Skin Lingerie on the Martha Stewart Show!

some older Skin favorites that we love!

Skin Lingerie designer Susan Beischel (center, in orange) with Martha Stewart

We were beyond excited when we heard from our friend Susan Beischel of Skin Lingerie that she would be featured on the Martha Stewart Show! How absolutely perfect that this organic cotton brand be featured on Martha's show, especially given its practical, eco-friendly foundation.
We have carried Skin Lingerie at Faire Frou Frou for as long as we have been in business, and it's well-known by our customers as an essential loungewear line. Martha Stewart refers to it as "comfy cotton couture"...we agree!
Most of Skin's pieces are made from pima cotton in varying weights (from terry cloth to featherweight) and even some Fall/Winter specialty pieces in cashmere. A selection of items are made in organic cotton and dyed using vegetable dye. Any 'fur' you may see is alpaca hair, which Susan makes certain is obtained cruelty-free.
To see the Skin Lingerie segment on the Martha Stewart Show, watch this Friday, May 7, 2010 for the special Mother's Day episode.
To purchase Skin Lingerie, click here.

Happy Mother's Day!

images via Danske (Flickr)

We just wanted to wish all of the mothers a beautiful Mother's Day weekend!
When we think of our mom, the following words come to mind: generous, thoughtful, listener, best friend, shopping buddy, creative, passionate, silly, innovative, and traditional. Mom is the thread that keeps the family together; she is more than words can describe! We hope you have a great time celebrating the special lady in your life!

Mother's Day Dedication

photo by Alison R. with roses from my backyard!

As most of you know, Faire Frou Frou is owned by my mom and I, and together we maintain our boutique, online store and blog. However today's post is my opportunity to write a small dedication to my mom, given that Mother's Day is just around the corner.

Mother's Day is a great opportunity to say 'thank you', and I would like to do just that. This is a thank you to my mom for encouraging me to follow my dreams, for always lending an ear even when she's tired or busy, and for consistently providing support and the right words when I needed it. For those of you who know her, you will agree that she is generous (to a fault!), loyal, creative and young-at-heart. You also know that my mom is my #1 supporter (and yes, she likes to brag about her only daughter!).

HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY, MOM!

photo courtesy of Robert Evans Studio

Mother's Day Gift Guide

Jessie Wilcox Smith - "Sweet and Low"

Mother's Day is just around the corner, and we have some terrific gift-buying suggestions for you!
Probably one of our most popular gifts so far has been the Sofia Robe (thanks to Daily Candy!). The prices range from $38 to $110, so there's something for every budget.
For an even more budget-friendly gift, we suggest the kai lotion or candle. Prices for kai products range from $22 to $45, and it's a fragrance that almost everyone loves! We suggest a kai product paired with a beautiful bouquet of peonies!
If you have a bit more to spend on mom, within the $150-$200 range, then we have some really cute tunics from Mimi Holliday, and the new arrivals from loungewear designer Dessous.
Now for those of you who really want to impress with a bigger budget item, every mom (or woman for that matter) appreciates jewelry! We suggest the new collection from Safia, which features multi-strand jewelry with semi-precious stone pendants. These necklaces range in price from $315 to $850, and is a great gift for a husband to buy for his wife!
Of course, you can always let mom find the perfect Faire Frou Frou item for herself with one of our gift certificates...

Though most of you have been doing this already, please mention 'Mother's Day' in the comments section of your online order, and we will provide a beautiful complimentary gift-wrap for your gift!