Seeing Stars, All Because of Pluto

A few years ago, Pluto (the one in space) lost its planet status. With that, a Facebook group was started called When I was your age, Pluto was a planet. The group gave everyone, even the youngest among us, a chance to feel old and nostalgic for the days of elementary school astronomy. These days, Pluto may not be a planet, but it IS a pretty amazing Belgian loungewear brand.

Pluto Sofia Robe - $297

Even though it seems at times that Bay Area rain will last forever, living here means being rewarded with exceptional spring and summer weather. Our warm days are just right - dry, breezy, not too toasty. Just enough heat to break out the shorts, and just enough chill that your leather jacket can remain part of your daily ensemble. If you're anything like me, you never want your good taste to start and end right outside your front door. Just because you're hanging at home for the evening or lounging on a sunny Sunday afternoon, doesn't mean you can't look chic, classic and yes, sexy.

Pluto Esmee Pajama Set - $205

Pluto Matelasse Robe - $282

If your taste is for loungewear pieces with style, exceptional cut and unparalleled personality, then Pluto is the perfect brand to add to your coziest of repetoires. The fabrics run the gamut from impossibly soft matelasse to the slinkiest of jersey knits. Each piece is made with care and we have a great array of pieces to choose from in a variety of sizes. When it comes to comfort, each piece fits the bill - not too heavy and not too thin. Just right for the Bay Area's warmer months!

Pluto Emily Robe - $225

So if you're seeking some sexy summer loungwear, gravitate towards Pluto. It may no longer hold planet status, but it will always be stellar to us!

Celebrate Fall With New Arrivals from Jamie Joseph, Danielle Welmond, Wilt & Hanky Panky!

Hanky Panky's Signature Lace Thong

You asked, we answered -- Hanky Panky has finally arrived! We're fully stocked in the line's signature thongs and bandeau bralette, with more styles arriving soon. Hanky Panky's soft lace makes it the perfectly perky underpinning for weathering fall's greyer days.

Wilt's Long Sleeve Tee, Woven Pants and Hi-Lo Slip

Wilt's loungewear line has also just arrived, featuring sumptuous fashion-forward basics in airy-light cotton. From knit pants and A-line tees to woven button-downs, shorts and slips, Wilt has it all. Don't be decieved by the line's loungey sensibility! Wilt isn't just for the boudoir -- the line's layering pieces are perfect for wearing out and about.

Jamie Joseph's Cocktail Rings

It's been awhile, but Jamie Joseph's to-die-for jewelry is finally back in stock, just in time for the holidays! We're proud to say that this is our most impressive range of jewelry ever. From signature cocktail rings in White Drusy, Amethyst, Lemon Quartz and countless other stones to candy-colored earrings and sterling pendant necklaces, Jamie Joseph's pieces epitomize luxury. They are effortless, timeless and undeniably decadent.

Danielle Welmond's Jewelry

We're also introducing jewelry from Danielle Welmond, whose necklaces, bracelets and earrings are the perfect pair with our lovely lingerie. Danielle Welmond's pieces are lace-inspired in the best sense, displaying meticulous tatting and beading details with focal stones in Quartz, Peruvian Calcite, Chalcedony, Ruby and many others.

Also be sure to sneak a peek at exciting new pieces from Andres Sarda, Valery, PJ Salvage, Huit and Rosapois! We're positively teeming with gorgeous new loungewear, lingerie and intimates.

So stock up, chers amis! Cozy basics from Hanky Panky and Wilt, along with timeless jewelry from Jamie Joseph and Danielle Welmond make holiday gifts that any fashionista can appreciate!

The Newest from PJ Salvage

The last time we had PJ Salvage in store, the sets flew out the door faster than we could blink. Needless to say we were missing the oh-so-cute pajama line almost the second we'd come to adore it.

Pine no more, chers amis, for PJ Salvage is back once again and sweeter than ever! Our newest shipment (the Butterfly collection) features impossibly soft modal jersey printed with an ivory butterfly pattern on a coral pink ground, soft lace and sweet contrasting taupe bows.

Butterfly Cami in Pink $43 (Also available in Taupe)

From camis to chemises to shorts, this line has it all. In addition, we also have two different varieties of pants to offer in the Butterfly collection: one cropped and one palazzo. These are sure to be your new favorites, perfect for a warm summer night.

Butterfly Shorts in Pink, $38

The Butterfly collection also features a few coordinating pieces in taupe for those of you who like to mix and match.

As if you needed more convincing, PJ Salvage's affordable price points are always a pleasant surprise: from a mere $38 for a pair of shorts to $69 for decadent Palazzo pants. This is one sweet indulgence you don't have to feel too guilty about!

Christine Vancouver: Bringing Old Hollywood to the Boudoir

Ingrid Bergman

Everyone at A La Folie knows that I'm a nut for 1940's fashion. From blouson-backed dresses to mid-calf pencil skirts to seamed stockings, there is something undeniably feminine about apparel from eras gone by, and it's always a treat to find designers that are able to reclaim a bit of old world glamour.

Christine Vancouver Long Printed Robe $370

Christine Vancouver Long Pink/Almond Gown $335

Enter Christine Vancouver, an iconic line of silk charmeuse loungewear befitting the most discerning of nostalgia-obsessed starlets. From lace-busted long gowns to luxurious printed robes, Christine Vancouver has it all. These bias-cut wonders are as true to Deco fashion as is possible, and fit a variety of body types, from lithe ladies to curvaceous cuties. And just because Christine Vancouver's pieces are considered loungewear, it doesn't mean they can't be worn out and about -- the slinky gowns are sexy, yet restrained in the best possible way, making them a great ode to 1930's fashion when worn outside the bedroom.

Christine Vancouver Lace Cup Silver/Lilac Chemise $180, Coordinating Short Robe $260, Coordinating Long Robe $360

Our edited selection has been steadily snatched up by fashionistas and doting husbands alike, but in case you need more incentive to begin coveting Christine Vancouver pieces, know this: there is no feeling quite like swanning around one's apartment in silk charmeuse (I should know). Release your inner Ingrid Bergman and make your dramatic entrance. You deserve it, kid!

Jenna Leigh is the Lovely New Girl on the Block

As a girl with a lot up top, I can say that there are lots of reasons to embrace a bigger chest. Today, I will do nothing of the sort, because this post concerns girls A - D: my new archenemies. You want an explanation for my hostility, you say? You ladies have all the luck, as evidenced by our newest arrival: sumptuous offerings from Jenna Leigh.

While I love everything at A La Folie, there have been a few shining stars that have caught my eye. These bras are works of art, truly lovely specimens that turn people like me green with envy.

Jenna Leigh's Elle Balconnet and Hipster

Take, for example, the Elle balconnet. Truly well-constructed longline bras really only come by once in a blue moon and this specimen fits the bill. It's built in sturdy satin and powermesh with a lovely chiffon trim. The band is fully boned and the bra operates as either a regular balconnet, criss-cross or strapless. The Elle collection also features a hipster brief that is to die for!

Jenna Leigh's Notting Hill Camisole and Thong

In the mood for something a little less structured? Jenna Leigh's Notting Hill line is the perfect combination of sassiness and comfort. Each piece in the line (including a bralette, camisole, thong and boyshort) is made from an impossibly soft modal/milk cotton rib knit, with a lovely flourish of ashy purple lace. The Notting Hill collection makes a perfect gift for that special someone, or just a special treat for yourself.

Jenna Leigh's pieces are a must-see, and when matched with a sexy pair of Cervin stockings... the sensual possibilities are endless!