Where We've Been & Where To Find Us!

We are long overdue with an explanation for where we've been!  Team Frou Frou Fashionista hasn't disappeared, we've just been spending our time elsewhere, as explained by the above list.  We are still going strong with our Boutique (both in Studio City, CA and online), and certainly keep busy on social media.  Almost daily, new images are posted to Instagram and Facebook, and new inspiration is constantly to be found on BOTH of our Pinterest pages (there's one for each of the co-owners, Gail and Alison). 
In the past couple of years, our focus has shifted from reading & writing blog posts to searching for eye candy and images that would otherwise be on this blog, and that's why we love Tumblr.  You get all of the beautiful images, without any discussion (our preference!).
All of that being said, we encourage you to follow us on all of our newer social media platforms!  We have so much to share, and want you to be up-to-date on what we're excited about when we're excited about it!

(As a little side note, all of our social media ends up flowing through to our Twitter account.  So please feel free to find us there as the one-stop shop for our latest news!)

Thank you for your support, and for following the adventures of Faire Frou Frou! 

Life at Faire Frou Frou (According to Instagram)

 Images via Instagram (find us under fairefroufrou)

 Our favorite way to capture the pretty little moments of the week is Instagram.  Here's what inspired us this week.  There were the new arrivals from Hanky Panky (those leopard boyshorts!), Chantelle (the Paris Paris nude bra with black lace) and Gold Hawk (the PJ shirt), and then playing in a re-order of fabulous pink frilly robes from Dottie's Delights!  We even picked up a new line of greeting cards at our shop from Sugar Paper, which is one of our favorite little card shops in Los Angeles! 

Of course there were loads and loads of other new arrivals at the shop this week, but we don't want to overload anyone with that (that's what our Facebook page is for lol!).  

We also had a fabulous Trunk Show with the team from Claudette, and even brought in another new employee, the pin-up-worthy Coco Kailee!  

We are excited to see what develops for the week ahead...

To see more of what was posted on Instagram or to see what we're up to each day, follow us at fairefroufrou. 

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Life at Faire Frou Frou (According to Instagram)

 

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Here's a little glimpse at our week according to Instagram.  Ironically the biggest event of the week that we participated in, Fashion's Night Out, was not captured by our pictures!  We celebrated FNO in Beverly Hills on Robertson Blvd. and then later at a private party at the Beverly Center...the good news is that time was spent shopping and enjoying other people's company rather than being glued to the iPhone, so perhaps the absence of photos is a success!  Anyhow, here are a few pictures taken at Faire Frou Frou, and even one or two taken out & about (one at the new Dylan's Candy Bar in Los Angeles and one taken at home with the dogs Lola & Nicky).  It's nice to have a visual recap of the week, don't you agree?  To see more of what was posted on Instagram or to see what we're up to each day, follow us at fairefroufrou. 

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Life at Faire Frou Frou (According to Instagram)

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We just got back from a whirlwind trip to NYC and naturally wanted to share our favorites from the week with you!  We really wish we had taken more photos, but the trip was so jam-packed busy that it didn't leave for much time to snap pics and then artfully edit them à la Instagram.  Anyhow, here's a nice sample of some fun times we enjoyed!  We attended Curve NY which is an awesome tradeshow for the intimate apparel industry.  Out of respect for the designers we represent, we are not showing too much of what will be unveiled for S/S2013 (those lingerie gals like to keep things under wraps!!), but we had to take a few photos at the show.  It's no surprise that we will once again be carrying Zinke, Bordelle and Marlies Dekkers in our store next season, so we felt comfortable sharing just a few pics from our visit to their booths.  We did discover several new brands, so expect to see some dazzling new talent at our shop for Spring...but until then, hush-hush! 
We spent A LOT of time at the tradeshow, so it left the tiniest amount of time for the speediest shopping time ever.  We popped by some of our favorite spots on Madison Avenue (Ralph Lauren to play with sunglasses...and then we got in trouble for taking pics!) and naturally Bergdorf Goodman (where we traditionally stop for lunch)!  One of the highlights of our free time was an impromptu meeting of a few friends for dinner.  This fabulous group of lingerie designers & bloggers included the ladies behind Style on the Couch, That Je Ne Sais Quoi, ARI DEIN, Gilda & Pearl, Kriss Soonik and Lascivious. 
Now it's time for us to write all of our Spring 2013 orders...it's going to be a busy week ahead!

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Making It Work: Lingerie As Outerwear - Gold Hawk Edition

Gold Hawk models showing us the sexier option of How to Wear...

images via Alison Rubke's Instagram & Gold Hawk 

We are pleased to present you with our next installment of Making It Work: Wearing Lingerie as Outerwear.  This week we feature yet another favorite designer, Gold Hawk, which allows for yet another super simple look to transition from lingerie to daywear.  For this post, we included a few gorgeous images of the models wearing Gold Hawk.  When something is presented in such a sexy, bedroom fashion, sometimes it's hard to look beyond how it's marketed to see another use for it.  Perhaps the number one reason we love wearing our Gold Hawk chemises & slips as tops is because it's such a perfect length!  It's super cute & short for the bedroom, but just long enough to cover the hips/rear when you're out & about...a winning combination for us!
The item featured on Faire Frou Frou's Alison is the Sheer Edge Slip in Black.  We brought this item to Faire Frou Frou for Fall 2012 in a few colors, and even brought in a few styles with lace trim.  This could easily be the first of many Gold Hawk posts!  As it is, yesterday on Instagram we made a little demonstration with this satin Gold Hawk chemise (on the hanger and on Alison):

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Life at Faire Frou Frou (According to Instagram)

 

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We are proud to present our first week in the life of Faire Frou Frou, according to Instagram!  You've seen this segment on pretty much every blog in existence, and we're joined the masses simply because it's so much fun!  We're also figuring there's a handful of you who don't track the Instagram App on your phone, so here we've taken the favorites of the week to share with you (by the way, you can follow us on your computer here)! 
As you can see, our pictures are a little bit Faire Frou Frou boutique, a little bit of me (Alison, one of the co-owners), and a little bit of life outside the shop (I have a weakness for photographing my pets on a frequent basis).  We are excited to offer this as a regular weekly segment on our blog, in addition to our new series Making It Work: Lingerie as Outerwear. 
Of course, you can always just Follow Us on Instagram  (account name fairefroufrou) so you don't have to wait the week in anticipation of what we post! 

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Making It Work: Lingerie as Outerwear - Kriss Soonik Edition

images via Faire Frou Frou's Instagram!

Far too often customers see something they love in our boutique and ask us if the item is lingerie or outerwear, and often times our response is BOTH! 
Our first item for our new series of Making It Work: Wearing Lingerie as Outerwear, is the Kristel Suspender Top by Kriss Soonik.  We demonstrate the lingerie use for this darling top as the first image above, and show how quite simply it can be layered with a jacket and pants to create outfit you can spend the entire day in.  Another great idea is to pair it with a pencil skirt, and that way you put those cute garter straps to good use.  Now this may seem like an extremely easy no-brainer, but we wanted to start our series off with the simplest idea.  As it is, someone may see something just like this being sold at Faire Frou Frou and ask if they can wear it outside the house!  Just because something is sold in a lingerie setting, doesn't mean you can't get the double benefit of using the item both inside and outside the bedroom.
As for the Kristel Suspender Top, it is THE original garter strap top made from viscose jersey that is treated with an anti-pilling treatment (talk about attention to detail!).  It has a dramatic cut-out at the back that is accented with a sweet satin bow.  Now if you're really good, you will wear this top with the matching panties underneath, and that way have an instant day-to-night look!

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A Lovely Afternoon at Faire Frou Frou

A cheerful display of lingerie fills our front window (lingerie by Zinke, flower by Ban.do, necklace by Safia)

A pretty detail from a painting by Gail Rubke

Vintage garter snaps on a Corselette by What Katie Did

A soft pink powder puff accents a marble table top

The tape measure awaits the next customer who wants a bra fitting

Pretty pink bras (we spy Sonia Rykiel & ID Sarrieri in there)

A beautiful Swarovski crystal mirror provides a glimpse into the boutique

Fun Spring pieces from Stella McCartney intimates

The bubble chandelier adds a dreamy effect

A bubble chandelier close-up

An antique mirrored mantle near the fitting rooms

Hanging up the new merchandise & steaming out any wrinkles!

A pretty pool-blue romper from Zinke accented with a Ban.do marabou puff

Freshly steamed intimates, ready to hit the sales floor

Detail of a new chemise from La Fee Verte

 images by Alison Rubke/Faire Frou Frou

It feels like Spring has definitely arrived at Faire Frou Frou, especially with the pretty colors and new merchandise filling the boutique.  During a bit of downtime at the shop we engaged in our favorite pastime; taking pictures of the store!  Here are a few pictures we snapped of the lovely little details that make us smile. 

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