You walk, you go to museum, you stop for the pain au chocolat, or you help that cute family take a picture in front of the Louvre. I really enjoyed Hilma Klint at the Grand Palais, it was a really good surprise, the curation is wide and long enough, the inspiration and desire for the artist to blend spirituality and science is actually extremely modern, and the colours and shapes are very kids friendly. Let me show you images.

You can also wear dresses like this one, from day to night, which is super liberating, remember the idea of wearing a nuisette in the day, because of the heat, and carrying with it, also because Paris holds that energy, that a lot is indeed possible.
Its funny, when I moved to NY at the age of 18, I really did feel that.

But then not in London - No hard feeling here, London is great - but has a different kind of power, more subtle. Paris lately has been feeling, to me, like NY felt few years ago.

There is something quite liberating in spending time in an empty city, it’s like you were allowed backstage for once, and Summer allows you this extra time to wander, to observe, and to notice.

The art of noticing, the birds, the wind, the tourists, the laughter and the love. I think Summer gives you that opportunity, and time slowing down, with the heat and the schedules getting lighter allow you to practice that, too.

Seeing the details.

I have been lucky, I was born in Paris, even luckier I have been living abroad for such a long time, but when I return back to it (ie: Paris) it is with immense love, respect and excitement. I am a walker, I have always been, mountains, city, beach, I can walk hours, it’s my therapy.

And walking by the musee du Louvre everyday, multiple times a day has been so incredibly healing, tourists and people, family, singles, newly wed, eldery and toddler, just all so alive and well, in awe of the decor, taking the pictures, goofing around.

You may think of Paris as a city that can be harsh, unwelcoming, or a bit brutal, but challenge that thought.

Challenge you to find the crack in the light.

love this outfit below too, which is an old dress from Celine, at the time where Phoebe Philo was creative, worn under a cosy oversized jumper. Vans always do the trick, especially when you spend hours walking in the city.
More picks on Celine from VC here

If you come to Paris in the summer, you will and can also wander around St Germain des pres, and take pictures of all chairs and lamps you will see. Something I am doing almost religiously when I travel, is looking at product and home decor. This one chair below really caught my eye, the gallery is on rue du Bac, towards la Seine.

What else, im thinking well, you should definitely go to Musee D’Orsay as the permanent collection of Impressionist is quite something, and very soothing. Its super grounding to walk through a museum and catchup with a friend, as supposed to be in a cafe. You feed your brain, your creative spirit, you share a moment with loved ones, and you win, because ultimately you also are moving. I find it super hard to sit still, especially in a city like Paris.

Not hyperactive.

Another great outfit I wore on repeat, to the movie, to the coffee shop, at home working, or even out in the wild.

ah, last one - I also would recommend these pieces, silver, and easy to throw on and go. I absolutely love the silver items on white outfits, and the grey is super grounding on this look, which is very easy to reproduce, over and over again.

Until next time,

Laura xx

Am I seeing this as an opportunity ? 100%

Overwhelming at times ? Yep.

But my point here, is actually linked to my trips to Paris, where I often go for the day, to undergo a bunch of meetings. I love these trips, and cherish them, I think working makes me a better parent.

Do I feel guilt every time I leave. Yes !
Do I let this ruin my day, working hard not to.

As I was walking on the street of the 7th arrondissement (most of my meetings were in St Germain des Pres) I noticed common threads, some sort of trends I loved watching, and want to shout about, because there is a huge amount of creativity and practicality in the way people get dressed while they do things.

While Ive not taken pictures, I will describe and share shopping options for you to relate to - it was overall very simple, light, easy, looked comfortable, but most of it all, it looked natural.

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Over the past few weeks, I have come to realise I just love to wear the same things as my friends, and equally when they get what I wear. I just find it so refreshing to share, and to honestly chat through products with them - especially when one is asking “love this where is it from” and just openly, care freely, being happy to let your loved one (ie…

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So by now we all know time might be one of our most precious currency. Giving time to someone is a huge act of love, whether it’s through listening, earring or sharing a good moment together.

Moments spent together should …

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Not beauty related but bringing joy nonetheless so sharing here these rings from Charlotte Chesnais that’s making any outfit more interesting - they are sold as a double pairs, so 4, to wear as your everyday accessory.

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Back to beauty stuff, and by no mean an obligation to follow or do the same, am just sharing what I do and what I like bringing to my routine, because I think it’s a harsh world and recommendations are often nice to read from friends, community. Also noting, I just am constantly on the go, I am a parent, I work, I travel, I try to do it all, often (way too often) drop balls, and start again.

Note to self. you can start again, always.

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1st thing first, a huge thank you, to the whole Vivamayr team for making my stay so impeccable, and Dr Fink for her thoroughness through out all of it, leaving no stone unturned. I am coming back early next year, and taking whom ever want with me.

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Before I go into anything else, a huge thank you to Matteau and team for creating such a wonderful pocket of time, summer Matteau is forever here <3

Imagine a brand, a bunch of women reu…

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If you have been here before, you know how important it is for me to work towards this goal, intangible and really fundamental goal, of being at peace. While we never judge a book by its cover, I am a firm believe clothes, and the way we pre…

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Before I go further, I just wanted to share this screenshot I took of the Vicki Cristina Barcelona video I stumbled across online and found a dress, I actually am getting, ahead of the Summer.

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1st thing first, and question I get a lot, where do you stay ?

We like to stay in a home, in la Palmeraie, which is 30 minutes from Marrakech International Airport - La Palmeraie is this vast, hide and really huge bit of desert, full of palm trees, on the outskirt of the city.

The house has 5 rooms (+ individual bathrooms) and it is extremely kids friendly. It has an amazing 30 meter pool, 3 dining area, a hammam, and all the things you would hope for really restful holiday. It is built for all seasons, Fall, Winter and Spring (We have never gone in the Summer due to the heat) and it is a little piece of heaven, some sort of an Oasis, as it is remote from the city action, but not so far off, that we still go for some adventures.

More. below on the house, but also the recommendations, of what we do, when we are lucky enough to spend a bit of time there.

Did I say the weather is impeccably warm from September to April (with a bit of colder evenings in December/Jan) ?

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Most of the time, it is behind documented through notes, and photos, and then gone, not really gone…

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Jewellery hold a mystical power, among so many, to make an outfit, all of a sudden work. Yes the truth is, some silhouettes are more rounded, put together, with it. ie: the piece of jewellery.
What are your to go’s, what are the brands you reach out to all the time, for the emotion power they hold and transmit ? for the mystic you project into them ? for the strength they provide ?

By no mean, you should consider this an ultimate guide by the way, but a just a long - non elaborate - list of all the pieces I have seen, loved, the one I wear, or not, but you should. Keep the conversation open and flowing.

I have not worn anything else than my uniform this past month: Trousers (Jeans/ sweatpants/ corduroy) and knits, what did bring each outfitting a tiny, bit different than the last, was the piece of jewelry.

Even if they are beads found on the beach. trust. me.

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Fashion month is kicking soon, full swing, store have received all their Spring merchandise, we are still freezing, and start delivering on the yearly project. Meanwhile, working on a proposition, I saw these

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Back to my real focus here - Am I the onl…

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Visiting old and good friends from my new york daysy life (ie: living in NY) in her beautiful home, which by the way, you can rent online, and is one of the best stay i’ve gone to in a long time. Emily and I worked together at Moda Operandi, and have been friend since she introduced herself to me in the printing room of the office.

Thanks to M’O and LSD here for facilitating that friendship.

More pictures here, because Em’ did an impeccable job at realising her vision of building this wholesome family home in the jungle, 15 minutes away from the beach. Pacific Ocean btw.

We split our trip in 2 main parts, one was the jungle, and the other part was a bit more “beach life”, we stayed at the Sendero Holel, which is a newer (and more boutiqu-y version) of the Harmony hotel.

But first things first, we flew from Paris to San Jose International airport, and the next day, flew to Nosara. Some people like to drive from SJO to Nosara, I always say, do your research and know yourself enough to make it easier, and embrace your own art of traveling with kids. Was 12-hours-of-day-flight with Albert and Henry hard core. YES. Was it pure chaos, YES.

Would we redo it ? Yes, a billion times.

On the house, few things, as people asked the questions multiple times, when staying in a home such as this one, there are few supermarkets in town (Organico is your US inspired/ LA vibe alternative) or you have local big supermarkets, which are great and you litterally can find anything you want there. You will want to rent a car, if you are staying in this home, and make sure it’s a 4x4, you are in the mountains, with roads that look very row, safe, but safer with a big car.

On hotels:

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I am serious about that one, feel free to share this to all of your loved ones - for a handful of reasons here, they might get a really good grasp of your different personality layers, but also, who knows, they might actually click on one of the links, which should / will / could make you happy ? They also, could…

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London has a bit of that too, I find, compared to NY where spent my young adult life, or Paris were I was born and raised, I hang much more in London. I was chatting to M. about it this morning, and realised I was not so much like this, before being a parent, before being older - did it come with maturing ? or does it comes with the city ? London is big, it is wide, it is busy and very urban, but it is also extremely festive, and cosy all at once - And that one last thought, spoke to me on a higher frequency.

It is cosy, if you allow yourself to be, to stop from the frenetic end of year washup .

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I feel so grateful to have been invited to some absolutely incredible shows, for the work that was put in it, the chill felt on my entire body seing the clothes being shown on the runway. I have started in this industry in 2007, and not one year, not one season, have I not enjoyed seeing the shows, the reseees, the street style.

Cup is full, one more time.

I remember the first buyer I ever met, told me “once a buyer, always a buyer” and I feel this to my core. I see the runway, or the commercial part of it, and play this never ending game in my head with the amount (of skus, and units) which store will get and what will be the direction of the buys.

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