tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-67056845083370093802011-11-27T15:34:18.380-08:00Some passionate writing about random things I think you'll like.Darihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05702905960837969975noreply@blogger.comBlogger1491100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6705684508337009380.post-83661317867811092292011-07-11T17:46:00.000-07:002011-07-11T17:46:26.948-07:00

So, if you've managed your way here on purpose or on accident, I'd like to formally announce the end of this blog and the beginnings of another. Join me at my new blog, Garnish. It'll  be similar stuff going on, but I hope a better focus. More of a collection of thoughts and tidbits, but well organized. And with three posts underway, I hope it's enough to grab your attention and keep it for

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I haven't written on this blog for months! Why? Not quite sure. One gets tired of things, and I suppose I got tired of writing in this, not really knowing what to say on it anymore. And perhaps there was a bit of winter depression added to it. I'm not a hardy winter person, and lose the will to do anything beyond the necessary. As spring is here and summer approaches, I find it much easier to

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The one thing about having classes at 12h10, is that I have no desire to wake up before I need to. I've wasted away half my day by lying in bed. Even if I go to bed at a reasonable hour (23h-2h being reasonable), I am still waking up around 10h00 to leave at 11h30. It's a terrible system. Today,  I was supposed to have a class at 10h30, but it ended up being cancelled, so I only had to prepare

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As I promised, I had some recipes to share that I made over the winter holidays. But after further deliberation, I'm only going to share one, because the Red Wine Caramel Apples did not turn out as delicious as they looked. So I'll go through the steps of making a yummy alcoholic jello that looks amazing in a martini glass. I received the recipe in my inbox a couple days before New Year's Day

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Sometimes, you look up and realize that time has gone by so fast. This day has felt so long. I woke up at noon in time to receive a text informing me that I needed to be at work like 15 minute ago. Literally. Six hours at work with me trying to regain my French listening ability. And now I've been at home watching Season 4 of Skins which is apparently the hardcore version of Degrassi -- and I

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I remember seeing a picture of Solange Knowles. She was the disc jockey for an event/party, but the story that featured her talked about her new job as the face for Rimmel Cosmetics. Two things struck me about this picture: She was wearing this rich dark purple-berry lipstick (should I just say “grape?”) and she was a DJ. Since then, I have wanted dark grape lipstick and to be a DJ. I have not

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I should say “A Paris, il neige.” But these little things aren’t important. I haven’t been in Paris for a legitimate snowing. This week, the snow actually stayed for a significant amount of time. It affected transportation and even delayed the arrival of a dress I ordered from Asos! (Will I get my money back?) But besides all of these things, Paris was beautiful with a blanket of snow covering it

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I joined a gym! A real-life gym in Paris. Honestly, the first semester I got here, I thought gyms with machines and trainers were myths.  Allusive, ultra-secret clubs that only the very rich Parisians could access. But, after much coaxing from my friends, I was persuaded to come join a gym. And not a bougie gym. A normal gym called Neoness. It’s pretty amazing! I love it. At a bit less than

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   A quick picture of what I actually wore the other night. Let me remind everyone that it is getting cold in Paris and bare legs are no longer possible unless you plan on spending the day and night indoors in a well-heated building. Shame. I went out for a quiet night of conversation and drinks whilst cafe hopping and discovering more of Bastille than I knew. I wish the weather weren’t so

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Like what I did there? Back in October before it got too cold, I got my picture taken for Ysh London which is an online fashion, textile and interior magazine. I seem to be in good company with the pictures, but aside from a few others, I feel like the most normal of the bunch. Sometimes, I wonder where I can find these people walking around in these crazy wears! Or where they shop. Anyways, here

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I’ve been reading some short stories lately for English. Right now, I should be reading some by Edgar Allan Poe. Do I really want to be doing that? Not really. My back hurts. The room is cold. My soup didn’t turn out like I wanted tonight. Oh well. Scary stories all around. I’ve been really fascinated by the amount of fashion editorials done with the bleached eyebrows look. The models have

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This past week has been hectic. School, of course, is a perpetual obligation. Something always has to be done for school. And this past week, mid terms were to be taken. Long story short, they were horrible. I will see how I did this week. And hopefully the results won’t be too heinous. Good things did happen this week…or last week. I bought the “Violetta” lipstick from MAC’s Venomous Villains

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           I bought this dress before I left for Paris in Urban Outfitters. It’s slightly too big. The fabric doesn’t move very well, but I dropped the cash for the pattern. Even if I never wore this dress, it’s nice to have in my closet. But I decided it should have at least one go before the cold temperatures finally arrived. The second batch of pictures are actually the first ones

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There’s just something about Paris that exhausts me each day. Maybe I’m not quite used to my commute to school. Maybe it’s the absence of a complete breakfast. Maybe I should go to bed earlier. More than likely, it’s a combination of the above. But, at the end of the day, I am wiped. I don’t want to do homework, make dinner, or even think about the next day. I just want to sleep. But sometimes,

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I must admit. I haven’t really had the motivation to run over to the different shows to take pictures. I think fashion has lost me somewhere. There’s something about the way the experts are pushing these new trends that just so happen to be trends from last season and seasons before that rub me the wrong way. After a period of time, a trend should become a staple. Dark red, plum and wine

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Since I’ve been here in Paris, it seems that going out for a fun night has gotten more difficult. It’s probably a case of not knowing the right people. Perhaps I’m just not looking in the right places. But the music is always lackluster, as is the crowd. Maybe I have not downed enough drinks, but I never like needing alcohol for a good time. The other night, I was invited to a little birthday

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It really has been too long since I’ve posted on here! My terrible management of time coupled with my lack of internet at home are the culprits of my lack of posts. But, with a new camera that I love and an internet connection that works, I will be posting much more often! I don’t even know what to say first! There’s just so much going on. I guess I’ll start with my new school. To finish my

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Okay, Just arrived at the school. And don't have a place YET. But will be checking it out tomorrow night. Hopefully, all goes well. Then, I will be moving in soon. Hopefully. I cannot stay in that hostel another day even though I'm now a single person sleeping in the room. It's just way too difficult not having a place here. I didn't realize how much I loved my unlimited Navigo pass. Now, I'm

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I’ll be on a plane to Paris, France tomorrow. After picking up my visa in the morning and doing another check on my luggage weight. I’m still undecided on how many bags to bring. So I’ll be blogging a bit more in a short bit. I’ll be studying at the American University of Paris…starting a new chapter in my life. I’m very excited to be returning but even more excited at the thought of

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Hey everyone! This is a little late coming, but I was hoping to be writing more here than I had been. Until the beginning of September, posting is going to be a bit sparse while I prepare for my move to Paris again. Visas, birth certificate translations, bleh bleh. You know the drill. It’s stressful. So when I finally can breathe a sigh of relief, I’ll pour my thoughts out again! ‘Til then,

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I saw this promotional ad for upcoming movie The Switch. Does anyone else see anything wrong here? Or am I missing some inside joke? Technorati Tags: The Switch

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I’m selling more things on Ebay! It’s so sad. I wish I could take everything with me to Paris, but there’s always something that I don’t quite fit or don’t quite wear anymore. So, no all the things I still love will make it in the suitcase. And since my parents are planning a move to the city, I can’t just leave everything in closets anymore. First up: Salvatore Ferragamo flats    If these

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 don’t really know where to start on how I feel about flared jeans. I think being skinny and awkward in middle/high school deterred me from wearing them after discovering skinny jeans. I just never felt like my figure was meant for flares. But…one photo changed that for me: Courtesy of The Sartorialist This picture was actually taken in January, but those plaid pants have stayed with me for a

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I think this might be one of my favorite pictures of me that was taken in Paris. It’s really not at all attractive. Like, it’s almost there, but my oversized shirt was inflated by the wind, and the sun was brutally beating my eyes. And yet, my best friend takes this picture anyways. And I love it. Thanks, Craig!

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So, these past few days, blogs have been descending like vultures on this little tidbit: Essence hired a white woman to be the new Fashion Director of the magazine. If you weren’t aware Essence is a publication catering to black women. I’ve already said my peace on other blogs like The Fashion Bomb and Clutch Magazine about the issue. But I want to take a different approach…A possibly legal one.

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There’s always a few points in the year where I know it’s time to do some serious wardrobe reflection. I’ve been able to fit some clothes since middle school. So there is a lot of accumulation of things I do not wear, but cannot get rid of for sentimental value. There are things that I hope, one day, will become fashionable again. Then I’ll be the cool girl with vintage and retro things that no

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I just posted about my family dinner, but I arrived about 45 minutes early because plans had changed while I was already on my way. A few pictures of my outfit before I went inside: Shirt: out of a random family closet, Pants: H&M, Purse:vintage, Shoes: Nine West, Necklace & Rings: Forever21, Wallet: Urban Outfitters Most of the stuff I love in my closet are random things that I find. This

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It’s extremely difficult to get my immediate family around a dinner table to eat. By immediate family, I mean my father, mother, two brothers and myself. Either I’m not at home or my oldest younger brother is on the computer refusing to eat at the same time as the rest of us. It’s even more difficult getting my half sister in the picture. Who can blame her? She’s in her twenty’s, gorgeous and

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Jeffrey Campbell “Denmark”: These really are the perfect mixture of the clogs I’ve always wanted but been too overwhelmed with options to choose from AND the shearling loveliness of the Burberry Autumn/Winter 2010 collection. I know what my winter shoe will be. This is it. I know I’ll most certainly change my mind later. But right now, I just want to hug them, wear them and love them.

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Atlanta International Fashion Week was an absolute disgrace. I did not make it to the one day that had a runway show, but when I was available for anything else, it slowly became a club event before I could even finish putting on my makeup. One particular night ruined the credibility of AIFW for me. A “Fashion FWD cocktail” event was scheduled at a club in Atlanta named Vice. I had never been,

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     There’s not much of a point to this post, because I’m pretty busy and the post I had lined up has disappeared from my drafts :-( Always a sad thing. I’ve been wanting to see this movie Inception, but haven’t had the chance. It seems everyone is absolutely in love over it. I need something to love right about now. biz. Like my plaid shirt? Got it in a vintage store in Paris. Couldn’t get

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So for my first event during Atlanta International Fashion Week, I stopped by the Jedal Italian Fashion Boutique located in Phipps Plaza. I was a little late, but the models let me know that I hadn’t missed much. It was really just looking around at the selection in the store. The host and store manager Chris B. Glass was very nice! He also let me know that there would be another show or preview

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Since I can’t be in Paris to enjoy this: Happy Bastille Day! In honor of this national holiday, I present you with this: Et, bon soir et biz! Technorati Tags: Bastille Day,Quatorze Juillet,Paris,France

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For me, this was the best part of True Blood last night. And that's not a bad thing. The show is getting cheesy, but it has it's moment. I should mention that this song played while Bill was getting a lap dance from a stripper named Destiny. Very sad, but captivating scene. "Paradise Circus" by Massive Attack This song felt familiar, and from reading the comments, I can only guess that I've

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Fashion has descended upon Atlanta! Of course, from what I can see, it never left, but from July 13-18, we’ll have some days of celebration and fun all the while being fabulously dressed. I haven’t gotten to know Atlanta fashion as I should, so I really want to take this week as an opportunity to meet and become more familiar with the style culture in my hometown.   Now, if you want to join

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I’m not sure if I’ve mentioned it before, but I golf. At one point, I wanted to be an amateur looking to turn pro on the LPGA. Needless to say, that hasn’t worked out. I still golf, but I’ve accepted that I’ll be on the recreational tour rather than making any money like Tiger. That said, I’ve always lusted after the Masters jacket. Each year, professional golfers and professional spectators

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Ankle Boot, Maison Martin Margiela 22 found on Yoox.com I know, this shoe is old news. But right when I saw it, many ideas floated into my head. I just want to take some skinny jeans, leather pants…anything and pair them with these shoes. I remember back when SJP was photographed wearing them and there was a lot of snarking about the shoes and the woman. I wasn’t very fond of the shoes then

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I have a bad relationship with the Huffington Post. And yet, I keep coming back. At this point, I think I’m doing it out of habit. I used to frequent it several times a day at home, work, and even on vacations. It kept me updated with up-to-date news of all subjects and great copy. I’d even tell my friends how wonderful the Huffington Post was. The future of newspaper was before us! Now…Has

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During the Fourth of July, I always get this craving for fresh lemonade. Pressed lemons sweetened with sugar, and mixed together with ice cold water. Unfortunately, I had to make due with powdered pink lemonade. Just add ice cold water! Not bad, but it never feels like the real thing. For whatever reason, the day after, the idea to make lemon cake popped into my head. I’m not very keen on making

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I'm very excited to have been selected for the Independent Fashion Bloggers Links à la Mode for this week! I submitted my post Sewing en Vogue! I'm still thoroughly enjoying the book and tinkering with the sewing machine in my house to see if it will work. Here are the other links which I think you will all love! Edited by: Ashe Mischief of Dramatis Personae That has such bloggers in it!

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I know this scarf is plaid, but I felt it was right to wear for the Germany v. Argentina game. Thanks to this scarf, Germany performed a severe beat down on its opponent with a score of 4-0! Found a good pizza joint with some friends, but no one had a camera. The soccer kids are so adorable with their mini-jerseys, knee socks and cleats! It’s like, everything is too big for them. But one

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The one time I try and be more organized by deleting my pictures after upload, something glitches, some pictures are doubled and others are just wiped clean…I can’t. Well, here are some shorts that I got in one of the vintage stores in Paris. There was a surprising amount of leather pants there as I remember, but this football brown color definitely stood out to me. Very in. Top: American

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One of my favorite parts of coming to my Grandma Goldman’s house is seeing her sewing room. She has had this room since I was a little girl, and I’m sure even longer. Can you imagine accumulating fabric and materials over 20+ years? It’s breathtaking. I always want to take home as much as I can, but since I can’t sew, that would be greedy. Everything in that room should really go to a more

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I admit. I’m a Lindsay Lohan apologist. Growing up with classics like The Parent Trap and Mean Girls, you will likely find that most people had hope for Lohan after a series of misfortune that has befallen her. Many of those people have probably fallen off the bandwagon at her recent adventures, and I may be one of those people. But I still appreciate Lindsay when she has looked good in public.

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So, I’m pretty bored this summer. It’s not so simple to just go out and find something to do in Conyers, GA. And a forty minute drive to Atlanta isn’t exactly appealing when I’ve become so averse to driving. As you know, I recently visited family up north. But when I got home, I missed them so much that I decided I wanted to write both of my grandmothers a letter. Well, I took that a step

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I’ve always been of the belief that while children always try to act and look older than they usually have a parental figure ushering them back into the house and into something more age appropriate. Unless they’re playing dress up, then it’s all in good fun. These are the Kardashian and Jenner sisters. Of course, Kourtney and Kim are on the inside. I think Kourtney is actually 31 years old,

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THE VOGUE SEWING BOOK!     I found this book in my grandma’s sewing room where I always find a gem or two with each visit. I have no idea how popular this book is, but with a quick check on Ebay, they don’t seem to be going for very much. I still suggest that if you’re at all interested in fashion, pick one up. Besides these sketches of different shapes and styles, there was also a table

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So, I don't often pop over to FashionTV, but I did today, and I was greeted with a wonderful surprise! Enjoy :-)

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So after a pleasant lunch with a friend, I was snapped by a photographer for Paris Vogue. They have some pretty good skills to make me look this good!* On an unrelated note, I look a lot like my mother in this picture. If I had a dollar for everytime someone, family or stranger, mentioned how we could be sisters, how I am a clone, etc…I would be very well off. Even better, I made it to the

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Right now I’m visiting family, so by the time this post gets on my blog, I’ll already be home. But I wanted to take some time out of the not so busy few days to write. My father grew up in Gary, Indiana. There’s not much of the town left since the steel industry has been steadily declining, which lifted the city’s economy. The Jackson 5 also came out of Gary, Indiana. When I was little, we

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Today* was my last day in the wonderful City of Lights. Though I’ll be counting down the days until I return in August, I am so happy to be coming home to Georgia! Sad news? I was always too tired or lazy to take pictures of my last week! I was also too lazy and forgetful to hit up a tourist shop before coming home. I wish I had more gifts for everyone! But I just got something for the family.

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I'm off to visit family for a few days! I'm pretty sure they don't have the internets :-(, so I won't be able to update on here. In the meantime, I think I'll be planning some cool things for the blog! Oh! I should mention that I'm back in Atlanta. It's pretty good to be home.

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Matisse Davis Okay, so most, by now, realize that I have a love affair with lace up boot(ies). I have two pairs that got consistent wear in Paris, and now I am already drooling at the sight of these on the Lori’s website today. They have my Zara booties wedges with the cognac of my Guess booties, but that’s not why I feel that I already know these shoes. Does the name Chloe ring a bell? Yes

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Photo courtesy of Solestruck Shoes  I’m not really sure how I’ve managed to not purchase a Jeffrey Campbell shoe. It’s probably because there are way too many that I want. But I’m putting my foot down right now. I must have the “Lita.” I’m sure that many of us have melted before the Charles Anastase platforms that this boot seems to be inspired from: Charles Anastase “Dungeon Boots”;

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Here’s the situation. An 8-year old girl was removed from class by her teacher because the teacher was allergic to her hair. Rather, her hair product. Product in question: Organic Root Stimulator Olive Oil Moisturizing Hair Lotion   I have the cream-based version of this product, and trust me, it does not have such an overpowering smell that one must remove a child from the premises in

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Long time, no see, eh? Well, I’ve needed a bit of a break from school, life, and even blogging. It all gets stressful! But now that school is over, and I cannot continue watching “The Tudors” all day, I have returned! Recently, one of my best guy friends visited me. And I was dismayed by the clothes in his suitcase. Really, it was a fashion disaster. I got to thinking: Why is men’s fashion so

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Just in case you didn’t know, my second to last post for Athens Blvd. magazine is up! I’ve really enjoyed writing for them, and I hope you’ve enjoyed reading them. In this post, I’ve shared the happenings of my day in Le Marais! Here are a few more pictures of the things I got at Coiffeur Vintage: a vintage (obviously) store in Le Marais. Je les adore. As I said in the post for blvd. magazine

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Before I continue writing about my comparisons of the Supreme Court of the United States and the European Court of Justice (slash continue to watch this extended video), I wanted to share with you an amazing Lipton Ice Tea commercial. Not because I have a particular fondess for Lipton-I'm a Snapple girl, myself-but Hugh Jackman dances in it. And he dances well. Behold: That is all, thank you

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This past week, I spent my Spring Break in Berlin! I definitely knew I was there when I saw pretzels instead of baguettes being sold for breakfast and lunch! And the people smile at you. It’s such a contrast to Paris. Now I sometimes think about going there and staying. After Paris and law school, I think I will try and spend a lot of time there. It’s a beautiful city with wonderfully nice people

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  I frequently read The Fashion Bomb for my daily blog fix. It’s an amazing site that incorporates celebrity style and beauty tips, trend alerts, and personal style from many of the readers. As a woman of color, I love that their beauty subjects are also “my shade.” It gives me a realistic model to work from. Fashion Bomb is one of the reasons I have even tried wearing lipstick. So with all the

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So I recently received my Charles by Charles David platforms! Do you know how gorgeous they looked when I took them out of the box? White patent leather, shiny black patent leather trim, contrasting with a wooden platform and heel…Yes, these are to die for. Took them out on the town the night before last. Parc Monceau and St. Michel. Perfect weather. Full-ish moon. Feeling sexy as hell. Paris

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First, if you haven't already, jump over to Athens Blvd.Magazine website and check out my most recent blog post! Today marked one of the first really hot days in Paris. So hot that girls were wearing shorts without tights. Unbelievable. Seriously, Parisian people. What is up with the heavy clothing when it is burning up outside? I know you are sweating like no other in that fur coat, but you

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Photo Courtesy of HuffingtonPost.com What is going on here? Adult sorority disaster. If this was an argument on why I shouldn’t wear Lilly Pulitizer then, they succeeded. Somehow, they can all tell each other to wear ugly floral prints and golden sandals, but none could be the good girlfriend and say, go back to your closet and try again. You know none of them have a good gay in their

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Look, if you're like me, you have been obsessing over when the Jessica Simpson Dany platform is going to be re-re-released. And as I told you before, this will not be happening until June or July. I'm going to let you in on a little secret. There's another shoe out there, very similar to the Dany, that you can get your hands on if you just can't wait. Vicious; Charles by Charles David via

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Okay, after officially moving into my new apartment, I have needed a bit of a break. On top of this, there have been some real life-changing events that also warranted a break from blog life. BUT, I’m ready to get back into the swing of things. This post won’t have a French part, but that’s mostly  because I’m still lamenting the French essay that I turned in last week. There’s not quite enough

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So I have not been blogging as I should. I know. It is my fault in total. But I have a good excuse!, I've been on the hunt for an apartment, and now, I have found one. I'm moving in tomorrow! But it's going to be SUCH a hassle. I've accumulated too many things to fit easily into my bags, so I'll be making several trips. It's not easy being me. This wouldn't be so bad if the new building had

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So I think I've figured out my future career. Let's go through the timeline first: In second grade, I wanted to be a businesswoman (like Lisa from the Real Housewives of Atlanta, of course). I decided that for some career day where everyone dresses up as their chosen profession. I had on a killer skirt suit and, I think, accessorized with an old briefcase. What I would give for some picture

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 Follow my blog with bloglovin Yes, I've jumped on the bandwagon with Blog Lovin', so if you want, follow me to keep your minds stimulated. And just to remind everyone, I have a new blog post up at Athens Blvd. magazine detailing my visit to the Yves Saint Laurent museum!

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I have been in such a writer’s block lately. Maybe it’s just stress, but I wish I could put more down for everyone. I’m living in Paris! What more inspiration does one need? Oh là là! J’ai une angoisse de la page blanche. Je suis peut-être stressée, mais je souhaite d’écrire plus pour vous! J’habite à Paris! C’est toute l’inspiration  ce dont on a besoin! So that I’m not a complete slacker, I’m

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I’m sorry! I’ve been so busy searching for an apartment that I’ve left little time for blogging. Hopefully, there will be some fruitful options in the next week. And then I will worry a bit less. Saturday night, after searching for apartments and lamenting the difficulty of doing my hair, I decided to meet some friends for a night on the Seine. Quand on sent triste, c'est mieux qu’on sort. Le

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I’m going to try a new thing here. Since I’m in Paris and trying to learn French, I should be writing some of my blog posts in French. Which is to say, I will be trying to do posts with both English and French. My French professor has been telling me that I am not writing and thinking like a Frenchman, so what better way to do that then write here and get feedback from those more familiar with

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Each day, there seems to be another person diving into the world of street style photography. And honestly, it can becoming a bit tiring, trying to sift through to the best. I had the pleasure of chatting with Jason Jean from Citizen Couture. Trust me, he’s a talent. Former accountant turned photographer, this guy has been following the fashion for quite some months. It's not just the

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I love Spring. I love it when it’s hot. Happiness is not just around the corner, but finally here! Yes, my undying love for warm weather comes to this post where I have been thinking about the shoes I will dream about for ages. It’s an unfortunate existence, but we all must dream! I’ve been having some issues with my shoe choices lately. It’s a sea of black and cognac. Not a colorful shoe in the

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I haven’t posted anything serious in a bit. Yes, fashion and style are fun things that provide emotional outlets and diversion, but I don’t think you should ever be too serious about it. This is probably the worst segue into what I want to talk about: Health care reform. The House passed a landmark bill that will surely change the future of the United States, and, I think it will be for the

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 Being in Paris has provided me the experience of eating the macaron. I’ve decided to make a point to try each flavor offered here in Paris, but the treats are so rich and sugary that it is difficult for me to actually crave something so sweet. (image courtesy of Laduree.fr) I would have taken some personal pictures at my local boulangerie/patisserie, but it’s always so busy. And I feel like the

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Advertisers in France are pretty clever with how they sell a product. And since they’re not as uptight as us Americans, they’re able to do a lot more with words. Today, I did it. Today, I did it. And I think I’ll do it again.  and  Today, I did it. and it was very loud (intense, great) Many adjectives go with "fort” … Today I did it for some (the) money. Today I did it with a

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So I’ve been fighting a cold this past week. Let me tell ya: Too much stress is bad. Anyways. I’ve been taking a few personal days. Making it to all the classes that require attendance and skipping out on the ones that don’t. Sometimes one does not feel like dressing up. I like keeping this simple. Accessories aren’t usually my first thing to buy. Besides shoes that is.   Mmm. DIY Levi jean

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I feel like there was once a time when it was cool to call magazines "zines." I guess things change. If you haven't heard by now, it's better NOW than never :-) I'm writing about Paris over at Athens Blvd. Magazine. It's called "From the City of Legs", so you know it's scandalous. Just got a new post up about some of my adventures post-Fashion Week, so check it out!

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Outside RM by the designer Roland Mouret. I love how the older women of Paris just do their own thing. No explanations needed. If she's not Parisian, she knows how to work it like one. Technorati Tags: Street Style,Paris Fashion Week,Paris,Autumn,Fall,Winter,2010,RM,Roland Mouret

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Let me start off by saying that I was really feeling the runway music. Adding to the whole minimalist vibe of the week, the music was a steady beat. You’ll hear it in the video at the end. Now, did anyone else get a strong Anna Wintour vibe from this collection? I mean, not only was the styling (bob, big sunglasses) very Anna, but the suits and dresses seemed a bit Anna too. Maybe it’s just me.

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This is Lauren who works in the fashion! With her dark fur, dark tights, but a purple skirt and shoes that pop, one cannot doubt this! I’m sure Lauren will have no problems working in fashion. She seems to have one aspect of it down.   Technorati Tags: Street Style,Paris,Louvre,JCDC,Jean Charles de Castelbajac,Paris Fashion Week,2010

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Before we head off into spring, there’s a few items I want in my closet to help make the transition a wee bit easier.   Elation, Nine West via ninewest.com       99, Jeffrey Campbell via solestruck.com   Genius, Jeffrey Campbell via solestruck.com   Mariah, Joie via solestruck.com * Depp, Enzo Angiolini via solestruck.com  Oxford, Marias Usa via solestruck.com It’s not like I don’t already

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Found this cool article on Buzzfeed: Children’s Drawings Painted Realistically image via Buzzfeed.com I mean, how cool would it be to see those doodles that you and your younger siblings did come to life with the brush of a professional? I’ll admit it, though I was so proud of my baby brother for being able to draw what looked to be a car, it was not very, umm…professional. But what Dave

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Would it be cliché to say that this show was absolutely magical? Maybe, seeing as how Bambi, this Disney fawn, was one of the inspirations behind this Jean Charles de Castelbajac collection. “Once upon a time in an island kingdom there was a lady called Godiva. She lived in a castle made out of grey bricks sand her companion was a little fawn named Bambi. Multicoloured stained-glass windows

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The Galliano show was held at the Halle Freyssinet, a pretty big area that held several of the shows in succession. I had just missed the Sonia Rykiel show due to some wardrobe changes I needed to make after Hussein Chalayan. It was very cold. After finally making my way to the venue, I was stopped for some picture snapping! I didn’t have one of the amazing Galliano invitations. From what I

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This was one of the photographers outside of Hussein Chalayan.She caught my eye because of her amazing purse! I’ve seen this golden hand as a knocker on my neighbor’s door, so it really interested me. Apparently, it’s a French symbol/brand…If anyone can enlighten me further, it would be much appreciated! I want one of my own! I also liked the simple casualness of her outfit. All black with

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So I didn’t have an invitation for the Guy Laroche show, but a wonderfully nice man at the front of the entrance (@the Louvre) let me in to “take pictures.” It’s always nice to find a gracious Frenchman. Paris gets difficult at times. The show was definitely for the sophisticated woman. The neutral palette of browns, tans, creams, greys and black were, well, neutral. It was a nice collection.

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I wasn’t planning on seeing the Gaspard Yurkievich show, but after coming out of the Issey Miyake show, I thought, why not? Certainly glad I did. Now I have the Gap Band’s song “Outstanding” stuck in my head. There were some clear 70’s influences with the styling. All the models had a feather earring in one ear. The side braid returned to the runway, but this time, with a Victorian influence. It

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Issey Miyake, the engineer’s designer. Smart fashion. Although the famed designer is in retirement, I think that this season’s collection still reflects that aesthetic. That fusion of science and style. For once this week, I saw a collection that didn’t just send out clothes for the hip woman. There’s nothing wrong with that. And it’s not like I saw the same thing over again. I just felt like

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So the path to this presentation was riddled with challenges and obstacles. The metro police wanted to double check my pass, the metros were not running regularly because it is the weekend, and Google Maps was, again, off by a couple stops. sigh. And I was late. I did arrive just in time to see the last few looks, I got some pictures, but even better, 2e Bureau was kind enough to send much

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So while on the computer this morning, double-checking my directions for a show today, I realized that in 15 minutes, another show, not on the Fashion Week schedule, was going to be held. And since I’m definitely not going to miss a show, I booked it out the door to the metro for the Luis Buchinho show. Thank goodness, I wasn’t late because this collection was a lot of fun. But in advance…

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It wasn’t too tough getting to this show. The only tough part was standing outside in the cold and seeing the fabulous walk into warmth. I find that there does seem to be a bigger blogger presence at Fashion Week than what I would have expected. I mean…I’m here! So with the increased blogger presence there’s also a large number of photographers. Whether they blog or just take pictures, they are

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After an incredibly long day of viewing collections, I decided it’d be a great idea to walk to the park with some friends. You know, just to get away from the hustle and bustle of Fashion Week and more into the calming effects of Mother Nature. It was about 10:00 PM. The walk wasn’t too long from my apartment, but it was a bit chilly. I even proposed renting some bikes! There are always these

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Mmm, the greatness that is Tim. Honestly, I knew he was going to present something beyond great from looking at his past collections. I was just lucky to be in the presence of such talent. The pictures here, as promised, are much better than the past two collections. I could attribute this to my amazing photog skills, but most likely it was from the bright lights and tons of flashes going off at

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Did I even mention that I was photographed in Paris for my outfit today? Today, I feel good.   Jacket: vintage Harley-Davidson; Shirt: vintage DKNY; Pants: New Look; Shoes: Sam Edelman “Zoe”; Scarf: vintage; Purse: Galeries Lafayette So the vintage parts of my outfit should really be attributed to my parents. My dad gave me the jacket because my mom didn’t want it. I “borrowed” the shirt

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First off, many thanks to 2e Bureau for sending all the pictures of the models. Now, everyone won’t be stuck with seeing mine :- Though they are not that bad. Before I read a thing, I knew this collection was equestrian themed. I learned that the piece strapped around a horse’s head is called a “snaffle.” And that seemed to be what the models were wearing along with large snow goggles fashioned

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  These wonderfully nice guys were standing outside of the Tim van Steenbergen show after it ended and I just had to take their picture. Though they were too late to enter the show, they dressed the part. I’m in love with the hair and the sneakers on left, and the all green and brown boots from the guy on the right. And I cannot forget those sunglasses. An absolute yes! To all the men I

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So, as you know, Fatima Lopes was my first show. I’ve already described the process of getting there, but now, let’s talk about the collection. Fatima described her inspiration as being the “Great White North,” a mythical region that has been impacted by climate change where the weather is always warm. From the pamphlet: “The Great North’s temperature is rising, snow has become rare and warm

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 The line-ish group of people outside the building.  Today has been pretty hectic in general. First, I had to search some stores to find an all-purpose handbag. Why? The one I that I brought with me broke. Thank you, Liz Claiborne. Yeah, I'm calling you out. I also needed to find my long sought after over-the-knee boots. After my number one pick turned out to be available only in a size too

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Yesterday, I went on a little excursion to Les Puces in search of a really cool wallet and purse to whip out during the upcoming week of Fashion.It was a bit warmer than last time, but the flea market is so vast...it became tiring after awhile. I left with memories of these amazing hair clips reminiscent of the ones I used to wear in high school...or maybe middle school...(Does anyone remember

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