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women of character

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C’est dans la chute que je prends mon élan.

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Have you seen Anthropologie’s new campaign featuring short video profiles of women that inspire the brand?  T pointed me in the direction of their October muse, Paris Opera Ballet prima and choreographer Marie-Agnès Gillot, and I found her words so inspiring:

“My body is the ultimate expression of myself.  I train and learn more about it- more about me- daily.”

“Discipline is the cornerstone of freedom, not the opposite.”

I’m also a big fan of the clothing at Anthro, so seeing them in motion was a big treat.  Oh, and I suppose the Parisienne background might have won me over a bit, too…ANTOCT15_PARISFASH_014_120_RGB_postScreen Shot 2015-09-28 at 9.52.10 AM

See the full video below, and read her extended questionnaire here.

photos and video via Anthropologie.

stripes & dots

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With this massive heat wave here in Providence, there’s little else to do besides quickly transfer from one air conditioned enclosure to another.  See also: spend long periods of time in a pool and eat frozen yogurt.

As a survival technique, I’ve been sporting lots of easy sundresses, including the neon-stripey new Ace & Jig number I got on sale at Anthropologie the other day.  Love!  Also accompanying me are a few new first knuckle rings from whoelsebut? Catbird.  Voila!  Shiny!

Exciting news to come tomorrow…suspense…stay tuned.

merci!

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Today after school, I set out along the bustling Rue Beaumarchais in search of a trendy little concept store called Merci.  I had previously read about the Anthropologie-esque vibe of Merci, but was pleasantly surprised to find out that there is also a super cozy cafe/miniature library attached to it.  Trés chic, non?

When you pass by the café terrace and under the archway, you find yourself in an open courtyard full of potted flowers, benches, and a little red Fiat thanking you for your visit.

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Once inside, you’ll notice Merci‘s deconstructed loft, effortlessly cool, je ne sais quoi feel.  The racks are overflowing with designer clothing (the likes of Isabel Marant, James Perse, and Stella McCartney), high-end jewelry, buttery leather bags, on-trend shoes of all styles, and super soft scarves, all taunting you with their expensive beauty.  And when you realize their second floor is all home furnishings and a unique kitchenware line it just gets even better!  The one obstacle holding most of us commoners back from making any sizable purchases here are the sky-high prices.  But before you nix Merci from your list of Parisian shopping destinations, know that they donate 100% of their profits to woman and children in Madagascar, one of the world’s most impoverished countries.  So that means the shopping is guilt-free…merci indeed!!!DSC02188

Although I say with absolute certainty that visiting Merci is a must even if you don’t plan on buying anything, I decided to make my little contribution to the cause anyway (mostly because after smelling this Annick Goutal for Merci parfum, I couldn’t leave the store without it!  And at 22 euros, the price beats any overrated designer perfume at Nordstrom).  I also left with one of their signature “merci medallians”, a little wrap around bracelet made with Liberty print fabric and a round gold disc dangling down inscribed with, well what else but, merci, of course?!

I’m looking forward to returning to Merci and visiting their café for one of the many interesting cocktails offered up on their chalkboard menu…stay tuned!

living colorfully

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““Look, I really don’t want to wax philosophic, but I will say that if you’re alive, you got to flap your arms and legs, you got to jump around a lot, you got to make a lot of noise, because life is the very opposite of death. And therefore, as I see it, if you’re quiet, you’re not living. You’ve got to be noisy, or at least your thoughts should be noisy and colorful and lively.” –Mel Brooks

Colorful new tchotchkes brightening up these gray days spent in my apartment…a new dish from Anthropologie (on sale for $2!) holding earrings in the bathroom, Rife Paper Company pink ombré phone case of my dreams finally arrived, pretty pom-pom candle sconce hanging by my bed (also an Anthro treasure), ceramic egg carton repurposed into a jewelry dish (I seriously can’t leave Anthro empty handed), and of course, pretty fresh flowers make everything better. :) Happy Thursday, friends!

decorating with dinnerware

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^the only creepy crawlers I would ever want in my home^

I’ve been a fan of these dessert plates ever since spotting that little green bumble bee guy at Anthropologie a few months ago.  Now, as someone who has been known to lob a shoe across a room just to kill a spider (sorry, charlotte) the thought of eating cake pie cookies salad off of an insect-laden plate seems pretty out of the question.  But that doesn’t mean my lizard-fearing self can’t recognize an adorable set of plates when I see one.

At first, I was thinking it might be nice to purchase and mount just one of these plates on the wall (who doesn’t love a little alternative artwork?), but with the super reasonable price of $18 per plate, my vision has expanded to a whole china cabinet shelf dedicated to the wild little porcelain friends.  What a perfect way to create that mismatched, french bohemian household vibe I’m always craving…

sunday funday

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Yesterday looked like this…

There was much admiring of our “Anthropologie dining room” at an all-girls Sunday breakfast (loaded eggs, turkey bacon and cinnamon raison toast anyone?), a trip to the real Anthropologie (bought the cutest tank top/teeny candle on sale!), a stroll down Thayer Street to admire the blue sky and fall colors, and quite a bit of excitement over our new “Pinteresty bathroom” set up (that adorable toothbrush holder was about $5 at Anthro!).  Sometimes I think Sunday should be called Relax, Eat, and Pretend you live inside Pinterest- Day.  On that note, I’ll leave you with this…

what i wish i were eating.

what i wish i were wearing.

what i wish i were making.

wear/what/where

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{what I wore: AE denim cutoffs, denim polka-dot shirt, old scarf, RayBan wayfarers, }

{what I ate: the famous Hope Street Pizza greek salad with chicken}{where we went: downtown to Kennedy Plaza to watch the FBP summer intensive students rehearse for their showcase}

Yesterday was a good day.  I went to ballet class, had one of my favorite salads for lunch, rocked a new denim shirt from Anthropologie (I braved the whole denim on denim ensemble- how edgy am I?!), did my best Rosie the Riveter impression, and watched an adorable little future-ballerina practicing her pirouettes alongside the ladies of the FBP summer intensive program as they rehearsed downtown for their finale showcase.  Luckily, the heatwave has finally subsided (bring on the thunderstorms!) and life actually seems livable once again.  Every other sentence out of my mouth is no longer a complaint about the sticky, sweaty, humid state of my body and the air around it, woohoo, this is progress people!

At the downtown rehearsal, this one little cutie wanted IN on the ballet.  She was twirling, kneeling down, and at one point even laying down on the ground…doing as “the big girls” do.  My mom pointed out the fact that I used to do this exact same thing when I was young, dancing for a crowd whenever the opportunity arose.  I guess if you’re ballerina at heart, it becomes obvious at a young age.  DAaaawwwwww, getting so sentimental on you all!  Better stop while I’m ahead…Happy Friday, lovies!  Have a fantastic weekend.

golden train

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just a few beach-inspired items from the interwebs I’m currently lusting over…

  1. Isabel Marant ‘Merry’ leather sandals
  2. Current/Elliott ‘Boyfriend’ printed denim shorts
  3. Current/Elliott ‘Boyfriend’ distressed denim shorts
  4. Audrina Patridge’s unidentified floral bikini. and her beach bod. yup.
  5. Anthropologie rain-dotted anorak
  6. J.Crew featherweight cotton colorblock cardigan
  7. Tori Praver ‘Dusty’ ruched bikini bottoms
  8. kate spade ‘all in a day’s work’ iphone 4 case
  9. Mulberry leather strawberry keyring
  10. Alexander McQueen ‘De Manta’ leather clutch

Me O’clock

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A few purchases from today’s Anthro adventure with the roommie.  Since it’s my birthday month (woo February!), Anthropologie sent me an adorable little card offering 15% off, in honor of what they referred to as a little “me-time” (insert adorable miniature plastic clock pointing to “me” o’clock).  Seriously, Anthro, could you be a little cuter?  Didn’t think so.

Anyway, I ended up leaving with these earrings I’ve been coveting for a while and a small blue ceramic bowl (FOR $4!) with a speckled finish that reminds me of a robin’s egg.  I know I was just raving about February, but can it be spring now?  I’m ready.

Lately I’m Loving…

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My new favorite shirt from Anthropologie, shiny tassel garland, my fleece-lined leggings (bought two pairs!), awesome photo display, extend the use of your strappy heels into winter: lacey socks, new book to read, surprise perfume, this yellow free people dress, mix & match earrings, going on long walks in my crooked ray-bans, sheer black tights, delicious and hearty salads.