Sabrina Nadal
The first shipment of romantic lingerie from Sabrina Nadal has arrived and is already flying out the door! Sabrina’s French sensibility is evident in the…
Notes from Underwear
Lille Press – Portland Monthly: Best of Portland
We’re very proud to be featured in this month’s issue of Portland Monthly! Check out page 54 for a full page photo of the shop…
VPL!!!
The second shipment from our Fall VPL order has arrived! This time around we’ve gotten several styles, including the popular Breaker Tank, (works as an…
Sword and Fern
Dress Shirts by Bra Size!
We’re big advocates of the peek-a-bra, but only when it’s intentional. A splash of color or a bit of delicate lace showing under a cocktail…
Accessories for the Boudoir
I’m a sucker for vintage accessories like finely tooled leather gloves, delicate hand mirrors, and complicated jewelry boxes. Anything superfluous that exists only to please…
Fish, again…
Ok, I know I just posted about the arrival of the fish suits less than 48 hours ago, but the bikinis are already sold out!…
Cougar Lingerie
At the risk of offending the brilliant and talented Kristen Schaal, I’m going to suggest a few items in the store that may appeal to…
FINALLY!
At long last, the elusive Fish suits from Princesse Tam Tam have arrived. I have to say, it was worth the wait – in part…
Colette Chemise by Eberjey
We got a cute little chemise and bikini in from Eberjey today. The Colette is very reminiscent of the Tangled Love, only in an even…
Bric á Brac
Here at Lille, we’re usually so busy gushing over the lingerie on the blog that we often forget to mention that we carry other things…
Custom Garter Belts by Gatsby
Due to the amazing demand for our vintage silk stockings (both natural and hand-dyed), I realized not too long ago that we just didn’t have…
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….
Helen Mirren’s Bikini
The Telegraph posted an interesting article today on the hullaballoo about Helen Mirren’s hot bikini photos, taken this week while she was on vacation in…
Tiny Travel Guide
Providing travel recommendations is one of my favorite things to do. I get green with envy when I meet someone who writes for a guidebook…
Shirley Temple meets Maggie Gyllenhaal
Missing out on the Shirley Bikini top and matching Maggie Bikini bottoms is one of my biggest summer regrets. We had my size in the…
Hot Weather Lingerie
It’s officially hot in here. When the heat index hits 90 degrees, I always have a hard time figuring out what I’m willing to wear…
Not your Daddy’s wife beater…
I know we’ve been a little Araks-crazy with our blog posts in the past week, but the new stuff is just soooo good- we simply…
Online Updates
We’re still working hard on the new site, which will launch soon, but I wanted to let you know that we’ve updated the sale section…
The Iconic String Bikini
Legend has it that Brazilian model Rose de Primo invented the string bikini by accident when she ran out of material while fashioning a suit…
Real Life in Lingerie: Dasha Teddy
I just had to share this one with you. Here is a photo of a very happy customer in her Araks Organic Cotton Dasha Teddy….
Dessous Special Orders
Last chance for Dessous Special Orders this season! There are a few items still available, including two fan favorites – the Charlotte romper and the…
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…
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…