Fashion in a suitcase: a Baglady begins… Whether it’s hitting the streets of San Diego with a fabulous handbag or globetrotting with suitcase in hand, I’m rarely without my signature piece- a bag! Although I adore a stunning pair of shoes as well, though ever since I can recall I have been called the bag lady. […]
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Custom “Made in Italy”
As an American who has worked in the world of retail and fashion for most of my career, it was top on my list to explore, discover and purchase all the incredible “couture” I could find during my 3 months living abroad. My first week alone, I can recall walking…or rather, sprinting on a serious mission […]
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My love for SANDRO…
Working in the world of retail for as long as I have, I’ve been fortunate enough to be familiar with many global brands, even as they are just starting to open up shop in the United States. For me, I have, luckily, been familiar with Sandro for many years. Though now, having lived in Paris for […]
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A day of Iconic history and fashion…then again, it IS Paris.
Yesterday, I had an overload of stunning handbags, as I went to the original Goyard boutique on Rue St. Honore, as well as a visit to Rue Cambon, to the original and mind blowing Chanel store (which just also happens to be where Coco herself resided, and now also houses Karl Lagerfeld’s office on the […]
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PFW…Paris Fashion Week 2015- street side fashion
Since I’m fortunate enough to live in this fabulous city during the most incredible time of year- Fall fashion, a girl simply must check out all the insanity that is Paris Fashion Week! So, my favorite “Scot” and I went on an adventure to see what we could scope out. And it certainly did not […]
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From LANCASTER to Paris with Lancaster Paris
I walked along Rue St Honore today to visit some of the most spectacular boutiques close to the Louvre, on my way to the Madeleine and I stumbled upon Lancaster, Paris! How perfect is this brand for me, being I’m FROM Lancaster and now RESIDE in Paris? I simply must have a bag from here! […]
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Scarfs and STRIPES forever *****
Ok, so maybe not the Stars, though no doubt the Scarfs and the Stripes. I’ve always thought of Parisians as wearing stripes, a beret and having a baguette in tow, each day. And I have to say, I’m fairly close. Maybe not so much the beret, but certainly stripes and baguettes. And why wouldn’t you? Paris […]
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The coldest summer I’ve ever spent was not in San Francisco…
For my lovely hometown of sunny San Diego, summer is in full swing…Even now in September! I see many postings from back home, that the heat is simply unbearable for many local San Diegans. The reality is, and as I’ve always said, summer truly begins in August and goes to at the very least, […]
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Les Vendanges en Avenue Montaigne!!
Calling all Fashionistas, Mesdames et Messieurs! A special evening, hosted by some of the best brands across the world, right here in Paris. This is thee night, the night to discover all the new collections, from some of the best fashion houses….all on one street, Avenue Montaigne. And this little American In Paris, just happened […]
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