Mariacarla Boscono by Mert Alas & Marcus Piggott for LOEWE F/W 2011.12

Mariacarla Boscono by Mert Alas & Marcus Piggott for LOEWE F/W 2011.12

Laura Leshel by Lukas Spitaler for Active Beauty Summer 2011

Laura Leshel by Lukas Spitaler for Active Beauty Summer 2011

 

Text & Production: Melanie Gleinser

Photos: Lukas Spitaler

Hair & Make Up: Christopher Koller

Better Comments

We have a new commenting system DISQUS, which will be a great improvement to the previous. We can now reply directly to comments and have easy conversations amongst one another, without having to say "this is to the seventh anonymous commenter" and so on. You can still keep your privacy as before. Enjoy.

John Kortajarena for VOGUE Turkey July 2011 by Sebastian Faena

John Kortajarena for VOGUE Turkey July 2011 by Sebastian Faena

Linda Vojtova by Sergi Pons for El Pais

Linda Vojtova by Sergi Pons for El Pais

SEASIDE SEDUCTION –

Sergi Pons captures an intimate moment between Evandro Soldati and model Linda Votjova for publication El Pais. Outfitted in scuba gears by Miguel Arnau, the inseparable couple turns up the seduction dial....

Klara V by Inge Prader for Madonna July 9th 2011

Klara V by Inge Prader for Madonna July 9th 2011

Production: Julia Bauernfeind

Make Up & Styling & Hair: Mariana Hiebl & Lena Wolz

Nadine Wolfbeisser by Lise - Anne Marsal for Madame Figaro July 17th 2011

Nadine Wolfbeisser by Lise - Anne Marsal for Madame Figaro July 17th 2011

Save The Date! Toad Lillie Trunkshow at Jane's Vanity...

Toad Lillie "Yes, Tease!"

It is with great pleasure (and giddy excitement) that we announce that the exclusive debut of Toad Lillie's next collection will be in a trunkshow hosted at Jane's Vanity this August!

Mark your calendars, save the date, and plan on being in Portland for this sumptuous showing...

Toad Lillie trunkshow at Jane's Vanity

Saturday, August 27th 2011

12pm-5pm

at:

Jane's Vanity

521 SW Broadway

Portland, OR 97205

Meet Toad Lillie designer Laurie Shapiro, be the first to view her decadent new collection, and get 10% OFF the custom order of your hearts desire... This is your chance to pre-order styles & sizes that might not make it into the shop, and at a discount!

Toad Lillie "Sway With Me"

This will be Laurie's first visit to Portland, a hop-skip-jump down from her new home of Seattle, WA. You've probably seen her saucy silk charmeuse creations in Jane's Vanity in the past, as her "It's your Birthday" shelf set, custom made in scarlet red, was the smash of 2010's Holiday Fashion Show. Seeing is believing with this magnificent collection: the quality of the silk & the construction of her uniquely flirty designs is absolutely couture-quality, a treat to behold and a treasure to own. 

Inspired by vintage couture gowns of the 30's-50's, Toad Lillie is a fabulous combination of glamour and saucy insouciance. Ruffles, bows, drawstrings and peepholes adorn her bras and knickers, most often produced in jewel-toned silk charmeuse. From ruffled creations seemingly made to peek from a low-cut sweater to shelf-bras that will bring out the burlesque star within, Toad Lillie's line is endlessly feminine and flirtatious. Each piece is truly bespoke, made to order & sewn by hand using couture techniques by the designer herself. 

Toad Lillie "The girl is a Vamp"

We are so excited to be able to bring this brilliant designer's 2011/2012 collection debut to our Portland customers, and hope you're all as excited as we are! If you want information on this (and other) events at Jane's Vanity, keep an eye on the blog, facebook, twitter & sign up for our email list! We swear, we'll never share your information, and emails are sent rarely & only for sales & special events.

Curious about Toad Lille? Find out more on her twitter, facebook, blog ~ and find the final-few of her treasures in our online boutique!

xo, Emily

The Earth Laughs in Flowers...

Piper Ewan Garters

...and Piper Ewan makes accessories to help you bring that floral joy to every day!

Utilizing couture techniques, Piper Ewan hand crafts each and every one of her iconic silk garters in lovely Portland Oregon. A Jane's Vanity staple for over a decade, these beauties transcend the perfect bridal accessory: they truly are the perfect topper for hosiery, and a delightful way to add floral cheer to every day.

Piper Ewan Garter

In colors ranging from classic bridal whites to sweet-and-delicate pinks to burlesque-sexy black and burgundy, these treasures come in a seemingly endless combination of colors and are perfect for an endless number of occasions. 

Love wearing stockings, but can't wear a garterbelt under that dress? Check. 

Feel a little too austere in your all-black ensemble? Check. 

Anxious about your stay-ups staying-up as you ride your bike to work? Check. 

Her pieces are available for custom order in any color or size you could dream of, and she also creates beautiful hairclips, brooches, and outerwear.

Piper Ewan Garter

Piper Ewan also has a magnificent line of corsetry (steel boned, front busk back lace, and just as feminine & high-quality as her other beauties) in the works presently... We are hoping the line will be together this fall, when we will be holding a Trunk Show in our Portland store with her. 

Keep an eye on the Twitter, Facebook, & here on the Blog for more updates as Fall approaches!

Kirsten of Piper Ewan in her studio

In the meantime, stop by the shop or head to the Online Boutique for a look at Piper Ewan's beautiful garters!

xo,

Emily

(blog title comes from a poem by Ralph Waldo Emerson)

Hannah RIchter und Jennifer Mueller by Norbert Kniat

Hannah RIchter und Jennifer Mueller by Norbert Kniat for www.facticemagazine.com Issue 4 - Été Brulant

Styling: Felix Leblhuber

Make-up: Christopher Koller

Hair: Alexander Moser

Mark Vanderloo by Sebastian Faena for Cesare Paciotti Fall 2011 Campaign

Mark Vanderloo by Sebastian Faena for Cesare Paciotti Fall 2011 Campaign

Barbora Marconova for 1st Magazine July August 2011 by Rafaela Pröll

Barbora Marconova for 1st Magazine July August 2011

Photos: Rafaela Pröll

Production: Katarina Vehmas-Cherabon / cherabon.com

Photo-Assistant: Harald Alexander

Make-up&Hair: Birgit Fuchs

Seeking Models!

With the launch of the online store has come a need for fresh faces amongst our modeling pool! We strive to photograph each piece on the online boutique on a model, and would like our models to be as indicative of a range of ages, body types and personalities as the shop regularly serves. Currently, we are primarily seeking photo models for the online boutique.

Are you interested in modeling for Jane's Vanity? Email Emily with the following information!

Name, Age, Email Address & Phone Number

Availability/Scheduling

Sizes: Bra, Panty, Dress, Waist, Height

A recent photograph

All models must be at the very least 21 years of age, comfortable with modeling lingerie, and willing to have their photos posted on www.janesvanity.com, our blog, facebook and twitter at our discretion. 

Looking forward to meeting some lovely new faces to pair with the beautiful collections on their way to the shop!

xoxo, Emily

On Summer Hosiery...

Guinevere Van Seenus in Vogue UK. Image via here.

Now that the sun has finally come out in Portland  & we've joined the rest of the country in the sunny days of splendor, a post on perfect Summer hosiery seemed appropriate. As the temperatures rise, so do the hemlines, and we've all had those days where it is simply too hot to contemplate another layer - even if it's a sheer stocking. Yet there is no need to forsake a well-dressed leg for comfort in warmer temperatures!

Jane's Vanity has a plethora of lovely, unique hosiery options to get you through the warmer months, both in-shop and online. From classic silk stockings from Cervin and Fifi Chachnil to unique patterns from Fogal and Falke, there are offerings for every style & outfit.

Falke Net Stay-Up

My favorite hosiery option for truly sweltering days is the nude fishnet. It dresses your legs without adding any additional layers and looks perfect with any possible variety of colors and patterns. The fishnet pattern adds visual interest without detracting from the outfit itself, and the nude color adds an element of the unexpectedly sweet to an intrinsically sexy style of hosiery most often seen in black.

Anja Rubik for Vogue Mexico. Image via here.

Fishnets can be incredibly chic in any color, especially when it is coordinated with your outfit. With Nude, Cigar Brown, Platinum Grey & the versatile putty-taupe Frappe color in stock, there's an option for any look. Fishnets in the daytime at many jobs can be a tricky proposition, but the softer tones of nude and grey can be easier to carry in a professional setting. 

Falke Big Net Tight

From stay-ups to tights to knee-highs, wide nets with a 60's feel to closer nets which evoke the roaring 20's - there's a fishnet out there for everyone! On days where the temperature is over 80, you'll appreciate this hosiery option even more.

Anja Rubik for Vogue Mexico. Image via here.

Another fabulous hosiery option - summer or no - is the classic stocking with a garterbelt or garters. Nothing will make you feel more feminine than the pull of the stockings against the garterbelt when you take a step, and the very process of rolling the stocking up your leg and attaching it to the garter straps feels luxurious. A silk stocking, like the one we have in-shop from Cervin, has the added luxury of being a silk - like the softest gossamer, this is a stocking you will never want to take off, and its status as a natural fiber has the added benefit of 'breathing' - a real plus in warm weather! Other lovely possibilities include the classic nude-with-black backseam from Fifi Chachnil, or the buttery-soft Diamond 10 Stocking from Falke.

Fogal 'Bellevue' Stay-Up - please call or email for details!

Another really lovely hosiery option is a pattern. The French have this knack for mixing patterns which many Americans seem too timid to try - walking down the streets of Paris in January, I'm always struck by all the patterned hosiery walking by. As a nod to this (and as big fans of the look), Jane's Vanity always stocks a handful of lovely patterned options. Try pairing a striped stocking with a lace skirt, a lace stocking with your floral dress - you might be surprised by how great it looks!

Image via here.

Hosiery is a valuable accessory for any look, and one that is often neglected - black or nude, sheer or opaque, these are all important options, but what about a little color? A surprising pattern? The seduction & comfort of a stocking or a stay-up? Much of the hosiery at Jane's Vanity is released seasonally, so each individual style becomes a treasure. 

Falke Squares Stay-Up

Can't wait to share the news of a gorgeous new line of hosiery/socks which will be making it's way to toe shop in early fall - decadent, magnificent pieces of pure silk and cashmere... 

xoxo, Emily