Arrivederci Paris!

This will be my last blog post for October because I’m going to Italy on Friday! But check back early November for lots of new posts !

And just as a final send off… I have to post this amazing picture of Sienna I found. Can this be my wedding dress please?

Brigitte Bardot

I recently went to an exhibition in Paris called “Exposition Brigitte Bardot: Les années “insouciance”.

It’s showing from now until January 31st – so if you are in Paris, you should definitely see it. (It’s only 8 euros). There’s so much to see – you will need at least an hour. The exhibition takes you from her childhood years filled with dance and ballet (complete with photographs and her possessions) to days of stardom. It also has all her magazine covers, various photographs and portraits of her from famous photographers and painters, pictures (and movies) from all her films, and even some of her clothing and costumes.

This exhibition was like someone gathered up every single photograph taken/memorabilia of Brigitte Bardot and put it in this one big gallery. And it has inspired me to watch her films – especially “And God Created Woman…”.

Go to this website for more information on the exhibition: http://www.expobrigittebardot.com/

Sienna Miller For British Vogue

If you’re not sick of me posting about Sienna Miller yet… here are some of the photographs from her spread in the October issue of British Vogue.

Zadig et Voltaire

One of the many stores I fell in love with after coming to Paris was Zadig et Voltaire. There clothes are absolutely beautiful – I think I would buy every single piece (if it wasn’t so pricey). But when I was shopping at Printemps, I saw the most beautiful bag in the Z&V section. It is very similar to this one – but I don’t think it had the same straps and it didn’t have the lace. I love this one too though. Unfortunately, these bags are around 200 euro. Christmas present… maybe? Check out the clothes and accessories at Zadig-et-Voltaire.com

Love This Lily Allen Picture 2

Lily Allen is performing in Paris tomorrow night !! But obviously I would have finals the next day :(. I guess I already saw her in concert (and in person) once, but she’s such a great performer I hate that I can’t go. But I did find this great photo of her. I believe it’s for GQ?

January Jones For GQ

For those of you who don’t watch Mad Men, January Jones is one of the main characters – Betty Draper. And also for those of you who don’t watch Mad Men, you definitely should. Yes, it’s about advertising (which I find interesting because it is my major) but it’s also drama filled with sex and scandal as well.

Ps. Her boobs are real – they just did some retouching for the cover.

Styling Tips For October

WhoWhatWear.com recently posted their styling tips for October. I think my favorite – is tip #3 “thigh high boots with modest hemlines”. I LOVE thigh high boots.

Sienna Miller In The “September Issue”

Here are some of the photographs of Sienna Miller for Vogue’s September 2007 issue (which was documented in the film “The September Issue” – see below).

The September Issue

I recently watched the documentary “The September Issue” which is about the process of putting together Vogue’s September Issue (which is the biggest issue of the year).

Really, it was more about Anna Wintour and her complete control over the fashion industry. Yes, “The Devil Wears Prada” was based on her, but it is scary how similar these two films are.

I am amazed by Anna’s influence and hard work – she really made Vogue what it is today. (For example, they talk about how she was the one to bring celebrities into fashion and put celebrities on the cover). She is an idol for all fashion editors and she has an amazing eye. However, I do have some problem with her.

I don’t like how she has control over fashion designers. In one part of the film, some famous designer – Oscar de la Renta maybe? – is showing her his new looks. And she offers no compliments, only criticisms and he takes out some pieces based on what she said. Since when does one woman say what fashion is? What is beautiful and what isn’t? It’s up to the designer – not her. But of course, because of Vogue’s influence over the fashion world, what Anna says goes. This, I find unfair.

I also do not like her extreme elitism. She actually believes she is God – the only other person she talks to on her level is her daughter Bee. Everyone else is beneath her. I even read that she made it a rule that all secretaries and interns are not allowed to speak to her until Anna speaks to them first. They are also not allowed to ride the elevator with her. This is a little ridiculous.

I’ve always heard such horrible things about Anna – but when you watch the documentary – what she is actually like – you see that even though she is a genius, she is also an extreme elitist. I cannot wait for the day when she is replaced – not only because I’m bored of her and I want her to get off her high horse – but also because I’m curious as to who will replace her.

This documentary was not ALL about Anna of course. They showed the fashion shoots, and the process of picking and choosing what clothes to wear and what photographs to use. Another thing that amazed me was how much goes to waste – they cut out entire photo shoots and millions of photos. It’s a shame that they waste that much money. But since the September issue is such a big deal and the most important issue of the year – I understand that it does have to be perfect.

The film also showed Sienna Miller being photographed for the magazine – I’ll add some of those pictures.

For all you fashion lovers out there (especially those of you who want to be in the business) this is a must-see!

Lookbook Favorites 10/19

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