New Jewelry by I Heart Anna
The gorgeous vintage charm pendants by I Heart Anna sold out so quickly that we just had to get more! Her Fall line is even…
Notes from Underwear
Return of the One-Piece Bathing Suit
Now don’t get me wrong; I love bikinis as much as the next girl, but there are times when I want a little more coverage;…
Arak-Attack!
Heads up, loyal LIL readers…due to the overwhelming demand for more Araks, we will be getting a ton of new stuff in next week –…
Incoming: Lyell Lingerie
It’s official. My perseverance has paid off! This Fall, Lille will be carrying a small selection of lovely lingerie from Lyell. Alliteration aside, this is…
Goodbye Lisi Valle
I received some sad news today in the form of a letter from Lisi Valle notifying us of the discontinuation of her eponymous line. Citing…
Bikinis and Yachts; or, how I want to spend my summer vacation…
Notcot blogged about the new Veuve Clicquot/Riva Yacht collaboration to make us all a little dreamy and hopeful (albeit altogether unrealistic) about our prospects for…
VPL is here!
We just received the first installment of our Fall VPL Order!!!! I practically attacked our friendly UPS driver to open the box, then assaulted his…
By the sea, by the sea, by the beautiful sea…
It’s hard to find a cute bathing suit, but it’s even harder to find an appropriate cover-up that isn’t decked out in a tropical motif….
Lyell Lingerie (on the DL)
Shhhh… can you keep a secret? One of my favorite labels started doing lingerie for Spring/Summer ’08. I’m not making any promises, but I’d really…
Georgette Soft Cup Triangle Bra
The new Georgette Soft Bra by Princesse Tam Tam is another adorable bralette that is not only cute, but comfy too. Like the rest of…
Web Store Updates
We sincerely apologize for the delay in updating our webstore lately – what with Mercury in retrograde and the constant influx of new merch coming…
Tonight: New Photography by Chloe Richard
This Friday, June 6, 2008 from 6pm to 9pm, Lille Boutique will be hosting the first in a series of three Summer Photography Exhibitions by…
Lille Bike Shoot
Unfortunately, the Lille Bike Shoot didn’t quite go according to plan thanks to a mistake by the photo rental company and some very typical Portland…
Lingerie in "Flashing Lights" Video
So Kanye West is in Stumptown tonight, which led me on a wild goose chase to find the video that The Lake and Stars lingerie…
Spring 2008 Bridal Lingerie Guide
Here’s a helpful guide to the newest, loveliest bridal lingerie from the Spring ’08 collections: Princesse Tam Tam Guepiere: This cotton/silk blend bustier with attached…
The Perfect White Bikini
Araks has created the ultimate sexy little white bikini this season, in a subtle eggshell color with asymmetrcial straps. The Zoe bikini top in Shell…
Hangover Schmangover
This is definitely how I feel right now, though I certainly don’t look as good as Lulu in all her black-bobbed glory. I would love…
Make-Up Room
The adorable Make-Up Room sets by the Lake and Stars are in! Available in the striking Ink/Lime (pictured above), or Wax/Tangerine (Ivory/Orange), they offer a…
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…
Pajama Party
For a lingerie store owner, my pajama collection is a sorry state of affairs. Don’t get me wrong – I have a formidable array of…
Sarah’s on Break
Actually, I’m back. But it is true that the “We’re on Break” romper by The Lake and Stars is featured prominently in the new Sex…
Grace Waking
Sara touched on the timeless charm of the new Stella pieces a few days ago, but I just had to elaborate on the glory of…
Waikiki, here I come!
If you’re looking for a versatile bikini this Summer, you can’t go wrong with the Escale in Terra Cotta by Princesse Tam Tam. The cute…
Won’t You Be My Neighbor?
Attention PDX entrepreneurs! A rare commercial spot has opened up in the Lower East Burnside district, right next door to Lille Boutique on the corner…
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…
No Pants Day
Apparently, today is “No Pants Day,” according to the official website: “No Pants Day is a day where everyone, be they students, respectable businessmen, or…
Bodas Cotton Mousseline Series
The Bodas Cotton Mousseline Chemise from their Spring/Summer ’08 line was definitely a fan favorite at the Spring Fashion Show. Made from 100% pure Swiss…
Vintage Jewelry by Anna
We had an amazing response from the crowd about the jewelry featured in our fashion show, and I thought I should mention it here since…
Fashion Show Pix at MOD
We were fortunate enough to have a couple of Mercury staffers at the Fashion Show, and we’re grateful to Minh Tran for taking some amazing…
Bra Bandits
I thought our readers might be interested in this recent New York Times article regarding an intellectual property lawsuit against Victoria’s Secret: Saying She Patented…
One Year Anniversary and Spring Fashion Show
Just a quick reminder – our One Year Anniversary party and Spring Fashion Show will be held at the store this Friday at 7pm. If…
Hand Dyed Cotton Hipster Panties
We’ve gone RIT crazy here, due in part to a preponderance of spectacular color choices (weren’t there like 5 options when we were kids?) Seriously:…
Our Ad Campaign
I received a message from a customer today regarding our ad campaign and its alleged lack of diversity. It’s always very upsetting to me when…
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…
What makes you so special?
You have good taste. You buy beautiful lingerie that feels good on your skin and looks great on your body. You can’t be fooled into…
Dasha Teddy by Araks Organics
The organic cotton Dasha Teddy by Araks just arrived today, and man is it cute! It’s loose fitting on the bottom, not unlike the popular…
Organic Cotton Line by Araks
The organic cotton line by Araks has finally arrived! These pieces are so incredibly soft and luxurious – you will want to live in them….
Real Life in Lingerie
Here is a prime example of a stylish way to highlight your lingerie and integrate it into your ready-to-wear wardrobe: Jessica has layered the Lois…
Rolled Stockings
Release your inner flapper! Thigh high stockings and garters are making a huge comeback, and fans of our ivory and black vintage silk stockings will…
When opportunity knocks…
I know I’ve mentioned The Lake and Stars’ Opportunity Trench before, but I just had to bring it up again because we received a sample…
Anatomy of a Panty Drawer: pt. 8
Part Eight: The Chemise Defining the modern-day chemise is tricky – some purists insist that the term can only refer to a loose shift or…
Another Fashion Show!
The Fall Fashion Show here at Lille Boutique was a great success, so we’re thrilled to announce the next one: we’ll be holding a Spring…
Happy Easter!
The Araks Y-Thong just doesn’t get enough credit. Sure, we’ve blogged about it extensively, but I think customers sometimes overlook it as a practical panty…
The Perfect "Something Blue"
Whether you’re a bride looking for undergarments for that special day or a bridesmaid trying to find a present for a shower or bachelorette party,…
Apples vs. Oranges
I don’t know about you, but I prefer the bra on the left. (Judging from the look of distress on the model’s face, I’d wager…
Araks Delfine Cami
There’s a beautiful camisole in the store that just doesn’t get enough attention. The Delfine cotton cami by Araks is a lovely marriage of lace…
Lille Boutique in the news!
Thanks to an article in the Mercury highlighting our crime-fighting activities, Lille Boutique will be featured on the KATU news channel 2 tonight at 4pm…
Araks Spring Line!
Today, we received the first shipment from the Araks Spring Lingerie Line, which includes the gorgeous Martina cami in milk with alpine trim and sexy…
LIFT-MOLD-CORRECT-HOLD
On a warm, sunny day like today, I thank my lucky stars that I don’t live in the ’50s. If I had to wear this…
Anatomy of a Panty Drawer: pt. 7
Part Seven: Garters Simply put, garters (or suspender belts in the UK) keep stockings up. They’ve been around since the 18th century, when they were…