Dirk Messner; Lingerie & Photography

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all images via Dirk Messner

We discovered a treasure trove of lingerie images, thanks to professional photographer Dirk Messner (discovered via Fashion Pulse, thank you!). He has quite an eye for shooting lingerie in a sophisticated, high-class fashion, and has even done some beautiful editorial work for Victoria's Secret. If we had their budget, we would have him photograph for our store too!
To see more of Dirk Messner's portfolio, click here.

Victoria's Secret from a 2008 ad campaign

A.F. Vandevorst Lingerie

Ronald Stoops photography
all lingerie is A.f. Vandevorst

We're going to go out on a limb here and assume that most of our readers did not realize that A.F. Vandevorst has a killer lingerie collection...and we're sure some of you haven't heard of the brand at all! Given that assumption, we are pleased to introduce the label to you!
A.F. Vandevorst is an edgy, fashion-forward Belgian clothing label owned by husband & wife team An & Filip Vandevorst (hence the A & F). We first discovered the line 3 years ago while at a lingerie tradeshow in Paris, and have toyed with the idea of carrying their lingerie line at Faire Frou Frou ever since. It seems that each year, their lingerie designs have gotten more impressive, and we are definitely enjoying their latest looks.
The images in this post are by Belgian photographer Ronald Stoops. The creativity displayed in the photographs over the mirror is riveting...how smart that you can see the product from the front and back at the same time, but in such a beautiful way. You can see more of his work here.

Strumpet & Pink lingerie

Strumpet & Pink 'Rosette Cheeks' Extended Knickers (in cobalt blue)

Brigitte McLean kimono, Strumpet & Pink satin knickers

Strumpet & Pink 'Virgin of the Bower' & 'Rosette Cheeks' knickers
photos courtesy of Elizia Volkmann

We were surprised to find some new images of Strumpet & Pink lingerie, and naturally wanted to share with you! These are some of the most creative panties around, and in some of the most vibrant colors you will see. All of these pictures are by UK photographer Elizia Volkmann, shot at the Fernery Glasshouse in Cheshire.
You can find more of the luxury lingerie brand Strumpet & Pink here.

Feeling Cozy

Drea bralette

Nikki top & Kate pant

Ellie leggings

Jenny nightie

Anne-Marie Chemise

We wear the brand Keep Me so often (wearing it right now) that it just seemed natural that we should dedicate another post to the brand. We were recently interviewed by Apparel News, and spoke of how this line does so well in our boutique because it's a very 'cool' classic collection of upscale basics. Also, everyone will agree that once you feel how silky soft each piece is, you really have no choice but to become smitten with the line. Another great feature from Keep Me is that each piece layers so well - right now we are wearing the Ellie leggings (in black), the Jenny nightie with the Nikki top (in white) over it. At night we love wearing the Kate Pant, not only because it is so soft, but because the waistband is as light as air...there's nothing worse than feeling constricted in your PJs!
You can shop the Keep Me collection at Faire Frou Frou, and we will be re-stocking and adding more pieces shortly.

Happy Friday!

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We found these adorable pictures of Cyd Charisse and they seemed absolutely fitting for a post! The first image of the swimwear probably indicates what most of you will be doing this weekend, and the second image of the large powder puff is so undoubtedly frou-frou and cute we had to share (we want a powder puff just like that).
We are off to NYC for a few days for a lingerie tradeshow, but we will be checking in every now and then on the blog. We have some great plans ahead, and just hope the humidity/heat won't be too miserable while we're there.

P.S. - This is very likely where you know Cyd Charisse from...Singin' in the Rain!

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