How to wear the PLEATED LONG SKIRT

The trend o meter is up for the pleated midi and maxi skirt this summer.  Here are some cheap ( er) versions availible to buy online.

Both skirts are under $100 from ASOS.com

Styling Tips: The key to pulling off any outfit is confidence in what you’re wearing. Sometimes thats not so easy to come by as you may love the skirt but have many hesitations on what to wear with it. When wearing a long skirt with pleats or frills it best to keep the top very simple, such as a body hugging tee or a simple silk top ( you can show some shoulders or back too).

Even cheaper? This black long maxi skirt is on sale for $29.99 on macys.com Orig. $44.00

These days everyone wants to know how to wear a white blazer and where to buy the white blazer jacket online?

Halle Berry was recently seen in the menswear trend in this off white pants suit and Kate Moss was seen at a Mango event in all black and a white blazer.

(images via instyle.com)

One of my favorite places to get suit jackets and blazers online is Talbots. Yes, I know! But seriously they aren’t just for women of a certain age, and at least you can be sure that the quality matches the price. Many of the blazer are over $100, but under $200. Not bad for a working girl. If you’re in college you can find cheaper versions at Forever21 and Macys. Or buy vintage on Ebay.

Styling Tip: When choosing a white blazer jacket try to choose one that is a bit fitted to the body, it will instantly pull the outfit together to create a clean silhouette whether you’re wearing a pants suit, dress or denim.

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Parisian Luxury Lingerie.

I had the pleasure of meeting Fifi Chachnil a while back, at her boutique in the 3rd Arrondisment of Paris, situated on a quite street between trendy Etienne Marcel and Les Halles.

Entering into the world of Fifi Chachnil is like bringing out your inner Bridget Bardot, sensual but never vulgar.

Feminine, soft, bubble gum pinks, french Rivera, playfulness and full of character. It’s almost like you’d expect of a wardrobe full of lingerie for a girl or woman who loves to be feminine and sexy for the fun of it. Lots of silk, lace, frills, and plenty of variety of pinks.

It’s one part Pin-up era and one part Alice in Wonderland.

Sensual Strength.

As for Fifi Chachnil the person; her presence really struck me as effortlessly feminine, charming yet alive. She has a delicate power in the way she dresses and the softness of her voice that’s evident in her designs, music and even the decor of the boutique that’s like a huge yet chic two story lingerie closet. She had her blond hair in a neat up-do with a red silk ribbon and silhouette hugging dress, as if in a 1950′s movie.

The dream Closet.

Like the french say  its a lot of “frou frou”

Fifi prides herself in making lingerie for “real” women. She’s into the art of making a woman feel comfortable in her undergarments. These lingerie are perfect to be worn on your wedding night or a boudoir photo session here in Paris.  Guys this would make a great gift for your special lady.

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Visit any one of her three boutiques in Paris but my favorite is the one at address 68 rue Jean-jacques Rousseau

75001 PARIS

Telephone. 01 42 21 19 93

I have some exciting news!

I’m teaming up with MTV and Swatch to present a series called Swatch MTV Playground (SMP). This particular video clip introduces you to a young creative genius named Alex Noble; costume designer to Lady GaGa and Florence Welch. For all my french people it’s subtitled

Some cool inspiration to help you shake off those Monday blues and start the week off right!

He made this

along with costumes for the VMA’s and her JUDAS music video. You can see more of Alex Noble’s work asa designer and artist via his blog, here.

More videos to come. xoxo.

Selected works of the Master couturier Madame Grès (1903-1993) are on display at the Bourdelle Museum in Paris. All throughout her life Madame Gres stated that  « Je voulais être sculpteur. Pour moi, c’est la même chose de travailler le tissu ou la pierre ». When translated she said she wanted to be a sculpture and that for her working with material is as similar to working with clay.

The exposition displays 80 pieces taken from the Galliera museum as well as from private collections.  Definitely worth seeing if visiting Paris and  have a love of fashion, couture or history.

WHERE:

Musée Bourdelle
16 rue Antoine Bourdelle, 75015 Paris
Tél. : 01 49 54 73 73
www.bourdelle.paris.fr

WHEN:

Open Tuesdays to Sundays, 10AM to 6PM ( except holidays)

FEE:

7 € or 3,50 € (14-26 yrs old)

Free for under  14 yrs old