Wednesday, July 14, 2010

What would you wear to the airport?

A little chapeau goes a long way as it covers the not-so-amazing hair moments and as a bonus, protect you from the sun's rays! From brimmed straw hats to caps - a head cover-er is definitely an important element of a recipe for a fabulous airport outfit! Who knows, you may be bumped up to first class?
Blazers and light layers also keep you warm on board (gotta love the wonderful chill in the air on board - not!) and looks pretty chic.
Just this year I was about to board the plane, waiting in line with my trench coat, scarf, distressed jeans and flats - a lovely couple from San Francisco jokingly asked "What are you doing here in the economy line? You should be in first class!" I truthfully expressed "It's okay, my heart is in first class..." and we conversed and laughed til we found our seats...




Tuesday, July 13, 2010

Je suis désolé! Mais the next stop: Paris, the city of lights and amazing macarons

I am sorry for neglecting you tapyourrubyheels blog, even though no one reads you, I still love you (sometimes). And if you do happen to read this... Bienvenue!!
Alas, I have found the perfect place to rest your tired feet and soul. Let's tap our heels and come along with me to a pretty old town, Paris.
I think we'll check in and drop our (chanel) bags before we hit Ladurée ou Chanel boutique ou Pierre Hermé ou Louvre. We'll be staying at the Ritz hotel en the CoCo Chanel suite where elegance and timelessness manifests, not just in this suite, but in every nook of this hotel building.


Just a bit of background, mademoiselle herself lived here from 1934 until her death in 1971. With “elegance, hygiene, efficiency and beauty” in mind, this haven embodies the late CoCo. It is not the largest suite in the Ritz, Paris, but it is one of the most legendary, beautiful and rich in history - umm hello, the diva of fashion chose to reside here. Located à 15, place Vendôme, Paris, it is no more than a 15 minute walk to Musée du Louvre, a 5 minute walk to the orginal Ladurée (Ladurée Royale).

At $4,300 (USD) a night, you better hurry up and tap your heels with me, because there is only one CoCo Chanel suite. If you're late, you might have to stay in Elton John's, which do you prefer? Tell me...
The wonderful and always fabulous Blair Waldorf and Serena van der Woodsen were spotted here, so why can't we be? Just tap your ruby heels, I'm telling you!