Bittersweet Butterfly
1406 Micheltorena Street
Los Angeles, CA 90026
(323) 660-4303
www.bittersweetbutterfly.com

When it comes to Valentine's Day Bittersweet Butterfly lends cupid a hand. Located in Silverlake and around the corner from Stark (an amazing waxing studio) and Lark (a delicious cake shop) is Bittersweet Butterfly, a tasteful lingerie and fresh cut flowers boutique. It's no wonder that celebs like Chloe Sevigny and Liv Tyler shop here.

To me, the flowers are just a perk. The store's calling card is its lingerie selection. Let's face it nothing is more personal for a guy or a girl than shopping for intimates. So, the environment in which you purchase them in is key. From the moment you enter Bittersweet Butterfly Zen is everywhere, from the exotic flowers that drip out of the vases, to the smell of them wafting from the back of the store, to the delicate little pieces of lingerie that hang from its racks. Femininity never felt so good. What better time to embrace it than on Valentine's Day.

The first piece in the store's collection to catch my eye was a crème colored, vintage inspired, bustier bra with baby blue straps by Stella McCartney. This matching bra and panty set is sure to send many hearts a flutter. Looking for something a little more flirty? Try on French designer Fifi Chachnil's retro, burlesque inspired, frilly bra and panty set. He'll be chasing you around the house for days in this number.

The store also carries colorful, silk cami's by Project Runway contestant Lizalde. For the bigger busted gals, owner Nina Warner recommends any bra by MYLA. Unlike a lot of larger sized bras, sex appeal is not sacrificed here in the name of support.  

Looking for a gift for your guy? The store sells men's boxers and pajamas by Giulio. How cute would a pair of sexy, fitted boxers and a bouquet of flowers be as a V-Day gift for your man? Throw in a few cupcakes from Lark and you've got yourselves one hot evening.
For those of us rushing out to find that perfect gift, stop by Bittersweet Butterfly and get two great gifts in one. Nothing says I love you (and want you) more than sexy lingerie and fresh cut flowers.