This week, I went to explore my boyfriend wardrobe and I found some great things like this pair of vintage braces and this nice tie from Bottega Veneta.It gaves me the idea to create my own “boyish look” (one of the trend this season)
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Hi girls, have you ever noticed that sometimes (we absolutly don’t know why) even if our wardrobe is full of jackets, dresses, blouses, shoes, etc. it’s impossible to know how to dress… Well, I have found a solution : – Open your warderobe and close your eyes… – Take three clothes… – Open your eyes again… – Play with your sense of creativity and add to your outfit some accessories… – Be self confident with your blind choice…
And then you’ll get a great and original look
I’ve made the test on myself and here below is the “flashy” result : |
Leather skirt : Maje and Denim shirt : Zara
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Flower and sunglasses : H&M, Black hat vintage
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Ring Cabochon in cristal : Lalique
Green shoes : Zara
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For this fall/winter collection, the french label “Comptoir des cotonniers” has revisited all the preppy codes : duffle coats, mini-skirts, Shetland sweaters with chic British colors : bottle green, muted blue and London green…
 With a 60′s Sorbonne influence, rockin’ black is replaced by floral bohemian in warm tones…
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Irish coquetry, soft knit, impeccably cut skirt suits, the feminine/masculine look takes on a countryside feel with an eccentric touch.
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The label has also developed both in french and in english a cool blog called : brevesdestyles.com
All images are copyright : “Comptoir des Cotonniers”
One of the most favorite shop in Paris for the trendy parisians girls is the label Sandro.
Each collections every seasons are so feminine, confortable and chic that I always want to buy at least half the store! It seems like each model is tailor-made for you.
I made for you, flingly’s readers, a selection of my favorite ones from the winter collection. But if you want to discover the whole lookbook : click here.
And the good news is that you can find the label in several countries.
Sandro has also developped collections for men and children.
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All images are copyright : Sandro
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Today, I’d like to give you two great tips for your next “vintage” fashion weekend in Paris.
 Bag : Hermès 40cm Birkin Bag, in etruscan calfbox from “Les 3 marches de Catherine B”
Dedicated in collecting the most luxurious authentic vintage pieces from Hermès and Chanel. The “must” address that the worldwide collectors are sharing with each others.
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 - When and why did you get the idea to open your boutique ?
Catherine : My passion for the labels Hermès and Chanel is my leitmotiv, I quickly wanted to share this passion in a place where I could buy and sell exceptional pieces. |
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- What is the piece which you are the most proud of it?
C : The first “Birkin” bag of the House Hermès created by Jane Birkin in 1984. In May 2000, an auction was organized and I had the great happiness of winning this mythical piece. |
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*This image are copyright : Catherine B
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- What is the price of a “Birkin” bag in your shop?
C : Prices vary depending on the condition of the bags, but there are no discounts on the Birkin bags. It costs between 6800 euros for a 35 cm “leather Hermės Courchevel” sold out in the Hermès catalog and more than 30 000 euros for pieces in crocodile porosus.  |
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- Do you have an anecdote to tell us?
C : Few months after opening my shop, I received a visit from a gentleman who seemed very interested in Hermès bags. I gave him a “lesson” on the leatherwork and how to maintain them. It turned out that this gentleman was a very important person in the Hermès House, he was pretty much satisfied with my presentation and told me good luck with my business!  |
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1 rue Guisarde 75006 Paris
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To conclude another nice adress in the same area : La maison de FANFAN where you can find many vintage bags, clothes and accessories from Prada, Dior, Chanel, Hermès…
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4 rue Mayet 75006 Paris
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The french label The kooples was launched by three brothers in 2008. Since then, it’s a success story.
Each season, I like the “new classic” of the house which has, as they say, ”a vicious precision in lean shoulders, narrow sleeves, knife-edge tailoring”. But the originality of the label is also its ingenious marketing strategy to promote the collections around the concept of the couples. The models are ordinary couples who “The Kooples” picks up directly from the streets in Paris, Berlin, Londres, Amsterdam… or on social networks like myspace, facebook… The label has also launched “The kooples record”, a great initiative which gives the oppotunity to musicians who are in couple to present their own music. Now, let me show you their autumn/winter collection which is strongly inspired from the 30s and 80s. “It steals gunmetal grey from the Paris rooftops, finds Royal Navy blues in the waters of the Canal Saint Martin. Bloody Bordeaux reds are blotted by the discreet green of the Chesterfield in a Pall Mall Club”.  |
To find out where are their stores (about 180 points of sale) click here or go directly on the e-boutique.
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After shoes last week, I would like to talk to you about another important accessory : Hat. Imagine that you could create your own hat in 3 clicks. That’s possible for 145 euros with the french label : La cerise sur le chapeau (translation : the cherry on the hat). A hand maker hats for you women and also for your guys
   Cerise (which is her firstname) is the creator of this fresh brand launched in 2007 . She’s explained to me more about her concept, in exclusivity for Flingly:
How did you decide to launch this concept?
Cerise : The idea of my concept came to me naturally. When I was a little girl, I always wore my grandfather’s hats, a very elegant gentleman of his generation (when hats were part of everyday life, a time that unfortunalty is pretty much gone). After studying Art history, then a journey across several continents, and a few years working for an art auction company where I discovered many treasures, a certainty came me : Hats are a great creative platform and a real “art de vivre”! What kind of hats do you create? C : We offer varieties of models according to the seasons but our best one is the “Trendy! Masculin-féminin.” The timeless from the 40′s, in felt color taupe or antilope for the winter, or in rush from Ecuador (panama fino) for the summer. It’s simple, elegant and above all it gives a single attitude without being too much ! What kind of assemblage do you suggest us, what is the trend for this season? C : There is no trend! You are your own magician, with your own tastes, desires and influences !
To conclude : a “celebrity” question… Who is your most famous customer? C : I know that Kate Moss bought one of our hats in London. Some French actresses and singers but also some male politicians are wearing our creations.
So now, It’s time for me to leave you with your inspiration… If you want to create your own hat, go to lacerisesurlechapeau.com. And if you are in Paris, you can go to the workshop 11 rue Cassette 75006. La Cerise sur le chapeau is also available in different point of sales in Roma, London and Hamburg. Hats for sale in these stores have fixed colors and sizes…
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