Subtle Seduction

A perfect valentine of silk and lace, these romantic styles set the mood for an unforgettable night.

Photography by Christopher Kilkus; Edited by Carolyn Rovner

Betsey Johnson Intimates Shimmer Dots babydoll, $72, available at Lily Ann’s, 350 Main St., Ste. B, Pleasanton, (925) 846-1950, www.lilyannslingerie.com. Cosabella Vaninna thong, $31, available at Original Sin, 145 E. Prospect Ave., Ste. 201, Danville, (925) 838-3207, www.originalsinundies.com.

Photo Assistants: Joe Budd, Ryan Terribilini; Hair and Makeup: Racine Christensen/Workgroup; Hair Assistant: Mauricio Martinez/ Salon 801; Wardrobe Stylist: Danielle Gold; Stylist Assistant: Ally Oldfield; Model: Mele-Iwa Vasquez/Stars; Shot on Location at the Robert R. Tiernan residence in Diablo


Vera Wang chemise, $68, available at Nordstrom, 1200 Broadway Plaza, Walnut Creek, (925) 930-7959, or 1600 Stoneridge Mall Rd., Pleasanton, (925) 463-5050, www.nordstrom.com.	Lise Charmel Rose des Vents bra, $162, and thong, $105, available at Lily Ann¹s, 350 Main St., Ste. B, Pleasanton, (925) 846-1950, www.lilyannslingerie.com.

Mary Green camisole set, $95; available at Bonne Nuit, 1387 N. Main St., Walnut Creek, (925) 935-1195, www.bonnenuitlingerie.com. Pearl and diamond ring, $2,800, available at Geoffrey Scott, 334 Hartz Ave., Danville, Mary Green camisole set, $95; Geoffrey Scott pearl and diamond ring, $2,800 (925) 820-8570, www.geoffreyscott.com.	Ritratti Seduzione slip, $348,available at Lily Ann¹s, 350 Main St., Ste. B, Pleasanton, (925) 846-1950, www.lilyannslingerie.com.