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…
Has Fall Fallen? My Fall ‘22 Shopping List
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Has Fall Fallen? My Fall ‘22 Shopping List

Bonjour mes amies! I have gone to très, très great length to NOT speak about Autumn during "Hot Girl Summer" (do we still say that?) Vintage mes amies know that Fall and Winter (Winter to be exact) is my favorite season. I typically spend all Spring and Summer sadden by the blue skies and warm weather. But after losing too…
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…
Legos: The Building Blocks of a Wardrobe
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Legos: The Building Blocks of a Wardrobe

While the bedroom converted into a closet (I also have racks of clothes in our loft, smh) does not echo this sentiment, I truly believe in building from your fundamentals. If you create an essential classic capsule collection, you will always have something to wear. Do be reminded that your classic, my classic and Vogue's are not the same.  I…