The Winner Is…

Posted on March 20th, 2010 in Giveaway

After a very busy week I finally found the time to write down every commenters name on paper, cut them into little pieces, mix em’ up and pull one out for the draw. So who is the winner? None other than lucky lady and fellow blogger The Zhush! Madame Zhush’s blog is a wonderful mix of the best of fashion and decor which makes for a very chic little place she is carving out in cyber-space. This little blue pot of Fragonard perfume balm made the journey from Grasse, to Cannes, to Paris, and now it will cross the pond to Zhush in New York! Thanks so much to everyone who entered by commenting, I love reading each and every one of them! If you didn’t win this time don’t be too sad though, there will be many more giveaways to come!

Happy Birthday Momma

Posted on March 12th, 2010 in Fashion

By the end of the winter I am in my annual fashion rut with worn out shoes, pilled sweaters, and dirtying coats. I have to confess I have been rather unglamorous with my get ups lately. However seeing as yesterday was a very special occasion, I decided to make an extra effort. I got all dolled up to take my momma out to her birthday dinner and she was kind enough to take some photos of me here in our apartment in Cannes.

I wore two necklaces she has given me, one which I received for my 21st birthday, and the second this past Christmas.

The long string necklace is made of aqua marine beads and a gold dos pesos piece my mom had for many years. The charm ring on the strand of pink pearls has a collection of charms she hand picked at a jewelry show. Our dear friend Carla lent her skills and creativity to helping make our design ideas a reality.

Worn with: H&M silk dress and Zara tuxedo jacket….

…and of coarse my favorite Chie Mahara russian doll booties and my Tabio heart tights that seem to always find their way into my posts on the blog.

I love the way the silk dress drapes and gathers in the back.

Happy Birthday Momma!

Don’t forget that Bardot in Blue is having a giveaway. Entering is as easy as commenting on this post or any other until the March 15th drawing. I am not the only blogger with a giveaway right now either! Blog friends French-Kissed, Bright Bold & Beautiful, and Fab Brunette are all having giveaways so be sure to pay them a visit to enter!

Pretty Little Things & Giveaway

Posted on March 8th, 2010 in Giveaway, Shopping, Travel

After a bit of relaxing here in Cannes, the first trip out of town was just a few kilometers inland to the town of Grasse. While eventually I will share some photos of the beautiful scenery, what seems to have most caught my attention and the eye of my camera thus far are just the pretty little things. Grasse is famous for Fragonard in both its forms, Fragonard the famous french painter and Fragonard the perfume company named for its admiration of the renowned artist. There you will find the museum of perfume and all the pretty little things on display inside.

These regal little perfume bottles crafted into crowns where made for Prince Matchabelli, a line of perfume started by the Georgian prince and amateur chemist George Matchabelli. To the right is a beautiful little perfume bottle in the shape of a birthday candle.

This little doggy pulling a golden chariot of perfume was just too cute not to photograph.

There was no date with this vintage Belle de Nuit on display but I would guess it’s from the 1920’s or 1930’s.

These handsome little bottles came with beautiful silk boxes to match.

I couldn’t leave without a souvenir so I purchased these two these petit pots of parfum balm. Adorably purse perfect for a girl on the run like me.

This morning was spent browsing Cannes’ Marché Forville. Normally filled with a large food market Tuesday through Saturday, on Mondays the venue becomes a brocante.

Only a french dollhouse would be equipped with such a beautiful little canopy and murals.

I found a wonderful book on one of my favorite artists Raoul Dufy. Inspired by the scenes of the French Riviera, Dufy is known for the brilliant colors he used in his paintings. It was interesting to find some early sketches in black and white.

I would have loved to take that green glass vase with me, but I was afraid it would be a bit of trouble bringing back to Paris. The little birdie in the cage was also quite pretty although a bit dark in this picture.

We met the most amazing sunglasses vendor. Her lunettes were in perfect condition from every era of the last century. Better yet, while these glasses run up to 100 euros at the Paris flea markets, many of hers were priced as low as 25 euros.

These were two of my favorites. The bottom pair were vintage Lancel from the 1980’s sparkling with rhinestones. For those of you who aren’t up on the trend, 1980’s inspired shades are a hot item for spring and summer fashion this year.

French-Kissed took home this beautiful pair of muted pink enamel glasses from the 1950’s. She will now be seeing la vie en rose.

I bought this tortoise shell rhinestoned pair for spring and summer to make sure I’ll be up on the trend.

Lastly I bought this adorable little pink shaded lamp. It doesn’t work but I was willing to pay five euros for the pink lamp shade alone., even if it is a little dirty it only brings it charm.

One last very important thing before this post comes to a close. Bardot in Blue is having its first ever give away. If you would like to win this petit pot of Fragonard “eclat” solid perfume embellished with a fancy little eiffel tower, entering is as easy as commenting on this post! If you would like multiple chances to win be sure to comment on any other Bardot in Blue posts from now until March 15th when I will have the drawing. Happy commenting! Tomorrow…I’m off to visit Monaco!