In the Trenches | The History of Trench Coats
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In the Trenches | The History of Trench Coats

Bonjour mes amies! While rarely discussed (until recently), in addition to being/having studied fashion design, merchandising, textile design (and beaucoup of other realms of fashion), I am a fashion historian. Most recently, I contributed to an article via the Thrillest about the history of flight attendant uniforms (click here to read.) Aujourd'hui, I want to take a look at (and…
A FEW OF MY FAVORITE DUPES
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A FEW OF MY FAVORITE DUPES

Bonjour mes amies! I recently shared a piece of luggage that I had been SWOONING over! Not my Louis Vuitton Horizon that I am absolutely obsessed avec but a (clutch your pearls) CHECK-IN luggage. Vintage mes amies know that I am the carry-on QUEEN! I pride myself on being able to travel the world for any amount of days avec…
Spotted. The History of Leopard Skin & Print.
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Spotted. The History of Leopard Skin & Print.

Bonjour mes amies! It would be a grave disservice if I did not lead by first noting the common misuse of the term "leopard print." The term leopard is more often used to encompass all printed cats. Not solely the leopard. From the pictures below, I'd like for you to guess, which print is leopard. Now, to l'historie! Wearing the…
Waste of Fashion. Luxury Items I Wasted Money On
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Waste of Fashion. Luxury Items I Wasted Money On

When I make luxury purchases, I never make them with the intent of reselling. I am not an impulsive shopper when it comes to luxury items. Prior to making the leap with any (luxury) item, I conduct research. And that research never includes the resale market. While I don’t purchase with the thought of reselling, i.e “investing” I do however…
Mirror, Mirror on the Wall: Who’s the Most Stylish of Them All?
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Mirror, Mirror on the Wall: Who’s the Most Stylish of Them All?

Who's the stylish of them ALL? I am the ultimate Francophile.  I live and breathe for all things en francais.  Le language, le cuisine, le art, le rues. Vous nom et, I’m living for it. You will be surprised to know what I don’t live pour en francais.  STYLE. Oui, mes amies.  I know my passport will be shredded during…
Trophies: Storing Your Purses
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Trophies: Storing Your Purses

Purchasing your first or fiftieth luxury bag feels like winning a championship ring or vert jacket. I would imagine. You see, the extent of my cardio begins and ends avec seeing my shopping cart empty apres hesitating to make a purchase. So you’ve secured the bag, while securing the bag.  Now what? Do you wrap it in plastic and place…
Legos 2.0: Upgraded Wardrobe
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Legos 2.0: Upgraded Wardrobe

Mon amie: What are you wearing for our cocktail date tomorrow? Moi: A black skirt. Holiday en Madrid Whhhhaaaatttttttt, is it not a black skirt? Non? She didn’t stay upset long.  Its hard to be angry at someone wearing a tutu. In "Legos" I discussed the (personalized) fundamentals of creating a sustainable wardrobe. Once you have laid your foundation and you’ve…