Chanel Fall 2011 inspired look on a budget! Perfect for Fall to Winter transitioning!
Tuesday, October 11, 2011
Saturday, October 8, 2011
Saint-Germain-des-Prés
If there were one single place in Paris where I feel most at home, it would be on Saint-Germain-des-Prés. Not only because I lived on a street adjacent to it, but because of it's history, style and cult destinations.
Saint-Germain-des-Prés was built up around what was originally a benedictine abbey founded by the son of Clovis I in
Boulevard Saint-Germain-des-Prés, is also great location to shop for high-end french labels such as Sonia Rykiel (which has a dazzling collection of jeweled penis paperweights).
Saint-Germain-des-Prés was built up around what was originally a benedictine abbey founded by the son of Clovis I in
511. Right is a picture of what remains of the original abbey, and the oldest church in the city.
Up until the 17th century, the Abbey owned most of the land on what is know known as the Left Bank. But individuals began purchasing land from the Abbey and building chateaux upon it. Saint-Germain-des-Prés transformed from farming lands to what it is now over time, and has maintained it's current look from the Haussmmanian developments under Napoleon.
Sine the 20th century, Boulevard Saint-Germain-des-Prés, has become known for it's nightlife, cafes and famed philosophers like Sartre and Simone de Beauvoir. The two most celebrated cafes are Les Deux Magots, where Hemingway could be found writing, and Le Cafe de Flore, home to Jean-Paul Sartre and Simone de Beauvoir.
The cafes are pretty expensive, but worth a visit for a small coffee and Croque Monsieur or Soup d'oignon (French onion soup).
Boulevard Saint-Germain-des-Prés, is also great location to shop for high-end french labels such as Sonia Rykiel (which has a dazzling collection of jeweled penis paperweights).
Walking around Saint-Germain-des-Prés, feels like a trip through the different centuries of the city, from the Middle Ages to the present, and a great place to get away from the tourist packed Rue St. Honore, near the Louvre, and experience Parisian life.
Wednesday, October 5, 2011
Chicest Pics from Chanel Spring 2012
Every Fashionista loves the King of Paris: Karl Lagerfeld! I'm loving his feminine and flirty Spring 2012 collection!
Best looks from Spring 2012
Here we have a collection from beautiful photos from the top designers at Paris Fashion Week. Unfortunately, their collections didn't resonate with me enough to make an entire post on each Label, so here they are ensemble!
YSL 2012, I love YSL: but it's tailored pieces are know for wearability and not excitement.
LV Spring 2012: Memo to Marc Jacobs, the underwear on runway thing, yeah it's been done the past couple of seasons already-move on!
Photos from, www.elle.com
Valentino Spring 2012
Giambattista Valli Spring 2012
Miu Miu Spring 2012
Givenchy Spring 2012, immaculate suiting: sexy, chic and workable separately, with slacks, jean, or with more basic tops.
Chloe Spring 2012, Definitely could see this being worn by a quintessential Parisienne on a warm May afternoon.
Loewes Spring 2012, another great ready-to-wear look, easy to imitate.
Stella McCartney Spring 2012
Nina Ricci Spring 2012, could see the Middleton sisters wearing a ton of these looks! Loved it!
Balmain 2012,Balmain kept it edgy and sexy this season.
Christian Dior Spring 2012
Photos from, www.elle.com
Alexander McQueen Spring 2012
Here are my top looks from McQueen's Spring 2012 Collection. Unlike many other designers who stuck with the tailored "Mad-Men" style, Sarah Burton, McQueen's partner and protege, mixed ethereal, godess and whimsy all in one for a FABULOUS show in Paris!
Saturday, October 1, 2011
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