gift guide #5

The next gift guide is for those girls who stick by your side through the bad days & the good... and I am so happy I have so many. The problem when it comes to gift shopping (on such a restricted schedule) is that they are all so different and unique, it's hard and time-consuming to find a gift that fits each of them. So, I've tried to compile a list of things any darling friend would love & utilize...

These Wolford Fringe Tights are so rad - I think that only the brave could really pull 'em off and I believe in each and every one of my girls :) £199.00

Isn't this trio of feathered orb ornaments stunning? $48

I love Kusmi tea, so I think anyone could enjoy this mega sampler of Russian teas. $30.40

5 classes at SoulCycle - a fabulously spiritual spinning studio that would please their muscles as well as their ears (the teachers play the most fantastic music!) $160

I think this beautiful hand-drawn calendar could be the perfect addition to any home. $30

These earmuffs look so fuzzy & warm - I just picked up a pair just like this in fox fur. $98

A suede hot pink European shop guide... they love to travel and a few are living/planning to live abroad. I think this is something you could keep forever. $85

Yummy Calypso eau de toilette - I think Vanilla is safe but they have a whole selection! $39

I couldn't get through a day without seeing or speaking to one of my very best girlfriends - they mean that much to me... I hope these presents show that.

Have a lovely day dears.

xx Paris

gift guide #4

This gift guide is for my Grandma, who we all call Magga. She is the loveliest, liveliest and most gorgeous 80 year old I know... there is absolutely no one in the world who has much class as she does. I adore her and she is so very special to me so I want to get her something extremely fabulous...

I think he's the only guy she's ever had eyes for besides my grandfather! $21.59

This throw would be the perfect addition to her cream coloured East Side apartment & she loves cashmere. $300

A simply beautiful menorah to light each night. $150

Personalized coasters for all those nights she entertains & she makes a mean martini! $80

She loves owls so I thinks he would really appreciate this delicate golden necklace. $110

Have a lovely day y'all!

xx Paris

gift guide #3

I am home sick today, hence ANOTHER gift guide/post... This one is for my mama - Patti: Bergdorf Goodman posh employee by day, rock & roll freelance photographer by night... So what to get for someone who's a bit schizophrenic??? Read on, dears!

A yummy fur funnel that can go from Fifth Avenue to Fifth Street & Ave. C. $195

A couple MetalSkin bracelets to stack on her arm. $48-$100

A gorgeous pewter metal wreath to recycle for each holiday season. $300

A bottle of Crystal Head Vodka which can be used as a cool nicknack after consumed. ~$40

A lovely Volupsa Champagne candle for cold winter nights $7 - $44

More to come lovelies...

xx

gift guide #2

This next gift guide is for my bro Jensen - he's an early-teen who is the freakin' COOLEST! He loves Megan Fox, Shake Shack, "Thunder Road" by Springsteen and flannel shirts... These are the ideas I've come up with so far...

A waxed canvas schoolbag from J.Crew... I could see him wearing this for the next 10 years of his life. $49.50

For his devastatingly adorable "rocker" side...A warm skull-n-bones hat. $24.50

A Springsteen poster.... ooooh sooo dreamy!! $9.99

A classic "little black book" to keep track of all his potential song lyrics (we're kind of pushin' him to be the next Rhett Miller or Ryan Adams) and all those girls phone numbers who text him like crazy! $10.95

Glow-in-the-dark American Flag tee: patriotic and edgy... what an oxymoron!! $50

Suggestions are welcome & needed...

xx Paris

gift guide #1

It's that time of year: today was the first TRULY cold day of Winter (actual shivers, people!)... so I've decided to share some groovy gift ideas... First, for my younger sister Chloe, I've picked a couple things that compliment her indie, nerd-chic style:

Studded Ballet Slippers from Bonadrag. A tough take on a feminine classic. She also only wears comfy shoes to suit her love for walking EVERYWHERE. $48

An "A-Punk" Vampire Weekend T-Shirt. She adores the band & their music and just snagged 2 tickets for one of their January NYC shows... where this shirt could be worn! $22

Silver Superga Sneakers... the inch-high sole can give her little frame a little boost (she's 4'10" a whole foot shorter than I!) $100

Free People red soft leather glove with bow applique - a pop of color to radiate off of her black jackets (every single one is black - I swear!) $68

A hot pink Lomography camera from UO... to satisfy her photography obsession/dreams. $110

Chloe also enjoys her bed, chocolate & John Krasinski... suggestions are encouraged!

xx Paris

Callin' Hey Hey Hey Hey Hey Hey!

ENJOY THIS TAKEAWAY SHOW OF PHOENIX BY LA BLOGOTHEQUE...

I love La Tour de Eiffel in the background and the young bride and groom :)

Phoenix - 1901 - A Take Away Show from La Blogotheque on Vimeo.

Have a groovy day!!

Saw Brent Shuttleworth last night at Rockwood Music Hall... goddamn he's handsome.

x Paris

Mama

These are all photos my Mommy took. Isn't she talented? I really love them & her!
I have the day off since tomorrow we are shooting at Sandbox Studios all day. I've already been to the DMV this morning and the lady told me I look just like Liv Tyler (I've heard it before but it gets better and better each time), so now I am in a superb mood!
Enjoy your day!
x

Femininity

I love being a girl.

Have a great day!!

xoxo 

Happy Thanksgiving!

[my sister Chloe basking in Central Park Fall glory]

Happy Thanksgiving all!
I am thankful for my beautiful family & friends, New York City, laughter, coffee, wine, olives, cupcakes, cute boys, art, cashmere sweaters, Woody Allen movies, great shoes, curiosity, the moon, the ocean, nature, Vogue, rock n' roll & the opportunities, chances, and excitement of every single day.
I will be enjoying turkey, asparagus (my favourite!!), pie and wine at my lovely grandmother's on the Upper East Side :)

Enjoy enjoy enjoy lovelies.
xx Paris

Smile

I'm happy today.  Lots of friends & family all around me ~ I feel my smile must be as magical as this!

lots of love xx

Dan Martensen

I love Dan Martensen's photography.  He photographs beautiful subjects with such taste and authenticity and I believe he is one of the most talented photographers of this generation.

Have a lovely day y'all!!

XOXO Paris

Winter's Cold Is Too Much To Handle

Geez Louise, I am so very excited for the new Vampire Weekend Album Contra.  You can download their song Horchata for free and I highly recommend you do that after watching their video for their song Cousins.  Every girl loves a bookish boy, and in the case of VW - you get 4 of 'em!  I love the album art - she looks like she stepped out of Beverly Hills or Princeton, NJ circa 1984.  And! she's wearing Ralph Lauren :)

Have a lovely Sunday lovelies!

Off to the Farmer's Market, Flea Market, and Flower Market for moi! xxoo

Girl's Night!

My dear friend Sarah has a birthday coming up and I am throwing her a little surprise cocktail party that will really center around cocktails (think Kiwi Lillet Gimlets and Meyer Lemon Collins) since I doubt anyone will be able to eat after the Thanksgiving food coma ensues.  SO, I'm revamping my living room into a girlie wonderland with fake flowers, a bright table cloth and a tray of all shades of lipstick and lipgloss for everyone to try on.  Then, I'm putting on lots of Rilo Kiley, Vampire Weekend's new album and Feist and taking many pictures of my gorgeous friends.

Even though the party is a week away, I am SO very excited.  Suggestions are very welcome...

Have a lovely day XOXO  

Wary Meyers

Linda and John Meyers are geniuses!  Check out the AMAZING interiors they are responsible for... I can't decide if I rather live in the YSL inspired citrus loft of a French DJ in Bklyn OR the shabby chic Maine sea cabin.  I threw in the painted radiator for kicks - I lololove it!  Like an indoor sun!

Have a peachy day dudes.

lots of love 

Broken Embraces

I am so very excited for the new Almodovar flick Broken Embraces starring one of my favourites, Penelope Cruz.  Almodovar is known for his thrilling, sexy, and totally innovative films which, additionally, are undeniably stylish.  Penelope has been his leading lady quite a few times and he always manages to make her look her breathtaking (as if it's THAT hard).  Anyway, I encourage all of you to see it and to watch a couple of Almodovar's pictures (I love Bad Education and Volver) just so you can get yourself "prepared" for the craziness that will most likely ensue.  

Have a lovely day

XOXO