City of Lights

Inspired by my recent trip to Paris, I feel compelled to show my favorite selections from Chanel Spring 2012 Paris Fashion Week, along with my own photos from my trip. Fashion, antique shopping and travel, a few of "my favorite things". 

Most of my time in Paris was spent discovering rare antiques in the Parisian flea markets and Left Bank antique shops with one of the most talented designers in the country, and former employer Josie McCarthy.

Such an amazing learning experience for where I am now! Enjoy!

City of Lights

First meal in Paris at infamous Joel Robuchon!

http://www.joel-robuchon.net/

View from my hotel room! Hôtel Montalembert 

Beautiful building across from my hotel & window

The "decorative" center Paris.. um..quite chic

Manuel Canovas Paris! Love these fabrics

One of my favs Laduree best LES MACARONS and they have one in NY!

http://www.laduree.fr/

The mosaic floor at Laduree

Le Louvre

Le Louvre

Le Louvre des antiquaire

Coffee at Emporio Armani

 The Doors in Paris are beautiful, high gloss colors! True French blue!

Chanel's Boudoir and Original Couture Boutique

Even though, I did not have time to visit, I did get a snap shot of the famed store on the Right Bank.

Flea Market!

Flower display at Hermes!

Parisian Flea Market right when everyone was opening!

Self Portrait! I am so bad at asking people to take my picture! 

**All fashion photos credit to dailyfrontrow.com

Fashion Week: SPRING 2012

Well, If I can't be in NY for fashion week, I can live vicariously through others via twitter, vogue, and http://www.dailyfrontrow.com/

Here are some of my favs so far from Charlotte Ronson, Diane von Furstenburg, Honor, Lacoste, Prabal Gurung, Ruffian, ADAM, and Erin Fetherston  for Spring 2012.

 ADAM

Charlotte Ronson

 

Diane von Furstenburg

Erin Fetherston

Honor

Lacoste

Prabal Gurung

Ruffian

Travel Attire...Destination Unknown

There is a rather large secret that I must tell in due time, concerning travel. However until then there is a dilema that every girl struggles with when traveling. WHAT TO WEAR!!?? For my upcoming adventure, I must research to make sure that I have the perfect outfit at all times.

To start, my least favorite outfit of every vacation, the "traveling" outfit. My mother always says, "you never know who you are going to see at the airport or on the plane". AKA, never wear shorts and a t-shirt.

Let's start with shoes.. they must be comfortable, and preferably not open toed on an overnight flight. My preference is a cute pair of oxford flats or http://www.toryburch.com/ flats. Both are comfortable, and can be re-worn throughout the week of travel.

Yes, it is important to be comfortable on the plane but that does not mean pj pants.

1. Not only is this look relaxed/proffessional, but also follows chic current trend, "color blocking" ~ with this look its probably best if you sit close to an exit its definitely bright

thanks to www.vogue.com

2. I love this look because it's breezy, yet non descript. The perfect travel dress is one that can be rolled away and doesn't wrinkle.

thanks to http://www.vogue.com/

3. "Celeb" plane style.. but cleaned up a bit... usually you see greasy hair and big glasses. This is a great summer look! Blazer, stripes, high waisted wide leg pant, and satchel

thanks to http://www.vogue.com/

4. Thanks to shopbop.com you can find just about anything! Great simple look with colors that don't stand out, but look professional. I wish I could rock that braid!