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Halloween may not be a huge deal in France as it is in America, but the French don't joke around--I've got a found-day weekend, no school until Wednesday! I'm off to Deauville tomorrow and in the spirit of all things French and chic, I'm channeling a '90s DKNY vibe: no shoulders.
parisian romance

parisian romance by ohcourant featuring AdoreMe



I'm not usually a big matching-set kind of girl, but I love the selection at AdoreMe lingerie. It's a company that overs a wide-range of sizes without losing any of the femininity. There's really something for everyone!
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The Rebecca Minkoff sample sale is officially on! Now's your chance to take your pick of mini M.A.C. cross bodies and tons of perfect work totes. Santa, if you're listening, I wouldn't say no to the patchwork-denim crossbody.

Rebecca Minkoff Sample Sale

Rebecca Minkoff Sample Sale by ohcourant 

Rebecca Minkoff lace up dress
€110 - rebeccaminkoff.com


Rebecca Minkoff thick heel pumps
€90 - rebeccaminkoff.com


M A C evening purse
€120 - rebeccaminkoff.com


Tote purse
€160 - rebeccaminkoff.com


Mini purse
€90 - rebeccaminkoff.com


Rebecca Minkoff tech accessory
€55 - rebeccaminkoff.com


Fob key chain
€23 - rebeccaminkoff.com

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acne studios


America, you have one day left to shop the secret AcneArchive online sale. I'm losing sleep over the gorgeous pair of Bordeaux "Jensen" boots that I missed out on.


Don't make my mistake, kids. 
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For those of you living under a damn rock, Michelle Obama just stepped out in a rose-gold chain mail dress custom-made by Versace Atelier for her last ever State Dinner as First Lady First Fashionista. 

Yes and yes and yes and yeeeeessss.

{FWN}
Let's go back in time and review one of the most iconic materials to ever grace the runway. The year is 1982...

The famous title of "supermodel" had just become a thing, and France's future Première Dame was just a runway model with a penchant for chain-smoking and blunt bags. Kate and Naomi were forging a beautiful friendship over their shared height-issues.

{FD}























Chain metal would be one of the signature looks of Gianni Versace's creations until his death in 1997. That July, he would send gold chain mail year down the runway in July, while Caroline Murphy would wear one of his creations to the Met Gala which honored him with a retrospective of his designs.


The fall/winter collection of 2012 brought back the chain-mail, in lighter silver tones.







Can we please look at sassy Lindsey Wixson here? Microbangs be damned, she looks great.






All photos unless otherwise noted are the property of WGSN.
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With only one week left until All Hallow's Eve, better known as Halloween for my anglophone friends, the time has come to channel your inner sorcière. Voici, a few crucial pieces to bewitch everyone you meet.

the witching hour

Off-the-shoulder slinky dresses give you more room to work with and show off an epic pair of tassel earrings, in the perfect spiced-pumpkin shade.

Vogue keeps preaching the benefits of fuzzy shoes, which gives me even more of a reason to splurge for these Alexander Wang sandals. They'll look great with a pair of sheer tights, which for me equals a year-round shoe. That's what they call a practical purchase. 

& other stories dress | alexander wang sandals | lizzie fortunato earrings

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Weaning myself off of coffee on the weekends is going....not as well as expected. It's sunday evening which means I'm binging watching television shows and scrolling through the internet.

Café Oberkampf in the 11e has a charming décor and will not yell at you if you spill all over their tables. Score!






































Take time to slow down. Why aren't you watching Fleabag yet? Or Fresh Off the Boat, for that matter? If you were, you'd know that Constance Wu has the voice of an angel.


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It's cold and gray in Paris, so this suede jacket may not be practical but since when has that even stopped anyone?


metallic







Madewell asymmetrical zipper jacket
€520 - net-a-porter.com


WithChic metallic skirt
€40 - withchic.com


See by Chloé shoulder strap bag
€310 - ssense.com


Urban Outfitters cat headphones
€35 - urbanoutfitters.com

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The Trump family has been making headlines for their unorthodox business methods and charming rhetoric. The ever-charming Ivanka Trump, who works with the manufacturer Marc Fischer, has gotten herself into hot water in the past over the issue of copyright with the Italian footwear brand Aquazurra. It seems that her election duties haven't been slowing down her fashion empire. Her latest releases on Zappos seem very similar to the classic Chanel sling backs whose design dates all the way back to...1950. Take a look and decide for yourself.




 The "liah" heels retail for $125.

Don't they look familiar? But wait! There's more...
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Since 2013, the abandoned train depot at la Chapelle has been transformed every summer into an outdoor food market and dance hall. On the weekends you can choose between organic fruits and vegetables, a vast selection of delicious cheeses and even peruse a stand of used books.


 Once inside, there are tons of refurbished train cars and a open garden with chaise lounges, pétanque and a chicken shed. 


Among the restaurants are Jules + Shim, Helmet Newcake for those of us digestively-challenged, and a selection of bars including la Buvette. The open-space is filling with a mismatch selection of chairs and tables. 



Indoors you can take your food and drink inside a refurbished train car featuring a projection of outdoor scenery, which makes for a super-trippy "ride" across the world.  




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Paris Fashion Week is over and the city is calm. What better time to take advantage of the Carven sample sale, on until Sunday! The selection is varied, but mostly hails from the Fall 2015 RTW.

Pricing varies but shoes are 95 euro, ankle boots at 125. Shorts start at 50 euros and dresses start at 120. 

Don't lose a minute, and sign up here. Tick tock! 
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Chanel's runway show for the spring/summer 2017 collection just showed this morning in Paris and it's already confusing me. This season's theme, Data Center Chanel, should instead be called "Back to the Future, because all I can think of is my high-school obsession with Daft Punk. 




The collection was filled with separates in tweed, some lacy hems and a lazerbeam print that cringingly reminds me of the terrible school photo backgrounds that I begged my mom for, year after year. 





Karl isn't a like, a regular designer, he's a cool designer and decider to even free the nipple, because he's down with the kids.


I'm not sure what this is all about but I'm pretty sure it has something to do with his friendship with the Kardashians, our ever-expanding obsession with the digital universe and an overwhelming desire to get naked on the internet. Humans  Millennials love scandal. With the overwhelming power of Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, Snapchat and other digital platforms, Karl has taken to updating the vision of Chanel, mocking our constant need to be connected.  


If this bag doesn't remind her of Lite-Brite, she's too young.


What are your thoughts on the show and is Karl, in fact, a secret club kid longing for the 80s to make their return to fashion? 


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The spring/summer collection for 2017 has been exciting to watch for many reasons: Maria Grazia Chiuri at the head of Dior showed an embroidery-heavy collection of tulle gowns, evoking a totally Valentino feel. YSL (the Y is back) headed by Anthony Vaccarello, was an bizarre mix of asymmetric black dresses and sequin pasties. The overarching trend in Paris, however, is the color fuchsia. Take a pick at some of the shocking pick outfits that walked the runway in Paris this week.

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