Whether on a romantic date for two, night out with the girls, or night in solo this Valentine’s Day, nix the usual flowers and surround yourself with treats you truly deserve. Below, Valentine’s Day done right: a curated pick list of indulgent must-haves from Harvard literature grad-turned-lingerie designer Laura Mehlinger. From LBD to boudoir, this list has you covered (well, mostly) for a truly memorable night.
The dress:
LBD by Rodebjer. The deep V cutout will show a tantalizing bit of Lola Haze’s “Be My Valentine Teddy” underneath.
LBD: http://www.dearfieldbinder.com/20915.html
Lola Haze Teddy: http://lolahaze.com/shop/categories/teddies-and-rompers/holiday-teddy.html
*Added bonus: now through Feb 14th, 2012, LolaHaze.com is offering 30% off all regular priced items using code “Valentines.”
The bling:
Amazing geometric bracelet by Delfina Delettrez moves and rotates as you wear it: http://www.openingceremony.us/products.asp?menuid=2&catid=26&productid=42987
The shoes:
Love these sexy DVF pumps with a pop of color: http://www.shopbop.com/serra-twist-vamp-open-toe/vp/v=1/845524441927416.htm
The scent:
Don’t forget a little dab of Marc Jacobs Oh, Lola! too: http://www1.bloomingdales.com/shop/product/marc-jacobs-oh-lola-marc-jacobs-eau-de-parfum-3.4-oz.?ID=555969&cm_mmc=Froogle_pla_pe-_-adtype-pla-_-target-22609716332-_-kw-
The location:
Take the party somewhere sleek and sensual, like my new fave: the brand new LOLA Hotel in Manhattan! http://www.hotellolanyc.com/
The sweets:
Try these Valentine’s chocolates from independent Brooklyn chocolatier, Nunu. http://www.nunuchocolates.com/products.php?Session_ID=5d41366604a73ceed46757a6da2d22d0&category=SE
The…inspiration
What’s Valentine’s without a sensual massage? Inspire your…muscles with this Orchid massage candle. http://boutique.thelingeriegoddess.com/pleasure/fun-factory-orchid-massage-candle.html
The boudoir:
And for lounging and inspiring round 2, drape yourself in Lola Haze’s “Drape Me in Silk” Chemise: http://lolahaze.com/shop/drape-me-in-silk-chemise.html
*Added bonus: now through Feb 14th, 2012, LolaHaze.com is offering 30% off all regular priced items using code “Valentines.”
About Lola Haze TM Designer, Laura Mehlinger
Designer Laura Mehlinger has been studying, designing and making clothing since the time she could hold a needle & thread. Laura received her BA from Harvard in English, where she was dubbed “Harvard’s Ace Student of Fashion” for creating and showing her own line of women’s wear in the only one-person fashion show there in memory. After holding design positions at Gap, Inc, Laura decided to go out on her own. She named her line after the famous temptress Dolores “Lolita” Haze from Nabokov’s Lolita, which she wrote her thesis about and which continues to intrigue and inspire her. On a year-long solo trip around the world, Laura carefully collected exotic objects, fabrics and stories. These inspiring visuals coupled with the ideas of difference, quirkiness and elements of surprise are driven into her designs:
“Design is molding juxtapositions: elegance and kitsch, innocence and seduction, playfulness and sophistication, and for Lola Haze™, public and private. I love lingerie because it dances between public and private domains. It can be a woman’s own secret that makes her feel special, or something beautiful for display. Lola Haze™ is for a playful, confident woman who loves the transformative power of clothing and dresses for no one but herself. She can wear Lola Haze™ as innerwear, loungewear, or outerwear.“– Laura Mehlinger
Produced with love in NYC, Mehlinger’s family used to be in the garment business in the Lower East Side during tenement time. She says:
“I am proud to design and produce all our products in New York City’s historic garment district. Lola Haze TM is inspired by the boldness and energy of New York City, and we are proud of the authenticity and quality of doing production here. I actually have a pair of these enormous cutting shears that I think were my great-great grandfathers. It feels kind of full circle and authentic to me to be doing this in New York.”
About Lola Haze TM
Named after the famous temptress Dolores “Lolita” Haze in Nabokov’s Lolita, Harvard grad-turned designer Laura Mehlinger created Lola Haze TM as a lingerie/loungewear/outerwear fusion for the playful, confident woman with a bold, whimsical fashion sense. Produced with love in New York City, Lola Haze™ playwear is for women who like to play in and out of the bedroom. She is a seductress, dresses for herself, and has a bold, whimsical fashion sensibility. Not just for the boudoir, she takes Lola out on the town as a layering piece or stand-alone fashion statement paired with a wow necklace and killer heels. Every woman with eclectic taste and a love of bold glamour is a Lola girl. Lola Haze™ takes inspiration from New York City and Prince to art deco architecture and influences across the globe, all of which are infused into the line’s intricate detailing and innovative color and fabric combinations.
Lola Haze TM pieces retail from $29.00 – $194.00 at boutiques nationwide and on the newly launched LolaHaze.com e-commerce.
Enjoy a coupon now through the end of september 2014 at this link.
Jewelry Designer Castro is influenced by the Medieval Era, African Art, dreams and animal totems. Each piece is a unique work with elaborate detail. He has worked with international artists and designers Brandon Sun, David Andersen and Asger Juel Larsen. Photos by Kat and Duck. Model Diandra Forrest.
