Layla L'obatti for Between the Sheets

images via LaylaLobatti.com

So many of us love the high glamour of the 1940s; particularly the lingerie designs of the era that produced some of the most striking silk chiffon robes and satin slips. Luckily for us, new life has been breathed into these looks with the arrival of Layla L'obatti from Between the Sheets. The NYC designer considers this label an outlet for her love of luxury and romantic details such as pearls, lace and silk. She certainly interpreted those passions into a perfectly romantic lingerie line! When we first saw these pieces in person, it was as though we were looking at vintage items from Rita Hayworth's closet! The pale peach silk satin and chiffon are timeless, and the lace insets add the perfect accent.
The glam pieces shown above are from the Spring/Summer 2010 collection and are broken into two groups; Deco Lace and Sheer Romance. The good news is that these pieces are now available for purchase!
For a more casual, everyday look, please make sure to check out Layla's loungewear line Between the Sheets (in stores January 2010).

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Faire Frou Frou - Holiday Gift Guide (part 1)

This post marks the first of our series of Holiday Gift ideas from Faire Frou Frou (online only, as our Studio City shop is temp closed for renovations). The selection of products that we have chosen represent the items we see as our best-sellers for the season. We thought we would just show 5 or so images at a time. Personally, we love everything at fairefroufrou.com!

Happy shopping! Start now at Faire Frou Frou!

By the way, please indicate whether or not you would like your items gift-wrapped in the comments section at checkout. We're wrapping most of our orders, but sometimes online customers don't want gift-wrap (go figure!).

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Hopeless Lingerie...We're Hopelessly Devoted!

Chrissie Silk Halter Top

Chrissie Silk Halter Top & Hooper High Waisted Organic Cotton and Soy Knickers

Meadow Georgette and Silk Camisole & Silk Organic Soy and Cotton Jersey Knickers

Polly Striped Silk Chemise

Ellen Silk Halter Bra & Garter Belt

Charlie Chiffon Sheer Top & Brody Liberty Floral and Silk Knickers

Brody Silk Camisole

Amity Silk and Chiffon Chemise

Cassidy Floral Liberty Cotton Bralette & Alex Organic Soy and Cotton Jersey Shorts

Chrissie Silk Knickers & Alex Silk Camisole
Photographer: www.joduck.com, Model: Lulu Wagstaffe
all images via here

We have to admit we love seeing a cute nautical theme, but this set of images caught us hook, line & sinker (couldn't resist the pun)! Hopeless, a lingerie label from Melbourne Australia, has unveiled their latest intimates collection with an adorable red, white and blue nautical look. Seriously, we're in love. From the fresh-faced model to the fun props, the new items are displayed in such an appealing setting. But the icing on the cake is the designs themselves...the 'Ellen' halter bra with the foldover on the cups, the 'Meadow' blue & white jersey knickers, the 'Cassidy' Liberty print bralette, the blue ruffle 'Chrissie' halter top and so on. Each piece is so special and really stands alone in terms of its style.
This is the 3rd range for Hopeless which is titled "The Voyage" (based on Steven Speilberg's "Jaws" film), "taking inspiration from the sharks teeth, the blood in the ocean and the waves of the sea" according to the label's designer Gabrielle.
All items are made to order, and can currently be ordered through the Hopeless Etsy site (and if all goes as planned, you will see the brand at the Faire Frou Frou boutique this Spring 2010).
We're sure after seeing this collection it will have you singing "Hopelessly Devoted to You"!

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How Could We Resist...Dita von Teese Edition

above: Elie Saab Couture

above: wearing Dita von Teese for Wonderbra & Valentino
This is how I will be hanging out when I go to Paris...

above: wearing John Paul Gaultier

wearing Christian Lacroix

Dita von Teese for Harper's Bazaar Russia
images by Marcin Tyszka

True, this blog is dedicated to luxury lingerie...but it's also unofficially dedicated to the style of burlesque superstar Dita von Teese. We can never resist a post about Dita, especially when it involves a gorgeous editorial spread in Harper's Bazaar (Russia). The only lingerie in this shoot is the bra she designed for Wonderbra, and of course the sexy stockings. The John Paul Gaultier bodysuit/dress has a definite lingerie appeal, but we're not entirely sure what to call it. Nonetheless, the results are striking and beautiful. Don't you just love the Christian Lacroix images!

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Jean Paul Gaultier Bra

images via here

We can't think of an editorial in which the same item is shown in every single image, and yet here it is! In the January 2010 issue of Vogue Paris, Laetitia Casta wears the striking (and Madonna-esque) John Paul Gaultier green bullet bra in every picture. We love the color...but this style is so exagerrated compared to the typical vintage styles that we've enjoyed (or at least it appears to be). In any event, we love the different looks that are created around this one striking piece. This is truly a lingerie-as-outwear look! Now, who's going to wear it?

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