We’re premiering the striped pieces early–they were just too cute to save for spring!
After scouring every fabric supplier who would even talk to me, I finally found some stripes that I like. It was like the Goldilocks story: some were too wide, some were too ugly, others just didn’t come in the right quantity. I was pulling my hair out! Then one of the LA suppliers came to the rescue, and voila! The striped pajama set is born. The colors are cheerful (lime and white, turquoise and fuschia), just right to get us ready for spring. They really remind me of candy…
The fabrics are cotton jersey with 5% spandex to hold the shape nicely. We’ve cut the sleepwear pieces to be very fitted, so you even get a little support. Heck, you could even layer them under your winter clothes, nobody would be the wiser. The leggings are so soft and smooth, they would work as tights in a pinch. Can you say roller derby?
Striped jersey top and shorts (not shown, matching leggings)
Some nifty features that you may love: tulip cuffs that fall over the hand a bit. Feminine, a little retro. Colorful cotton twill tape ties allow for you to adjust the fit and keep the bottoms in place. No corrugated tummy from harsh elastic! Choose from flippy shorts or slim leggings…I like the leggings; somehow, paired with the tulip cuff, I feel like the Cheshire cat on the prowl.
So, stay tuned for additional photos, but meanwhile…have a sneak peek at the striped pajama set. The turquoise and fucshia color combination is coming soon, so if you just can’t wait, and we’ll get an order ready for you. (Same pricing and sizes as the lime/white striped).
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When I design, I start with a mood. How do I want to feel when I am wearing this? How do I want others to perceive me when I’m wearing this? What’s the context?
Sure, it sounds a little extreme for lighthearted, flirty sleepwear. But you have to remember, my background is in costume design, so I tend to characterize my designs a bit more than other fashion designers. Let me give you an example of how a particular style came to be.
A few years ago I took a trip to Ireland, and of course we did the required shopping at the Blarney Woolen Mills. I bought a nightgown, and proceeded to fold it and store it for an “occasion,” whatever that might be. Finally I thought: this is silly, I should just wear it.
The nightgown is fairly simple: an unshaped, a-line calf length gown of soft white cotton, with a few rows of cotton lace and a deep ruffle at the hem. The straps have long satin ties at the shoulder. It doesn’t particularly fit my body (it’s pretty much just a sack), but it makes me feel cute and feminine. Therein lies the magic, and it inspired me to design the Spring 2010 line of cotton lawn pieces for Sweet Revenge Lingerie.
Photo by Polina Osherov
Here is what I was picturing as I designed, for example, the Flirtini print camisole and Capri pajama set. It’s a hot July evening, the windows are open and crickets are doing their thing. I’ve got a bottle of nail polish open as I’m finishing off the last few toes. I don’t think my husband (or anyone else, for that matter) cares if my toes are painted or not, but it makes me happy. I’m halfway through that Nevada Barr mystery that‘s sitting next to me on the couch, and the cats are busy watching for rabbits out the windows. I’m wearing a very lightweight cotton camisole and Capri pants–with ruffles–and I feel comfortable, cute and relaxed. There is no elastic to bite into me, no scratchy lace to make me itch. I just feel cute.
This is how the Flirtini print camisole and Capri set came to be.
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