Ruffles, Pleats and Folds

images via Helena Hörstedt, Photo: Peter Farago, Styling: Ingela Klemetz-Farago

While reading our friend's blog over at Nearly Stylish we were excited to discover the work of Swedish designer Helena Hörstedt. Though these collections are a few years old, they seem to be right on the mark with the current trends we are seeing on the runway! The high-waisted briefs and the bodysuit were the major trends we saw at the NYC lingerie tradeshow we just attended, so be prepared to see more of this look for Fall 2010. By the way, the other huge lingerie trend we saw for Fall/Winter is navy blue and teal. Always something exciting on the horizon with fashion.
Our favorite image is the first one, which is yours?
To learn more about this designer, visit her site here.

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Let the Countdown Begin!

the store's fitting rooms

photos taken by my iPhone

The new and improved Faire Frou Frou is on its way! Construction began this week on our boutique's renovations with the expectation that we will re-open in late March (for real).
Not only are we completely remodeling our shop, but our online boutique is being completely re-built and should be unveiled in early April. Both projects are moving along well, and we are just so happy to see progress. We can't wait to share the "after" pictures with you because we know they will be fabulous.
As much as we love being online retailers, we miss our customers and our shop, and just can't wait to get back in business!
Please note that our online business remains open during this time, so feel free to get your frou-frou fix here.

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Ritratti - Spring 2010

images via Ritratti

These are the images from the Spring 2010 collection by Ritratti. Ritratti is an Italian luxury lingerie label known for its classic shapes, and it seems every season they unveil a killer sexy bodysuit (see top image). The images above reveal a collection that is sensual and feminine, with some beautiful lace details.
The Ritratti brand features 4 distinct lines from everyday lingerie to swimwear. You can see much more from the label here.

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Stockings As You Have Never Seen Them

Philippe Matignon stockings over Miu Miu heels (shown in every picture)

Dolce & Gabbana bra (worn inside out) with Givenchy skirt

Sonia Rykiel dress, Dolce & Gabbana bra (the same bra in each pic)

pleated leather Balenciaga skirt

Miu Miu top & heels

pleated dress (worn as a skirt) by Versace

Prada dress

Burberry Prorsum silk top

Chanel dress, Dolce & Gabbana bra

embroidered floral Dolce & Gabbana corset worn over a Chloe dress
images via AnOther magazine. Photographer: Paolo Roversi, Model: Guinevere van Seenus, styled by Olivier Rizzo

These beautiful photographs by Paolo Roversi (who we have a tendency to stalk) showcase something quite new to us; a pair of customized stockings by Philippe Matignon worn in a very unusual or 'modern' way! The stockings and the undies are both designed by Matignon, with many of the pictures showing the stockings worn over the skirts and dresses as well as over the shoes! We love it! Now this is truly underwear as outerwear at its most fashion-forward.
We actually own a pair of Spanx tights that can be worn over the heel of your shoes, but it doesn't come close to being as chic as this! Stylist Olivier Rizzo did an amazing job putting the look together for these images.

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Lingerie-Inspired Outerwear (Again!)

Agent Provocateur Basque, Urban Outfitters shorts

3.1 Phillip Lim sweater

above: Balenciaga Bra, 3.1 Phillip Lim sweater

Diesel jacket

H&M top, Phillip Lim bra

Stella McCartney bodysuit, Ports 1961 coat
images via Style Section L.A., Photos: Raquel Olivo, Styling: Ronit Nabi

This photo shoot, appropriately titled Inside Out, is the latest in a host of editorial features on the innerwear as outerwear trend. This is a wonderful interpretation of the trend and not overtly sensual as one might think. The mix of the cozy 3.1 Phillip Lim sweaters with delicate details of a pretty bra suggest a dressed-down look for home that's quite easy to put together. When it comes down to it, the lingerie as outerwear trend is all about appropriately layering pieces to create a dynamic look. We've seen it dressed-up on the runway (a la Dior) and more realistically shown for how we would wear it here.
We particularly like the semi-sheer Ports 1961 boudoir jacket..very structured and elegant.

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Our Heart Skips a Beat for Carine Gilson

Carine Gilson Summer 2010 images via here

Oh how we love sharing the latest collections from Carine Gilson. This season is no exception, as they unveil yet another collection of exquisite couture lingerie. If you look closely at each item you will see the detailed hand-stitching that has gone into each piece...we can only imagine how long it takes to create just one item!
From floral-stitched lace to gathered ruffle trims, Carine Gilson showcases her talents in muted
and neutral color palettes. Just another factor of her timeless appeal.
Every Carine Gilson design is truly a work of art...we were just saying how we wish we had the sheer chemise (the last one posted) simply to look at hanging in our room.
Carine Gilson is truly luxury lingerie at its finest, and for those of you who own her designs, you know just what a wonderful investment it is!
To see some of her earlier sale pieces, click here.

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Kriss Soonik - Simple Girls with Super Powers

images via Kriss Soonik, Photography: Kristel Raesaar, Model: Alexandra Carpenter

Fun and flirty pretty much summarizes this collection of images from lingerie & loungewear designer Kriss Soonik. This fresh (relatively new) brand from the UK was one of seven top brands selected by Conde Nast's Phoebe Arnold to showcase its Fall 2010 collection at London Fashion Week. The preview will take place on February 21st at the London Fashion Week Somerset House...what an honor!
We have selected images from the current Winter collection in this post. Each piece is handmade in Estonia and feature plenty of peek-a-boo details, bows and lace. Kriss describes the inspiration behind her collection as follows:

The inspiration comes from the slogan “Simple Girls with Super Powers” and is influenced by Manga comics, superheroines and Jane Fonda as Barbarella! From career women to full-time mums and from Cinderella to Snow White, at the end of the day we are all just Simple Girls with Super Powers.

We think Kriss Soonik is a name we will be hearing plenty more about in the seasons to come!
To shop the current collection, click here.

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Lingerie-Inspired Outerwear: Rachel McAdams

Dolce & Gabbana dress with Christian Louboutin shoes...perfection

Above: Dior red dress with built-in bra! We love it!

above: Dior lace top
Rachel McAdams for Vogue by Mario Testino

Lingerie as outerwear has never seemed more tasteful! A sexy slip for a dress, a lacy Dior bustier top and a sheer dress with a built-in bra; our version of heaven.
Actress Rachel McAdams was recently featured in Vogue as photographed by Mario Testino. These pictures are fresh, vibrant and wonderfully inspiring in their elegance. We also love how this is the most realistic interpretation of the lingerie as outerwear trend that we've seen in a while. This is a look we would proudly wear!

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