A Last-Minute Little Something

Just because there are only a few days left 'til Christmas, it doesn't mean your gift has to reach eager hands incomplete. No matter how big or extravagant your present, there's no denying that the best touches are the ones that come from the heart, often at the last minute!

If you're still befuddled about just what to throw in her Christmas stocking at the 11th hour, never fear! We've got a few tips and suggestions to help you out.


1. Forever New. Before you scoff at a gift of detergent, know this: nothing says you want her beautiful lacy things to last forever better than our favorite soap. Forever New is specially crafted for intimates and delicates, and is organic and biodegradable. A bottle of Forever New along with a gift of lingerie says you put in the extra effort to make sure you'll both enjoy her underthings for many years to come. At only $10, a 16 ounce bottle won't break the bank either.

2. Viv & Ingrid birthstone studs. These earrings are simple, uncomplicated, and undeniably lovely. No matter how specific her taste in jewelry, you can't go wrong with a pair of birthstone studs. Since we recieved them just over two weeks ago, they have been our hottest seller. At $15 a pair, they're going fast!

3. Zinke's Goodnight Lovely Eyemask. An elegant delight! Zinke's Goodnight Lovely eyemask is fashioned in a delicate silk satin with light padding within the eye pillow. It's a classic gift for just about anyone: friends, spouses, relatives. It screams luxury, so they'll never know it was only $30. Even better, it comes in a lovely little box, so all you need is a ribbon to seal the deal!

4. Panties! You don't have to buy a whole set to make an impact, especially when it comes to a stocking stuffer. We have an excellent range of styles, colors and prices to peruse. From cozy and colorful fleur't tangas at just $25, to cream-of-the-crop Millesia boyshorts at $170, we have something to suit every style and budget!

5. Cervin Hosiery. We've been singing the praises of Cervin ever since their dreamy hosiery arrived at our store, and now we have more styles than ever to choose from! From the oh-so-scandalous Pigalle and Lido styles, to utilitarian leggings and Micromodal tights, our shelves are overflowing. Our most recent shipment included fully-fashioned Couture Bicolore stockings with blue, red and gold backseams. Trust us, nothing rounds out a gift of lingerie better than a pair of seamed stockings! Cervin hosiery ranges in price from $22 to $48.

6. Viv & Ingrid Jeweled Bobby Pins. Viv & Ingrid's bobby pins are another home run. They're as lovely as any piece of jewelry and at just $35 a pair, they are a seamless melding of form and function. Jeweled bobby pins are the perfect gift because they're sure to go with any holiday outfit and their sparkle is oh-so-New-Years-Eve!

7. Garment Guardian. Our customers have been asking for lingerie bags for ages, and we finally can oblige... just in time for Christmas! The Garment Guardian is meant to assist in the careful care of your delicates when machine washing. Simple, yet indispensable, the Forever New Garment Guardian is only $8, the perfect price for that last minute gift!

If you're still scratching your head, stop by and say hi. We'd be happy to help you organize your special someone's perfect gift!

Secrets of Cervin

There is nothing quite like a good secret, like, for example, how in elementary school my sweetly nerdy good friend told me she was in love with my football playing neighbor. Scandal! Or how my husband's rough-and-tough college pal used to wear a lavender-scented eye mask and listen to Enya when he was stressed out. Or, juiciest of all, how a certain A La Folie owner (we're not stooping to naming names here, people) wears her pink bathrobe upstairs in the store when no one's around. It's understandable that there are some secrets that are meant to be kept, well, secret. After all, my friend and my neighbor never would never have worked out anyway, and my husband's pal was trying to win the ladies (not an easy thing to do when you're a confessed male fan of Enya).

Being the secret hoarder that I am, I was VERY excited to discover that a big beautiful box of Cervin hosiery was waiting for me when I arrived at A La Folie this morning. Cervin is in the business of secrets. Their stockings are expertly fashioned and provide an uncompromising fit... and a few other little bells and whistles that any A La Folie girl can appreciate. The Lido, for example, and for all intents and purposes, is a very regular pair of tights, except for the sexy 'v' of lace on the back at the waistband, a detail that screams "vamp"!

Cervin's Lido

My personal favorite is the Pigalle, a pair of tights with integrated garters. Paired with a pencil skirt and button down, your sensuality will be your secret!

Cervin's Pigalle

Want something a little more day-to-day? We have a variety of stockings, fishnets, tights and leggings to suit your fancy, with many more to come. And with prices ranging from $35 to $50, French stockings are as affordable as ever!

Blossom, is that you?! Cervin's Leggings

Consider Cervin a brand of secrets, but these are ones that won't embarrass, humiliate or heart-break. Instead, they'll stay whispered, veiled, and revealed only when the time is right! (And speaking of secrets, pink bathrobes are nothing to be ashamed of, Mama Bear!)