Now Onto Our Website Remodel...

model Susan Eldridge for Dutch Vogue, photos by Enrique Badulescu

we needed some pretty pictures to go along with this post!

Now that the Studio City boutique is cleaned up and getting back on track, we are focusing our attention on our online store remodel. We are in the final phases of the new web design and should be unveiling the improved online boutique in a few weeks...we can't wait!
Just thought we would share the news now with the hopes that you check back in to see the final results. Some early reviews on the site is that it's chic and elegant, and consistent with the look of our classy Studio City boutique. We hope you will think so too!
To see pictures of the new & improved Faire Frou Frou, click here! You can still shop our existing site at www.fairefroufrou.com.
Below we've attached a sneak peek image of the new website look...

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Like An Exotic Flower...Toad Lillie Lingerie

all images courtesy of Toad Lillie

While browsing the always-inspiring Miss Narcissus, we discovered the darling new lingerie line called Toad Lillie. This unique, made-to-measure brand, which is only available on the Toad Lillie Etsy boutique, is really a standout in the ever-growing world of luxe lingerie.
The toad lillie is a woodland flower, and the frilly trim on most of the pieces are meant to mimic the ruffled edges of an exotic flower. The designer, Laurie Shapiro tastefully combines ruffles, bows and ruching in a selection of beautiful silk with velvet ribbon accents (love the cobalt blue, the hot pink and the pale silver colors). It's as though she took all of our favorite things and combined them into a lingerie collection! Upon reading that she was inspired to design frilly intimates after seeing a burlesque show, we completely understand her vision.
To see the entire Toad Lillie collection, as well as the decorated pasties (aka Lillies), click here.
So many of these pieces are calling our name, which one is your favorite?

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We Need Our Copy Today!

Fifi Chachnil lingerie

above: Fifi Chachnil lingerie, Cervin stockings, Christian Louboutin heels, gloves by Maison Fabre

Cadolle bra & panties, which we sell at Faire Frou Frou! Cervin stockings

photographs by Ellen von Unwerth of Dita von Teese for Max Italy
images via here

Dita von Teese strikes a pose in yet another unforgettable spread by Ellen von Unwerth, this time for the 25th Anniversary issue of Max Italy magazine (March 2010). We love that these pictures combine our two favorite topics, Dita and amazing lingerie by favorites such as Fifi Chachnil, Cadolle and Cervin. We were also excited to see the Cadolle bra & panty set that we sell at Faire Frou Frou! To top it off, Ellen von Unwerth has the most amazing flair with the camera, so the pictures are filled with energy, seduction and sass.
With pictures this beautiful, we would love to see what else is in this issue of Max...we need our copy today!

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Vavoom Pinups!

images courtesy of Vavoom Pinups, copyright 2010

Thanks to Agnes at Love, Lulu Mae (who we featured a short while ago), we discovered Vavoom Pinups photography! She used this company for her catalog images, and naturally we just fell in love. All of these models look like they're having so much fun and each does a wonderful job capturing the bright, sweet look of the retro pinup. In addition to pinup photography, Vavoom Pinups does boudoir shoots too! The boudoir shots have a retro flair as well and remind us of images from those old 'girly magazines' of the 1950s.
Vavoom Pinups is based in Chicago and consists of an all-women team of wardrobe stylists, hair & makeup stylists & the photographer!

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The Lake & Stars; Double in Brass

how cute is this pointelle bodysuit...the black waistband is the perfect touch.
specialty photos by Tom Hines, product photos via here

The Lake & Stars is one of those lingerie brands that immediately shot to fame shortly after being developed. Even people who aren't big lingerie fans know what The Lake & Stars is all about (perhaps it was their exposure in the Sex & the City movie). Nonetheless, it was only a matter of time before major clothing chain Urban Outfitters commissioned an exclusive collection by the brand. The capsule collection, aptly titled Double in Brass (meaning to take on a 2nd job) has the signature TLS style at a price more agreeable to the masses. It's very much a underwear as outerwear group with the fun details we have come to expect from designers Nikki and Maayan.
To read some of our older posts on The Lake & Stars and learn more about the brand, click here.

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Now That's What We're Talking About

images copyright Jeffrey Graetcsch

Every now and then we discover photographs the just blow us away, and these images by Jeffrey Graetsch are no exception! Seriously, each picture is a favorite. The hair accessories, high waist panties, stockings, leather bodysuit, gorgeous model with the Bardot hair, you name it...everything works.
Do you have a favorite of the bunch?

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Princesse Tam-Tam

images via here

We were just speaking with a customer about how wonderful the French lingerie brand Princesse Tam-Tam is...and how much we miss it here at Faire Frou Frou. It's been a few seasons since the label disappeared from the U.S. which is such a loss for those of us who love pretty, everyday intimates at a wonderful price. So now we simply watch the brand from afar on their website and think of what we would buy if we could (for our store, that is).
The images for their Spring 2010 campaign are just so cute and fun. They almost indicate how happy and carefree you should be when wearing such a darling lingerie set. Granted, there are plenty of amazing brands to choose from in the lingerie world, but we can't help but miss this one.

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Haute Shots

all images copyright Haute Shots Boudoir Photography
we're seeing a trend in the photos we selected of the pose we like best!

Our lovely friend Stacie Frazier from Haute Shots Boudoir Photography recently interviewed us (actually, just Alison) as the first guest on the What's Sexy Now series on her blog. Upon doing the interview we thought it was the perfect opportunity to feature her boudoir photography on our site.
Stacie is a boudoir photographer based in Las Vegas which means she specializes in making everyday women look sexy on camera. No matter what your age, shape or size is, a boudoir photo makes an amazing gift for your significant other, or just a great gift for yourself. It's also one of the best ways to memorialize the beautiful lingerie you have collected! We can think of so many sets here at Faire Frou Frou that would be perfect for a photo shoot.

As a little incentive to Frou Frou Fashionista readers, if you book a photo shoot with Stacie from now through the month of May 2010, you will receive 10% off your order (just book the shoot, not necessarily do it in May)! Wouldn't it be so much fun taking a weekend trip to Vegas and planning a boudoir shoot while you're there?
Of course, if you are looking for lingerie for your shoot, we recommend here.

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