Tag Archives: Paris

PFW: Alexander McQueen AW13

Posted on March 6, 2013 by fallonista

I’m guessing that Sarah Burton must be enjoying reruns of The Tudors during her pregnancy, because this latest collection certainly seems inspired! More fitting for the haute couture week, I don’t quite see how this master pieces will transition to … Continue reading →

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Paris Photo 2012

Posted on November 22, 2012 by fallonista

Last week I made a quick and jam packed but fun two day visit to Paris with my Mum for the Paris Photo fair. As we stepped off the train in Paris during the early afternoon both of us were … Continue reading →

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5 Things I Am Loving

Posted on November 19, 2012 by fallonista

Another pair of practical heels for my collection of practical shoes to wear to a work event… Looking remarkably like the Christian Louboutin Isolde heels I bought a while ago but without the price tag. ______________ Doesn’t matter how often … Continue reading →

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Paris Haute Couture: Chanel Fall/Winter 2012

Posted on July 3, 2012 by fallonista

Haute couture doesn’t get better than Chanel (and Christian Dior). Karl Lagerfeld just continues to create successful collections season after season (he has been at the helm of Chanel since 1983 now). Speaking about the workman ship that goes into … Continue reading →

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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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Last supper in Paris: Kinugawa

Posted on December 21, 2011 by O for Olimpia

Before heading off to Milan and letting the Christmas holidays really begin, I was really in the mood to celebrate my end of exams (at my Photography school) with one of my closest friend at Kinugawa’s beef Shabu-Shabu platter. One of … 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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