GLAMOUR PHOTOGRAFY

We're going to go out on a limb here and assume that most of our readers did not realize that A.F. Vandevorst has a killer lingerie collection...and we're sure some of you haven't heard of the brand at all! Given that assumption, we are pleased to introduce the label to you!
A.F. Vandevorst is an edgy, fashion-forward Belgian clothing label owned by husband & wife team An & Filip Vandevorst (hence the A & F). We first discovered the line 3 years ago while at a lingerie tradeshow in Paris, and have toyed with the idea of carrying their lingerie line at Faire Frou Frou ever since. It seems that each year, their lingerie designs have gotten more impressive, and we are definitely enjoying their latest looks.
The images in this post are by Belgian photographer Ronald Stoops. The creativity displayed in the photographs over the mirror is riveting...how smart that you can see the product from the front and back at the same time, but in such a beautiful way. You can see more of his work here.

We were surprised to find some new images of Strumpet & Pink lingerie, and naturally wanted to share with you! These are some of the most creative panties around, and in some of the most vibrant colors you will see. All of these pictures are by UK photographer Elizia Volkmann, shot at the Fernery Glasshouse in Cheshire.
You can find more of the luxury lingerie brand Strumpet & Pink here.

Dreaming, dreaming of this lovely boutique hotel in Sweden that promises idyllic afternoons in the fresh country air, delectable dishes and a warmth and hospitality that time has forgotten . . .









{images: wreta gestgifveri via lantliv i stan + felicity - thank you!}

. . . a happy discovery of pretty, silky, lacy, whispers dancing about collarbones and bare shoulders . . .



{p.s. more at the side project}

{images: caroline seikaly via erin ever after + seven eight}

. . . there's always time for late-summer love . . .

{images: 1 - erin ever after; 2 - jorge l. gazzano via mary ruffle}

We wear the brand Keep Me so often (wearing it right now) that it just seemed natural that we should dedicate another post to the brand. We were recently interviewed by Apparel News, and spoke of how this line does so well in our boutique because it's a very 'cool' classic collection of upscale basics. Also, everyone will agree that once you feel how silky soft each piece is, you really have no choice but to become smitten with the line. Another great feature from Keep Me is that each piece layers so well - right now we are wearing the Ellie leggings (in black), the Jenny nightie with the Nikki top (in white) over it. At night we love wearing the Kate Pant, not only because it is so soft, but because the waistband is as light as air...there's nothing worse than feeling constricted in your PJs!
You can shop the Keep Me collection at Faire Frou Frou, and we will be re-stocking and adding more pieces shortly.

Always searching for pretty patterned bed linens and still quite taken with scalloped edges and scattered hearts . . .

{photography by james merrell via kika reichert -- more of this space here}