The Pretty Bra That Fits... Claudette

           With so many designers it can be overwhelming to find good bras that make you feel sexy no matter your cup size. Claudette is our pick of the day for bras that give support, comfort and still make you look good. Using a softer wire in their bras, it is comfortable and doesn't constrain. Claudette is never shy to use bold colors and their sheer Dessous mesh range is sheer up to a G cup. What's special about the Dessous bra is that it has a 3-part design unlike most bras out there. As a lover of sheer bras myself I couldn't resist getting one... or three of my own when I started working at Faire Frou Frou. I can proudly say that I adore my Claudette bras. They are fun to wear and give me the lift and support I need. Having been featured in magazines such as Cosmopolitan, Lingerie Insight and Vogue, it's obvious we aren't the only ones attracted to this exciting brand. With their Spring/ Summer '15 line we fell in love a little bit more with all of the new enticing colors. As ownership has changed here at Faire Frou Frou we absolutely love how Claudette always adds a pop of excitement to our store. Be sure to check them out on our online store, Fairefroufrou.com or loveclaudette.com.

We can't wait for more new arrivals!

Let the Sunshine In: Celebrating Timpa Lingerie!

images via Faire Frou Frou Instagram & Timpa

One of the many great benefits of working at Faire Frou Frou is every time I walk in the door there is always something new for me to fall in love with.  A couple weeks ago was no different as I was greeted at the front door by a new bra and panty set from the Timpa Duet collection, which reminded me of a ray of sunshine.  To describe the color as just “yellow” does it no justice, the color is truly inspired by the sun making it all the more perfect for Summer time.  The set consist of the Timpa classic unlined underwire demi bra designed with patented airy crochet lace.  The Duet demi bra offers a beautiful cut that lifts and shapes without padding.  The panties are available in either a traditional thong or bikini brief, designer with the same soft and airy crochet lace. 

The company was originally founded in Holland and designs bras specifically for smaller bust line (A, B & C cups).  

Of course, the Timpa Duet collection comes in a variety of eye-catching colors which we change throughout the year.  Some of our favorite hues are featured above (Nectarine, Lilac and Pool).  Though we also carry the classic everyday colors of White, Black and Nude. 

Shop the entire Timpa lingerie Duet collection here.  

(written by B.Merri, part of the fabulous Faire Frou Frou team!)

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Arsenic et Vieilles Dentelle - Belgium Lingerie Label

Arsenic et Vieilles Dentelles / fashion images by Laeticia Bica

Arsenic et Vieilles Dentelles (A&VD) is a Belgium-based lingerie brand established in 2013.  Its concept is one that we love at Faire Frou Frou and in that it "likes to imagine that the Lingerie is more than a clothing, it's a second skin, it's a real fashion accessory which acts as a beauty product with which women can compose, can have fun, express their personality and being able to reveal their own sensuality."  The designer behind the brand is Laure Hurlet, who utilizes her family workshop in Belgium creating all natural fabric pieces.  The collection featured here is called "Eat Your Little Pea" and features simple, yet provocative designs (each named after a pea, such as Mushy Pea Garter, Split Pea Thong, Black-Eyed Pea Bra, etc.).  You can learn more about A&VD by visiting their online boutique. 

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Von Follies by Dita Von Teese Now at Faire Frou Frou!

images via Von Follies by Dita Von Teese

We are thrilled beyond thrilled to finally represent *the* lady of burlesque Dita Von Teese at Faire Frou Frou!  After much anticipation, and what marks the perfect partnership, the vintage-inspired lingerie brand Von Follies by Dita Von Teese is finally available for purchase at our boutique.  We are big fans of Dita and adore her style, and proudly carry the collection of lingerie that is the hands-on result of her modern interpretation of vintage intimates.  According to the Von Follies team "the range combines sophistication and sensuality with glamorous touches such as grosgrain and velvet ribbons, delicate eyelash lace, and control mesh to give the essence of the sultry 1950's pin up girl".
We are rolling out new collections every month or so at our boutique.  The first to make their Los Angeles "brick & mortar" store debut are Her Sexellency and Leading Lady.  Our favorite Madame X group arrives in September, and then plenty more AMAZING styles that haven't yet been released to the public are arriving through early 2014!  Trust us, if you like what you see here it gets even better for Winter 2014 (ie Her Sexellency coming out with more style options and also coming out in red!).

We suggest you start your shopping here (and it's also in our Studio City lingerie boutique).

And strictly for bragging purposes, from Dita herself!

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Straps, Bridles & Harnesses

Photography by William Williams, model Holly Parker

It truly is so much fun being a part of a lingerie photo shoot, as was the case with these photos taken by the talented William Williams.  Both he and model Holly Parker collaborated to create these striking images featuring lingerie picked up from Faire Frou Frou!   What's always interesting is seeing how a given photographer selects lingerie from our shop and makes them come to life with distinct style and personality in their work.  We were very impressed with what William did here! 
Probably most of our lingerie fans recognize the Bordelle Tutu Waspie, which was perfectly paired with a Tamzin Lillywhite pony ear bridle.  Other pieces from our boutique include the red Lascivious Helena bra/panty set, the Lascivious Tyra cropped (strappy) top, and the Marlies Dekkers 'Leading Strings' strappy thong.
A special thanks to Style on the Couch for including us on this project!

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Lingerie Pin-Up Story

Images via here.  photos by Marc Philbert, model Jenny Knoch

How could we resist sharing such an adorable pin-up story!  In what is reminiscent of a Chantal Thomass lingerie campaign, photographer Marc Philbert has created an editorial filled with retro-inspired sweetness with a touch of suggestive bad girl behavior (in true pin-up form).   

We love that each image shares the lingerie/clothing credits...far too often we don't get enough information!  We've identified some of our favorite brands such as Fifi Chachnil, Wolford, Chantal Thomass, Princesse Tam-Tam, Gerbe & Eres (plus many more).  

Our favorite images are the top three...do you have a favorite?

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Lingerie in Fashion Editorial: Alyssa Miller in Harper's Bazaar Turkey

images via here

We have been bad bloggers lately...and not to be excuse-makers, but with the ease and instant response of Pinterest, Tumblr and Instagram we have been investing our time elsewhere.  However sometimes the good old blog format works best.  In this case, there were quite a few images from this Harper's Bazaar Turkey editorial we wanted to share.  The lace details, the pretty bra and the thigh highs were begging for a spot on the Frou Frou Fashionista.  And so we share the lovely images above!

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