Holiday Gift Guide: The Work Friend
It’s the time of year for Secret Santas and White Elephant exchanges! Having just had our Lille holiday party a few weeks ago, we know…
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Holiday Gift Guide: Glamour Gals
Do you remember Glamour Gals, the tiny dolls from the 80s that were like itty-bitty versions of Barbies? I was a big fan and ardent…
Fall Legwear Roundup
Even though it’s supposed to get up to 80 today, you know it is coming…Fall is in the air, folks, and that means you need…
I spy…
A lovely pair of metallic Erica Tanov thigh high stockings from Lille Boutique beautifully incorporated into a ballet inspired photoshoot by Anja Verdugo! We love…
Lille’s Sick Day Anecdote
Things that cheer a lady up while bedridden on a perfect day: Cozy Wolford knee-highs… Flowers… And a glimpse of Springtime from the bedroom window. I am…
Gerbe Tights Giveaway!
Congrats to Rachel Red Lips for winning the Wolford giveaway last night! We had a great turnout for the Valerie Joan Taylor show, but in case you…
Real Life in Lingerie: Meet Annapurna!
I’d like to introduce our dear LIL readers to the newest member of the Lille family. This time I’m not talking about a brand or…
Les Queues de Sardines Tights en route…
We are expecting a shipment of Les Queues de Sardines tights any day now, so if you missed out on the awesome Winter collection, you…
April Giveaway #4: Miss Dater Nylon Knee-Highs
Do you see it? Is it blinding you? Are your fragile retinas burning because you’ve grown so accustomed to the dark? What is that thing…
April Showers Bring…Lovely Flower Prints!
It’s been a rainy spring in Portland (no surprise there), which means flowers are starting to bloom. And while I certainly enjoy a bouquet of…
April Giveaway Winner!
Congratulations to our lucky winner, Annapurna, who won our very first lingerie giveaway! Big thanks to everyone who participated by commenting. For those of you…
Les Queues de Sardines
We just received our first shipment of incredible hosiery from the French husband and wife team, M & O, who create under the label “Les…
Incoming: La Fée Verte Hosiery
I am SO excited to report that my order of leggings, stockings and tights from La Fée Verte is on its way*. (You can always…
Incoming: Erica Tanov Socks
We’re delighted to hear that our shipment of fabulous socks from Erica Tanov is en route as we speak! As you must know by now,…
New Arrival: Erica Tanov Lingerie
We’re bubbling with excitement about the arrival of Erica Tanov‘s gorgeous silk slips, camisoles, pajama pants and socks. Like Araks, Erica launched her own…
Goodbye to The Good, The Bad and The Ugly
I’m so sorry to report that The Good, The Bad and The Ugly, that East Village bastion of style, has closed its doors for good….
Anatomy of a Panty Drawer: pt. 9
Part Nine: Hosiery To quote my dear friend Jessica, “I don’t wear socks. I wear hosiery, thank you very much.” Indeed, there is a big…
Sock Heaven
The Japanese socks are in! Patterned over the knee socks, knit thigh highs in crazy bright colors, open toed knee-highs, and lacy 1/2 socks are…
Kawaii!
I think everyone in Portland knows about my two major obsessions: accessories (i.e. lingerie, shoes, umbrellas, etc.) and all things Japanese (i.e. goyaman, takoyaki, nihon…