Posts tagged “Fashion and Culture Blog”
Mom’s Day
Scene: Mother to be in Le Marais Paris, France. Listen to this R&B soulful tune from 1973 by The Intruders — I’ll Always Love… “A mother’s love is so special, It’s something that you can’t describe, It’s the kind of love that stays with you.” Happy Mother’s Day!
L’écharpe
Scene: The scarf in Paris. Warm, cool or cold, the scarf is everywhere in Parisan style. A scarf, also known as a muffler, or neck-wrap is a piece of fabric. It is a fashion accessory that is extremely versatile. People use this item both as a means of warmth and as one to make a style statement. It […]
Le Rendez-vous
Scene: From our curtained window at the Intercontinental Le Grand Hotel in Paris overlooking the Opera Garnier. A wonderful surprise, Le Bal de l’X, a gala evening! An École polytechnique event. The Polytechnique, nicknamed X, is one of the renowned grandes écoles, (literally in French “higher schools”), providing those who pass the famously selective entrance exam preparation as technocrats to lead […]
Winter’s Story
Scene: Snow storm last Monday. On Wednesday, March 20th spring was official. A little too chilly out there. The temperature is below average. Winter is gone in theory but still here weather we like it or not. Winter’s last call… Cassie at Warby Parker. Great smile and glasses, silver touches, zippers and buckles… Scene: Carrie’s vest with […]
After School
Scene: Kids with their mom at Starbucks. Quilted coat, greys, red, blue, orange, camouflage and sports pants. Scene: Walking toward the condiment bar. Scene: Marled wool coat, high high heel suede boots and sneakers. Scene: Leather sleeves on coat, fur collar, jeans and two bags. Scene: Going home.