque have underwire, lined lace cups with padded satin sides and velvet ribbon trim. The basque also has the waist-shaping reinforcement of plastic boning plus six detachable suspender straps.

The matching deep suspender belt also has six wide straps and a center non-stretch panel crisscrossed with the same velvety ribbon. Any seasoned stocking-wearer knows, six straps are so much better for keeping those otherwise sauntering seamed stockings straight. There's also a matching lace brief and thong with delectable details at the, um, bum.

Kiss Me Deadly offers a sumptuous short-sleeved lace bolero, which looks as luscious on the town as in one's boudoir.

The Van Mimi is a limited edition collection, as are quite a few Kiss Me Deadly designs. But don't fret, my dears. If you can't score these delights in your size, there is an abundance of other collections to sate your haute hunger.

For the record, most sets come in sizes S, M, L and XL, 32-36 B-DD and 38C-DD.

Honestly, Kiss Me Deadly has so many killer goodies, a gal could spend hours -- and a small fortune.

The Kiss Me Deadly website will also give links to sites that offer its garments as well as the location of the bricks and mortar shops. Sadly, there is only a few in the states. But as we say, hope springs ...