Architectural Inspiration: Pop of Red

Architectural inspiration via elledecor.com.

Rodarte for Opening Ceremony tucked collar long dress; this and next at shopbop.com.

Badgley Mischka Lacie open toe pumps.

Alaia studded leather shoulder bag; this and next at net-a-porter.com.

Lulu Frost large deco ball pave glass crystal earrings.

Darlings, what do you think of this dining room and the look it inspired?

xoxox,

CC

If I Lived in Paris...

 So should I?
I'm thinking about it seriously.

 In 2 days I'll be back in New York.

 Looking at Paris street magnets on the fridge...

 Instead of the REAL thing dans le rue.

 If I lived in Paris I could show you les fleurs grande et petite.

 And more French handwriting.

By the way my French has improved a lot. People consistently respond to me in French (!) I just wish I understood what they were saying%$#@!

 I would show you many more ballerinas.

 Once a week I'd shoot with Mes VitrinesNYC the latest Paris fashion windows.

 And shoot more Paris backs regularly.

 I'd shoot more architecture...

 And more reflections in windows/vitrines.

 I could do more dessert research at Angelina's and other yummy places.

 And more coccinelle research.
I know you're all waiting for that. But honestly is there another town on the planet so smitten with this little red and black bug?

 Thanks to reading Bringing Up Bebe indepth before I left, I've been eating more fruit compote...

 And a lot less sweets (with a big helping hand from The Power of Habit).

 I will never give up MACARONS!
Don't worry.

I am wondering how Weight Watchers France found me? They're bombarding me with emails!?

 By the way I've become a BIG fan of La Grande Epicerie Paris macarons.

 Ah...Paris dogs.
They would be on my menu daily if I lived here.

 I'd shoot more shoes on the bus and metro.
Thanks to Jill of Mad About Macarons for pointing out that I did this. I didn't realize...

 When I finally finish my book on Paris, the back flap could say
'she's an ex-pat who lives in Paris'.

Wouldn't that be nice!

What do you think?

Should I do it?

Magdalena Frackowiak

Isn't Magdalena Frackowiak gorgeous? I still remember that day. Lanvin S/S 2012. The weather was so hot! The make-up and hair was being done outside the backstage tent. It was suffocating inside. Although the high temperature inside the tent, the show was amazing! I can still remeber the collection as if the show was yesterday.

Serious Statement Necklaces

Darlings, CC is super smitten with these sexy and sassy statement necklaces!
Adia Kibur Transformer necklace, at lifemix.net.
Etro oversized geometric polished gold-tone necklace; this and next five at net-a-porter.com.
Assad Mounser Techno Ikat silver and gunmetal-plated necklace.
Oscar de la Renta 22-karat gold-plated collar necklace.
Shorouk Phoenix Dorado crystal-embellished necklace.
Valentino gold-plated Swarovski crystal bib necklace.
Vanessa Arizaga Krishna Krishna silver-plated diamante necklace.
Belle Noel enameled collar necklace; this and next four at shopbop.com.
Citrine by the Stones chain bib necklace.
Dannijo Marguerite necklace.
Lizzie Fortunato Jewels Ocean Park necklace.
Marc by Marc Jacobs Gemma Margery necklace.
Wendy Mink Jewelry red Agate and cherry Quartz necklace, at wendyminkjewelry.com.
Mawi double pearl strand and Citrine gemstone necklace, at mawi.co.uk.
Samantha Wills Dinner at Dusk necklace, at samanthawills.com.
Thea Grant Big Clermont necklace, at theagrant.com ~ CC's favorite of the bunch!
Tom Binns painted necklace, at dresscodebygita.com.
Which piece do you prefer?
xoxox,
CC

Les petits bla-blas

 There are so many wonderful little shops in Paris full of delightful nonsense.

 Les Petits Bla-Blas fills the bill parfaitement.

7 rue du Crussol 75011

 These shops are meant for bebe shopping...

 But Paris brings out the enfant in us all.

 I fell hard for toys at Les Petits Bla-Blas.

 Adorable dollies!

 Ladybug/coccinelle buttons.

 If you're packing for Paris by all means bring something with a bird on it.

 Polka dots are IN big time even at La Bon Marche!

 I couldn't resist vintage facsimili French games by Marc Vidal.

 Do I really need to learn my ABCs again?

 On the other hand learning French politesse seems to be top of the list this trip. Manners count in France!

 A close family member has suggested I was 'raised with wolves', ahem. There were lots of books on wolves/les loups at Salon du Livre so maybe that's not such a bad thing in France.

 Yesterday I picked up Calme et Attentif Comme Une Grenouille(calm and attentive like a frog). It's meditation exercises for small children. Click and watch the video. You'll be instantly calmed and sleep through your nights.

 I've abstained from eating ice cream cones for a week.

But gorgeous weather in Paris has caused me to fall off the wagon. I'm hoping with daily froggie meditations I'll regain some restraint...

Bon Chance et Bonne Week-end!