I’ve been daydreaming about a long-overdue trip to Paris. Gosh, now that I think about it, I haven’t been once this year, how could I! If I had some serious money and could spend my dream weekend in Paris, here is what I would do:
My friend Tara who runs the fabulous, Paris-based Oh La La Vintage has invited me so many times to spend a day with her, attending one of her vintage masterclasses and just spending the afternoon rummaging in her enormous treasure trove of vintage delights while sipping some champagne. Last time I saw her in London she gave me the most fantastic Forties red vintage dress (which I wore to Rhythm Riot), so I’d love to find out what other amazing gowns she has unearthed.
I could also do with a trip to my favourite Parisienne shopping mecca, the Marais. Free P Star (on 8 Rue Sainte Croix de la Bretonnerie), is supposed to be one of the best vintage shops in town, and affordable at that. Come on Eileen (16-18 rue des Taillandiers) is another must recommended by my friend Lucie, who said it was like a fashion museum rather than a vintage shop. I just adore YSL and am dreaming of owning some Courrèges – not even mentioning Chanel – so I just must go there and check out their designer vintage section.
The Sant Ouen flea market is also top of my list, it’s the most enormous place stuffed full of antiques and vintage. Considering how much I love art deco (which originated at the Paris World Exposition), I’m sure I could spend a fortune there.
I also like the sound of the Passage du Grand Cerf, which has tons of craft stores and design shops.
Lastly, I’d love to just sit in a cafe, sip on a coffee, read the New York Herald Tribune and imagine I’m the terrific Jean Seberg in Breathless or the adorable Virginie Ledoyen in 8 Women
It’s that time of the year again when Kate Moss pretends to design her range for Topshop. As always, her latest offering very much reflects her own rock chick, 70s groupie vibe. Not my thing but there are some decent pieces:
British born Steven Hall and Japanese born Yurika Ohara have teamed up their design skills for their label Hall Ohara. Their designs are fun and lighthearted, especially their current a/w 08 collection. The palette of blues ranging from electric to ocean deep blue, the polka dot skirts and mixture of structured blouses with slouchy black leather is effortlessly cool. I like.
La Meow (or Regan Smith rather) is one of those girls who can wear pretty much anything vintage and look amazing. She pulls of any decade from 50s prom frocks to 60s cocktail dresses, to 70s wedges, 80s rock and 90s pretty femme. Vintage style genius I salute you! Luckily for us, she sells some of her great vintage finds, hurray!
