GLAMOUR PHOTOGRAFY

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...

. . . hello! a sunny spring afternoon and out the door for a late lunch, but wanted to stop in for a quick hello -- shall return later with more beautiful inspiration . . .

hope you're having a wonderful week,
xo

{p.s.} also:
* new -- warm & woodsy
* thanks ever so much for the lovely comments on the 10 things list

{images: 1 - the home within us by bobby mcalpine via greige; 2 - photography by patrick demarchelier}

{two lovely things}: time-worn wood tables and ornately carved chairs, smooth driftwood and bits of coral -- always come back to the rustic elegance of warm and woodsy things . . .

{images: 1 - elle decor via greige; 2 - roman and williams via greige}

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?

. . . always adore beautiful things shot beautifully, although sometimes fall more for the photography, mint velvet's spring/summer collection is filled with romantic and delicate pieces with their trademark relaxed glamour -- perhaps stripes for a late spring picnic, or silver sequins for sexy summer nights -- but mostly love the mood of the these photographs, which feel as if they were taken on a perfectly bright and wonderful afternoon spent relaxing at home . . .

{p.s.} also today, a guest post: 10 things

{images: mint velvet spring/summer 2010 lookbook}

. . . the stems of lilies and fluttery dresses, new leaves and the glass of champagne bottles -- whether sage, seafoam, lakeshore or chartreuse -- mornings have been filled with the celebration of spring green . . .

{images: 1 & 5 - scans by this is glamorous, photography by polly wreford for at home with white by atlanta bartlett; 2 - photography by brian park via desire to inspire; 3 - tumblr; 4 & 8 - elena via everything fabulous; 6 - previous post; 7 - martha stewart; 8 - a glamorous little side project; 9 - photography by polly wreford for wedding inspirations by margaret caselton; 9 - endless inspiration; 10 - bèla adler & salvador fresneda via a thing for; 11 - australian home beautiful; 12 - flickr}

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!

. . . a quick hello on the way out the door and also sending along warmest congratulations to helena from london, winner of the lovely, lovely cable & heart bracelet give-away:

***congratulations, helena!***

thanks to everyone who entered and hope you're well,
xo

{images: via a glamorous little side project}

. . . monday, monday & hello! hope you had a perfectly lovely weekend -- it's a two cups of coffee and strewn books and bright bouquets kind of morning after a beautiful weekend, with many splendid things to look forward to in this sunny and brand new week . . .

hope your monday is off to a wonderful start,
xo

{p.s.} a little late, but the winner of the cable & heart bracelet give-away later today . . .

{images: photography by patrick cline for lonny magazine}