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Pyjama Party

diane — Tue, 17 Jan 2012 05:19:05 +0000

I have always loved pyjama’s; not the tight cropped t-shit set designed for women, but the vintage men’s cut.
After seeing the movie Coco avant Chanel, I just had to have several pairs made up.

Sophia Coppola designed a set for Louis Vuitton that is worthy of a night on the town. So glamorous!

Red & Shiny

diane — Thu, 20 Jan 2011 06:16:25 +0000

Q: What’s red & shiny, and to die for?
A: So many things!

I’m not sure why, but there’s something about shiny & red that really works. I think it’s glamorous and sexy, bold and beautiful. As if scarlet red wasn’t sexy enough, with a coat of shine on it, it’s just irresistible! Think Chanel nail polish in midnight red, scarlet lipstick, Louboutin soles, slick red sportscars… you get the picture!

Chanel nail polish

: louboutin python heels

: red lips

There have been some stunning shots of interiors featuring red lacquered walls published in numerous magazines over recent years, and I must say that I continue to love the look. Beautiful!

: Ashley Putnam Lonny

: Betsey Burnham Lonny

: Nick Olsen Lonny

Ruthie Sommers

IN THE BAG

diane — Wed, 01 Apr 2009 04:00:00 +0000

Apparently you can tell a lot about a woman by the handbag she carries and even more so by it’s contents. It’s like a window it to her daily life…….
Nathalie Lecroc has been painting handbag portraits at her kitchen table in her rose- scented apartment on the rue St Denis in Paris since 1998.

Picture via Crust Station Blog

She gives specific instructions to take nothing out or add anything to your everyday bag before she paints. She is said to be working on a book – cant wait to see it!
My daughter Annis, who insisted on changing the color of my diary and tape measure to match my lipstick, did this montage of my handbag for me.

1. Tote – www.jcrew.com

2. Favourite pen

3. Wallet – www.katespade.com

4. Perfume (Un Jardin après la Mousson) – www.hermes.com

5. Reading glasses – www.bulgari.com

6. Compact – www.luluguinness.com

7. Diary – www.smythson.com

8. Sunglasses- www.katespade.com

9. Altoids – www.altoids.com

10. iPhone

11. Tape-measure

12. House keys

13. Chanel lipstick (14 Passion)

What is in your handbag?

Ensemble C’est Tout

diane — Mon, 29 Sep 2008 04:00:00 +0000

I just re-rented the movie( Ensemble C’est Tout) starring Audrey Tautou. I love this film,
I don’t know how much of the fact that I love this old Paris apartment has to do with it…Love this bed.
Does anyone know what this beautiful fabric is?

And how about Philbert’s picnic basket. I want a set of dishes with the family crest on them for picnics too!

How cool are these Moroccan slippers?