{style} when in Paris...

I would like to say there was a moment that I actually planned our honeymoon, but I did not. I felt guilty looking forward to something that meant the wedding would be over. Am I the only one? Not to mention, between the wedding, worried about saving every penny, and my job, I just didn't have the mental capacity.

Other than jotting down a list of cafés and vintage shops that I wanted to check out, the only thing that we (i.e. he) planned were two special dinners - the first was at Le Jules Verne. Dinner in the Eiffel Tower may seem a bit touristy and cliché, but why pass up the opportunity to get dolled up and eat atop the city's most famous landmark? There are times when cliché is just magical, and this was one of those times.

Something else happened when Brian was getting all romantical in his planning.  I came across a dress on The Real Real that throttled me into fantasizing about the trip. It was my "Carrie" dress - a few layers of taffeta, oversized floral print, and an unusual cut atop a very empire waist. A bit too much, but also I knew it was an extremely special dress that I could only make an excuse for for a stroll among the cobblestone streets, with the most iconic backdrop in the world. 

 Consigned Tory Burch Floral Fil-Coupé Evening Dress via The Real Real

Something Bleu Hammond dOrsay Shoes (re-worn from wedding)

Vintage Velvet Clutch

Forever 21 Earrings (old)

{on the street} Europe-eahhhhh

I know NYC is the 'capital of fashion' and all, but street style here is nothing compared to overseas [minus the cigarettes].  Yes, fashion royalty amp up their game during Fashion Week, but I have a feeling that these ladies + gents look pretty well groomed year round.  Dedication people, dedication.

Who else would these images be taken by?

{An Inside Look} at Paris Haute Couture Fashion Week 2011

This may be the first time in a long time that I'm really taken by the backstage photos more so than on the street.  Kevin Tachman has quite an eye on him!  Gushing!

Vogue.com

{Couture} Street Candy

And here are the REAL showstoppers during the Paris Fall 2011 Couture Collections...

 

And Anna-fabulous as always. 

Images: Tommy Ton/Style.com, StockholmStreetStyle

{Midnight in Paris} Photo Diary

Now that I have watched Woody Allen's Midnight in Paris, I am officially even more obsessed with Paris.  Last April, before I started this little site, I took a 3-day trip to Paris.  Since I never shared them, I figured no time like the present.  Countdown to return, commence!