The Color of Contentment

First you might surround yourself with the red of a French apartment. Easy to do by viewing Herbert Ypma’s design book, Paris Flea Market, Stewart, Tabori and Chang, 1996. He takes you to the realms of red stripes, red toile de joie, red matched with black and gold and pink and sage green. You’d fit right in, with JV lingerie that bears (and bares) the sophistication of a French milieu.   

The designs of Layalina conjure up a sunny September morning in Paris. There you are, standing by the window, sipping a café and watching the leaves change color. You’re looking soigné in the Assiyah Red Silk Mousseline Gown, its fine Chantilly lace bosom embroidered with fuchsia. On your shoulders sits the silky Arielle Fuchsia and Red Robe with lavish red lace at its cuffs. Later, you might take advantage of the last few nice days by wearing the Noor Cherry Red Babydoll over vintage jeans.

Gilda & Pearl promise a warm welcome to fall with silk velvet in raspberry pink. The Frankly My Dear Collection includes everything you’ll need to stun: Slip Dress, Pajama, and Midi Robe, wearable in many ravishing ways. Imagine the Pajama with high-heeled booties and a fun-fur coat. Or the Robe as a cocktail dress. The Slip Dress would look demure over a gossamer tee shirt and provocative with Yuvi Kawano’s Noontide Bralette Set in black.

Feel the thrill of new red pieces from Spanish designer FrancesKa: the dramatically full floor- length Sussy Red Skirt with high side slit, pleats, and a handy pocket. Or the Brigitte Red Lavallière Blouse in transparent whisper-weight silk chiffon. 

Be perfectly content to welcome the season in shades of Jane’s Vanity.