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Winter Fashion Inspiration

I love scrolling through The Simply Luxurious life blog for lots of fashion inspiration. Check out these lovely photos! I'm ready to shop!

 The Simply Luxurious Life

Poilane - Yummy Baked French Goodies

I love Poilane. There's something about the smell of freshly cooked bread and Poilane is a lovely little bakery that I discovered in Saint Germain-des-Pres neighborhood. It started in 1932 and is famous for it's assortment of breads.

You'll love the interactive website. It's like stepping right inside the store minus the aroma of freshly cooked bread. They recently opened a Cuisine De Bar in London's Chelsea district that features an informal dining area, tartines and their signature breads.

Check it out

 Also this great review by Tea Time in London

Six Senses Zighy Bay, Oman

With the Middle East about to erupt into a major war, what better time than to check out this cool resort in Oman. It's about 90 minutes from trendy Dubai. Sensual, lux and simply to die for.  One of the best trips of my life was to Dubai...a few years ago. Never got to hang out in Oman.

Check it out here!

Balmain's Groovy, Laid-Back Style - Spring 2012

Balmain's Spring 2012 collection is really intriguing. I love the bold, geometric design and detail. From Elle.com

 

Do It In Paris - Glamour Look of the Week

Love this French blog. Every week they showcase those Parisian chic looks. I'm diggin the navy blue pants, white shirt and chunky necklace.

 

 

 

Do It In Paris

DJ Fresh ft. Sian Evans - Louder

Cool French Girl from Cote d'Ivoire - Nina Keita

Needed some fashion and beauty inspiration for the holidays. Beautiful Cote d'Ivorian model Nina Keita's gorgeous skin and complexion led me on an adventure searching for natural African products. The big one on everyone's radar is shea butter.

Interestingly, a French nonprofit organization started a beauty and skincare company called Lulu Life. It's made up of 40 women-owned and operated shea butter processing centers in South Sudan.

 Lulu Life Shea Butter is a natural botanical oil derived from the nuts of the vitellaria nilotica, a forest tree found in Africa only. In Sudan it is called lulu, Arabic for the treasured pearl. Shea Butter is said to be the most potent healing butter which helps restore skin tone and provides a protective barrier to lock in moisture.

They have a range of products from Shea Butter, lip balm, shea soap and sugar scrubs. I'm eyeing the sugar scrubs and shea butter.

Websites

Lulu Life

Swahili Africa Modern Imports

 

Promod - French Winter Boho Chic

I love Promod stores. They are kind of a French precursor to H&M. This winter their collection is rather boho chic. Strong emphasis on shawls and wraps. Love the simple elegance and the color palette. Not too bad on the budget either.

 

 

 

Website: Promod - Paris Fashion Boutique

Bingo Players - Cry (Just A Little)

This is the video when you want to runaway from work and escape. Yeah, it's one of those weeks.

French actress/singer Lou Lesage

 

Lou Lesage is one of France's cool young actor/singers. She's the daughter of Pierre Emery & Gil Lesage from French Cult Rock Band Ultra Orange. I'm diggin her 60s style - kind of vintage, rocker girl. Cool style. More cool info on Lou here!

Photo from Skyrock @ http://lou-lesage-source.skyrock.com/