Do you celebrate Valentine’s Day?
We have always been a little ambivalent about the day, probably because when we met and started dating it was not the big celebration it is today. I have always believed romance can continue to spark spontaneously no matter how many years of familiarity. Naturally, keeping the romance alive takes effort and determination and if Valentines Day encourages that then I am all for the tradition.
Valentine’s Day is the celebration of love and my mind inevitably contemplates the French woman and her passion for lingerie. These years spent in France have not left me unaffected by the beautiful lingerie stores in every city, town and village. Talking to the women in these boutiques and department stores has fostered an enduring habit for the pretty and encouraged me to make sure I am looking my best both inside and out.
Beauty and style isn’t limited to the outside with French girls and what they wear underneath is as important as their fashion wardrobes. I imagine for the obvious reasons; not only looking fabulous for their partners but also for their own self-confidence.
Dressing in beautiful lingerie is one easy way we can treat ourselves. Feeling glamorous underneath and feeling attractive when we sleep is a sure way to raise the confidence. It doesn’t matter whether the pieces are on show or not; it is how we feel that counts.
A confident, self-assured woman is a happy one and happiness is super contagious when shared. Like smiling, happiness is something we all want to partake in.
This Valentine’s Day I am not waiting for mine to spoil me. I am going for a head start with some sleepwear and delicate lingerie. xv
Valentine’s Day, Think About It The French Way
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sleeping short
in bloom by jonquil lace and satin || in bloom by jonquil velvet and lace || in bloom by jonquil cheetah || in bloom by jonquil your eyes
sleeping long
silver palms || moonlight || so sweet || raven stripe || cherry blossom
Nordstrom generously allowed me to select my favourite “Valentine’s” lingerie and sleepwear to show you. I’m in the mood to update my PJ wardrobe; there is nothing I love more than a menswear style pair of pyjamas or a cute short set.
If my sleepwear feels right then sleep time is so much better.
images elisabeth hoff and fifi chachnil
