Fleur of England - Sweet Nothings

images via Fleur of England, Spring 2011 "Sweet Nothings" collection

British lingerie label Fleur of England is consistently a vision of class and style.  The new Sweet Nothings collection is no exception, with its undeniably feminine silhouettes and romantic details.  Although at first glance these pieces appear to be part of a bridal collection, they really are a lovely option for any woman, whether betrothed or not.  The romper and short kimono are the standout pieces, but that may simply be due to their innerwear-as-outerwear styling options.  Most of the collection is made from a combination of satin and silk georgette with lace trim.  If you are familiar with Fleur of England, you will recognize these classic shapes that she fully reinterprets each season.  
Sweet Nothings are not only the lovely words you may whisper to your loved-one, but also the collection you will want to wear when expressing those sentiments!

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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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Good Night Gilda

images via Good Night Gilda

When the bright spots of yesteryear are reinterpreted for today's woman, the results can be quite exquisite!  That is the case with the latest lingerie designer to enter the scene: Whitney Galitz of Good Night Gilda.  This line was created specifically with the buxom bosom in mind, and as you can see, it's vintage-inspired.  As a former D-cup gal, the designer knows that far too often the larger-busted ladies don't get as much of a selection in the world of luxury lingerie. In this case you get products made from luxurious fabrics, fine trims and lots of love (per Whitney's mission statement). 

Good Night Gilda is manufactured here in Los Angeles, and will be available in stores this June 2011.  If you can't wait that long, during April 2011 the designer will launch her online store on her website.  We're excited to hear what you think of this darling line!  

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We Like We Love!

images via We Like We Love, photos by Colin Way, styled by Leah Van Loon

We were flipping through the latest issue of WLWL online magazine and were delightfully surprised that they featured a lingerie spread!  We haven't see too much lingerie coverage (as a full lingerie editorial) in the recent crop of new online magazines (except for Rue of course!), so that's why these images were unexpected.  Most of the lingerie is from Agent Provocateur and Elle Macpherson, but our favorite piece of all is the green stockings (stylist's own).  It just goes to show that a little pop of color goes a long way.

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Maison Close at Faire Frou Frou - Spring 2011

 

 

images via Maison Close, edits to each picture by Faire Frou Frou

There's no question that Maison Close is one of the most rapid-selling brands at Faire Frou Frou, so we are so excited to now carry the Spring 2011 collection!  The latest groups to hit stores are Villa Cancan, Pavillon Bellevue and Villa Divine.  For those of you who didn't get a chance to buy their Winter collection, they are continuing to carry those groups as well.  In any event, the most surprising addition to Spring includes the new ivory modal pieces (Pavillon Bellevue).  Up until now the brand has pretty much stuck to all-black designs (with a smattering of purple in there), so the ivory items, in modal no less, are a welcome change.  And can we talk about how cool that ivory open-back boyshort is?!
Another favorite of ours is the mesh/lace Villa Divine Catsuit.  To be honest, we weren't a huge fan of the catsuit until we saw this piece.  Seriously, it's so amazing it converted us, and we bet we'll make a few catsuit lovers out of you too!  If the catsuit is not quite your thing, the Villa Divine Lace Leggings are a safe runner-up.  The third new group is called Villa Cancan, which is also black mesh but with a diamond grid pattern.  Again, some sexy sleekness going on there that we're enjoying.  Our online store features a few looks from this group that are not featured in this post, so now you need to visit our site.
We can talk on and on about the new Maison Close pieces, but nothing tells a better story than simply looking at those gorgeous pictures above.   
To shop Maison Close at Faire Frou Frou, click here. 
So tell us, which piece is your favorite?

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