Nice outfit. A little work of art. And, each piece that I’m wearing has a story. My look is an amalgam of high and low, heritage and hip. Let’s break it down. But, where to start? From the inside out, of course, with Jane’s Vanity.
Nouvelle
Mystery
Posted on July 27 2019
Mystery is hard to explain. But, we know the feeling. The kiss that ignites sparks. Or, the song that wafts through a velvety night. Or, the magic of a shared silence. Maybe we don’t want an interpretation of mystery. Better to just absorb it, like an ineffable perfume. Or to wear mystery, in romantic garments from Jane’s Vanity.
The Slow Life
Posted on July 22 2019
Pass me the seed catalog, Darlin’. It is time for an evening at home. Spaghetti for dinner. Later on, some reruns of M.A.S.H and early to bed, wrapped in Jane’s Vanity loungewear. Time to get horizontal. Balance Pride and Prejudice on your head and steer gracefully toward the bedroom. A happy interlude, made more so by lovely things from Jane’s Vanity! Could be habit-forming...
Do You Speak Persimmon?
Posted on July 13 2019
What is that gorgeous color--like a Tahitian sunset or an Aperol Spritz cocktail? Neither scarlet nor orange. Not quite neon, but almost. We pronounce it Persimmon! As inviting as a stroll through a Sicilian outdoor market. And available in abundance at Jane’s Vanity right now. Be drawn into this color of joy.
That Dress
Posted on July 08 2019
Occasionally a fashion image will come along that is so iconic that it alters our idea of how to dress. For example, Ginger Rogers wearing a simple black crepe de chine afternoon dress in a movie dance number with Fred Astaire. The dress, modest at first glance, becomes part of the action as it floats around Rogers’s flashing legs. It reminds us that a dress can spotlight our best features. Jane’s Vanity shows the way.
To Work
Posted on July 07 2019
Be charmed and challenged by this quote from British filmmaker Derek Jarman: “...You should go to work every day with the same excitement and anticipation as if you were going to a party.”* Do we? Could we? Let Jane’s Vanity help make it happen, with free-spirited clothing that feels like a party all day. Whatever our Metier, we can wear a gorgeous bra.
Wish I Were There
Posted on July 06 2019
What could compare to dining in Rome? Curling up in one’s Italian PJ’s and reading about dining in Rome. My latest obsession has three requirements: a certain book, luxurious FRS pajamas from Jane’s Vanity, and my cell phone. First, to get comfortable in favorite Italian loungewear from For Restless Sleepers. Their sleepy-chic is so appropriate for research! Read on…
Surprise
Posted on July 02 2019
A touch of the unexpected is one of life’s little pleasures. It might pop up anywhere. Or you could engineer it. Shows you care. Lingerie dressing is a lovely way to add an element of surprise. Look to Jane’s Vanity to help bring playfulness into your world. Get into the mood for fun.
My Eccentricity
Posted on June 30 2019
Forget trying to fit in. Better to strike out on one’s own. And seek reinforcement at the new exhibit Camp: Notes on Fashion at the Met in NYC (runs May 9-September 8, 2019). What is “camp?”* The exhibit’s overview suggests that it is irony, humor, parody, pastiche, artifice, theatricality, and exaggeration. Sounds like the Met Gala. And my closet. The latter to be my inspiration for a summer of dressing for fun. It’s all in the mix. I know that my beautiful Jane’s Vanity pieces, worn my way, will allow me to be my own fashionable sunny self.
Clubby
Posted on June 29 2019
This club is just for you. The one you join when you fall in love with wearing fabulous lingerie and loungewear. Is it a secret club? Not exactly. Dues? Just those paid to yourself. Meetings? Every morning. New items are arriving on the JV website. Perhaps you’ve noticed. Here is a peek at the latest favorites:
Studio Pia
Posted on June 27 2019
Behind Studio Pia’s gorgeously provocative lingerie is a real person, Pia Conaghan, who brings environmental consciousness to every part of her business. It is something to celebrate. A nice occasion for all of us to wear our sexiest Studio Pia lingerie from Jane’s Vanity!
Two for Tea
Posted on June 19 2019
The tea gown, a loose garment for swanning around in the afternoon, appeared on the Parisian runways this March. Its length and sweep give it a nostalgic edge that inspires interesting variations. Dressier than a robe, it feels just right for staying in or sashaying out. Thanks to Jane’s Vanity, I own two such gowns: one for cool weather, one for warm. So handy. A necessary luxury.
Bare
Posted on June 02 2019
Nothing to wear? One knows the feeling. Especially as the seasons change. Winter things too drear. Spring things too drafty. Or, perhaps, the issue is more “big picture.” Time for a closet overhaul and maybe some shopping? Emily, of Jane’s Vanity, offers a few suggestions to help you sort it out.
In Your Image
Posted on June 01 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.
What’s New
Posted on May 30 2019
The Jane’s Vanity crew encourages us to buy what we love. They in turn collect what they love for the website. That means trips to lingerie markets in Europe and the US. Every year, they choose from the most beautiful and inspiring designs. Although we may not see the selections for months, we love to hear about what’s new.
Camouflage
Posted on May 11 2019
Things are not always what they seem. Is that a cat or a croissant? Is that your dog or a dust mop? Perhaps you long to hide in plain sight, too. Prepare to blend into the scenery in scintillating prints and prettiest florals from Jane’s Vanity.
Dear Mom,
Posted on May 06 2019
Dear Mom, Thx for the postcard from Marrakesh. Sorry about your luggage. Nice about the embassy attaché. Good thing you stashed the Klements Committee Print Aurora Gown into your flight bag. I am forwarding some emergency Jane’s Vanity supplies to your upcoming destinations. As follows:
Deco, Darling
Posted on April 13 2019
Each work of Art Deco tells the story of a proud new day. Tell your story in these “Jazz Age” partners from Jane’s Vanity.
Mood Elevators
Posted on April 07 2019
Elevator selfies? Well, why not, if they give you a lift? But, to really elevate your mood, just wear your daily dose of “wow” lingerie from Jane’s Vanity. Your happy little secret. Match your choice to your busy days. Main floor, please. Enjoy the ride!
Guilty Pleasure
Posted on March 31 2019
Sometimes a certain movie speaks to you, no matter the general opinion. Perhaps you prefer it that way. What do the critics know, anyway? Sneak off and watch it AGAIN. Wear the appropriate loungewear, of course--from Jane’s Vanity.
From Paris with Love
Posted on March 30 2019
Cadolle offers a new type of corset, made of modern materials, comfortable, non-constricting. Often with a zipper, rather than a cinch. But, don’t think of it as a corset, rather as a layer, an accessory.
Rose is Rose is Rose
Posted on March 24 2019
The multi-colored rose bouquet is a trademark of Parisian flower stalls. Tied tightly into a bubble of blossoms, it dresses up the tiniest garret or charms the grandest hotel particulier. “The best colors to mix are red, yellow, orange, hot pink, and sugar pink.”* Doesn’t it remind you of something? Your carefully curated lingerie drawer full of Jane’s Vanity lingerie sets!
Friends of JV: Kate “On Broadway”
Posted on March 23 2019
When you are in the mood for a cozy glass of wine in downtown Portland, Oregon, direct your feet to “Oregon Wines on Broadway” in Morgan’s Alley. As you enter the long narrow space, you’ll feel as if you have boarded an elegant sailboat, docked for the afternoon.
Hungry in Paris
Posted on March 17 2019
Here you are in the City of Light. You’ve reveled in its sophistication. You’ve studied its gritty charm. You’ve visited The Louvre, The Madeleine, the Champs Elysees. You’ve soaked up the style, you’ve walked the walk, you’ve gargled the language. And now you’re hungry. Jane’s Vanity invites you out for a little something. Dress for it.
Bill Cunningham Style
Posted on March 16 2019
Cunningham deeply believed in following one’s own fashion voice. He certainly did (despite his family’s displeasure). He would have loved the Jane’s Vanity attitude that you can dress for yourself.
Bright Shiny Neutrals
Posted on March 03 2019
Metallics appear in abundance this winter at Jane’s Vanity. They are a stylish reminder that gold, silver, copper, bronze, and their variations, go with everything. And, these finishes are transformative.
Your Silk Pajamas Have Arrived
Posted on March 02 2019
Nothing else will do. JV Silk pajamas are a must for your lingerie wardrobe. They send you off to blissful sleep, awake you with glamour, travel happily, accessorize with glee.
Jewel Tones
Posted on February 24 2019
Sparkling vistas await, from winter skies to festive works of art. Take it all in, as you show off your gems from Jane’s Vanity.
Counting Cashmere
Posted on February 23 2019
Envelop yourself in a dream of Zynni cashmere from Jane’s Vanity. You look fabulous.
Out to Lunch
Posted on February 17 2019
Learn to appreciate “dolce far niente,” the sweetness of doing nothing, each afternoon. Enjoy it more In your best lingerie and loungewear from Jane’s Vanity.”
The Night They Invented Champagne...
Posted on February 16 2019
...It’s plain as it can be, they thought of you and me!” Thank you, Frederick Loewe and Alan Jay Lerner, for creating this irresistible song for Gigi, the 1958 musical film of Belle Epoque Paris. Merci for an anthem to champagne and to being “as happy as we are tonight!” In the mood for a little celebration? Jane’s Vanity at your service, cherie, to create a wardrobe for those Gigi moments.
...In Wonderland
Posted on February 10 2019
Time for adventure! Down the rabbit hole you go. You’re totally prepared, with camera for selfies and trusty garments from Jane’s Vanity.
Queen of Hearts
Posted on February 09 2019
Fall in love with Valentine’s Day. It is an irresistible red letter day that lights the darkness, speeds the pulse, and brings a smile. Speaking of red, are you stocked up? Jane’s Vanity to the rescue, your Queen of Hearts for giving or getting.
What She Wants
Posted on February 07 2019
Sultry and sophisticated, yet, somehow, fresh. A surprise in black conveys confidence and elan, for both giver and recipient.
Romance Is…
Posted on February 02 2019
“Romance is the catalyst of a true education.” Author Robert D. Kaplan* thus describes the pull of story to intrigue the reluctant student. The best way to learn is to want to know. And real adventure is “not about physical risk but about the acquisition of knowledge.” Sweet words for lovers, too. Prepare for a journey of the heart with treasures from Jane’s Vanity.
Spaghetti!
Posted on January 26 2019
Sophia Loren says, “Everything you see I owe to spaghetti.” A wonderful quote. So evocative and sexy. It captures the generous spirit of this laughing gorgeous woman. And makes us hungry for pasta in all of its forms. That would have to include spaghetti straps from Jane’s Vanity.
Undressed for Success
Posted on January 12 2019
Do it your way. Redefine “Power Dressing.” Take a cue from Clark Kent, and look SUPER underneath it all. Jane’s Vanity is there to help you realize your goals for Monday mornings or Saturday nights.
Your Breakfast Moment
Posted on January 05 2019
The day stretches out in front of you, as you sip something tropical. A delicious breeze ruffles yet another of your loungewear ensembles from Jane’s Vanity. Bliss! But, wait. No plans to travel this season? Not to worry. Just let your JV togs transport you to the breakfast moments of your dreams. Spring will come, Walter Mitty!
A New Start
Posted on December 30 2018
New Year, new you. Time to strip back your wardrobe and start fresh. Just a few perfectly simple things, with emphasis on perfect. Splash for a pair of elegant black pants. But, then what? Consider a few versatile un-basics from your style mavens at Jane’s Vanity.
Casablanca
Posted on December 29 2018
Oh, to be Ilsa Lund, in the 1942 classic black and white film Casablanca. To be swept into high romance, with just a step into Rick’s Cafe Americain. Played with smoldering wariness by the incandescent Ingrid Bergman, Ilsa epitomizes passion and confusion in the midst of war. And manages to look glamorous while doing so.
Enchanted Winter
Posted on December 23 2018
“Off-Season” is a sweet little phrase. The flip side of the year. There you are on an empty beach, happy to imagine a distant summer of bikinis and gelato. But, now the sun is filtered. There’s no one around. The town is resting. And you are free to recharge and dress just for yourself--in layers of Jane’s Vanity. It’s time to experiment!
Over the Edge!
Posted on December 22 2018
Challenge decorum--your own. Choose a truly adventurous bra. Something a little bit shocking. Don’t be surprised if you wear it all day every day. What is this delicious urge to push yourself into new territory? You might call it joie de vivre
. It shows in your smile, your shape, your walk. Jane’s Vanity understands.
Merle Noir
Posted on December 16 2018
The style of Merle Noir is feather-light, a bit avant-garde. Each item of lingerie is designed and handmade in-house. Silk and lace are favorite materials. Influences include dance costume, nature, and the heritage of lace. The intimate size of the business allows Zwart to be involved in each step of creation. The result is delicate, refreshing, poetic. And spare--like the silhouette of a little black bird.
Pink Mancini
Posted on December 15 2018
Jane’s Vanity wishes you a very Pink Panther holiday. Think snow, jet-set dressing, and a jaunty Henry Mancini soundtrack. His happy music defined early 60s romantic comedy movies. The vibe is perfect for our winter vacation, too (real or imagined).
Your Lingerie Reading
Posted on December 09 2018
Intel awaits on the fascinating subject of lingerie. And, perhaps, even more interestingly, on “lingerie and you.” Jane’s Vanity investigates and finds a pretty collection of new, almost new, and vintage lingerie books for your perusal.