Gok Wan Shapewear - Petit Post

Sometimes when we have just one image we wish to share, we just post on our Facebook or Twitter page, but so many of our regular blog readers miss out on it (hint, hint, you should follow us on both of those sites).  In this case we wanted to share this beautiful picture from the Gok Wan Shapewear collection in what we are calling our petit post.  The 'Slicker Knickers' and 'Banger Booster' (aka the bra) appear quite lovely in this shot; it's refreshing to see shapewear that can be so sexy!  The rest of the collection, though attractive, doesn't come off as impressive as this image and therefore didn't make the cut for our blog.  However, you can see more of Gok Wan's designs (which includes a regular lingerie collection) and learn who he is (apparently a well-known UK stylist) on his website.  

Grazia Magazine; Luxury Lingerie Spactacle

Eres bodysuit

We know Carine Gilson lingerie when we see it...love this high-waist panty!

more Carine Gilson (above)

images via Grazia Magazine November 2010, model Katsia Zinga, Photographer Richard Bernardin

Discovering images such as these makes our job as lingerie bloggers quite easy;  just look at how exquisitely tasteful and elegant each image is!  You will not be surprised to learn that the model is a recently selected Victoria's Secret model (Katsia Zinga), and that the intimates she wears in these pictures are most certainly not from her new employer.  The only brand we can definitively make out is that of Carine Gilson, and with regards to the remaining pieces we are hoping to learn who designed what.  In the meantime, these images were begging to be shared! 
Our favorite is the 2nd picture from the top, which is your favorite look?

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CLOSED - 20% Off Promo Code for Faire Frou Frou!

Simply use the Promo Code THANKS at checkout to receive 20% off your entire order at Faire Frou Frou for our Black Friday thru Cyber Monday promotion!  
You can use the coupon code now through Monday, November 29, 2010. What better way to get started on your holiday shopping...and by that we mean buying something for yourself! 
Use the promo code on our online store or at our Los Angeles lingerie boutique!

The discount excludes items in the Sale & Burlesque categories and the brands Toad Lillie.

Pretty Panties! Zink Magazine Holiday 2010

Oh my goodness, we need these panties!

The polka dot panties, waist-cincher and stockings make a eye-catching combo

 Images via Zink Magazine "Eye Level", Holiday 2010 issue, Photos by Pierre Dal Corso, Model Natalia K, Styled by Sophie Clauzel

It turns out we need those panties in the first picture...they are so incredibly adorable!  These images are from the current issue of Zink Magazine, which we would love to get a copy of in order to see the designer credits on each of these pictures.  Each picture has a pretty pair of panties that steal the shot!  Perhaps those bulky knit undies we could go without, otherwise each pair is certainly covet-worthy.

We usually have a few readers who will go the extra distance and let us know who made what, and we would especially appreciate it in this case.   

When spending week after week discovering amazing editorials featuring such fun lingerie, we can't help but wonder why French women still outrank American women by spending twice as much money on their lingerie.  Come on American women, get with it (and start by shopping here)! 

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Love, Lulu Mae & Toad Lillie Exclusive for Faire Frou Frou!

Toad Lillie Bow Peek Bra & Panty, Bewitching Hour Garter Belt and Love, Lulu Mae Top Hat

Toad Lillie "Sway With Me" Bra & Panty

Love, Lulu Mae accessories & Toad Lillie lingerie

photography by Bethany Fritz of Maypole Studios, lingerie by Toad Lillie, accessories by Love, Lulu Mae

Faire Frou Frou is one lucky boutique because we were selected to be part of the exclusive collaboration between the fabulous lingerie brand Toad Lillie and the extraordinary accessories label Love, Lulu Mae.  Both designers specialize in glamour and frills, so it only seemed natural that they joined forces to create a few designs that would make a dazzling impression in our store-front window.  Toad Lillie (who just launched her online boutique today!) created the navy blue silk "Bow Peek" set which has the coordinating hand-painted/hand-beaded "Bewitching Hour" garter belt.  Love, Lulu Mae created a matching accessory with the show-stopping Top Hat that is also navy blue (and black) and topped with feathers and sparkles galore! 

The second set designed exclusively with Faire Frou Frou in mind was the "Sway With Me" raspberry silk bra & high-waist cinched panty set.  Love, Lulu Mae then created the beautifully feathered over-the-top masquerade mask to match it!  

The ladies behind both Toad Lillie and Love, Lulu Mae are not only talented designers, but wonderfully dynamic women as well.  We were fortunate to meet with them on a recent trip to Chicago where we made a bit of a scene at the restaurant we visited because of our giddy gabfest and our table filled with gorgeous silks, feathers and sparkles!  A special shout-out goes to Agnes Miles, the sweetheart behind LLM who coordinated the photo shoot and models for this wonderful collaboration.  Not only is she a great accessories designer, but she makes a heck of a producer!   

Laurie Shapiro, the force behind Toad Lillie, was recently interviewed by The Lingerie Addict and shares her story of how her darling label was created here. 

You can buy these exclusive designs for Faire Frou Frou by Toad Lillie here and the Love, Lulu Mae pieces here.   

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