Capsule wardrobe #115 - wandering in Paris

Paris' courtyards can resemble little gems and jewels. Some have tiny landscaped gardens, others are unkept but romantic, and some house small ateliers or specialized little shops.

The rue Jacob in Saint Germain is a lovely street to meander through. It is lined with wonderful antique, fabric and interior design shops, as well as a couple of lovely boutiques and cafés. In the courtyard of No 12 (a beautiful building dating back to 1715), you find the 'Tomat's epicerie fine', a small deli guarded by a sculpture of a handsome stag.

The Tomat's is a perfect place to buy small souvenirs and gifts, and I also found a few cute stocking fillers for DS

My favorite display filled with treats in anticipation of Noël and les fêtes!

Capsule wardrobe pieces: black jeans and sweater

Shoes: black ankle boots

Accessories by Hermès:  'Monsieur et Madame' 90 Carré, 'Grand Apparat' enamel bracelet ebene and Birkin in ebene.
Accessories by MaiTai Collection: I have been working for some time on a new version of the scarf fur collar, and picked up the final version during this trip to Paris. I could not be happier with the outcome, and am so pleased to introduce it to the collection. The fur is SAGA mink from Finland, and it comes in three beautiful colors. They are made in Paris, France. For more info, please click here
Scarf tying method: five loop method, with the ends tied into an Ascot knot

November can be cold in Paris, but the next café is never far away. Step out of Tomat's courtyard, and take a right until the next block where you can warm up at Ladurée (at corner of the rue Bonaparte).

New MaiTai Collection scarf fur collars

 

Pinterest has added a wonderful new feature, which allows you to create virtual maps for your pins and boards. I already applied this to my Paris board and I think it's such fun. You can now click through the pictures, and immediately see where to find my favorite spots on the map.

Have a wonderful weekend everyeone xx

Tomat's: 12 Rue Jacob, 75006 Paris, Tel: 01 44 07 36 58 

Ladurée Bonaparte, 21 Rue Bonaparte, 75006 Paris, Tel: 01 44 07 64 87

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Capsule wardrobe #114 - gold, rust and blue

Capsule wardrobe pieces: mustard skirt and brown sweater

Shoes: dark brown ballet flats

Accessories: Hermès 'Cuirs du Désert' 90 Carré, 'Kelly Double Tour' leather bracelet ebene and 32 Kelly in ebene.
Scarf tying method: Cowboy knot, ends tied in the basic slide with a Classique Moyenne scarf ring in honey (you can make a double knot instead)

A cooler variation for the occasional mild day, with the scarf in a loose basic bias fold, and the ends secured with a rosewood shawl ring in the basic slide 

 

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