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French Illustrator Angeline Melin

I love fashion illustration. And I adore French illustrator Angeline Melin's work. She just finished some illustrations for Hugo Boss for their storefront. So adorable! It just takes me back to the classic fashion mags from the 30s and 40s with their gorgeous covers.

Check out her blog. Definitely some style inspiration.

The Little Paris Kitchen - Rachel Khoo

Photo from Apfel Cake & Patisserie

The latest trend in Paris last year was booking dinner for 2 at Rachel Khoo's kitchen. She's a Brit expat who on Wednesdays and Saturdays for lunch, welcomed 2 guests into her tiny kitchen and cooked them a 3 course meal with wine. There was no menu.

Rachel's little kitchen resulted in a tv show deal, where she'll be hosting The Little Paris Kitchen on the BBC this Spring. I'm going to check our her cook book. I think French cooking can be way too complicated. I'm trying to simplify, simplify.

- Denise

Running In Heels - La Petitie Cuisine A Paris

Au Revoir, Stuffy French Cooking; Bonjour, Rachel Khoo!

BBC

A Fresh Look With Cop Copine

I love the French design houses. Cop Copine this winter had some cute dresses that are fantastic transition pieces into Spring. Also, the Summer it's Rome again. I guess Rome is the place to be.

- Denise

http://www.cop-copine.com/

Grand Hyatt DFW's SkySpa

I've been in the need for a spa day FOREVER. Work has been ridiculously crazy. Seems like this year so many things are going on as I plan transitions to new chapters. I've needed to get away from it all.

Love the Sky Spa at the Grand Hyatt DFW. So if you're making a connection and have time...you'll definitely want to check this place out. Even before an international flight, this is the place to be.

Did the girlfriend getaway thing. Had this wonderful wine wrap.

A skySPA Spa exclusive.  Experience a tantalizing body wrap treatment using the powerful anti-oxidant and exfoliating properties of the grape. A heavenly combination of a warm wine mask and champagne oil is gently brushed onto your entire body, then you are wrapped in warm blankets to promote absorption of the grape's vital nutrients and vitamins - leaving the skin glowing, renewed, and feeling like silk.

It was DIVINE! They give you a foot and back massage. Lovely! And I discovered grapeseed oil. It makes your skin so incredibly soft and lux and I was able to track some down at Whole Foods Market for $4.99.

- Denise

Grand Hyatt DFW Sky Spa

Illustration  © Darja Tokranova | Dreamstime.com

Salvatore Ferragamo's Roman Holiday

The Italian influence is definitely being played up in French fashion this Spring. And Salvatore Ferragamo's Spring 2012 is colorful! I guess the key is playing up the color with some confidence by finding your favorite colors. I like the prints. However, I think a little goes along way.

- Denise

 

Photos from Salvatore Ferragamo Style.Com

Carven's Simple Elegance

Carven is a funky fresh Paris fashion house that totally inspires me with their off-the-shoulder looks. I'm loving the last few seasons - with the off-the-shoulder style. I haven't found the right dress yet...it just adds a certain je ne sais quois - casual but very confident.

- Denise

  

Carven

Le Look - Denim's Always It

Photo from Do It Paris.

So I love my jeans! I don't know what I'd do without that fashion invention. I love to dress them up. I love to just put on a t-shirt and hang out. With the "Dolce Vita" Italian style ramping up the fashion runways and splashing across Paris streets - I decided to check out Italian Fashion House Liu Jo. Their jean collection is just hot! I love the look. I think the key to wearing jeans is your butt. I mean I think that's the trick. No matter where you get the jeans from. If your butt doesn't look good, it all falls apart from there.  Spring is upon us. It's time to get some new jeans, peeps!

Even Gap was inspired with the Italian denim look of Liu Jo.

 

Liu Jo

Dolce and Gabbana - Italian Flava

The look taking Paris by storm this season is a decidely very Italian one. Think Sophia Loren and you'll get it. Very femme fatale. When you've got it...you've got it. Dresses, heels, perfect accessories.  C'est tout. 

Photo from Zimbio.com

 

 

Dolce and Gabbana

Spring 2012 Style Inspiration

I'm lovin the colors of the last couple of seasons. But I have to say this photo in New York City does it for me? I haven't been so motivated to work out la de da. But with the styles coming out this year, I'm all about that. Also, just the tailored cuts and angles. So feminine - just right up my alley. It's simple, tres chic and sexy. Love it!

- Denise

From Perfectionalism

From Musings in Femininity

More gorgeous pics form the Simply Luxurious Blog

Nouveaux Horizons by Melissa NKonda