Champagne goes with everything. Don’t we know. It’s a champagne time of year. Jane’s Vanity gets comfortable with a glass of bubbly and some sparkling beigy thoughts.
Nouvelle
Party of Two
Posted on January 31 2021
Breakfast, lunch, and dinner are the right time to get flirty. Jane’s Vanity to the rescue with lingerie and loungewear to fit the action. Practice makes perfect when you choose a recipe for seduction.
Shades of Red
Posted on January 30 2021
My fantasy is to have the job of choosing names for nail polish (“With the Band”) or, back in the day, for lipsticks (‘Cherries in the Snow”). These names might seem a little fanciful, but they do the job, by creating a mood, speaking to our longing for story and romance. As Valentine’s Day approaches, I think of the saturated red silks at JV. What are they trying to say to us? Their names whisper the answer:
Tigre Tigre Burning Bright
Posted on January 23 2021
The tiger is a wonderful symbol to start a new year. Her strength and courage inspire our spirits. Her mercurial side challenges our passions. Her incredible beauty and royal bearing influence our daily look, as we wrap ourselves in her protective coloring and majesty, all from Jane’s Vanity.
A Little Shot of Red
Posted on January 22 2021
So tasteful, the neutral background of your apartment. Off-white this, beigy that. Minimalist, restrained, calming. But it needs something. Your artist’s eye longs for a little shot of red. Perhaps a “Double Circus” amaryllis in scarlet and white. Or a Turkish kilim rug in patterns of aqua, white, and cherry. Better still, take center stage yourself, looking decorative, in a touch of red from Jane’s Vanity.
In Your Image
Posted on January 21 2021
Image? Maybe we’re way past all that, as we take on the world in our pjs. And yet...January has rolled around, and we could all use a fresh sartorial start. Sometimes that can be achieved by introducing a single beautiful new item into our wardrobes. An inspiration. And lingerie designers are creating work that is truly that. Jane’s Vanity brings us their standout pieces. Let one be the core of your New Year look.
Cast of Characters
Posted on January 20 2021
Lingerie tells a story. Each piece in your collection has its own personality and often its own pretty name. Let’s delve more deeply into the Jane’s Vanity dramatis personae. Plot your story every morning, with a little help from Jane’s Vanity!
Bra-Va-Voom
Posted on January 09 2021
Yes, bras are us. Our argot, our universal panacea. We must have the coolest, the chicest, the most uplifting. So, as new models roll in at JV, we take notice. And delight in their winsome charm. Here’s the latest.
An Invitation to Tea
Posted on January 03 2021
Screen to screen, we meet for tea. Someday soon, perhaps, in person. The important thing is a restful winter afternoon with a friend. Prepare by creating a tablescape with your favorite tea things. Open up the mystery box of holiday treats. Brew the tea with care. And wear something special. Your mood just suits the nostalgic new looks from Jane’s Vanity.
Freedom
Posted on January 02 2021
Slip into something more comfortable? Liberating. Wear what you love? A different kind of freedom. Lingerie dressing frees both body and soul. It brings sensuality and possibility to every day. Mix and match. Surprise. Imagine the wardrobe possibilities of stunning new pieces from Jane’s Vanity. Feel free. It’s all part of our pursuit of happiness.
NYE with JV...at the Movies
Posted on December 29 2020
New Year’s Eve movies? You’ve watched them all. Try something new this year. Cast yourself is your own little production, garbed in something cinematic from Jane’s Vanity.
And soon it will be midnight. Hooray for a Happy 2021! Very best New Year’s wishes from all of the well-dressed film hounds at Jane’s Vanity.
The One
Posted on December 15 2020
If you had to choose just one item from Jane’s Vanity, right now, what would it be? You know, that single little thing that fills you with both lust and joy (a favorite JV combination). We asked a few of our regulars to search their hearts and our website for their answers. We share their comments as a holiday treat.
Friends of JV: Nico Bella, Artistic Adventurer
Posted on December 14 2020
Jane’s Vanity lingerie looks especially well with fresh flowers. This friendly mingling is well-documented on the JV website in the Lookbooks. The floral design of the photos is a tribute to the artistry of Nico Bella of Spellbound Flowers. She is a special “Friend of JV.”
In Your Dreams
Posted on December 12 2020
When you can’t travel, dream travel. So affordable and hassle-free.To get into the mood, try using travel-size toiletries every day! Speak French. And, through oversize sunglasses, view the world with a tourist’s sense of wonder. For your daily costume, at home or abroad, Jane’s Vanity is your escape-minded guide.
A Special Delivery
Posted on December 07 2020
The best present is the one you didn’t know you wanted. But, want it you do. Fine lingerie is a case in point. It is personal, deliciously indulgent, pretty. Wrapped in an unassuming little box, it waits. Then wow. Jane’s Vanity is all about special deliveries for giving and getting. This year especially, the holidays may have an old-fashioned feel. Celebrations could be quieter. And gifts, sent from afar, might speak in a unique way. So, send a thrilling little something, a gift from the heart, from Jane’s Vanity.
Adventures in Purple
Posted on December 06 2020
Purple is a seductive color, especially for lingerie. It suggests smoldering Victorian bosoms, gothic plot lines, high-heeled booties. You the plucky heroine who escapes into the night on horseback. Or the velvet-clad woman of the world who strolls the flea markets at dawn. Jane’s Vanity weaves a story of purple.
Finishing Touches
Posted on December 05 2020
Accessories are just for ourselves. They might not even show. But, they bring joy to the simplest outfits and occasions. If you’ve ever tied a lurex stocking around your neck, you get the idea. Your own special cravat. Perfect under your coat, for a quick walk to the corner to buy milk. Why not? Jane’s Vanity offers playful indulgences to brighten up your world.
Lingerie Quiz
Posted on November 28 2020
What sort of lingerie person are you? Since you’re reading this, you would probably rate as “enthusiastic.” But, let’s be sure. Take the Jane’s Vanity Lingerie Quiz.
A Winter Passion
Posted on November 26 2020
Citrus somehow defines the holidays. The new crops are in, and their bright clear colors are a perfect foil for the winter darkness. They jazz up the season, In shades of orange, tangerine, lemon, lime, and grapefruit. And answer our longing for a certain boldness, a simple beauty, a little magic. Every year, we fall in love again with the colors of citrus. Jane’s Vanity shares our winter passion.
Venus Victorious
Posted on November 22 2020
Venus, like Jane’s Vanity, knows the art of being semi-clad. Here in Rome, at the Galleria Borghese, Venus is immortalized in marble, as she reclines on her couch wearing next to nothing. She looks so regal, so pleased with herself. And, after all, it is her moment. Here’s the story.
Friends of Seas
Posted on November 21 2020
In the poetry of e e cummings, two lovers “...float always between the ocean and the world.”* This beautiful image comes to mind as one contemplates aquatic masterpieces from Jane’s Vanity. Wrap yourself in evocative seafaring designs. Lose yourself in the aquamarine depths of JV’s prettiest lingerie and loungewear.
Bespoke
Posted on November 16 2020
Couture can seem a far-off dream. It wafts seasonally from the high fashion runways of London, Paris, MIlan, and New York. You might catch a glimpse. But, to someday be welcomed into a couture atelier and be fitted for a made to measure (bespoke) garment? That would be a dream come true. And, it can happen. Jane’s Vanity and couture lingerie house Merle Noir are at your service.
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.
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.
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...
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.