Category Archives: Paris

Paris Haute Couture: Jean-Paul Gaultier Spring/Summer 2012

Posted on January 26, 2012 by fallonista

Still sporting the iconic Gaultier cone shaped basques made famous by Madonna, the designer this time was very obviously inspired by another musical icon, the late Amy Winehouse. Models walked the catwalk to a soundtrack by the singer, sporting her … Continue reading →

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Paris Haute Couture: Flowery Details

Posted on January 25, 2012 by fallonista

Maurizo Galante’s floral head pieces Pretty… practical not so much.

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Paris Haute Couture: Christian Dior Spring/Summer 2012

Posted on January 24, 2012 by fallonista

I always look forward to the Christian Dior haute couture show, because where Karl brings the chic-ness, Galliano always brought the drama. I was sure that since the brand still hasn’t appointed a designer to take over from John Galliano … Continue reading →

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Paris Haute Couture: Chanel Spring/Summer 2012

Posted on January 24, 2012 by fallonista

Welcome to Air Chanel! Karl certainly doesn’t disappoint… The latest Chanel show was staged in a Chanel inspired airplane (that apparently took the builders 5 days to build in the Grand Palais), and in perhaps a nod to his latest … Continue reading →

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Parisian little extra something IV

Posted on December 20, 2011 by O for Olimpia

The ever so white-fluffy glutinously delicious  French Baguettes from L’Artisan Boulanger (auto-portrait, I know its lame but I had to share this little secret)          

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Parisian weekend with Carina

Posted on December 19, 2011 by O for Olimpia

How else than to spend the last weekend before Christmas holidays with your best friend in Paris. My (adopted) city is oozing with Christmas displays and over the top light installations as mentioned a few posts back (Parisian little extra … Continue reading →

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Parisian little extra something III

Posted on December 8, 2011 by O for Olimpia

Notre Dame gets a Christmassy make-over   The French take their Christmas lightings very seriously – in St Germain, my neighborhood  has started to resemble a sparkly star studded circus (in a good way) 

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