Become a Vintage Pin-Up with What Katie Did

 

Bernie Dexter images, photos by Levi Dexter, courtesy of What Katie Did,

If vintage-inspired lingerie is your thing, then What Katie Did is a brand you need to know about!  We were incredibly excited to receive our latest shipment from the UK brand, which included bullet bras, girdles, corselettes and corsets!  Many of the images posted above are from the Maitresse group, which is filled with retro goodness and modeled by iconic modern pin-up Bernie Dexter! 

In researching WKD, we learned that the process of creating a bullet bra takes a specially-skilled seamstress to create the perfectly symmetrical cone stitching.  You can select a bullet bra with or without padding (we took ours with it), and of course you will want to wear the matching girdle and backseam stockings.  Interestingly, we wore a What Katie Did bullet bra for the first time this past weekend and really felt empowered wearing it...we called it our 'secret weapon'!  When worn with a loose-fitting top, the points of the cups weren't that obvious...but when worn with a form-fitting sweater, watch out!

We're expecting a lot of Bettie Page (btw look at her website) fans to pick up this set...especially if you're like us and dressing like her this year for a Halloween party!  

You can purchase What Katie Did lingerie here.  

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Dress Up Your Arms

Vogue Nippon, photograph by Takuya Uchiyama
Marie Claire magazine, Karen Elson by Simon Burstall
sheer gloves via What Katie Did

ostrich feather gloves via Faire Frou Frou

We seem to have glove fever these days, as they really are a wonderful way to accessorize for a sexy look (just as stockings are a great way to amp up your appearance too). And we're not just talking any gloves, we're talking about the luxurious, long opera length that are the equivalent of dressing your arms in Black Tie. Whether it's done in lace, satin or sheer silk (or accented with feathers!), the effect is usually pretty dazzling.
Gloves seem to be making a comeback in the lingerie market, which seems to be a result of the growing fascination with burlesque (thank you Dita von Teese).
On a side note we found these images of lace cuffs by Maison Close which deserved a mention in our glove post. These cuffs ("poignets") are the racy cousin of the opera length glove!

lace cuffs via Maison Close (coming to Faire Frou Frou)

Hey Big Spender! Guest Post on The Lingerie Post

Dita von Teese; the ultimate inspiration for the modern-day burlesque performer; the fringe panties, gloves, cheeky stockings and feather hattie create an impeccable look.

Sally Rand & her infamous fans...similar fans sold here

Kiss Me Quick

Eternal Spirits

Today we are a guest blogger over on The Lingerie Post! Here's just a sneak peek at what we posted, with plenty more images and the story behind them here.
Some of the brands we feature include Mint Siren, What Katie Did, Velda Lauder, Ophelia Fancy, Kiss Me Quick, Eternal Spirits, Fifi Chachnil, Playful Promises...well, the list could go on much longer.
Thank you to our friends at The Lingerie Post for this wonderful opportunity!

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What Katie Did & Vogue Russia

Claudia Schiffer wearing a "What Katie Did" bullet bra

Claudia Schiffer in Vogue Russia
photos: Solve Sundsbo, images via here

This post is inspired entirely by the What Katie Did bullet bra that Claudia Schiffer is wearing in Vogue Russia. Not only are we so happy to see the continued press from this amazing brand, but we were also so excited to discover this gorgeous editorial as a result! Aren't the colors just amazing?
Granted, What Katie Did is the only lingerie credit in these images, but they were so pretty we had to share most of them. And yes, we love sharing Claudia Schiffer pictures!
To purchase the bullet bra you see above, click here.

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Lingerie Noir

Lara Stone by Paolo Roversi
Vogue Italy, images via here

In this 'Style Noir' shoot by Paolo Roversi, Lara Stone models several lingerie looks for Vogue Italy. This is essentially a look you can create by simply pairing stockings with a garter &/or garter brief, and then style your hair and make-up accordingly!
The lingerie in this shoot is an assortment of Dolce & Gabbana, La Perla, Agent Provocateur (hosiery) and What Katie Did (one of our faves that we plan on getting more stock!).

Have a fun weekend! We hope you get a chance to wear your favorite intimates!

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What Katie Did - the Latest Must-Have Brand!

Bernie Dexter models select styles from What Katie Did

Bernie Dexter models select styles from What Katie Did

images courtesy of What Katie Did & The Casting Couch

With so much talk of pin-ups and burlesque, it's so much fun representing a brand that perfectly enables you to capture that look. Faire Frou Frou is proud to introduce the brand What Katie Did to its boutique. This very saucy UK label is inspired by the looks of the 40s and 50s, and even uses vintage patterns to create some of its latest pieces. No wonder the designs are so spot-on fantastic!
To start out, we have brought several of the corsets and waist-cinchers into our store. Our next phase will be to bring some of their amazing vintage-inspired lingerie to our customers. What's especially good about the brand is that the pricing is such that no corset is priced higher than $235 (that's very good in corset prices...especially for one that is hand-constructed from start to finish by an expert UK corsetier!).
Click here to shop the collection!