Bellefleur Lingerie Book Club: All You Need to Be Impossibly French by Helena Frith Powell. Discussion Four

 

It has been so much fun reading "All You Need to Be Impossibly French" by Helena Frith Powell!  We've loved hearing your thoughts and sharing your feelings on the book.  Do you feel French?  :)  Whether or not you may or may not adapt to the French lessons we've learned about health, love, and life of a Parisian....one thing is for sure:

 

French women have a certain "je ne sais quoi" that can not be denied.  Here are some of the French women that have inspired us over the years....

 

In conclusion we would like to open this discussion to YOU, our friends and fellow language lovers.  What were your favorite parts, ideas, or quotes from this book and why?  Thanks for reading with us and we look forward to our next literary adventure together! xx Bellefleur

 

 

 

 

Bridal Shower Gift Guide

  It's the season to say I do!  We love helping our clients get ready for their wedding and helping friends and family pick out special gifts for the Bride!  Here are a few of our favorites...

 

 

1.Something Blue....

 

 

Every Bride needs something blue.  Whether it's a panty or garter, we have the perfect blue accents!

 

 

2. The Perfect Chemise/Robe for Pictures

 



 Often Brides forget that they will need something beautiful to take pre-wedding pictures in.  Having something special and beautiful makes your "getting ready" pictures so much better! 

 

3. The Undergarments

 



Every Bride need to perfect garments for under her dress!  You can buy her a gift certificate, plan a special trip to our shop, or book one of our after parties to pick out these very special pieces. 

 

4.  Honeymoon Lingerie

 







 

Garter belts, sexy sets, stockings- we've got it all!! 

 

5.  Honeymoon Accessories

 

Whether it's a sleeping mask or one of our Bellefleur Lingerie Book Club reads for the plane.  We have everything to keep your Bride happy!

 

~Everything pictured is currently in stock.  Stop by or give us a call at 206-545-0222 and let us know how we can help you with your big day!~

 

xx Bellefleur

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Mother's Day Gift Guide

Here a few of our favorite Bellefleur Lingerie gift ideas for that very special lady in your life...

LOVENYC candles and bath soaks $28-35

Fleur't Short Pjs, Chemise, and Loungewear $80-160

Mary Green Silk Camis, Boyshorts, Slips, and Robes $36-156

 

Bellefleur Lingerie Book Club: All You Need to Be Impossibly French by Helena Frith Powell. Discussion Three

We must admit, Chapter 7 took us for a loop!  This particular chapter addresses women's relationships with other women.  The Chapter begins with a Coco Chanel quotes stating, "My friends, there are no friends."  Several french women in this chapter state that not only is hanging out with a bunch girls "boring", but eventually one of them will try to sleep with your husband.

You may see two good friends meeting at a cafe for lunch, however in France you won't see a large group of girls going out together like you would in the USA. Here at Bellefleur, we spend so many long hours in the shop sharing stories, laughs, and our lives with other women!  It's surprising to find out that women in France play so much defense in their relationships with other women.  What do you think?

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Do you think this is a fair assessment of French women?  Do you find that the women in your lives support or hinder you from having a healthy romantic relationship?

Lingerie Spring Clean!!

It's that time of year,  out with the old and in with the new!  As you stow away your winter coats and start to peel away the layers to acclimate the weather, you may notice something. Your lingerie needs an update.  It's hard to hide an ill fitting bra under a Spring wardrobe AND a great time to show it off!

There's so much Mint and Coral in fashion this season and we are thrilled to see it in lingerie as well!  Also, don't forget that a nice espresso or chocolate brown bra is the perfect color to wear under summer whites!  Now that you are updating your lovely bits and bobs, here are some of our favorite inspirational photos on how to organize your things at home!  Enjoy~

xx Bellefleur 

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Bellefleur Lingerie Book Club: All You Need to Be Impossibly French by Helena Frith Powell. Discussion Two

We are loving your comments on Discussion One!  Feel free to continue to post on older post as we move on to the next discussion question. 

Chapter Three, The Secret Weapon, brings up a topic we find ourselves discussing in the shop regularly; your underwear can set the tone for the day.  Here are a few of our favorite quotes from different French women in this Chapter:

 

"If your underwear isn't right, nothing else is."~ Chantal Thomass, French lingerie designer

"If I start with a good base, the I know I will dress well...If I want to seduce, I wear a certain ensemble, if I am filming and have to be comfortable, I wear another."~ Sylvie Tellier, former Miss France and TV personality

"It may not be seduction of someone else...for a French woman this can mean the seduction of herself, to feel good about herself and happy in her skin."~ Odlie Morvan, director of underwear at Galeries Lafayette

Have any of you ever experienced a time when you felt like wearing a matching set or a garter belt changed your mood and made you feel more confident?  What do you think correlation is between a women's self awareness, the way she communicates with her environment, and what lies underneath her clothes?

all images via Bellefleur Lingerie Pinterest

Mad about Fortnight

 

Since 2007, Mad Men has been reminding us how stylish the women of the 1960s were.  Although we won't take those silly little men thinking they run the world anymore- we'll take the hair, jewelry, clothes, and or course THE LINGERIE!  Happy Season Six!

 

 

 Here our a few of our favorite vintage inspired pieces from Fortnight modeled by one of lovely Bellefleur models. This stunning bralet and panty set currently comes in pink, mint, black, and peach- LOVE!  This must have over lace black slip will surely get their heads turning. 

xx Bellefleur