Retail Reconnaissance
Just a few items seen while out and about over the weekend that made le coeur d’une femme go pitty-pat: Banana Republic merino ruffle sweater,…
Author: Susan Blakey
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Paris Loot – les bottes!
Still loving these Arche boots picked up in Paris. I’ve had the opportunity to wear them a few times since our return. They are SO…
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Halloween recap…
I didn’t have a chance to carve my jack-o’-lanterns until yesterday afternoon, and so my designs are a bit “phoned in.” But I think we…
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Dear Banana Republic…
If you want to know why I’m returning these, just ask yourselves, “What’s wrong with this picture?” I appreciate that you offer your “urban” jeans…
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This LA Life: The Big Hollywood Premiere Party™
Because of where we work and who we know, occasionally someone slips us tickets to a “red carpet” movie premiere and the “after-party,” usually a…
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Foulard de la semaine
This is a slightly exaggerated version of a method of tying I observed frequently in Paris, done with the oblong or shawl-style scarves. If a…
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Paris Loot – les sacs!
Vraiment, I had not planned to buy any bags. In fact, I’m trying to reduce my inventory. My first slip happened as a result of…
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Day Seven in Paris (and some additional observations on style)
Our last day began with a walk from our apartment over to Jardin des Plantes, which turned out to be further than it looked on…
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Paris style report: l’automne 2009 – Pants, Scarves
When it comes to les pantalons, denim continues to dominate, whether blue, black, grey or tan. Skinny jeans, either tucked into boots or worn with…
