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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…

Holiday Icons

Posted on December 23 2019

My recent reading is all about landmarks of style. My holiday wardrobe shall contain nothing less! Let’s see what’s on the Jane’s Vanity list of festive essentials; from apparel to negligees and everything in between.

Basics Be Damned!

Posted on December 09 2019

Sometimes...sometimes...one just doesn’t want to be sensible. Such as when a shopping expedition for rain boots turns into a score on a party dress. Or, when one is utterly overcome by the latest exquisite pieces at Jane’s Vanity. Isn’t each day to celebrate? It may be grey outside, but needn’t be underneath one’s clothing. There is no time to waste. Basics be damned!

Soi-Disant

Posted on December 08 2019

The phrase soi-disant, or “self-styled,” is not always a compliment. But, we applaud a little fashion DIY! Who better to realize our dreams, both bold and secret? Each day is an opportunity to experiment, ably assisted by a few special pieces from Jane’s Vanity. Unique in themselves, these items inspire our signature personal look. What’s the mood today?

The Miniest

Posted on December 06 2019

For me, the thought of a mini skirt recalls a 60s party at which, to avoid looking frumpy, I shortened my mini while wearing it! The Mary Quant exhibition, on view until February 16, 2020 at London’s Victoria and Albert Museum, is a fashion legacy as well as a nudge of nostalgia. Jane of Jane’s Vanity recently visited the show. She gives us a “short” overview.

Meet Me at the Net

Posted on December 03 2019

Play a net game of lingerie. The lightness of netting, also known as tulle or mesh, makes it ideal for the tour--airy and easy to wash. Its shadowy effect flatters the figure and tells subtle color stories. Its simplicity is a natural foil for embellishment, too. The score is “Love All” for netting stars from Jane’s Vanity.

A Rich Interior Life

Posted on December 02 2019

There are many ways to achieve a rich inner life: read, dream, wear a daily dose of beautiful lingerie! It may not show, but, like our thoughts, lingerie resonates from within. Especially if it is from Jane’s Vanity. We’ll demonstrate. Come along for an inner adventure.

To Market

Posted on December 01 2019

As I dress, I ask myself, “Would Audrey Hepburn have worn this to go grocery shopping?” For me, it is the acid test. Her style has always seemed so right. Call it European sportif. Practical, yet sharp. Casual, yet not. Wrists and ankles to the fore. To own just a few, carefully chosen, perfect garments. And to live in them. I keep my Jane’s Vanity pieces for years. They just get better, these companions for daily life.

Buttoned Up in Dublin

Posted on November 30 2019

On an Irish street, one often sees a young woman sporting a demure white collar and a buttoned-up navy blue cardigan. This combo is a perfect foil for pretty lingerie. Sometimes one wishes to keep things private, to be delightfully modest on the outside while wearing Jane’s Vanity’s latest and greatest on the inside.

Daring in Reykjavik

Posted on November 29 2019

Stark and striking, Reykjavik is full of young people. Attire? Anything goes, emphasis on color and creativity. Think Aurora Borealis. Window-shopping is a must. For that, my favorite display was leggings with all-over photo images of puffins--set off by gold lame hot pants. It is easy to get into this swingy mood. For a long layover? Pack your most dramatic pieces from Jane’s Vanity.

Party Perfect

Posted on November 28 2019

Sometimes one’s social life feels like a party desert. Then, suddenly, a shower of invitations rain down. Perhaps a new dress is in order. And underneath? Perfect lingerie, of course. Each layer a pleasure. Jane’s Vanity offers tiers of possibilities.

Cold Comfort

Posted on November 26 2019

Does your heart flutter when new fashions appear on the Jane’s Vanity website? Do you spend your Sundays attending to your lingerie collection? Do you feel that you need just one more bra? If the answers are yes, yes, and yes, then make friends with Mrs. Smiling, a delightful character in the novel Cold Comfort Farm by Stella Gibbons.

Cats on Vacation

Posted on November 24 2019

My cat Mario seems a little bored lately. Backyard, couch, repeat. I wonder if he would like a vacation. His wardrobe needs are simple, his color story charcoal grey. I will match my style with his, courtesy of Jane’s Vanity.

The Glamour Friend

Posted on November 23 2019

We all want one. That person to call upon for a shopping trip, a stylish movie, a good laugh. She’s got the eye and the big heart. And she’ll tell you the truth. Like an older sister. Our Glamour Friend would find Jane’s Vanity to her liking.

Sweater Love

Posted on November 20 2019

It’s autumn! Time to unleash your sweater obsession. Jane’s Vanity offers an irresistible assortment. Chic as well as comfortable for travel, everyday, and evening. And practical. Get that fabulous sweater feeling as you contemplate a season of splendor in knits!

Destination: Adventure

Posted on November 17 2019

Time to pack for the great outdoors? There you are, stripped down for the wardrobe challenge of chilly layovers, sweltering arrivals, and a single suitcase filled with “gear.” An adventure in itself. Go forth, rough it in style with just a few special extras from Jane’s Vanity.

Little Luxuries

Posted on November 16 2019

Contemplate those little luxuries that give life a special bounce. I’m thinking of a spritz of perfume, some well-deserved chocolate, enough time to properly accessorize. And don’t forget pretty toes, an umbrella, giving a surprise gift, an eye mask. Jane’s Vanity offers a few tiny treasures to help us feel pampered.

A Season of Slip Dresses

Posted on November 11 2019

The answer this autumn is a sensuous slip dress from JV. But, what was the question? How, when, what, where, who... For a spellbinding fall, why not slip into this classic silhouette, in a cornucopia of inspired designs from Jane’s Vanity?

Role Models

Posted on November 10 2019

Gary Cooper is my role model for cool. So suave, this cowboy who wore Italian haberdashery. I want his casual swagger, his wry smile. I can feel the vibe when I wear Jane’s Vanity clothing. It wraps me in the nonchalant authority of slouchy pockets, up-turned collars, silks that skim the body. “Coop” might suggest just the addition of a knowing sideways glance. Shall we let him demonstrate?

The Embrace of Black Lace

Posted on November 09 2019

Every day is a good day for black lace. The foundation for things to come. Let it show. Just a touch of it transforms the entire look. Like a sprinkle of caviar. Autumn provides an excellent opportunity to get flirty with black lace. Jane’s Vanity offers some playful possibilities.

Marilyn

Posted on November 08 2019

New pieces from Jane’s Vanity’s bring to mind the tinkly laugh and friendly sweetness of Marilyn Monroe. She would have loved the playful glamour of these garments. And their light colors that range from palest blue to champagne and back to aqua.

Always a Good Idea

Posted on November 07 2019

Paris is always on our minds. Images of the April 15th fire at Notre Dame stung our senses. Memories of Paris cascade through the years. We vow to make new ones, as the City of Light rebuilds its heart. Because, as Audrey Hepburn noted, “Paris is always a good idea.” Let’s go on record with our own Jane’s Vanity variations, inspired by that sweet thought.

Flower Power

Posted on November 05 2019

Jane’s Vanity offers a garden of wonders with new loungewear in amazing botanical prints. Botanical illustration has been around a long time. It can be traced back to the Greeks in the first century CE. By the 18th century, advances in printing allowed beautiful floral images to appear on fabric as well as on paper. Artists continue to love the precise look of natural history illustration, even as they push it in a bolder direction.

Back to School

Posted on November 03 2019

Vocabulary quiz, anyone? Test your skills in brilliant choices from Jane’s Vanity! (Choose the correct definition of the underlined word. Answers at the bottom.) We like ALL OF THE ABOVE for that teachable Jane’s Vanity moment!

“Anything worth doing…

Posted on November 02 2019

...Is worth doing slowly.” Thank you, Mae West. So agree. Any doubt? Watch the music video of Despacito (“Slowly”), the sexy Puerto Rican dance-floor anthem from Luis Fonzi. Or listen to Frank Sinatra swinging Nice N’ Easy. Feel that beat of leisurely seduction. And look the part in tempting lingerie from Jane’s Vanity.

Say Wesh

Posted on November 01 2019

Say what? A French teenager could fill you in. This combination of “oui” (yes) and the Berber/Moroccan “ach” (which means “what”) has become a staple of French slang. If you don’t dare say it, just think it, as you admire your so-French reflection in the morning mirror. “Very cool, wesh?” Jane’s Vanity speaks your language in hip little items from Paris.

Get Shirty

Posted on August 17 2019

A pretty shirt or blouse is an instant solution for summer dressing. Great for travel too. See it transform your basics in a single gesture. Try a festive jersey knit or a seductive splash of patterned silk. Jane’s Vanity has scouted a brilliant assortment of peripatetic shirts for your approval. Pack light, pack right, with JV’s globe-trotting shirts and blouses.

All Aflutter

Posted on August 14 2019

When planning your transitional-weather wardrobe, don’t forget to include a light and billowy coverup from Jane’s Vanity. Both practical and luxurious, a cheery summer coverup will protect from morning breezes, get you to the beach in style, and add grace to your day and evening wear.

Tiny Inspirations

Posted on August 12 2019

In the first days of August, there is a touch of fall in the air. Just for a moment, one feels a longing for pretty cashmere sweaters and accessories of the more baroque variety. Soon, it will be time to turn to Jane’s Vanity for lingerie and loungewear pieces that suit the mood of autumn. And to match them up with jewelry treasures collected over vacation--tiny inspirations, wrapped in memories of summer’s grand tour.

In Your Image

Posted on August 11 2019

David Hicks, fabled British designer, said that a beautiful room disappears as one lives in it; one only really sees it the first time one enters. The same might be said of one’s favorite clothing, so pleasing that it mingles with the wearer. Lovely things from Jane’s Vanity help create that relaxing sense of being “just right” in one’s clothes.

Cheers for Sheers

Posted on August 10 2019

Ooh la la! What could be nicer than a gift to yourself of the lightest, prettiest, most luxurious sheer lace? Emphasis on sheer. Yet, not quite bare. Just right after a bath, under a party dress, or off to bed. Jane’s Vanity offers a romantic assortment of these sensual garments. Fall in love with their delicate colors and inviting lace stories.

The Slow Deal

Posted on August 09 2019

Consider the seductive card game. Each hand dealt with devilish precision. It calls to mind a certain way of lingerie dressing: each piece thoughtfully selected from your collection and gracefully laid out. Perhaps today it will be a single item, showcased for effect. Or, this...and this...and this. Call it the “The Slow Deal.” An opportunity to step back, pause, and appreciate the amazing work of designers and artisans who create for Jane’s Vanity.

Sleeve Dog

Posted on August 04 2019

Be in sync with The Sun King in this season’s luxurious sleeves. They are not only handy for small dogs. Sleeves love to communicate. A finger-tip sleeve calls, “Dahhhhling, check out these bracelets!” A deep sleeve whispers, “Come over here, and sit by me.” Jane’s Vanity knows the language of pretty sleeves.

Flights of Fancy

Posted on August 03 2019

Time to pack! And enjoy yet another opportunity to create the perfect Jane’s Vanity travel wardrobe. The silky, compact pieces from JV offer not only on-the-road versatility, but also a bit of luxury when you need it most. Try this little stack of possibilities as you prepare to fly off into the night:

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