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alyssahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07818206236173710558noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7790110632170099478.post-89710467548687156722018-01-02T17:12:00.002-05:002018-01-02T17:39:34.003-05:00the origin story.<div>
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I woke up the other day and realized that I have been a resident of France for six years. </div>
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Many moons ago, I made the move to Paris under the guise of a year's free room and board in a pretty nice part of town. There was talk of a few paid vacations and very little actual work necessary. For the low, low price of a one-way ticket to CDG (and the promise to babysit nights and weekends), I signed up for a year abroad. I was young, I was bored, and I was thirsty for adventure. </div>
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Never one to shy away from challenges, coupled with a tendency to <i>always make things more complicated</i>, I decided a new life was fresh for the taking. No simple relocation to New York, or even a bicoastal move to L.A. would suffice. Paris or bust.</div>
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A year turned into two, which turned into four, and here I find myself, with no plans to leave. People often ask me how I feel and how I managed to make it this far when so many of the friends I made in that magical first year have come and gone. Naively jumping the hurdles of life abroad, aimlessly wondering and accepting as fact that everything would work out. </div>
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Very few people truly understand what life abroad is like. The first year is liberating, because living out of two large suitcases and using them as a makeshift dining table leaves you few options. The only way to survive is to lean into the absurdity of struggling to covert square meters into feet, then reluctantly pretending that you're not sure, in an effort to remain sane, all while avoiding the awful truth that you've just flown X thousands of miles to call 96 square feet home. Google searches will tell you that this is what the Americans call "micro apartments." </div>
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You make due and go out as often as possible, saying yes to any occasion. The goal is to meet as many people as you can, preferable French, but the discomfort of not being able to vocalize your needs leaves you with a hodgepodge of Anglo friends: British au pairs who teach you that gluten is the devil, but also delicious, and who teach you about dry humor and cheap wine. East coast Americans who not only get who you are, where you were born, but why you came to Paris and who you want the city to help you <b>become</b>. </div>
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There are very few things I cherish more than the memory of early February, rolling over to catch a glimpse of the Eiffel Tower in the distance, as the falling snow all but erased a early morning sky and left behind a rare calm.<br />
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alyssahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07818206236173710558noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7790110632170099478.post-31739850902528986792017-03-28T04:54:00.003-04:002017-03-28T04:54:54.696-04:00The <a href="http://www.refinery29.com/denim-fabric-process-video">latest video by Refinery 29</a> takes a sneak peak behind the scenes of L.A.-based jeaner DSTLD, outlining the various steps necessary in making your favorite pair of jeans. Start off your day with a look at the different processes that ensure the perfect pair of denim.<br />
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Patterns are drafted and cut, the pieces then sewn together with the help of a few different mega-machines. Later, the finished products are stone washed or detailed on their way to become the perfect lived-in blue.</div>
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Stone washing softens and tightens the yarn, ensuring that the color does fade or bleed.<br />
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My favorite part: the whirring sander that turns a perfectly woven denim into clouds of blue fluff.<br />
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<br />alyssahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07818206236173710558noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7790110632170099478.post-46134459050971910672017-03-17T04:01:00.001-04:002017-03-17T04:01:22.525-04:00sidewalk seafood Paris last night was a sunny magical dream that the entire city had been dreaming of for months on end. Walking outside my apartments without the extra layer of winter jacket that my body has been permanently attached to for these past months felt odd--an overwhelming sense of lightness, like when you change purses and feel like YOU MUST BE FORGETTING SOMETHING.<br />
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In a completely logical series of events, I found myself eating sushi on a sidewalk in the 1ème yesterday. I'd been meaning to try <i>Mobilis in Mobili </i> for some time now after reading a very convincing article on le bon bon that translated roughly said, "cheap good seafood." I am easy to please and so off we went. </div>
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<i>Mobilis in Mobili </i>lets you create your own custom platter of seafood goodness, served on a fancy bed of ice and seashells.<br />
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And last but not least, the pièce-de-resistance: squid-ink risotto. Feeling like quite the adult for ordering such a <i>sophisticated </i>offering, my ego shut up after the first bite. It's bad. Really bad. The phrase "we should have gotten fries" was said more than once. </div>
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I've never really understood Tilda Swinton. Indie-darling of the jet-set fashion pack, she has a string of well-received films under her belt and yet I've never felt a strong connection to her celebrity persona. Her personal life is the stuff of legends and her androgynous look is refreshing among a sea of extension-ed bronzed barbies. </div>
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She has two lovers, which is <i>very </i>fashion and she sometimes shows up to fancy events in <a href="http://www.stylebistro.com/lookbook/Pajamas/yh59sA2faJ4">golden pyjamas.</a> <i>Verrrry fashion</i>.</div>
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The self-proclaimed fashion expert in me decided that enough was enough; it was time to make an effort to get to know Tilda. The perfect occasion presented itself to me on a transatlantic flight while scrolling through the endless films on Air France. I decided to spend the next two hours watching <i>A Bigger Splash</i>, a decision made much easier by the fact that dreamboat Matthias Schoenaerts would be getting some major screen-time along with Tilda. (Matthias Schoenaerts is a beautiful, beautiful man). </div>
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Set on the Italian island of Pantelleria, the film centers around the thrilling life and sexual escapades of rock-star Tilda and her beautifully-curated wardrobe, courtesy Raf Simons (chez Dior, à l'époque). Alongside Giulia Piersanti, the design team created an assortment of chic resort wear, minimalist in spirit, beautiful on the big screen.</div>
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Have you seen <i>A Bigger Splash</i>? What did you think of it? </div>
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It's that time again: the sales are upon us. Answer the call of the shoes at Net-à-Porter with a few sensible-but-gorgeous picks.<br />
Here are a few of my favorite picks for every season: a sherling boot which some attitude by Choé. A pink sandal with no shortage of colored tassels which mean only one thing: they go with everything. Gold bruges with just the right amount of grommets. A shiny pair of black boots with the perfect ankle detail, subtle enough for any outfit. Comfy knit sneakers that look nice and the lace-up pair of Christy flats from Aquazurra that I've been dreaming about, in cobalt blue. </div>
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Ring in 2017 with a heavy brunch of doughnuts and fried chicken at Astro Doughnuts.<br />
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Make your way over to 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue and take a tour of the White House (if you're lucky enough to win the ticket lottery). I was able to score a pair of tickets for New Year's Eve. The tour takes 45 minutes and is self-guided, which takes off any pressure of time contraints. Move at your own pace and take as long (or as little) as you want admiring the many chandeliers.<br />
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November 25th has come and gone. Tucked into bed with a family-size plate of Thanksgiving leftovers, I prepared myself for 6 hours of pure Lorelai and Rory goodness.<br />
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I should have learned my lesson when <i>Fuller House</i> came out. I should have known.<i> </i>I should have <i>known. </i><br />
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I laughed, I scowled, and then I got to google-ing. It's nice to know that I'm not the only one with a <a href="http://theeverygirl.com/my-complicated-relationship-with-rory-gilmore">complicated relationship with Gilmore Girls.</a> The show came out when I was in middle school, a funny show that addressed real issues for real moms and daughters who weren't ready to sit through 45-minutes of the Dawson's Creek portrayal of real time in the name of bonding.<br />
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In the days following binge-watching session, I've been forced to rethink my entire adolescent obsession with Stars Hollow. (But not Jess--his return to primetime tv has only asserted that my taste was on-point. <a href="https://media.giphy.com/media/14eYrSqeVC5zVe/giphy.gif">His face is a national treasure</a>.) As a true GG-phile, season 7 was never screened in my home, which by that point would be my freshman dorm room.<br />
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Amy Sherman-Palladino has said that her vision for the end of the show was finalized before the cameras began rolling on the first season, although it's hard to imagine that <a href="https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/arts-and-entertainment/wp/2016/11/28/gilmore-girls-a-year-in-the-life-10-questions-we-still-have-after-the-revival/">the four-part extravaganza</a> is exactly what she had in mind so many moons ago. For starters, there are the major <a href="http://www.theverge.com/2016/11/28/13765088/gilmore-girls-year-in-the-life-review-netflix">big-budget aesthetic issues</a> and random musical numbers. <a href="http://www.harpersbazaar.com/culture/film-tv/news/a19060/gilmore-girls-netflix-episode-4/">Shaky plot lines</a> and unexplained gaps in the character development make the whole thing feel disjointed. My complaints can be summed up as basically <a href="http://www.thedailybeast.com/articles/2016/11/28/all-the-gilmore-girls-revival-spoilers-the-most-annoying-and-most-emotional-plot-twists.html">everything</a> listed here.<br />
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Those last four words, which were not, but could have been : <a href="http://time.com/4582661/gilmore-girls-ending-last-four-words/">like mother, like daughter</a>.<br />
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Finding a hat that looks nice on me is a struggle! Blame it on an oddly-sized cranium due to sitting too close to the tv every Saturday morning of my youth plus an obsession with texting that has permanently burned my retinas. In a sea of choices, here are a few toppers that have caught my eye. The peach-colored fedora by rag & bone is not only a great way to stand out in the crowd, but also on sale!</div>
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alyssahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07818206236173710558noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7790110632170099478.post-6822478530333033822016-11-05T15:21:00.000-04:002016-11-10T10:24:48.368-05:00IFM: an intro Paris is (undeniably) the capital of fashion. Home to the top couture houses in the world, Paris also boasts some of the top-level schools in fashion design, creation and management.<br />
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In 2016, the <a href="https://www.businessoffashion.com/community/companies/ifm-paris">IFM </a>(Institut Français de la mode) ranked in as the #1 fashion school in France, and <a href="https://www.businessoffashion.com/education/rankings/2016/masters">#3 worldwide.</a></div>
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The school offers classes in both English and French, as well as summer school programs. Founded in 1986 by Pierre Bergé, the school maintains a strong connection with professional organizations and fashion houses in it goal to provide a practical education with an emphasis on experience over theory. <i>To put it lightly, if you can make it at the IFM, you can make it anywhere. </i></div>
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If you're interested in applying the IFM, there are many important factors to consider. Stay tuned for more!</div>
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alyssahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07818206236173710558noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7790110632170099478.post-91275682152911387772016-10-30T03:51:00.000-04:002016-11-01T04:50:01.029-04:00parisian romance<div style="margin: 0 auto; width: 600px;">
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Halloween may not be a <i>huge deal</i> 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: <b>no shoulders</b>.<br />
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alyssahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07818206236173710558noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7790110632170099478.post-24188674431412619942016-10-28T04:50:00.001-04:002016-10-28T07:10:59.275-04:00Rebecca Minkoff Sample Sale<div style="margin: 0 auto; width: 600px;">
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The Rebecca Minkoff <a href="http://www.rebeccaminkoff.com/online-sample-sale-2016">sample sale</a> 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.<br />
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America, you have one day left to shop the secret <a href="http://www.acnearchive.com/">AcneArchive</a> online sale. I'm losing sleep over the gorgeous pair of Bordeaux "Jensen" boots that I missed out on.<br />
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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 <strike>First Lady</strike> First Fashionista. </div>
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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.<br />
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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.<br />
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The fall/winter collection of 2012 brought back the chain-mail, in lighter silver tones.<br />
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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.<br />
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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.<br />
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alyssahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07818206236173710558noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7790110632170099478.post-33422622601635568982016-10-16T15:57:00.003-04:002016-10-18T13:33:23.120-04:00sunday likes and linksWeaning 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.
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Take time to <a href="https://thehairpin.com/which-character-from-slow-tvs-national-knitting-night-are-you-8e2fb58f02c2#.rkpl198k6">slow down</a>. Why aren't you <a href="http://www.theatlantic.com/entertainment/archive/2016/09/fleabag-review-amazon/500360/">watching Fleabag</a> yet? Or <a href="http://www.salon.com/2015/02/03/fresh_off_the_boat_confronts_the_sharp_tragicomedy_of_asian_immigrant_family_life/">Fresh Off the Boat</a>, for that matter? If you were, you'd know that Constance Wu has the<a href="http://www.nytimes.com/2016/10/12/fashion/constance-wu-modern-love-podcast.html"> voice of an angel</a>.<br />
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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?<br />
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There are loads of other sites that can point you in the direction of copycat models of the latest shoes. The question remains how Ivaka Trump <i>the brand </i>and Marc Fisher are able to produce similar models of well-known and lusted-after shoes without facing a legal repercussions. Following their heavily-publicized battled against Aquazzura over the <a href="http://www.thefashionlaw.com/home/aquazzura-files-trademark-suit-against-ivanka-trump-and-licensee">Wild Thing heel</a>, it's quite unthinkable that Chanel, and the always-sassy Karl, will stay silent. </div>
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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.</div>
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Once inside, there are tons of refurbished train cars and a open garden with chaise lounges, pétanque and a chicken shed. </div>
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<span style="background-color: white; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 12.8px;">Don't lose a minute, and <a href="http://tinyurl.com/zputnq4" style="font-weight: bold;">sign up here</a>. Tick tock! </span>alyssahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07818206236173710558noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7790110632170099478.post-3742201195791387182016-10-04T07:16:00.000-04:002016-10-04T08:12:57.650-04:00real talk: i think karl is an 80s baby.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
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. </div>
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<br />alyssahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07818206236173710558noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7790110632170099478.post-58625829538328792352016-10-03T08:15:00.001-04:002016-10-03T10:18:21.737-04:00PFW 2017 trend report : fuchsia <text>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 <i>totally</i> 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.</text>
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The building dates back to 1634 and became the Laennec Hospital in 1878. A stone's throw from the Bon Marché, (you know, Paris's first-ever shopping mall that is now a concept-meets-luxury shopping center). Kering, owned by François-Henri Pinault, is one of the few fashion groups capable of combatting the ever-expanding power of LVMH-founder Bernard Arnault who just happens to owns the Bon Marché. A very chic battle is brewing. </div>
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Balenciaga is one of Kering's best-known names among their very chic conglomerate. Cristobal was a genius. Take a peek at some of the most impressive creations. </div>
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2016 marks the integral moment when the house of Dior finally appoints a female design to the helm of it's oh-so successful ready-to-wear and couture designs. The house built by Christian Dior in 1947, one based on a feminine silhouette that empowered women with a "New Look" of nipped waists and ample skirts celebrating the female form, welcomes Italian designer <a href="http://www.telegraph.co.uk/fashion/brands/everything-you-need-to-know-about-maria-grazia-chiuri-the-woman/">Maria Grazia Chiur</a>i to take over 60 years after its' creation.</div>
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As with all great fashion brands, Dior is a house shrouded in controversy with a touch of drama. John Galliano's bias-cut dresses, passion for historical references, and a flair for the dramatic created some of the most beautiful, elaborate, and profitable collections the company had ever seen. In the last few years, however, handbags and accessories have become the money-makers, a fact that the CEO of Christian Dior Couture is well aware of. </div>
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Adecade at the helm of Lancel, a french-based handbag company, offered him the opportunity to learn what women looked for in a handbag. Quick to catch on to the needs of the clients, the year following his arrival to Christian Dior, he would oversee the introduction of the house's now-iconic bag, the <i>Lady Dior.</i> Wife of French President Jacques Chirac gifted the bag to Princess Diana, and the rest is, as they say, history. </div>
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Moroccan by birth, <a href="https://www.businessoffashion.com/community/people/sidney-toledano">Monsieur Toledano</a> has seen a rotation of international designers add to the impressive collections of the Dior creative teams. Most recently, he spook to the incoming class of students at the IFM, touching on the heritage of the house and their future projects throughout the world. One of their most exciting endeavors to date is the "Miss Dior" exhibition, currently making its way through Asia, with plans to finish in Paris.<br />
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