"I bought one roll of pink silk chiffon. That's it," writes a humble Frances Smily on her blog. "No laces or trims." So began the New York designer’s vintage-inspired line of lingerie and boudoir wear, which today fills the racks of boutiques and specialty stores throughout the world. Among the many pieces, silk charmeuse negligees pair with flirty boy shorts or daring thongs, pairing classic silhouettes with romantic details such as imported lace trims and rosettes. Favored by celebrities such as Nicole Richie, Smily’s garments suit a range of occasions, from nightly loungewear to honeymoon gowns for mopping up your terrified husband’s tears.