Paris Fashion Week Outfit of the Day 3

Today I went with my standard fashion week outfit: a skirt, a shirt and a hat. The skirt is a vintage Ungaro skirt that I scored on ebay a few weeks ago. I knew when I purchased it, it would be making it's debut here at Paris Fashion Week. I think I've finally hit my stride in regards to Paris Fashion Week. Today I slept in a bit before the sound of the construction happening on the building next to mine awoke me at the usual 10 am. Today I had two shows: Manish Arora and Sharon Wauchob. They were both awesome shows and you can check out my reviews HERE. So lets get started with the story of my day.

I was already running a little late but I hadn't eaten breakfast so I stopped in the little boulangerie for my daily chocolate croissant. Today I chose to wear fast flats again because my feet are jacked up. I don't think they will ever be the same. I'm counting down the days until I'm back in New York and my boyfriend comes home from Algeria just so he can rub my feet. Anywho today I made my way to Palais de Tokyo for the Manish Arora fashion show. I was already super excited about it as I've seen his work before and couldn't believe I was going to be able to see it in real life. Outside of the show were tons of photographers and bloggers and I snapped some great streetstyle photos. Check out this girl, these girls and this girl (whose skirt I really really want!) The show was amazing from start to finish. Take a look at it here in a video of the finale walk.

At the show I ran into new blogger bud Georgiana fresh off her reprimanding a crazed photographer for being tres rude. Let me tell you this lady was ruthless. If anyone came and tried to sit close to her or in front of her she snapped. I literally watched her get cursed out 5 times by 5 different people in a 5 minute time span. It was pure hilarity. After the show Georgiana and I made our way to the next show Sharon Wauchob. We were a little too early for the show so we stopped over at Starbucks to get some coffees and hang out a bit. (There are more Starbucks in Paris than there are in New York O_o). I learned that Georgiana has been blogger for over 5 years. She is originally from Romania but has lived in Paris for 2 years. Here blog is huge and she has over 44K followers on instagram. We bonded over our love for vintage and thrift shopping and then discussed who's a bitch and who's humble in regards to top bloggers such a Man Repeller, Chiara, Aimee and the like. It was such fun exchanging stories of how we've met some of these bloggers.

Sharon Wauchobs show was the first time in Paris that I felt like I'd arrived. I was escorted to my front row seat. I thought to myself this must be some kind of mistake but no. My card was clearly marked C1. I was front row baby! Paris I have ARRIVED! I was seated next to someone very well dressed and her shoes were incredible. I complimented her shoes, she complimented mine, asked who they were and then if they were comfortable. I told her Alexander Wang...and not one bit. We both laughed and she said pain is fashionable. I later learned from Georgiana that she is a big shot editor at a magazine I didn't catch the name of. Tres cool.
Next a camera crew came up to me and asked me to do an interview. Good thing I actually follow the designer and could answer all their basic questions. Then after the show a guy comes up and starts asking me all kinds of questions. Turns out he is the agent for Meta Golding and then she appeared and actually asked me to take a photo with her. Ummm if you don't know who she is check her out here. She is STUNNING and I knew I'd seen her on T.V. before. We discussed the lack of black models on runways in Paris, the fun of visiting showrooms and her upcoming film The Hunger Games: Catching Fire. Yes...she's in that!

All in all a day well done. Afterwards I made my way home to write up the show reviews and rest. I didn't have anything scheduled for tomorrow but just got an email for a great show tomorrow. They actually sent a messenger to hand deliver the invitation but I was out..(buying another delicious strawberry shortcake for lunch). Damn me and those delicious delicacies. So tomorrow...another day, another show.

Denim Top: H&M Mens Department | Skirt: Vintage Ungaro via Ebay | Shoes: Alexander Wang

Hat: Random NYC Corner

Keep up with my Paris Fashion Week Show Reviews HERE and my Instagram for streetstyle and up to the minute Parisian Adventures.



Paris Fashion Week Outfit of the Day 2

So I had planned to wear this outfit but it was entirely too hot for both pieces so I broke them up wearing the skirt, my I Love NY tee and these red Alexander Wangs to my first show of the day which was Guy Laroche. Later on this evening I had Peachoo + Krejberg for which I wore the top, a pair of high waisted boyfriend jeans that taper at the bottom and my new Zara pumps. Both outfits were a hit. So let me tell you a little about my day.

 

The Crying Lady

So I read somewhere that Parisians love love and that they are always fighting and making up and that you are bound at some point to see a lady crying. Well after being in Paris for 10 days that day was today for me. On my way to my first show...there she was. She got onto the train. Her hair was a little disheveled. She wore a navy blue dress with a gray cardigan and two inch strappy baby blue and brown sandals. She stood like her feet hurt but nobody offered her a seat. She looked at me briefly admiring my shoes and then my skirt and then my hair. Then she looked up at the ceiling. And back down at the phone in her hand. When a seat became available she sat. I could see tears welling in her eyes and I felt sad for her. She would look up at the ceiling every few seconds to keep the tears from falling and keep her mascara and eyeliner intact. Right before my stop I stood and again my shoes caught her attention. It seems that the sight of my shoes...made her forget what ever was making her cry. She looked up at me and with tears in her eyes she said in French "beautiful shoes".

I firmly believe money can't buy happiness but damnit if my shoes could make me and this woman happy...that's good enough for me!

Guy Laroche and onto Nicolas Andreas Taralis

I must admit Guy Laroche was the best show I've seen so far. So good and so wearable. He went a little sporty as well. There were tons of neoprene flouncy skirts and matching hoodies that I lived for. The show was at the Grand Palais and it was stunning. There were so many photographers that it was like a maze to get through to the door. It was super fun though, meeting so many other bloggers from all over the world. Check out my show review of Guy Laroche HERE.

After Guy Laroche I raced to the subway to the next show which was scheduled to start in 15 minutes. I was running on my tip toes and my feet already hurt like hell from yesterdays shoes. I was starting to sweat...profusely.

I was looking at a subway map, holding my invitation to the next show, when a gorgeous French girl in a green dress and hair braided in a Grecian crown showed me the same invitation. We were both on our way to the same show and helped each other figure out where we should go. I learned she was a writer for ELLE Paris and that she loves her job. She also loves New York. I find that all Parisians love New York. We got off a stop too early and had to practically run 6 blocks to the show. I was sweating so bad sweat was actually running down my legs. The show turned out to just be a digital show...and though it was pretty cool it was not worth the damage to my hygiene. Thank goodness it was a mere 5 blocks from my apartment. I went home immediately after and showered before taking a nap.

The smelly guy, the mouse and the tower at night

Last show of the day and it was at 8pm. I mustered the will power to get out of bed from my nap, throw on some sequins and into my fast flats. For the first time I wouldn't leave the apartment in heels for a show but instead packed them in one of my shoe bags and carried my heels along. My feet are blistered on both big toes. I made my way to Palais de Tokyo for Peachoo+Krejberg show. I changed into my heels at the bus stop around the corner. I'm almost sure my baby toe screamed. The show was interesting. I loved a few of the pieces. Very monochrome looks. I found a good spot to take photos but the guy sitting next to me smelled peculiar. At first whiff he smelled like a very weird cologne. But upon closer inspection or inhales, if you will, he smelled precisely like shit masked with very expensive cologne. For a moment I actually thought no...maybe I along the way to the show had stepped in dog shit. I even went so far as to check my shoes. But no if was definitely him.

 

How the girl sitting next to him could even breath without throwing up a little in her mouth, I'm not sure. After the show I joined Claire from Fashion Bomb for dinner around the corner at a very upscale restaurant. Over her red wine and my water and both of our salads we discussed everything bloggers could from monetizing blogs, to the bathing habits of Frenchmen. And then she said it...I just saw a mouse. Then I looked and there he was in broad restaurant light in a full restaurant just hanging out. I mean the audacity of him to show his face, and body here of all places. At least have the decency to come out when the restaurant is closed like any New York mouse would do.  It was disgusting. We left immediately but not before crossing the street so I could see the Eiffel Tower at night....lights and all for the very first time.

Top: ASOS | Skirt: Max Mara from Reciproque | Shoes: Zara

Check out my Parish Fashion Week Show Reviews HERE. Keep up with my Paris Adventures on Instagram.

 



Paris Fashion Week Outfit of the Day 1

Since I've gotten to Paris is rained almost daily and was barely hitting 65 degrees. Then all of a sudden this week it got hella hot! Thank goodness because my outfits are not Fall proof and a jacket just wont do! Today I covered 4 shows: Christine Phung, Pascal Millet, The Basel Graduate Student Show and Jacquemus. So far Paris Fashion Week has been awesome. Yes its still hectic just like New York running from show to show (since none of them are in the same place). Thankfully I've mastered the Parisian train system and can get anywhere in about 15 minutes from my apartment.

Just like New York there are tons of bloggers but not as many people attend the shows as they do in New York. They all really loved my T-Shirt too. People say the French are rude but so far everyone has been super nice. I got a lot of C'est JUPE!( That skirt!!!) today. It made me feel extra special that the Parisians dig my style. I love New York with all my heart but Paris really brings it in terms of Street Style. It's a photographers dream. THE SHOES for gods sake. My feet hurt though. I cannot tell a lie. Actually my feet have been hurting since New York Fashion Week and my left baby toe has been numb for a solid 2 weeks. But I'm sure the nerves will regenerate eventually.

I used the very same method to get into Paris Fashion Shows as New York Fashion Shows. Go straight for the PR. I actually did attempt to get accreditation but was swiftly denied...just like New York. O_o. However they are much more likely to extend an invite to an American than a French person (as told to me by a French blogger). So if you send your request in English...you are more likely to receive and invitation. Good to know ehh?

Top: Monroe Steele Blogueur Tee | Skirt: ASOS | Shoes: Alexander Wang Mackenzie | Hat: UO

 

Now I must rest my tired feet, eat this strawberry shortcake and go to sleep. Tomorrow is another day of shows. I will be posting my Paris Fashion Week Show Reviews HERE. Make sure to check them out! Oh...and the skirt is sold out. It's from ASOS but here's a tip. I got this skirt after it sold out by continuously checking the website between 1am-3am (east coast time). That seems to be when the returned products get added. This skirt was actually a size 10 when I got it but I wanted it so bad I didn't care. I took it to a tailor and voila its not made to fit me perfectly. Keep up with my Paris Fashion Week Adventure on Instagram.

 

Photography By KSR Photography

Packing for Paris

 

Suitcase: HEYS Britto Collection Via Marshalls

I've been so busy covering fashion shows here for Mercedes Benz Fashion Week and simultaneously working a full time gig that I haven't begun to think about packing for Paris...until today. Yes...I leave Saturday morning. I finally had a moment to check out the weather there online and begin to plan accordingly. Paris is about 10 degrees cooler than New York at the moment and it seems it rains every other day (boooooo Parisian weather) but I doubt I will even notice. I will be too excited just being there. This suitcase is sure to stand out (and will be easy for me to spot) at baggage claim. Its the perfect size and very durable. It was a fashion STEELE at $119.99 from Marshall's!

Bag: Vintage Louis Vuitton Epi Sac Seau | Two Tone Boyfriend Jeans: ASOS | Shoes: Zara

Linen Stripe Blazer: Zara | Headphones: SONY | Sunnies: Ray Ban

GET THE LOOK

Since im sure there will be chilly days I'm definitely packing this oversized stripe blazer from Zara. I paid full price for it but saw it during their recent sale for about $30. I will be rocking it with dresses as well as skirts and denim. These two tone denim jeans from ASOS screamed for me to buy them when I recently spotted them. They are so freaking cool! This bag is going everywhere with me mostly because its the perfect size to fit my DSLR camera! Flats are very necessary as I will be walking all over Paris. Make sure to follow my Instagram to catch all the action as it unfolds.

 

Dress: SPACE via Century 21 | Parka: Thrifted | Shoes: Zara | Beanie: H&M

Clarisonic with Travel Case

GET THE LOOK

When I purchased this dress last month I knew it would be for Paris. It has a very Stella McCartney-esq look don't you think. I love that its a neoprene material and fits like a glove. The shape of the dress has been all over the runway this season as well. Since its looking much cooler and with more rain in Paris this parka jacket will serve me well. It can also be an easy way to pull a t-shirt and jeans with flats outfit together to make it a tad more polished. I can't live without my Clarisonic check out my review HERE. It has done wonders for my skin.

Top: Anywhere in NYC | Skirt: Gyphon | Shoes: Alexander Wang Mackenzie | Felt Ball Cap: H&M

Flat Iron: Red Ceramics | Elasta QP Mango Hair Moisturizer | Apt 5 Umbrella

GET THE LOOK

Of course im not gonna go to Paris and not represent my city! Even if I fall madly and deeply in love with Paris...I know nothing will come close to the love I have for New York. As for the sequin skirt, I've worn it out for an evening as well as during the day. It's one of those staple pieces in my wardrobe. I plan to wear it during Vogue Fashion Night Out in Paris. It soooo sucks that they shut it down here in New York City but on Sept 17th in Paris...I will be shutting la rue du Faubourg-Saint-Honoré (A cool shopping street in Paris) down!

 

See you in Paris!