Back from Paris: New In

Well, we're back from Paris! I'm slowly recovering from jet lag, but I think the overall lack of sleep these past 10 days is the real reason I keep falling asleep at 7:30pm every night. Needless to say, it was a very successful séjour à Paris. Among the many things we accomplished... Many a strolls through the Jardin des Tuileries, Concorde, Père Lachaise, and St. Germain, lovely breakfasts at Eric Kayser, shopping at the Bon Marché, Printemps, Isabel Marant, and Zara (to name a few), a makeshift Thanksgiving dinner at the Bristol, a visit to the Grand Palais to admire the incredible Stein collection of paintings, many long dinners with friends and family, several fabulous nights out on the town, and an abundance of champagne and rosé... I'm still in the process of uploading/organizing all of the photos, but visuals of these adventures will be up soon!

I just wanted to share with you now my favorite purchase of the entire trip: this lovely Jérôme Dreyfuss bag. I already did a post on this fabulous French designer back in September, but my love for this label lives on. I instantly fell for the sac Bobbi as the perfect going-out bag. It has just the right amount of surprise with the gold chain strap, rich burgundy python leather, and zip details on the bottom, without overpowering the rest of a look.

This next week is packed with papers, projects, and finals, all while simultaneously trying to take my mind off the fact that I'm no longer in Paris... But, it's the last day of November which means the Christmas festivities may commence! And there's no reason to be down during the holidays. I just can't wait to go home next week, take a deep breath, relax, and fill my days with friends, family, cooking, great food, and Christmas music, movies, and parties.

I hope you are all doing well! If you're overwhelmed with work like I am, well, "Bon courage !" as they say in France. More updates on the trip to come this week...

À bientôt!

The Pedro

Alright. So before I reveal which Jérôme Dreyfuss bag I walked away with on that lovely day in Paris, I thought I would share with you this rad little picture I snapped of my own personal arm party (à la man repeller). Ultimately, the product of my sheer boredom in Journalism class this afternoon... but hey, I thought it was a cool photo.

Bracelets by Jill Michael, Me&Ro, and Merci

Okay, now on to the important stuff. Of all the lovely bags Monsieur Dreyfuss had to offer, I just couldn't resist the Pedro in hazelnut. Not only is it the perfect size, but it also has these great zippers along the sides that allow the bag to expand. This may not seem like an important function to you, but it means I can lug my books and laptop around... in style. The zipper compartment in the front is just another added bonus - I can throw my keys, pens, and other small necessities in there, saving me the hassle of looking like Mary Poppins digging around for that dang tube of chapstick.

All photos by Meghan

Flannel: Vintage / Tank: Sandro

Necklace: Chan Luu

Snake Ring: Aurélie Bidermann / Nail Color: OPI's Yoga-ta Get This Blue!

I love when you think you know exactly what you want, and then, you find something even better. It happens all too rarely, but when it does... c'est magnifique!

À bientôt!

Label to Love: Jérôme Dreyfuss

On my last trip to Paris in August, I was on a serious hunt for a new bag. As with any big purchase, I had given the bag-to-be some major thought and believed I knew exactly what I wanted: something black, big enough to throw my books in, and versatile in a classic shape I would not get sick of. And so, the hunt began... I browsed through the big department stores like Printemps and Le Bon Marché, I searched online, I even looked to les parisiennes for some inspiration.

Despite all my efforts, two and a half weeks later it was my last day in Paris and I was still empty handed. Luckily, I had some last-minute errands to run... think Ladurée, the French pharmacy, and one final walk-through at Isabel Marant... which took me to Rue Jacob, a beautiful and quiet little street in the 7e arrondissement. There, I stumbled across the Jérôme Dreyfuss boutique... or, as I came to know it, handbag heaven. And while I can't actually share that blissful experience with you (so sad, I know), here's a little slice of that heaven...

Igor in hazelnut lambskin / Twee in mustard goatskin / Momo in green python

Carlos in bordeaux python / Billy in leopard print leather

Paul in black python / Popoche in tweed lambskin

With over 15 styles and nearly as many color and material options to choose from, the French get it right once again! Five strolls around the boutique, a short discussion with the friendly sales associate, and twenty minutes later, I was sold. Well, more accurately, the bag was sold for I had found le sac parfait!

So... you're probably wondering which of the lovely gems above I chose? Well, it's not pictured. But not to worry my friends! Detailed photos to come of the lovely Jérôme Dreyfuss in the flesh.

In the meantime, you can tide over your handbag fantasies by drooling over their beautiful website or shop online at Barneys, Hampden Clothing, or Net-A-Porter.

Happy Friday et à bientôt!