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5 Ways To Add Some French Into Your Life This Summer

Even though I don’t live in Paris anymore, it doesn’t mean that I don’t try to incorporate some French into my everyday! I find myself living more of a Parisian style life especially in the summer months!  If you read my last blog post, you will know that I now live in the “The Paris […]

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Shoe Styles of 2017

    With the start of a new year comes promise, resolutions, and for many fashionistas, a chance to try some new styles!  There is no better place to start with a new fashion style then with a fresh, new pair of shoes.  A new fashionable pair of shoes are an easy way to update […]

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Guy Laroche PFW SS2015

Once again I was lucky enough to receive some invitations to Paris Fashion Week this past month.  I am always so excited this time of year when I go to my mailbox and find invitations to some of the most exclusive shows in Paris.  I love being one of the first to get a glimpse […]

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The Embroidery of Chanel Couture

Once again I am in awe at the impressive embroidery produced by “les petites mains” in the Lesage atelier for the house of Chanel Fall Winter 2014/2015 collection.  The craftsmanship never disappoints, and seems to always be creating new innovative ways to stay relevant in today’s fashion.   This video shows the way the artisans […]

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Sorbier Haute Couture SS 2014

My second day of Paris Couture Week didn’t start out well as my train from Rambouillet into Paris was running late.  Then, once I got into Paris, the metro also was not running properly!  Luckily for me, the show that I was rushing to attend was also running late.  Making my way through the city, […]

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Hand Painted Textiles at Roberto Cavalli

In the spirit of Couture Week which starts next week, I have been busy watching YouTube videos showing the behind the scenes works of some of the most influential fashion houses in the world.  I came across this one showcasing beautiful, hand painted fabrics in the Roberto Cavalli atelier.  I love the detailed view of […]

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Seeing Double at Chanel

At Paris Fashion Week, while I was outside of the Chanel SS/2012 show I was introduced to Sama and Haya Abu Khadra. The identical twins are 18-year-old sisters who are quickly becoming recognizable faces on sartorial blogs and fashion week front rows alike. Daughters of Rula Abu Khadra, founder of “The Art of Living” lifestyle […]

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