RIPPED JEANS IN VERSAILLES

One of the advantages of living in Paris is that you can buy a baguette, some cheese, olives and a bottle of wine and have a picnic at Versailles, just in 20 minutes by car.

That’s exactly what Edo and I did last Sunday.

Parisian weather was merciful with us, so we decided to visit only the gardens, keeping the visit of the inside for next winter. It was a good idea, since the park is really enormous. Every corner has its peculiarities: the Bacchus and the Apollo’s fountain, the Colonnade, the Ballroom, the tall white statues… really, every 20 meters, there is some secret to discover. Even a funny cat that was sleeping under a tree!

My favourite part was maybe the Orangerie, a large area with a pool, four gardens with the same dimension and similar geometric design and of course hundreds of orange threes. I wonder how many love stories have born in those gardens and how many intrigues were hidden behind the hedges!

We also saw an amazing spectacle of musical waterworks that we enjoyed so much. It was so romantic <3. I can’t wait to come back and see the rest of the palace!

AFRICAN SKIRT

Hi people! It’s been a while… I’m very busy at work and, since I discovered Mario Kart for Wii U, I don’t have much time for the blog. :)

I’ve just come back from Italy and, between a risotto and a lasagna, I made some good Italian shopping. I wanted to show you this skirt I bought in Brescia, which I totally adore.

These colourful African motives remind me Stella Jean’s collections (I talked about her style in this post).  I like when designers take traditional clothes from exotic cultures and re-think them in our flavour.

I actually discovered that she is also doing menswear! It’s quite expensive but the wow effect is guarantee.

C'EST LA VIE!

ON THE ROOF

Paris looked from above is even more beautiful, don’t you think? These are some pics we took the same day as the post "Chicmas is coming" on the roof of Printemps.

Paris vue d'en haut est encore plus belle, n’est ce pas? Ceci sont des photos prises le même jour de "Chicmas is coming" sur le toit du Printemps.

Parigi dall'alto è ancora più bella, non trovate? Queste sono foto scattate lo stesso giorno del post "Chicmas is coming" sul tetto di Printemps.

OH LA LA! QUELLE LINGERIE MAGNIFIQUE!

Have you already chosen your dress for the upcoming parties? I think that, to be really chic, also the lingerie should be amazing, doesn't it?

Here are the brands I love.

Chantal Thomass, sexy and classy, definitely French.

I adore La Perla, its refined fabrics and sophisticated lines.

Here is Aubade, another lovely luxury French brand.

I have a weakness for Agent Provocateur, founded by Vivienne Westwood's son.

CHICMAS IS COMING…

CHRISTMAS IN PARIS is a big deal. Since the beginning of November, Parisian people start with the decorations all around the streets and the competition for the most beautiful windows between Galeries Lafayette, Printemps, Le Bon Marché and the BHV Marais begins. Key difference: Bon Marché and BHV rely on the design, while Printemps and Galeries Lafayette like to tell story; they are more playful, I would say. And they are my favourite!

Since last year my blog entry was dedicated to Lafayette, this year I wanted to show you Le Bon Marché and Printemps (which was sponsored by Parda *.* ).

I hope you guys like the pictures because taking them hasn’t been easy at all!

For this Christmas tour I wore the Tara Jarmon red coat I adore, a super soft pullover by Elisabetta Franchi and a new Zara ethnic skirt. I think it’s a pretty much chicmas choice!

NOËL À PARIS est une grande affaire. Au début de novembre déjà on commence avec les décorations autour de la ville et il y a le défit pour les vitrines les plus belles entre Galeries Lafayette, Printemps, Le Bon Marché et le BHV Marais. Distinction clé: Bon Marché et BHV sont plus orientés sur le design, tandis que les Galeries et Printemps racontent une histoire. Et ce sont mes préférés.

Vu que mon postde l’année dernière était dédié au Galeries, cette année j’ai voulu vous faire connaître Printemps et Bon Marché (qui était sponsorisé par Prada *.* ).

J’espère que vous allez aimer les photos car les prendre n’a pas été facile du tout !

Pour ce tour j’ai mis le manteau rouge de Tara Jarmon que  j’adore, un pull d’Elisabetta Franchi super doux et une nouvelle jupe Zara. Je pense que c’est un choix plutôt Chicmasseux.

NATALE A PARIGI è una cosa seria. Già all’inizio di novembre qui si parte con gli addobbi per le strade e comincia la gara per le vetrine più belle tra le Galeries Lafayette, Printemps, Le Bon Marché e il BHV Marais. Distinzione chiave: Bon Marché e BHV puntano più sul design, mentre Printemps e Galeries Lafayette vogliono raccontare una storia; potremmo dire che sono più giocose. E sono le mie preferite!

Visto che il mio post dell’anno scorso era dedicato a Lafayette, quest’anno ho deciso di proporvi Le Bon Marché e Printemps (che era sponsorizzato da Prada *.* ).

Spero vi piacciano queste foto perché non è stato per niente facile scattarle!

Per questo tour ho indossato il cappotto rosso di Tara Jarmon che adoro, un morbidissimo pullover nero di Elisabetta Franchi e una nuova gonna di Zara. Mi sembrava una scelta abbastanza chicmassosa.

WEDNESDAY ADDAMS ICON OF STYLE 2013

SOBERTY, a word well known by Parisian girls, seems to be the motto of this winter 2013. Dark colours, simple cuts, prudish dresses. Like a Wednesday Addams style, opposing the untamed ostentation of nowadays. 
So, “make your skirts longer, button the shirts up and lower the heels!”, fashion magazines prescribe, and last but not least, keep in the wardrobe accessories that are to much…. much. 
What do you think about it???

SOBRIETÉ, un mot très connu par les filles parisiennes, paraît être le fil rouge de cet hiver 2013. Couleurs foncés, coupes simples, robes pudiques. Un peu en style Mercredi Addams, qui s’oppose à l’ostentation impétueuse de notre époque.
Donc, “rallongez les jupes, boutonnez les chemisettes et baissez les talons!”, récitent les magazines de mode, et surtout, laissez dans l’armoire ces accessoires trop………. trop.

Qu’est-ce que vous en pensez???

SOBRIETÀ, parola ben conosciuta dalle parigine, sembra essere il motto di questo inverno 2013. Colori scuri, linee semplici, abiti castigati. Un po’ in stile Mercoledì Addams, che si oppone all’ostentazione prorompente di questi tempi. 
Quindi, “allungate le gonne, abbottonate la camicetta e abbassate i tacchi!”, dettano i giornali di moda, e soprattutto, lasciate nell’armadio quegli accessori troppo..…… troppo.
Voi cosa ne pensate???

Valentino FW 2013

Moschino FW 2013

CÉLINE T-SHIRT

THE NOVEL OF A WARDROBE, the Parisian chic from the Belle Epoque to the 1930. Last sunday I went to this lovely exposition at Musée Carnavalet in the 4th arrondissement of Paris, like 50 meters from my house. I enjoyed spying in the wardrobe of an elegant Parisian girl of the 20th century; there were the first Jeanne Lanvin’s creations, but also Worth’s and Paul Poiret’s, the most important designers of that time. Really beautiful models.
The masterpiece of my outfit was the Céline t-shirt, which I combined with a golden necklace, a striped Zara skirt and of course my beloved white fur. 
By the way, do you like my “multiple-personalities” pic?? :D 

THE NOVEL OF A WARDROBE, the Parisian chic from the Belle Epoque to the 1930. Dimanche dernier je suis allée à une exposition au Musée Carnavalet. Je me suis amusée à épier dans le garde robe d’une élégante jeune fille parisienne du XXème siècle; il y avait beaucoup de créations de Jeanne Lanvin, mais aussi de Worth et Paul Poiret, les plus importantes stylistes de l’époque. Des modèles vraiment merveilleux!
La pièce centrale de mon look a été le t-shirt Céline, que j’ai combiné avec une collier doré, une jupe à rayures Zara et évidemment ma fourrure adorée. 
A propos, est-ce que vous aimez ma photo à “personnalités multiples”??  :D

THE NOVEL OF A WARDROBE, the Parisian chic from the Belle Epoque to the 1930. Domenica scorsa sono andata ad una mostra presso il Musée Carnavalet. Mi sono divertita a spiare nel guardaroba di un’elegante giovinetta parigina del XXesimo secolo; c’erano molte creazioni di Jeanne Lanvin, ma anche di Worth e Paul Poiret, gli stilisti più in voga all’epoca. Dei modelli veramente meravigliosi!
Il pezzo forte del mio look è stata la t-shirt Céline, che ho abbinato ad una catena dorata, una gonna a righe di Zara e la mia adorata pellicciona. 

A proposito, vi piace la mia foto a “personalità multipla”?? :D