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?
Nouvelle
A Season of Slip Dresses
Posted on November 11 2019
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.
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:
Storytelling
Posted on August 02 2019
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.
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.