TEN Undies

We are so thrilled to announce the arrival of what we have deemed “the best cotton panties in the universe” after exhaustive research and tireless testing.  Daphne Javitch, the founder …Continue Reading

Bra Talk

I recently visited my sister-in-law in New York, and she asked me to bring her some perfect bras for everyday wear.  As a young mother, she is running around after …Continue Reading

Confessions of a Shop Owner: Part One

Yesterday, I was reminded once again that drinking tequila in the afternoon is never a good idea, even if it is your day off.  Margaritas sometimes sound so irresistible that …Continue Reading

Blogging from Bed

There is nothing worse than being trapped in bed for days on end – whether you’re sick with the flu, laid up with a sprained ankle, or recovering from minor …Continue Reading

Lingerie on Film: Halloween edition!

Happy Halloween! In honor of this, my favorite holiday of the year, I thought I’d post a few photos of lingerie in horror films through the ages. From scantily-clad coeds …Continue Reading

Halloween Costume Ideas

All this talk about the economy and the election has me longing for some lighthearted fun – what better way to address this than gearing up for the ultimate escapist …Continue Reading

The Great Debate

It’s hard to resist the urge to make the world wide web your own personal soapbox, especially in such a crucial time for our country, but politics and lingerie don’t …Continue Reading

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 the Cougar demographic. If you …Continue Reading

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 or travel blog. Can you …Continue Reading

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 Bra, L.I. Woman Goes to …Continue Reading

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 that she does too!) I’m …Continue Reading

Girls vs. Boys

As most of our customers can attest, Lille is not your typical lingerie store. We don’t carry any adult toys, we stray from thongs and costumes, and none of the …Continue Reading

The Axe-hole Effect

My husband and I were at the Doug Fir last night, having a grand old time, when we were assaulted by an overpowering cologne so offensive that it seemed to …Continue Reading

100 Years of Brassieres

New York Magazine ran a great feature this week on the 100th anniversary of the brassiere – or at least, the anniversary of the first time the word appeared in …Continue Reading