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Starting Now

Posted on November 15 2020

This is a year to get creative about the holidays. For maximum cheer, start now. Make each day special from October 31 through March 17 (at least): music, candles, a kind gesture, a little something from Jane’s Vanity. Here are suggestions for dressing up a unique season. (Remember, for giving or getting, order early to allow your shipments time to arrive!)

Our Silk Roads

Posted on November 08 2020

Let’s talk shop with JV’s Emily Tate, the resident expert on all things lingerie. We recently met with her via video conference. Attended by her charming chihuahua mix Ziggy, Emily looked elegant in silk pajamas. Our discussion ranged from COVID to bra sizes. It brought to light Emily’s “silk road:” her deep knowledge of the trade, its passionate designers, its current challenges. Let her wise comments help us map our own silk roads.

Charming

Posted on November 07 2020

Our little gem of an antique jewelry store* is my fantasy jump-off point. I am always drawn to their displays, especially the one of gold charms in an oversize frame lined with wine-red velvet. Each charm promises a story--one which I will never know. Perhaps the power of a talisman lies in its mystery. Rather than adding a gold charm to a bracelet or chain, I would wish to sew it to the center panel between the cups of a special bra from Jane’s Vanity. It would not only decorate my decollete, but also feed my soul.

Connoisseurship

Posted on November 01 2020

A connoisseur is more than an expert. Rather, it is someone who revels in the subject matter, who “enjoys with discrimination and appreciation of subtleties.” Connoisseurship is a celebration. For a JV lingerie connoisseur, getting dressed (or undressed) is an aesthetic and sensual experience not to be missed. Each day provides a reminder of the talent that goes into these tiny masterpieces.

The Poetess in Winter

Posted on October 31 2020

My winter look combines a little Jo Marsh in her garret with a turbaned lady of letters from the French Enlightenment. I will be warm in an intellectual mix of east-meets-west that was all the rage in the 18th and 19th centuries. Jane’s Vanity provides the exotic elegance that I crave in my caravansery (home office).

Caro Diario*

Posted on October 30 2020

The package from Jane's Vanity arrived today. Such a treat. Two of the most beautiful camisoles I could imagine. I think they will make my life more interesting. A playful day-by-day look at all the joy two beautiful new camisoles can bring to a week!

Dotty

Posted on October 27 2020

Why dots? Why not? Polka dots have been worn with some success by the likes of Marilyn Monroe, Julia Roberts, Princess Diana. A polka dot garment is sexy, not in spite of its wholesomeness, but because of it. A cheery little tease. Frank Sinatra and Prince totally got the concept. Dotted Swiss provides another sort of twist. Removed from the world of baby clothes and curtains, it becomes the nuance that elevates lingerie and loungewear to new heights. Jane’s Vanity takes a closer look at dots.

Mood Enhancement

Posted on October 10 2020

Are we having fun yet? Lingerie has the knack of raising spirits. Call it an art form. Let the art of lingerie bring cheer to your daily life. Jane’s Vanity investigates the art of Pipilotti Rist.

Novel

Posted on October 04 2020

No time like the present to be the heroine of your own life (with apologies to David Copperfield). Get into the mood by channeling characters from fiction. Jane’s Vanity helps you dress the part in lingerie and loungewear that pick up the plot!

Small Ventures

Posted on October 03 2020

Ready to venture out? Small steps are good. Jane’s Vanity has some tiny seasonal suggestions for going out (or staying in). It’s a small fall world, in the prettiest little nothings from Jane’s Vanity.

The Green Bra

Posted on September 27 2020

Sometimes nothing else will do--you must reach for The Green Bra. It is your tangy armor for a day of challenge, surprise, or celebration. Let it set the tone. See what we mean, in favorites from Jane’s Vanity. Feel the power of green: relaxed, verdant, flirty, and just a little subversive.

Don’t Forget to Dream

Posted on September 25 2020

What’s your North Star? The thing that guides you through? The COVID pandemic has shaken things up, but forced us to center. And to remember what we care about. Let’s throw off the haze and follow our dreams. There is a new shape to our days. Things sometimes take longer or can’t happen at all. And yet, there is promise. Dream big. Work hard. And don’t forget to love.

Pajama Heritage

Posted on September 22 2020

Creative pajama-dressing is the trend at my house, where Jane’s Vanity selections run wild. The beautiful colors and patterns of pajamas are a great backdrop for all sorts of lacy underthings, including chemises. I add or subtract as the day goes along. Jewelry is a must. My look recalls the traditional women’s garb of the Indian subcontinent. Here I pay homage to the source:

Collage Me

Posted on September 19 2020

A collage is an assemblage of pieces that, when combined, become art. It also describes the way we like to dress. We put it all together as the mood strikes us. Color, pattern, texture all contribute. Sometimes things just demand to be included, such as our prettiest and newest. Or, perhaps, we are inspired by a memory. Jane’s Vanity knows that the secret to great compositions is to choose what we love.

How’s Your Morning?

Posted on September 13 2020

You know it is going to be a good day, when your radio alarm wakes you to the Esther Phillips version of “And I Love Him.” It was the Beatles’s favorite, too. Not a bugle call, rather a lush and exultant embrace. How’s your morning? Better and better as you greet the day in favorites from Jane’s Vanity. (Esther, we love you).

Friends of JV: Christiane Millinger and Artistic Dressing

Posted on September 12 2020

Christiane Millinger is a respected merchant of handmade rugs in Portland, Oregon. One who has learned to express herself through her clothing. Jane’s Vanity is her inspiration. JV style has helped her to hone her taste throughout her career. She is a testament to the idea that creative professional women can have fun with their clothes.

Clear Color

Posted on September 11 2020

This unusual year has created an urge to look inward--at one’s closets. On my block there are “free” boxes at the corners, filled with some quite nice things. But there they sit. No one seems to want to add the odd item. Rather, one wishes to define. And, as summer winds down, one is especially called to analyze one’s wardrobe. Jane’s Vanity has a few hints.

As If!

Posted on September 08 2020

Dress for your dreams. Maybe you can’t travel right now. But let your imagination take flight. Stay in travel shape, with dreamy possibilities from Jane’s Vanity. And wear them well at home!

Sokolsky

Posted on August 30 2020

The lingerie design house of Gilda & Pearl conjures fashion history with its latest confections. Simple yet devastating, the garments recall the mad mad world of fashion photographer Melvin Sokolsky, who, among other things, hoisted fashion models over Paris in huge plastic bubbles. His surrealistic ideas just suited the 1960s. Jane’s Vanity likes the vibe too. Let’s explore.

Venus On The Half Shell

Posted on August 29 2020

This year, the painting The Birth of Venus by Sandro Botticelli will be in our dreams rather than on our vacation itinerary. So summery, it symbolizes the ideal seaside vacation. And suggests a renaissance of wardrobe possibilities from Jane’s Vanity.

The Soul of Lingerie

Posted on August 24 2020

“Brevity is the soul of lingerie.” So says American wit Dorothy Parker. Do we agree? Perhaps the soul of lingerie is something more subtle. Jane’s Vanity explores the quotable world of love and lingerie.

Hint Hint

Posted on August 23 2020

The fine lingerie at Jane’s Vanity is subtle, even in its boldness. JV’s designers combine experience and passion to produce garments with nuance. They hint, surprise, whisper. It is a pleasure to wear them. And to study them. What sets them apart? Let’s look for clues from a few key details...

To Wit

Posted on August 16 2020

Add a wink to your wardrobe with witty lingerie. Release your inner “Cher” in unexpected pieces that look wow and nonchalant at the same time. Enjoy sending an artistic message in clever creations from Jane’s Vanity.

West Coast Babylon

Posted on August 15 2020

The ultimate glamour is “Old Hollywood.” Think of the final scene of the 1933 film Dinner at 8, as Jean Harlow and Marie Dressler lilt into the dining room. Harlow’s tight satin dress and fur-trimmed lamé cape show off not only her figure, but also the commanding status of California’s studio designers. The movies sent fashion trends blowing from the west. And that breeze continues to swirl, especially in lingerie design. Jane’s Vanity loves the slinky swagger of Old Hollywood.

Lighthearted

Posted on August 14 2020

We could all use a little boost right now. What makes your heart sing? A new baby? A new lipstick? Or, perhaps, one of the peppy new items on the JV website. For a midsummer perk-up, what could be better than scandalously beautiful lingerie? Well, possibly, wearing it. Let’s investigate.

Print Compositions

Posted on August 09 2020

A patterned coverup blurs the line between day and night. Wear it out, as an elegant jacket, or at home, to showcase your little nothings. Its versatility lies in its complexity. Let its colorful design inspire new ways to wear all of your favorites. Jane’s Vanity has a dreamy assortment of patterned robes.

Bread and Lingerie

Posted on August 08 2020

We need all sorts of sustenance in our lives: bread and chocolate, bread and roses, most definitely bread and lingerie. The concept comes alive in the 2000 Italian film Bread and Tulips (Pane e Tulipani). Watch this joyous romantic comedy (on YouTube) and identify with the heroine Rosalba whose tour bus (and family) accidentally leave her at a rest stop on the autostrada--with only a handbag and the clothes she is wearing. Naturally, she takes off for Venice! Jane’s Vanity tags along.

A Game of Croquet

Posted on August 02 2020

This summer, tennis seems to be the favored sport for social distancing. But we prefer croquet, the game of “fresh air and friendship.” A leisurely afternoon on the lawn requires just the croqueterie (mallets and so on) and a spirited crew who dress for the occasion in straw boaters and favorite Jane’s Vanity camisole sets. A riot of color on a field of green.

For Sentimental Reasons

Posted on August 01 2020

Wear them for luck. Wear them for nostalgia. It’s the little things that make your wardrobe (and your life) special. Wear a memory every day. Which of your JV pieces will bring back those scandalous, hilarious, transporting moments that tell your story?

La Diva

Posted on July 31 2020

No time like the present to be a living room diva. Cue up Pink Martini and belt it out. Play to your imaginary audience, arms outstretched, head held high. It’s easy to be a star, when you are wearing something stellar from Jane’s Vanity.

Friends of JV: Rachel Wood and Boudoir Photography

Posted on July 29 2020

Picture a hotel on the Greek island of Santorini and the chance meeting between a young photographer and a group of women who ask her to capture a special moment in their lives. Thus began Rachel Wood’s journey into boudoir photography. The women were confident, joyful, and comfortable with who they were. They galvanized Rachel to further explore boudoir photography. In doing so, she has learned not only about beautiful lingerie, but also how to send her clients’s spirits soaring.

Sway

Posted on July 27 2020

My summer anthem is Sway. The song prowls into my psyche with a mambo beat and transports me to a 1950s cocktail lounge. Dean Martin made Sway a hit then. It continues to be performed and recorded in various ways, from sultry to hip hop. I love them all. The first two lines tell the story: “When marimba rhythms start to play / Dance with me, make me sway…” It is an invitation to my hips to get up and get moving. I just need something swirly to wear from Jane’s Vanity.

The Boudoir Jacket on Holiday

Posted on July 26 2020

A short jacket or little cardigan is charming in the boudoir. Such an item can ward off the chill and provide a finishing (and provocative) touch to one’s loungewear. But, sometimes, it wants to sneak out of the house. And go on holiday with one’s day wear. Out and about, a boudoir jacket reinvents itself as the spirited friend who is always ready to mix it up. The ideal travel companion. Jane’s Vanity shows how.

A Cameo Performance

Posted on July 25 2020

An evening stroll in a summery Italian beach town will inevitably lead to the jewelry store windows. There to feast one’s eyes on corals, pearls, and cameos. Artisans have recreated these gifts of the sea in astonishing ways. The originality and audacity of their work just suits the vacationer’s sun-soaked style. A cameo in particular tells a little story. Let’s have a closer look. Isn’t that you there, in profile, wearing something sunny from Jane’s Vanity?

Buddies

Posted on July 24 2020

It’s so you. That certain something that has become your signature. It might be a color or a piece of jewelry. When you wear it, you feel like yourself. It defines, protects, tells your story. It is your friend. Here we offer a sample of such things that we love and need. We’ve included, of course, favorites from JV.

Three Blue Dresses

Posted on July 21 2020

Be cool this summer in a trio of unforgettable blue dresses from Jane’s Vanity. Each unique, yet part of a light and breezy theme. Together they are your happy summer wardrobe. For a beautiful summer, choose a rhapsody of blues from JV!

A Splash of Silk

Posted on July 10 2020

For a little thrill, click on the Jane’s Vanity “Apparel” link. Here you will find the JV crew’s amazing choices for stepping out. Often what you are looking for is a single inspiring building block in silk. It might be something subtle that adds just a touch of color and sheen. Create your street style with versatile and luxurious silks from JV.

A Bodysuit Summer

Posted on July 06 2020

In summer, the next best thing to wearing nothing is a bodysuit. Slip into it in the morning and you’re practically dressed. Just add a sundress or your favorite vintage jeans. For a sensuous summer, let nothing come between you and your Jane’s Vanity bodysuit.

Life’s Little Rewards

Posted on July 04 2020

The day beckons, but there you are, still in bed. What might succeed in prying you out, where the alarm clock has failed? The thought of the fabulous new silk robe that is waiting to embrace you! Lovely lingerie and loungewear from Jane’s Vanity can lure us through an entire day. A touch of luxury is so rewarding.

Self Portraits

Posted on July 02 2020

We are obsessed with the modern instant cameras that emulate the original Polaroid. Their hard-copy photos provide the perfect way to preserve your JV lingerie dreams. You could create a still life of your artfully-arranged skivvies. Or, better yet, model them yourself. A provocative partial image would make a lovely momento for someone.

Summer Sleepover

Posted on June 30 2020

Sleepwear originality is called for when nights are hot. Often the most pleasing composition is a little of this and a little of that: a favorite camisole or bralette matched to pajama bottoms. Or, for the cool of morning, a gorgeous chemise beneath an open floral pajama top. Jane’s Vanity likes to mix and match.

Thigh High

Posted on June 26 2020

As summer breezes swirl around you, feel the freedom and delight of stay up stockings. Hitting at mid-thigh, stay ups are flirty and sensuous. They provide a little natural air conditioning in the daytime, and a wink of playfulness at night. Their many styles will suit a variety of warm-weather occasions and moods. Jane’s Vanity has a cool collection from which to choose.

From A Distance

Posted on June 23 2020

Covid has been a good reminder to add a little extra attraction to my wardrobe. The British would refer to this as “pull.” As in, to seduce. Which might translate to a spritz of scent, a pretty color, a touch of lace. Jane’s Vanity offers a variety of ways to look fetching--from a distance.

Josephine Now

Posted on June 21 2020

Crisis sometimes brings surprising changes. What will life be like when the Coronavirus is controlled? Thinking about it brings to mind the Empress Josephine. Long before she met Napoleon, her world was turned upside down by the French Revolution’s Reign of Terror. But she survived to become one of Les Merveilleuses (the Marvelous Ones) who scandalized yet fascinated all of Paris with their daring style.

La Belle Poitrine

Posted on June 18 2020

Summer is coming. It is time to lighten up our clothing and our hearts. But, before we glide into the sunshine, let’s consider the bosom. This delicate part of our anatomy needs protection. To keep it pretty throughout our lives, the handiest sunscreen is a terrific shirt. And Jane’s Vanity has thoughtfully brought us a variety of collared beauties. Such a shirt is also a great way to protect our necks (just pop the collar). And, in the shade, the front buttons allow us to show off the lingerie underneath.

Italian for Dinner

Posted on June 14 2020

As Paolo Conte would sing, “Via con me” (come with me) to a little party right in your kitchen. Tonight, make it a date to cook Italian. Loving attention to detail is the Italian way. Practice it for an intimate dinner and, always, with your interchangeable wardrobe from Jane’s Vanity.

And So, To Bed!

Posted on June 12 2020

What composition compares to the atmosphere of your bedroom? Tend it lovingly. Think of the bed as a room within a room.* Surround it with light and air, your favorite things (or your favorite nothinginess). And wrap yourself in transporting garments from Jane’s Vanity. Match them to your bedroom mood.

Hotel Dreams

Posted on June 10 2020

The New York Four Seasons is currently closed for business, but hosting health-care workers free of charge. Other New York hotels have followed suit. We salute you all. And hope to visit hotels again someday soon. During the isolation, we travel in a different sort of way. Just a click away are glamorous hotel websites and their accompanying videos--little works of art. We step into them, dressed accordingly, in our best from Jane’s Vanity.

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