In honor of Valentine’s Day, we are offering 15% off our entire stock of Eres lingerie from February 1st through the 14th. This is a rare opportunity, as our Eres prices are already well below our competitors’. But we really feel the need to point men in the right direction this Valentine’s - that is, toward the most impeccably crafted, elegent bras in the store. Every time we encourage our female shoppers to try on an Eres bra, the inevitable response, after the revelatory gasp is, “This bra fits better than any I’ve ever worn.” Indeed.

Hey all you lovebirds! Valentine’s Day is coming. That means that we’re getting more nervous male shoppers coming in. I love them, they’re adorable. So nervous. You can tell that a lingerie store is the last place in the world that they want to be. That’s why it’s pretty great that we have an online store. Hey local guy! You don’t actually have to come in and feel all “weirded out” by the wall-o-panties. You can peruse our web store and order from home. If you are having trouble picking something out, or finding the right size you can always either check our shopping tips, or e-mail (info@lilleboutique.com) us, or, of course, go for the old gift certificate. If you don’t want to pay extra for shipping, then we can simply process your order and set your gift aside. Then you can send your assistant over on his lunch break and he can pick it up for you (poor sap). Easy as pie. Do you not love that? How can you not love that? It’s the season of love. LOVE IT! That’s an order. (get it? order? wokka wokka wokka)

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 lingerie is “Made in China of 100% nylon.” We tend to appeal more to women than men; a fact that we think means we’re doing our jobs right. That’s not to say we don’t carry sexy lingerie - it’s just not our focus. There are hundreds of shops out there that offer Hanky Panky thongs; very few offer a vast selection of pima cotton and silk options, handmade in New York and Paris. This is seldom an issue, but occasionally, we run into a customer or company that just doesn’t understand where we’re coming from. (more…)

Part Five: Camisoles

Versatile and comfortable, camisoles or camis are a staple in any wardrobe. This sleeveless, close-fitting garment can be worm with or without a bra, under clothing or on its own, and makes an excellent layering piece for the winter months. Pair it with leggings under dress pants and a sweater, and you have the feminine equivalent of men’s long underwear. (more…)

This Friday, February 1, from 6pm to 9pm, Lille Boutique will be hosting the first in a series of art shows coinciding with First Friday on East Burnside. “New Work in Fibers” by Portland native, Sarah E. LaBarre will kick off the series. (more…)

There was a customer in here today who purchased a Lake & Stars Divorcee Bikini. That’s not so unusual; it’s a very cute and unique garment. The reason she was blog-worthy is because she was incredibly excited about the date that she was buying the panties for. It was a big date with a guy who she really liked and she was just giddy, giddy, giddy. She was telling me that she hadn’t been on the market for a long time and really wanted something special to wear to give her a little oomph. I know what she means. (more…)

The long-anticipated No Pressure sets from The Lake and Stars arrived today, and I think the image speaks for itself - they are, in a word, adorable! One happy lady squealed in delight when she saw them coming out of the package and bought a bralette and garterpanty in shortbread/silver (pictured above) on the spot. They also come in jet/stone, which is a gorgeous charcoal gray mesh with black lace overlay and contrasting yellow trim. This might be my favorite collection from them, but alas, they will surely sell out immediately with Valentine’s Day right around the corner, so get yours quick (no pressure!)

I’m in the process of catching a nice little cold. I’ve been fighting it off for a couple of days, but it’s being a tenacious bugger. I’ve taken most of my usual cold precautions. I have been eating cloves of raw garlic (not for the faint of heart, but usually quite effective if you don’t have anything you need to not stink like garlic for), I’ve been drinking gallons of water, and taking immune system support dietary supplements. I used to love using Quantum’s Elderberry C-Syrup for my immune system, but my local natural grocery store has informed me that this wonder product has been discontinued. Just my luck. So, now all I can do it take it as easy as possible. This basically means that I need to dedicate every moment of my spare time to putting on my cuddliest nightshirt and my warmest socks, lighting a cozy scented candle, making some tea with honey, and curling up on the couch to watch the entire series of The OC. Sometimes comfort is the best medicine. As much as I’d like to use this blog spot to talk about all the smoking hot items we have for the approaching Valentine’s Day, I have to get better before I’m in that frame of mind. Fortunately for me our sexy/comfy ratio is about 50/50 with a little bit of Venn Diagram type overlap, so I technically have something to talk about no matter how I’m feeling. Yaa…cough cough…aay!

We’re pleased to announce the addition of the first local lingerie collection to Lille Boutique - Birds of Prey is a new intimate apparel label recently launched by Sabrina Peterson, a Wisconsin native (like me!) Comprised of sleep sets and loungewear made of natural and sustainable fibers, it fits right in beside Kumi Kookoon silk nighties and robes, Poet pima cotton camis and boyshorts, and Araks silk/cotton crepe bralettes and panties. The sets shown above (Spring, Lilac and Wren) are handmade with 100% china silk and inspired by animals, stones and other aspects of nature Sabrina experienced growing up in the country. (more…)

I just got a brand new sewing machine that does embroidery, and I must say - I’m addicted. I’ve always been a sucker for carefully crafted embellishments that enhance, rather than detract from a garment. If you’re looking for a way to put a personal touch on your new lingerie set, I highly recommend a custom monogram or floral embroidery pattern. This is a great option for brides who want something special for their wedding lingerie, but it’s also just a great way to personalize your intimates. It makes the lingerie truly yours. Modern technology has made this a surprisingly affordable option, and starting this February, Lille Boutique will be featuring this service for any lingerie purchased in the store, at very reasonable rates. More info soon to come…