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 to stock up on fashionable …Continue Reading

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 when our customers put their …Continue Reading

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 so happy to have snagged …Continue Reading

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 missed it, you should stop …Continue Reading

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 designer, but rather our new …Continue Reading

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 might still be able to …Continue Reading

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 anyway? That’s the sun shining, …Continue Reading

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 daffodils or tulips, I am …Continue Reading

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 who didn’t win but shared …Continue Reading

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 Queues de Sardines.” Fanciful, irreverent …Continue Reading

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 tell when I’m really enthused …Continue Reading

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, I’m a sucker for interesting …Continue Reading

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 line of lingerie before delving …Continue Reading

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. The fun, innovative ambiance that …Continue Reading

Anatomy of a Panty Drawer: pt. 9

Part Nine: HosieryTo quote my dear friend Jessica, “I don’t wear socks. I wear hosiery, thank you very much.” Indeed, there is a big difference between your run-of-the-mill athletic socks …Continue Reading

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 among the offerings, ranging in …Continue Reading

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 buyoh, etc.) So it should …Continue Reading