Spring-a-ling: ARI DEIN of Manhattan Strikes Again

 

 

image courtesy of WWD

 

images via ARI DEIN and Faire Frou Frou (unless otherwise noted)

We can officially call it Spring here at Faire Frou Frou now that ARI DEIN has arrived!  The airy assortment of luxury loungewear is currently gracing our sales floor, but perhaps not for long based on how quickly it's been selling...it almost begs the question "what recession?". Thank you Ari for ending that pesky economic downturn with your inspired designs.
Perhaps the most anticipated part of the new season is the arrival of the men's style pajama set.  Though originally slated for Fall, the Boutique Hotel Pajama Top and Pant were pushed forward to the current season based on popular demand.  Now available, it has quickly become the best-selling item for the ARI DEIN brand!  We personally love the pajama set as it represents a casual elegance that makes for the perfect 'lounge in luxury' scenario.  It's practical but also quite decadent.       
Other new additions include the Jane Street group which consists of silk chiffon 'dobby dot' pieces with contrast black grosgrain ribbon trim (see 6th picture down to get a good idea of what the dobby material looks like).  With this group we see the introduction of a beautiful bra/panty/garter set along with the signature ARI DEIN demi robe, shorty and camisole.   
We're excited to share that there's even a few pieces from Spring 2011 that are exclusive to Faire Frou Frou!  The Boxwood floral print with fuchsia satin trim camisole and shorty was a color combination made specifically with our boutique in mind!  It's a striking combination that we are thrilled to have in our boutique. 
Designer Arielle Shapiro (aka "Mama Pajama" to industry insiders) has created a collection that has us feeling inspired.  We're hoping the Spring 2011 collection inspires you too!

If you didn't already see it on our Facebook page, here is Mademoiselle Frou Frou wearing the new ARI DEIN Boxwood Demi Robe:

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Rule-Breakers: Dimepiece Designs

   

images via Dimepiece Designs

We're kind of in an edgy lingerie mood these days (or more like over the past year), and according to what's been selling in our shop, our customers have been too!  That's why it was fun for us to discover the brand Dimepiece Designs.  Their Spring 2011 collection may be small but it includes some fun pieces; for instance, that white 'ribcage bra' (that's what we're calling it) is like nothing we've ever seen and the styling of their lookbook is pretty outside the box from what we normally see.  Granted, we wouldn't really classify Dimepiece as a lingerie brand, which is probably where that ready-to-wear edginess lends itself to their look. Plus, their online shop appears to stock mostly their signature t-shirts and accessories. Nonetheless, with bras, panties and a cut-out bustier in their repertoire there's no denying that the designers (Laura Fama & Ashley Jones) are inspired by lingerie.
To learn more about Dimepiece Designs and where you can order this brand, click here.

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Hello Loves!

That looks like Eres lace to us!

 Photographer Man Sumarni, Model Maritza Veer, FLATT magazine

We've been bad little bloggers lately since we haven't posted anything new in about a week!  However we did do a bit of Tumblr blogging and Facebook updates, but that's pretty easy stuff.  In any event, we thought we'd share some sexy little pictures and let you know we're still alive; we've just been busy having fun (we co-hosted a wonderful networking party last week in Palm Springs) and have been unusually busy in general with responsibilities at our store. 

We have some fun new arrivals to boast about, so expect to see details on those new goodies in about a day or two. 

We've missed you!

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"The Fash Pack" Shows Off Made by Niki

images via The Fash Pack, photos by Natalia Ilina, model Emma Hansen, stylist Naomi Mdudu

The stylist for this editorial (Naomi Mdudu) has won over our hearts as she perfectly incorporates Made by Niki lingerie into each shot.  It's the little touches like this that show why lingerie is such an important accessory.  The model is wearing the now famous retro-styled Classics front-cinch bra which has been a Made by Niki staple for a few years.
To see the rest of the photoshoot (the non-lingerie images, that is) as well as the clothing credits, click here.

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Hello, Kitty - Glamour Magazine (Spain)

images via Glamour (Spain).  photos by Bèla Adler and Salvador Fresneda, model Valerie van der Graaf, styling by Miriam Arruga

This editorial from Glamour Spain is simply adorable; a pin-up, sex kitten lingerie shoot featuring loads of florals and Liberty prints.  It's equal parts provocative and sweet.  We have a few favorites out of the bunch, and we're especially loving the model's long blonde locks and red lips.  Now that we're full-swing into Spring, it's time to play around with some fun floral patterns, and what better place to start than with your undies!

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Michi - Lingerie-Inspired Athletic Wear

images via Michi, photos by Gian Carlo Drueco

Today may possibly be the first time in the history of our blog that we've written about athletic wear!  Perhaps because our idea of working out is time spent lounging in pretty intimates, we're not entirely accustomed to getting gritty.  BUT all of that has changed now that we can get gritty in style...all thanks to the athletic wear label Michi.  Michi is a lingerie-inspired lifestyle brand.  Yes, lingerie-inspired!  The collection featured here reminds us a combination of our favorite lingerie labels Lascivious, Marlies Dekkers and the 'Knockout' collection by Made by Niki. We're sure our lingerie afficionado friends will agree.
We would like to thank fellow blogger Style on the Couch for introducing this label to us.  She did a wonderful write-up on the collection which includes an interview with Michi's designer Michelle Watson.  You can check it out here.  Though these pieces will not be available in stores until July 2011, you can contact the designer directly if you can't wait to place an order!

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