Lille Boutique is carrying a big selection – below are some of my personal favorites:

“Classic elements of style such as braiding, contrasting trim and double button rows lend the collection a hint of nostalgia and understatement, while the young, feminine cut provides a certain seductive sexiness. High-quality details add luxuriousness, including delicate logo tags and labels made of enamel. Wundervoll composes the transition from lingerie to home wear with a deliberate flow. In addition to the underwear there are loosely cut models that wear especially well around the house. Most of the tops are designed to look great as outerwear too!”

Thanks to weak dollar – prices are actually a little more affordable than what us Europeans are paying for Wundervoll. Maybe it’s worth the shipping – I’m not sure – but it’s worth checking that out!

Just a reminder that this Saturday is Lille’s Birthday Party, and you, dear reader, are cordially invited to join us for the festivities! We will kick off the evening at 7pm with sparkling wine from Kir Wine Bar and handmade gourmet chocolate from Xocolatl de David. There will be a free prize drawing for anyone who makes a purchase (over $50) with Gift Certificates from Lille Boutique and other Lower East End businesses, as well as many other goodies. Stop by to admire the artwork from “Anthology,” check out the new exclusive styles from Hoff by Hoff, shop the 50% off sale rack, and show your love for our little shop. Without you, we wouldn’t be here!

The news about Sarah Wizemann doesn’t end there. She’ll be showing at the Forecast fashion show later this month and debuting a new line of Gatsby lingerie. TLP looks forward to bringing you more information and pictures from the collection.

Congratulations Sarah.

Lille Boutique was created to provide women with elegant lingerie in a comfortable setting. Located in the Lower Burnside district of Portland, Oregon, the shop carries a unique combination of luxurious undergarments, hosiery and sleepwear from local, national and international lines, as well as bath and body products, hand made jewelry, antiques and home decor. Lille features undergarments and lounge-wear made with handmade lace and high-quality natural fibers, such as silk and organic cotton, but you will also find bras made of modern materials that offer exceptional comfort and support. The goal is to provide women with smart alternatives to the many uncomfortable synthetic options currently available in the lingerie market.

Sarah stocks Lille with great brands like Eberjey, Stella McCartney, Sabrina Nadal, and Lyell; however, you won’t find an entire line from a designer at Lille. Sarah doesn’t work that way. She hand selects pieces that are distinctive and fit with the goals of her own shop.

In addition to running Lille, Sarah also has her hand in fashion shows including the Doug Fir Fest in 2008, the store’s one year anniversary, and the 2007 fashion show. Sarah’s day doesn’t end there. She’s a regular blogger about many topics, but mostly about lingerie. You can find her soapbox here (Life in Lingerie).

Sarah’s latest venture is to transform from shop owner to lingerie designer. She has recently introduced her own line of limited-edition handmade lingerie she is calling Gatsby. Gatsby is inspired by vintage styles, most notably Sarah’s great eye for the 1920s. She uses only vintage silk, lace, and other recycled materials. Currently, sizing is limited and the pieces aren’t available on the Lille website. Sarah encourages women to try them on. She will increase the number of pieces and sizes as the line matures. Sarah shared a few pictures from her Gatsby line.

Bodas was a new brand to me. With bras, knickers, camis, and more in cotton, mesh, and tactel, the collection is ideal for keeping you cool and comfortable as well as chic. In a variety of colors and styles, Bodas is perfect under clingy summer dresses and sexy summer short shorts!

With wedding season in full swing, I’m sure many of you are purchasing gifts for friends or perhaps for yourself. If you are looking for something a little different, I suggest Letters of Marque. This line proves that the sweet, vintage Victorian look can be sexy too. Soft and sheer with Leavers lace embellishments, it will be hard to choose between the bralette and cami and the bloomers and g-string. The collection also includes a babydoll and bed jacket.

Pretty, pretty! If you are in New York City, visit Journelle for a sampling of each of these collections. If you are out of the New York City area, you will soon be able to shop Journelle online, but in the meantime, check out Araks and Bodas at Lille Boutique and Letters of Marque at Nancy Meyer and Dollhouse Bettie. Enjoy!