Gainsbourg: A Heroic Life

Can't wait for this film on Gainsbourg.  Beautiful, surreal and with the stunning Laetitia Casta as Brigitte Bardot.

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French Glamour

 

  

  

  

 

The timelessness of black & white film, the swept back hair and wispy bangs, delicate profiles and a view of the Eiffle Tower ~ tres fantastique!

{Photo Sources:  unknown, the lovely Jean Shrimpton by John French, camerlink.com, Marion Cotillard for Elle France, Pierre Balmain gown photographed by John French}

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dace ~ très fantastique!

With some warmer weather flowing through the city, I can't help but think of the season that lies right around the corner.  When I came across this beautiful video for dace's Spring 2010 collection I could practically smell the fresh air of spring.  The flowers blooming, gorgeous french chic fashion and perfect moments in the spring sunshine!
I am spending some time in Paris this April and I hope to enjoy some bike rides through the Boulevard Saint-Germain, lots of pastry breakfasts and some 'dace' style.  The Canadian designer behind the line, Dace Moore, began making her very first garments using vintage patterns that she would find in thrift shops and it shows.  She has a very sweet, effortless quality to her pieces that make them classic and perfectly timeless ~ enjoy!

{All images/video via dace ~ thank you to Ruby Press for the wonderful find!}

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Autumn Fashion

Still enjoying the crisp air and warm sun of this transformational season.  This is the most wonderful season for fashion and all of the layering possibilities.  Love, love, love these beautiful photos from Glamour UK and the classic use of a good wide-leg jean!!!  I'll take one of everything ~ especially the gorgeous D&G blue ruffled blouse. xoxo

Classic colours, the perfect clutch and easy going hair make for flawless fall attire.  Thank you to This is Glamorous and Punky B for the find!  {more photos here: Punky B's Fashion Diary}

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love Ladurée

Known for inventing the double-decker macaroon, Ladurée is a truly elegant pastry and tea company from, where else, but Paris. While packing and moving last week I happened upon a Ladurée gift box that I've saved since I was a little girl.  It was a gift from Paris and I knew it was very special. 

The romance of tea has always been intriguing and Ladurée has a wonderful history of creating one of the first tea salons (salon de thé) in Paris.  Woman did not have the freedom to socialize in cafés in the early 1900's until the tea salon came about.

The company has now expanded throughout the world with tea salons, pastry shops, restaurants, chocolatiers and ice cream parlors in some of the largest cities in the world.  Escape for awhile on their quaint little site.

 

This Friday Ladurée launches their new limited edition Louboutin gift boxes and a specially made macaroon made for the occasion.  Christian Louboutin paired with the company to create the ultimate combination of indulgence ~ sweets and shoes!

{photo sources: 1. unknown  2. Such Pretty Things  3. Collage credits: Ladurée, Sophia Coppola's Marie Antoinette, Pure Pastries, The Girl Who Ate Everything,  Belle Chambre  4. unknown  5. Ladurée  6. Tongue in Cheek  7. Luxuo  8.Luxuo  9. Antoinette-Inspired Louboutin via Luxist}

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Coco Avant Chanel

It's no surprise that I love, love, love film. I believe it is such a powerful medium that transcends time and erases all borders. I look forward to those days off when I just curl up on the sofa and watch movies all day long. I am really excited about this film, Coco Before Chanel! Audrey Tautou as Gabrielle 'Coco' Chanel will be perfectly enchanting and bring a new life to the powerful woman we've always adored.

{All photos courtesy of Lobster and Swan}

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Vintage Paris

On hazy days like today I wish I was roaming the streets of Paris. Perhaps in an over sized hat and perfectly fitted pencil skirt like these vintage ladies.

These exquisite photos are by Walde Huth. A female fashion photographer from the 50's. Take a visit over to My Vintage Vogue for the most amazing collection of classic fashion photography.

{Thank you to Paris Hotel Boutique for the find.}

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