back to reality...

I just came back from the most fabulous days in Paris, where I met up with my dear friend Helena. We spend our time doing the most girlie things ever...

appropriately celebrating our reunion in Jardin des Tuileries....:)

catching some sun...

having lots (!) of Laduree macaroons (I'm actually addicted to the Cassis flavour...)

...and of course shopping!!! (here we're actually right next to my beloved Isabel Marant store...)

...we found this little graffiti outside Colette...

so my next trip is defenitely gonna be to visit Helena in New York...!

Sonia Rykiel in Paris

When I was in Paris two weeks ago, I visited the Sonia Rykiel exhibit in Les Arts Decoratifs. This first major retrospective of Rykiel's work was organized on the occasion of her 4oth anniversary. The exhibit showcases her various creations since 1986, combined with fashion photographs and runway videos. I really enjoyed it, as it brings you a bit closer to this fascinating women, who revolutionized the fashion scene and paved the way for more freedom of expression in clothing.
Voila, some impressions of the exhibit:

The candy coloured stripes are one of the label's hallmarks.

Two gorgeous dresses!

This is Sonia's "crazy" sweater collection. (I guess the one with the big flower is worn by Carrie on her Paris trip).

The exhibit closes with the tribute collection by 30 of the most famous designers, which was organized by daughter Nathalie Rykiel as a surprise for the anniversary.

These are the super fun creations from Margiela, Gautier and Lagerfeld:

The exhibit is still opened until 19. April. So if you go to Paris, don't miss it!!

Pictures: lesartsdecoratifs.fr, style.com

Paris goodies

Shopping in Paris is insane!
The city offers everything a shopping addict could possibly wish for: fabulous French brands like Isabel Marant and Zadig&Voltaire, boutiques from all the big designers and great vintage shops...and of course there is shopping mekka Colette, which is one of the most inspirational stores ever!
But when shopping in Paris there are not just great clothes, but also über-stylish people to look at (e.g. I spotted French Voguette Geraldine Saglio at le Bon Marche!). Well and if you ever feel tired of all the shopping, you can just make a pit-stop chez Laduree!

I already showed you the black dress I got from Z&V. These are some of my other Paris buys:



Scarf and belt from Zadig & Voltaire.


Isabel Marant tunic.


Black pair of classy Repetto flats.



And of course I got the fabulous Lara Stone issue, way too many macaroons and I finally bought the great Marc Jacobs documentary from Arte, which is just availble in MJ stores.

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I'm gone to Paris for a few days...



I'll report back on shopping, food and French fabulousness!
xoxo

Picture: Jak & Jil