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Travel By Poster

Posted on June 20 2021

Blocks of color defined the fabulous travel posters of the 1960s. Their bold typefaces, groovy nonchalance, and hints of romance spoke of a new La Dolce Vita. We may not be ready to travel yet, but we can embrace a glamorous color-block look. Here, we dream up a few graphic Jane’s Vanity moments.

Sweet and Easy

Posted on June 19 2021

The temptation is there. To slither into a silky dress with nothing underneath. To feel graceful and sexy and free. Yet a bit protected, too. That dress. Long and loose. It might show some curves, or, perhaps, a shoulder. Pretty. We all need such a treasure. As warm weather arrives, Jane’s Vanity offers some tempting possibilities.

Trills and Thrills

Posted on June 13 2021

It is spring. Life is burgeoning. Drift into it. Put on a little music--and a little something from Jane’s Vanity. We offer suggestions for both. Feel happy, look fabulous. We are in the mood for Spring (and love) in lyrical selections from Jane’s Vanity.

Click

Posted on June 12 2021

The Jane’s Vanity website is all about portraiture. Photographs and prose help create a world of possibility that involves not just beauty, but also fantasy, history, identity, and creativity. Step into this unique frame, in lingerie from JV.

Long-Distance Love Affair

Posted on June 08 2021

When we’re traveling again, plan a long-distance love affair with a bodysuit from Jane’s Vanity. One road-test, and you’ll be seduced. Here’s why: It is stretchy and supportive. It provides a certain modesty. It transforms easily from day to night, your canvas for quick-change artistry. It launders quickly. Succumb to romance on the road. Pack light and right with lovable bodysuits from Jane’s Vanity.

The Planets Align

Posted on May 15 2021

It happens sometimes. That cosmic thing between two people. It feels like the Great Conjunction of Jupiter and Saturn. And, when it does, you’ll wish to be attired in exquisite lingerie from Jane's Vanity. But which?

O Sole Mio

Posted on May 14 2021

Ready for some sunshine in your life? Welcome the light with the latest, sunniest lingerie pieces from Jane’s Vanity. Wear them and feel your spirits soar. As if you were singing your heart out on a Neapolitan balcony! We modify the lyrics of O Sole Mio to give you the idea.

Your Little Tee

Posted on May 09 2021

One chilly morning, you grab a little striped French tee shirt to wear over your JV lingerie. Looks great. A sporty twist for a chemise, a nautical foil for floral prints and lacy details. Under? Over? Doesn’t matter. Also cute with tap pants, silk trousers, etc. Jane’s Vanity understands the allure of the tee.

The Epic Everyday

Posted on May 08 2021

Low-slung black joggers look great with a pretty bra. A sexy camisole elevates the grocery run. Silk pajamas add swagger to the dog walk. Jane’s Vanity orchestrates our casual everyday style. Today is the right day to wear a magical bra from Taryn Winters. The impulse might be to save such a wonder for a “special occasion.” But perhaps it works the other way round, sì?

Drop Everything!

Posted on May 07 2021

The smoking jacket/dressing gown has perhaps never been more proudly displayed than in Noel Coward’s 1939 drawing room farce Present Laughter. Drop everything and watch the 1981 revival from London. It provides not only hilarity, but also a Jane’s Vanity moment of the most sartorial sort.

Adventures in Lingerie

Posted on May 02 2021

Jane’s Vanity goes to great lengths to bring you the most thrilling lingerie. Come along for a behind-the-scenes look at the excellent customer service provided by Jane and Emily. Be so lucky as to have your very special order delivered with elan by the dedicated staff of Jane’s Vanity.

Baby Lingerie

Posted on May 01 2021

Four years ago, I trotted my future daughter-in-law over to Jane’s Vanity’s atelier for the first time. We had a ball. Lots has happened for her since then: a wedding, a new job. And now...a baby! So, where does JV lingerie fit into this picture? Let’s find out, by picking up the phone for a coast-to-coast chat.

A Date with Destiny

Posted on April 30 2021

Feeling a little housebound? Now is the time for the tough to get going! Keep the side up with inventive lingerie and loungewear. You’ll know it’s there, just like the lipstick that you apply before donning your mask. Perk up your world (and possibly someone else’s) in something Jane’s Vanity.

Dada and Dana

Posted on April 25 2021

Where will fashion take us as the pandemic lifts? After the horrors of World War I, the Dada Movement turned the European art world upside down. Dada’s in-your-face absurdist antics provided a brief but refreshing introduction to a decade-long party in the 1920s. Style was paramount. A century later, we feel a similar longing for joy, elegance, and wit in our clothing. We find it in Dana Pisarra’s special loungewear from Italy. Jane’s Vanity has us ready for anything in Dana’s intriguing silk and lace.

Longline

Posted on April 24 2021

No, not that kind of long line. This longline is a bra. One that caresses the midriff. And creates a bridge between lingerie and streetwear. You could stand in line in your longline. But, you don’t have to stand in line for a longline. Jane’s Vanity has lots of mouth-watering choices. And they can be mailed directly (and quickly) to your doorstep.

Look Great When You’re Late

Posted on April 23 2021

You always look fabulous. Even when you’re late. In fact, it might help. Being late is how fashion trends get started. Your Jane’s Vanity wardrobe makes it easy to get dressed, and also to stop traffic. Take it to the street!

Little Stories

Posted on April 20 2021

Little stories make a life. Your JV lingerie collection is a case in point. Each piece has its own story. Together they tell yours. Step back and contemplate the good life, chronicled in style by Jane’s Vanity.

Back Story

Posted on April 16 2021

French women are very particular about the graceful rear view of their torsos. Clothed or unclothed, they pride themselves on a beautiful back. The careful cut of their lingerie and loungewear contributes to the overall effect of chic, nonchalance, and sensuality. Jane’s Vanity takes a peek.

Shadow Wardrobe

Posted on April 11 2021

Author Andrea Lee writes in the February Vogue* that “Every woman has a shadow wardrobe, outfits that suggest an alternative identity, a road not taken. I see mine as a shrine to past desires and the tenebrous aspects of self-invention.”* “Shadow wardrobe” is an apt description of lingerie. Not everyone gets to see it, but it adds a rich dimension, nevertheless. Feel the power of its color, allure, surprise. Jane’s Vanity brings your shadow wardrobe into the light.

The Deep

Posted on April 09 2021

Hidden treasures await on the JV website. You know what we mean, those single sizes, one-of-a-kinds, and unique items that could transform your lingerie wardrobe. Jane’s Vanity’s timeless lingerie choices represent a fleeting moment for the designers who create them. New inspirations and changing times preclude repetition. Make your move, before these special pieces disappear.

A Gift From Old Persia

Posted on March 27 2021

I have a new member of the family, a Persian rug from the Hamadan province of western Iran, the village of Dergazin, to be exact. The rug is tiny, antique, and a feast for the eye. Its navy blue background is splashed with an unlikely yet compelling assortment of colors. I study it as I dress in the morning. And find myself reaching for an all-new color mix from my Jane’s Vanity collection.

Essential Fantasy

Posted on March 26 2021

It is a revelation to see Jane’s Vanity’s new selection of corsetry. After a year of pandemic isolation and worry, we need, instead, some glamour and fantasy. Lingerie has never looked more essential. And elegant corsetry gives the everyday a vital new allure.

Sheer Flowers

Posted on March 24 2021

Spring brings joy, this year especially. Hey, little flowers, we’re all in this together. Let’s wiggle our toes and blossom in the sunshine. Jane’s Vanity celebrates a giddy time of year with the lightest, breeziest floral lingerie.

Happy As…

Posted on February 13 2021

Happy Valentine’s Day! Here at JV, we’re happy as can be. It’s our favorite lingerie holiday. How happy are we? Jane’s Vanity sends you happy thoughts and lots of love all year round.

Small Conference

Posted on February 07 2021

The ultimate luxury is a little chat with yourself each morning. How can you make this your best day? Cut away the clutter, and plot your course. Remember to let your dreams shine through. These moments make a difference--all day long. Self-reflection is therapeutic. And sometimes surprising! Just like your charmingly unexpected wardrobe choices from Jane’s Vanity. Let them be part of your daily inspiration.

Coupe

Posted on February 06 2021

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.

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!

The Mixes

Posted on January 10 2021

If you fancy a soundtrack, help is on the way. One’s device is poised and ready to provide atmosphere with every sort of music mix. You’ll love the titles. To complete the mood, mix it up in Jane’s Vanity lingerie.

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.

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