I’m going to let you in on a secret: even though I love pretty things — sometimes so much that I have to close my eyes if we’re driving through a particularly ugly area (hello, Route 1!) — I’m a pragmatist. In pretty much all aspects of my life, I search for things that are beautiful and functional. Like, I swear James only enjoys furniture shopping with me for entertainment value. I insist on flopping, rag doll style, on every couch I’m interested in. If my feet don’t fly into the air while the rest of me sinks into a cloud of fluffy cushions (the literal translation of “head over heels”), I’m not sold. Pragmatist.
That said, for the longest time I wasn’t that big on lingerie. I guess my thought was that it all just comes off anyway, so what’s the point? Well, as most of you know, I write for other blogs too and one of my assignments was to write about different lingerie styles. That’s when I discovered Claire Pettibone’s Heirloom line and fell in love. Non-sensical, must-have-it-right-now love. With Valentine’s Day right around the corner, I thought that you might want to lay your eyes on these lovelies too — if only to inspire a little romance.
Some women insist that wearing beautiful underwear makes them feel more confident all around, and I have to admit that there’s something to that.
What are your feelings about lingerie? Love it? Hate it? Just want some to hang in your window and look at lovingly while dreaming of the next episode of Downton Abbey? Let’s have some girl talk.
Just so you know, Claire Pettibone didn’t sponsor this post — I just really love this collection.
Wow, I’ve never heard of Claire Pettibone but all of these pieces are stunning. Everything looks so delicate yet super comfortable… and I don’t know any woman who doesn’t like lace! I will have to check out this line and maybe try some of the pieces.
Thanks for the introduction, Joy!
You’re so welcome, Anum! I’m glad that you discovered her here. Claire actually saw the post today, so I’m sure she was excited to see your comment.
Joy! I love lingerie but I’m like you and can never justify spending money on something that’s going to come off anyway. I have found some really great stuff in Europe (of course) that I fell in love with though. Intimissimi and Oysho are two of my favorite brands- you should check them out.
Sara
Hi Sara! I’ll definitely check those out. I hope that you’re in Boston at some point, or that I make it to New York, so that we can hang out on this coast, too.
I love her lingerie so so much. But I’m like you, a total pragmatist. I would love to have some of her lingerie but I’d probably never really wear it.
Though I have to admit, I always feel real good when my bra and undies match.
Tan, me too! It’s a proud moment, because it rarely happens. xo
Pretty! I actually need to do a lingerie and sock drawer update. I tend to be more of a pragmatist too.
Those floral books/boxes (?) remind me of Frock Files! 
So, so pretty and delicate. I do love lingerie. I do. However, I don’t invest in the prettier, lacier items like I should. Though, these photos are enough to make me reconsider.
I love her lingerie! I got few pieces when I got married (more than a decade ago) and want to get some more, but the store I went to is closed! Where did you find them???
Here’s the page that includes store locations (some are even online!): Claire Pettibone Locations