Miu Miu Pour Moi

 

 

I've always been nuts about Miu Miu: the quirk, the colors, the overall aesthetic. Of course, the Spring 2014 show was no different -- I loved looking at all of the runway pictures but the colorful outerwear and amazing textured tights are what really did it for me. I can't wait to scoop up a few pairs myself!! See all the looks here.

Snug as a Bug in a Very Chic Rug

"Ohhhhh, la la!" 

That's what I said when I stumbled across this nifty little snapshot of Miss Sienna Miller in her tres chic et tres bohemian London apartment. Of course I'm obsessed with it, and it has inspired an entire European apartment fantasy for me. Yay.

First get a fantastic rug comme ca from Jonathan Adler:

Or maybe even this one!

The lovely Erin Fetherston has a zeby in her Paris flat and she's only the coolest gal since Brigitte Bardot.

And I can hang vintage ads like this on the walls:

And I can eat macaroons all day, because I have a special relationship with Laduree:

And to be especially European I will constantly wear my Persol sunglasses:

And Matthew Williamson dresses:

Oh, one more thing: this will be my view:

I hope you will all come visit me. Au revoirrrrrrr!

(other images from weheartit and google)

A French Dinner

Ah! To be in Paris like Carrie. If only. 

Instead, I'm in Oxford. And recently I've been doing some thinking...about cooking!

I've only attempted to cook a few things and while those who were forced to eat my concoctions were very polite about the whole thing, all cooking experiences have been terrible, quite frankly. 

Growing up with a mother who is a famously good cook, I defintiely value food and cooking, and I want to make that a part of my life! Tonight for instance, I want to try something tres simple, et tres French!

Arugula is my favorite green and a little salad would be perfect (and healthy!).

Mmmmmm. Classic roast chicken. A must, especially for a francophile's dinner.

Malbec. An Argentine wine, but so good I'm willing to sacrifice the purity of my French meal.

Baguette, of course!

And then this entire cake. (Yeah, right. I'll settle for some M&Ms).

Carrie would definitely approve, right?? Now, we'll just have to see how this goes. Any tips from expert chefs?

Just like moi et la petit Biscuit!

(all images from Bon Appetit and HBO)

Mmmmm. Breakfast.....in Paris?

This morning I rose quite early and enjoyed a lovely breakfast at my usual spot (Bottletree). Coffee, croissant, coffee. I have vowed to have an extremely productive day consisting of: writing, riding (my bike), cleaning (maybe), and showering. But while I was cruising the web for a cute little pastry shot (the one above is from here) it had me longing for a morning in Paris. 

Un cafe au lait, pain au chocolat, un appareil-photo et peut-etre un petit chien dans une petite brasserie sur rue Saint Germaine...oh Paris, je t'aime! (ps don't mind my broken french...)

One day I'll work at YSL, live in an amazing apartment with a view of the Tour Eiffel, smoke cigarettes and not get cancer, and dress like this every day.

or maybe this

One day!

(both girls on the sartorialist)

Until then, I'll settle for Paris Vogue and Marie-Antoinette on repeat. Speaking of Marie, I was going through my extensive iphoto library today searching for Parisian pics and came across these scans of an article about Sofia Coppola (aka demi-god genius) in Paris from W, maybe a century ago. Do you remember?

Miss Coppola always inspires me to do something creative, productive, and beautiful. I'll carry her spirit with me today in my endeavors!! 

Bisous!