Nouvelle

The Missing Link

Posted on April 25 2020

A single item can transform your closet. For example, a fresh, smooth layering top. Its just-right neckline complements your accessories as well as your cardigans. Its elegant materials and pretty details dress up your basics. Jane’s Vanity offers a lovely assortment of this transformative piece that will be your “missing link.”

The Language of Flowers

Posted on April 24 2020

Have you noticed that your loungewear is in bloom? Spring beckons as you slip into Jane’s Vanity’s latest floral prints. And consider the language of flowers. What is it that these lovely blooms are whispering to you?

A Lingerie Life

Posted on April 22 2020

We rise with the sun and contemplate another day of flattening the curve. At home, yes, but with style. Our collection of Jane’s Vanity lingerie and loungewear keeps our morale high, as we go about doing what we can to help out. Along the way, we live in lingerie.

Dream Tea

Posted on April 18 2020

During our extended reverie at home, you may find yourself staring out the window, all afternoon. So, make it special. Brew a pot of smokey tea, and drift along to your inner soundtrack. While, of course, wearing beautiful loungewear from Jane’s Vanity.

A Nice Way to Say Hello

Posted on April 17 2020

Greet your loved one each day with a smile and a little surprise. In this stay-at-home world, it is pure solidarity to trot out your cheeriest garments to wish buongiorno, bonjour, and hi there darling. Jane’s Vanity has some delightful ways to make your morning sing.

Accent on Now

Posted on April 15 2020

Accessorizing takes on a new importance in the age of teleconferencing with Zoom. After one creates the perfect “set,” one must create the perfect personal look...from the shoulder up, anyway. One is fortunate to have Jane’s Vanity in the wings, ready to add that special touch. A scarf will do the trick.

Desert Princess

Posted on April 12 2020

It is spring in the desert. You may be cooped up at home for now, but, with a bit of imagination, you can travel. Take a closer look at the images on your screen-saver. Isn’t that you, a high desert drifter, on an early morning canyon stroll? You are wearing one of the new silks from Jane’s Vanity in subtle southwest colors, accessorized by the big blue sky of the dreamy West.

Show Me Your Postcards

Posted on April 11 2020

You’ve cleaned the house, cataloged the spices in the kitchen, and responded to the census. Now you have time to slip into something Jane’s Vanity and admire your postcard collection. Such memories…

Global Hum

Posted on April 10 2020

Evening rolls around, and the homebound need a soundtrack. Recording artists around the world are giving a new meaning to the concept of “house music.” Their work sustains us. Dress for dancing in the living room, in a playlist from Jane’s Vanity.

Gentle Persuasion

Posted on April 06 2020

Seduction can take all day. A good thing, if you are housebound. Your hair already looks so tousled and come hither, just like a French film star. You’ve given yourself an eight-hour pedicure. So, you’re ready to turn on the charm, in person or in virtual. Stretch it out, in a selection of treasures from Jane’s Vanity.

The Night Shift

Posted on March 30 2020

For lingerie aficionadas such as ourselves, one of life’s delights is a collection of sexy little slips and chemises. Pleasant to admire, but, in the warm months, essential for a delicious night’s sleep. Let Jane’s Vanity help you create a rainbow of choices.

Celia

Posted on March 29 2020

How to become an icon? Just be yourself. London graphic designer Celia Birtwell appears in many of David Hockney’s works of art, not because of her glamour or traditional beauty, but because she was his friend, she made him laugh, he liked her style. Their closeness comes through in his romantic pencil portraits. As does the languid mood of Swinging London from the 1970s, epitomized by Celia’s vintage lingerie. Celia would love the Old Hollywood styles from Jane’s Vanity. So will you.

Ahead of the Curve

Posted on March 28 2020

It may appear to the world that you are wearing your usual mix of vintage and classic clothing. Cute and funky, you blend right in. But, actually, what you are wearing is totally WOW. It just may not show. When you wish to dare the new and striking, lingerie is an excellent way to do so. The Jane’s Vanity reconnaissance team is out scouting the territory. Rely on them to bring you the most intriguing new lingerie possibilities.

Easy Street

Posted on March 27 2020

Ease is an important aspect of the finest loungewear. It is the essence of luxury: a light touch of silk, a pocket, a billowy shape. Designed to be both comfortable and glamorous, such garments suggest a slightly slouchy approach to life. They slow us down and give our walk a new sway. Try some.

Quiet Fantasy

Posted on March 26 2020

A little escape is good for the soul. Try a fantasy adventure, right there at home. Imagine yourself in the starring role. Jane’s Vanity provides suitable attire. Jane’s Vanity sends love and kisses and the most fabulous ways to look great while staying at home.

Cabaret

Posted on March 25 2020

The dress code says casual. Your heart says no, no, no! Something more interesting, s’il vous plait. Think Paris after hours: a small cabaret, you just right in jeans, jacket, and that special piece from Jane’s Vanity. Let’s get specific. Recently returned from Paris, JV’s Emily Tate shows the way.

Black Panties

Posted on March 23 2020

The ultimate bare essential, black panties are style core. What would we do without them? Corine Roitfeld, former editor-in-chief of French Vogue, is quoted as saying that Parisian style is to wear a trench coat with nothing underneath. But, wouldn't a hidden pair of JV black panties be more fun?

Khaki Thoughts

Posted on March 23 2020

In Spring, one’s fancy lightly turns to thoughts of...khaki. A great little neutral, its tropical roots recall the yellow-saffron dust of India. Whether tan, tobacco, or leaning into olive drab, the earthy tones of khaki always look right. Suitable for uniforms, safaris, Hollywood movies, and Bermuda shorts. Let your lingerie and loungewear join the fun.

Conversation

Posted on March 22 2020

Long before the photograph came into existence, intimate group portrait paintings were an important part of 18th and 19th century upper class English life. You’ve seen the variations, from those of Thomas Gainsborough forward to David Hockney and Kehinde Wiley. It is called the Conversation Group. Imagine how your Jane’s Vanity collection might inform such a private scene.

Nostalgia

Posted on March 21 2020

Some people remember life’s big events by what they ate. Others by the dress. But, some--and you know where we’re going--remember the bra set. Jane’s Vanity suggests that you start with the bra. Then make history!

Cooped Up?

Posted on March 19 2020

Cooped up? We know the feeling. In an attempt to stay afloat in these crazy times, we will be offering a storewide sale of 20% off through 11:59pm PST on March 23rd. Our online boutique is brimming with beauties to brighten up your time at home, and gift certificates are included in the sale.

On Pause

Posted on March 16 2020

Here we are, lives on hold, helping to stop a pandemic. Fortunately, we can keep in touch online, contemplate our reading, see to our surroundings. It is a good time to do a little spring cleaning and sprucing up. Your JV lingerie collection is calling, to remind you of treasured moments, to help you plan for new ones in the future.

Quotidian

Posted on March 15 2020

Make life more interesting with a daily dose of Jane’s Vanity. Your choice of JV garments might go like this: Bracing for Monday, racing on Tuesday, work from home Wednesday, lunch date Thursday, seeking inspiration on Friday, outdoors on Saturday and couch bound on Sunday. Phew.

Evenings In Umbria

Posted on March 14 2020

Look to the movies to see how costume can tell a story. Actress Maggie Smith has her stunning way with loungewear in the 2003 HBO movie My House in Umbria.* Total inspiration. Follow her example, and dramatize your summer with unforgettable (and so packable) slips, camisoles, and coverups from Jane’s Vanity.

On the Vineyard

Posted on March 08 2020

Time to make your ferry reservation for a summer escape to Martha’s Vineyard, Massachusetts. Do it now, before it’s too late. Then, in a much more leisurely way, you can start planning your shipshape island-happy loungewear wardrobe from Jane’s Vanity. Enjoy imagining photo ops from Woods Hole to Menemsha Pond. There you are...

Nouveau

Posted on March 07 2020

Inhabit the Parisian world of Art Nouveau, the architectural and decorative style so essential to the city’s character. Over a century after the creation of Art Nouveau, the vitality lingers in Paris and all over Europe. Look around for its sinuous, flowing shapes and unapologetic embrace of nature: at a Paris Metro entrance or in the interior design of your little hotel. Match its energy and passion with your own evocative garments from Jane’s Vanity. Then, take a Parisian stroll...

Talented

Posted on March 01 2020

As British actress and singer Cynthia Erivo* notes, “It’s always nice to dazzle.” She is not speaking of sparkling clothing, but rather of her incredible voice. JV garments have dazzle and sparkle. Unleash them, as you display your own hidden talents. As you consider your best skills, think BOLD.

Manhattan

Posted on February 29 2020

Rodgers and Hart wrote the song “Manhattan” for a Broadway musical in 1925. The lyrics provide a tongue-in-cheek travelogue for two poor kids who can’t afford a vacation from town. The song has been a standard for almost 100 years. And it inspires us to take an imaginary trip to Old New York, dressed in JV’s finest. Songstress Lee Wiley might provide accompaniment

Dancing in the Daylight

Posted on February 22 2020

There’s a fizz in the air. Spring is coming. Jane’s Vanity brings you the lushness of the season directly from the Amsterdam atelier of Merle Noir. The label’s exquisitely handcrafted lingerie pieces are fresh as a breeze, in subtle colors of silk that are accented by mesmerizing lace designs. They dance.

Nice Dress!

Posted on February 16 2020

Lowkey yet unforgettable, a dress from Jane’s Vanity can take you anywhere. Jane and Emily are always on the lookout for that special dress from favorite European ateliers. The resulting lovely choices combine ease with interesting shapes, colors, length, and special details. For red carpet or round-the-world voyage, go forth smugly, in your nice little JV dress.

Body and Soul

Posted on February 14 2020

Shy of bodysuits? Consider the virtues of a gorgeous all-in-one from Jane’s Vanity: sleek, sensuous, pretty, surprising, friendly, versatile, interesting. All of your own best qualities! So many JV bodysuits to choose from. Find the one that matches the inner you.

XXXOOO

Posted on February 10 2020

Dear Darling, Since you’ve been away, I’ve been keeping busy with a little remodeling. I think you’ll approve of the results. I threw out everything in my closet and started fresh with just a few core items from Jane’s Vanity. When you get back, we can stay in.

Rendez-vous

Posted on February 09 2020

A single word can set the stage: rendezvous gives an uptick to any appointment. Derived from the French second person plural imperative, it translates as “get yourself to…(a certain place).” Sounds inviting. Better dress for it. In something equally suggestive from Jane’s Vanity. Destination? Romance.

Can’t We Be Friends?

Posted on February 08 2020

With love, things don’t always work out. But, you’ll get plenty of sympathy from The Great American Songbook. Try listening to Ella Fitzgerald and Louis Armstrong sing the rueful ballard about being turned down: “Can’t We Be Friends?” Let their laughter comfort you. And, someday soon, you’ll be feeling better. What’s next? Jane’s Vanity has some suggestions.

Love Has Many Faces

Posted on February 07 2020

Share the love on Valentine’s Day, with an assist from Jane’s Vanity. Something for your nearest and dearest, something for yourself, something to set a little fire. A JV gift can express the many moods and forms of love; for mom or friends, and on any occasion. Let us count the ways…

Secret Crush

Posted on February 06 2020

Admiring someone from afar? Play it cool. But, not too cool. In Italian, the word for “crush” is “cotta,” which means cooked. You could send the subtlest of signals just by wearing seductive lingerie from Jane’s Vanity. It will show in your walk and in your smile. Here are a few secret messages:

Here’s to the Lady Dressed in Black

Posted on February 05 2020

In Eastern Oregon, a toast is often a call and response. For example, First cowgirl: “Here’s to the lady dressed in black…” Clink. Second Cowgirl: “She walks down the street, and she doesn’t look back.” I can picture that lady. Possibly on her way out of town. And what might she be taking along for her travel wardrobe from Jane’s Vanity?

La Sprezzatura

Posted on February 04 2020

A look in the morning mirror might reveal a flaw or even what we see as an ugly scar. Sometimes, it is worse than that. We may need both physical and psychological armour. It is then that the sprezzatura of fine lingerie comes to the rescue. It shields, glamorizes, and even heals. Whatever the issue, a beautiful silk slip helps create the image we desire.

Discovered in Paris

Posted on February 01 2020

January provided a winter bounce for JV in the form of the Salon International de Lingerie in Paris. Jane and Emily just returned from jetting off to this “intimate” fashion week. Their purchases will inform a year of surprises at Jane’s Vanity. Old friends await them in Paris, ready to share the latest creations. New kids are in town, too, hoping to impress. Sometimes a star is born. That happened last year, when JV met Voiment.

Inspector Parker’s Camisole

Posted on January 06 2020

As the holidays wind down, one feels the need of a quiet afternoon. A good detective story makes the perfect escape, especially something from England’s Golden Age of Mystery of the 1920s and 30s. And if one chooses Dorothy L. Sayers’s Clouds of Witness, one has the added treat of accompanying Scotland Yard’s Detective-Inspector Charles Parker as he steps into the mysterious environs of a Parisian lingerie shop.

Pearly

Posted on January 04 2020

Jane’s Vanity fashion photos often include a bit of jewelry. Accessorizing lingerie and loungewear is a perfect indoor sport, for all of us. My favorite undercover look is the necklace that sits right at the collarbone. And my favored material for this necklace is the pearl. Colors from pale to charcoal, with iridescent overtones. A subtle accent to my lustrous JV wardrobe.

Winter Whispers

Posted on January 02 2020

The parties are over, the weather is “iffy.” Time to submit to winter. Feel embraced by the darkness outside. Close the door, light the fire, and snuggle down. Jane’s Vanity has just the moody garments to enhance your winter reverie.

Golden Wishes

Posted on December 31 2019

When in Rome...one notices stylish Romans wearing gold and black. It suits them. Looks well with ancient monuments, pasta, jewel tones, sunny skies. Matches the coins in La Fontana di Trevi, too. Try a baroque touch for your lingerie in gold and black from Jane’s Vanity.

To the Grape!

Posted on December 30 2019

Need a sip of inspiration for your New Year’s look? Uncork the magic of Pinot Noir to give your loungewear a delightful complexity. Imagine the dark blue of the harvest, the reddish purple in the glass, and the clarity of champagne (of which pinot noir is an essential part). Your own sort of tri-color awaits at Jane’s Vanity. Here’s to a vintage year!

That Touch of Pink

Posted on December 29 2019

Deep in the tropical rainforest, a bougainvillea climbs to the sun. Its pink blossoms dazzle in a world of green. Up north, a rosy dawn slashes the wintery darkness. Be inspired by nature’s audacity. Accent your style, your season, your ecosystem with a little shot of pink...from Jane’s Vanity.

How to Lingerie

Posted on December 28 2019

Who doesn’t love a cocktail during the Holiday Season? Follow these Jane’s Vanity recipes for uplifting lingerie concoctions (with apologies to How to Cocktail from America’s Test Kitchen). A toast to amazing mixology from Jane’s Vanity! Cheers!

Pajamas To The Rescue

Posted on December 26 2019

Does your crazy life ever feel like a movie? Perhaps a 1930s madcap comedy combined with hopelessly complicated film noir? If the answer is YES, slip into some slinky pajamas from the JV wardrobe department and cast yourself in the starring role. Lights, camera, action…

Prints Charming

Posted on December 24 2019

Let Jane’s Vanity set you up with some handsome prints for the holidays. So versatile. Be magically transformed as you prepare for the ball, travel through the forest, or entertain an eclectic cast of characters at home. Once upon a time…

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