Lemondrop

Strolling through the 14th annual International Lingerie Show held last week in Las Vegas, we definitely saw our fair share of sexy toys, stripper skivvies and, um, let's call them grooming products (that would make a grown woman blush).

No, it wasn't unusual to see a well-oiled man roaming the halls at the twice-a-year event wearing nothing but a jock strap. Or to spot a liquid-latex-coated model posing as Wonder Woman. And, seriously, it was impossible not to gawk at the gals sporting breasts the size of basketballs.

All that ogling can build up an appetite, but, sorry, we just couldn't bring ourselves to nosh on the "erotic" chocolates being handed out: A butt-shaped treat is plain gross, no matter how hungry we may be. (Although we admit to helping ourselves to a pair of free apple-shaped pasties. Oh, and washing it all down with a Deep Throat Energy Drink.) We can only imagine what was going through the minds of the folks attending the Transportation Revenue Management Group Industry Credit Conference literally taking place across the hall.

But here's the thing -- in trolling this trade show, we found some truly cool items for girls who are far more nice than naughty -- on the outside, at least. In fact, here are Lemondrop's five favorite finds we might not mind trotting home from the convention hall.

1. Cute thigh-highs. We were totally psyched to discover the Delish Dolls booth, showcasing the new company's collection of knee-high and thigh-high socks, shown above. Available in colorful stripe and heart patterns, styles come with sweet, removable satin bows. We also fell for a knee-high style trimmed with faux fur, which, when rolled down over a pair of tall boots, gives your footwear a whole new look. Oh, and the packaging? Socks come in Chinese take-out boxes, $16 to $27. Adorable.

2. Not-just-stripper heels: A 5-inch platform shoe may have once been reserved for pole dancers, but now it's hard not to find sky-high stilettos on anyone walking a red carpet -- and these are from uber-expensive designers like Louboutin, Versace and McQueen. "The fashion world has caught up with us," Bridget Silvestri, PR correspondent for Ellie Shoes, tells Lemondrop. "They're not stripper heels anymore. They're couture."

We could have lingered in the Ellie booth for hours, coveting styles ranging from glittery 5-inch bow-embellished mules to Bettie Paige-inspired 3-inch polka dot peep-toes. So, maybe we'd be terrified to teeter on the 7-inch zipper stilettos with a 3-inch platform. But we wouldn't be shocked to see Lady Gaga give them a whirl (hey, she's already been spotted in the brand's "Savannah" boots on multiple occasions.)

3. Hot Halloween costumes: As one vendor reports, "There's a fine, fine line between role-play costumes and Halloween costumes." We completely agree -- the spooky holiday should really be renamed Dress as Your Inner Slut Day. So, what will frisky femme fatales likely be wearing this October? Just look to Hollywood. We saw skimpy costumes that will let you channel Neyteri from "Avatar," a female Green Hornet or Sherlock Holmes, Princess Fiona from "Shrek" or the White Queen from "Alice in Wonderland." The styles come courtesy of Rubie's Costume Co., Delicious Sexywear and Roma Costume. Warning: Skin? It will be showing. Best start your diets and book your spray tans now.

4. Gentle lingerie wash: Lingerie -- be it trashy or tasteful -- needs to be cared for delicately, and we couldn't resist the light, gentle scents of Soak's no-rinse lingerie wash. Safe for hand- or machine- washing, the low-suds liquid means you can simply rinse your swimwear, stockings, lace, fishnets or fetishwear of choice, squeeze out the water, let dry and you're set. An unscented version is also available. Prices start around $10.

5. Scented massage candles: Sexy lotions and potions can be pretty silly, if not outright icky. But we were pleasantly surprised by the products from Earthly Body, a hemp-based body care line. Of course, the brand carries shampoos, body butters, salt scrubs and shave creams, but we were drawn to its line of scented massage candles. Check it: The candles are actually body oil, so instead of scary hot wax, you can spoon out -- or drip -- the slightly warm oil onto your skin. The sales rep at the booth poured a bit on our hands, even giving us a hand massage that left our skin feeling moisturized, soft and slightly strawberry-scented. Edible massage candles are also available, both versions $15.99.