Sunday, September 25, 2011

A Little More Parsley, Please...Garnish Your Turnout!

Jewelry, Shoes, Boots, Bags, Scarves, Belts, Hats:  Add a dash of any of these with a little leopard or snakeskin on the side and you've got a brand new outfit (and a swagger in your step!).  Here are my finds from last week's peeks through the shop windows of Paris.  Please subscribe, share and comment.  Enjoy the week!   Love, Myra




























Sunday, September 18, 2011

Facet-nating! Jewelry at Franck et Fils, Paris

Franck et Fils is featuring a beautiful window display of jewels this month!  Enjoy all my photos and please subscribe, share and comment.  






Any of these brooches could be worn on a shoulder or on a chain as a pendant.  Divine!







I'm beginning to collect cuffs...they can be the one fabulous piece in your turnout, sans earrings, necklaces, etc.





another unusual cuff, in must-have red leather tipped in silver


incredible stones and design






The above four photos were snapped and cropped from the adverts surrounding the windows


This jewel of a baseball jacket by Balmain rocks the newest rage/silhouette, with shine, sparkle, smile aplenty.  


Tara Jarmon added sweet brooches on a mink collar...try it!

Monday, September 12, 2011

London in Paris: So London Exhibition at Le Bon Marche

I used to live in London, and because it remains a city very close to my heart, I had to visit the highly advertised So London exhibition at Le Bon Marche.  Le Bon Marche is THE tres chic department store on the Left Bank and an internationally known destination for those who love to shop.  I'll never forget the day about four years ago when I stood next to Catherine Deneuve in the Louis Vuitton boutique at Le Bon Marche -- she looked fabulously elegant and wore her hair in a French chignon.  Gasp.

As for the So London exhibit, I was expecting a much bigger extravaganza, but nonetheless enjoyed all the 'bits and pieces' a la Londres and a few fabulous finds in between.  Note the mentions beneath my photos of things I'd love to rock and also features of my two favorite designers in Paris, Irie Wash and Philippe Ferrandis.  Please subscribe, share, and comment!





Huge murals on the Ground Floor



Iconic totes by Vanessa Bruno...canvas and sequins in every color combination


Gerard Darel -- Boho Chic 


Fabulous combo:  Metallic snakeskin and Swarovski!


Stella McCartney in her finest hour


Lanvin, a la mode


This sparkly pocket was on a huge cashmere wrap....only 900 euros


More crystals and cashmere


I can't pass up a tour of the scarf, hat and fur department...temptations at every turn




The perfume and cosmetics hall with a backdrop of the divine criss-cross elevators


Creme de la Mer Aquarium


View from the escalator on my way up to the So London Exhibit


Had to snap this happy leopard duo






I can't resist a Liberty print in any way, shape or form!  Loved these offerings!




English Bowler Hats as lamp shades...even in the dressing rooms!  



Of course Anya Hindmarch was featured....



and these are Mulberry bags I'd love to own.





Fortnum & Mason Sweets



For the Monarchists amoungst us


Love this huge martini glass



Tour Eiffel...an elegant rendition in the Stationery Hall





Candles I'd never put a match to....



Modern seating for your Paris apartment


The famous Mariage Freres teas......


Opposite the english tea strainers in the Housewares/Cooking Hall


Isabel Marant to-die-for heels





Irie Wash!  Stay tuned for an upcoming visit with the designer at his Left Bank boutique.
I love Mr. Irie's timeless clothing...everything is beautifully tailored 
and I especially adore his dresses and trench coats.  


Just a block away from Le Bon Marche on rue Babylone is one of Philippe Ferrandis' boutiques.  I adore his designs and am lucky to own several of his pieces.  He recently invited me to his atelier and I'll be featuring a posting about Philippe and his jewelry soon!  See above and below photos.