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Beautiful autumn inspiration from Hermès.... part one (of two)

Capsule wardrobe #110 ~ Paris in autumn

The weather in Paris in September can be anything. Sometimes still summery and warm, other times autumn winds blow leaves through rainy streets. Last week, we had a little bit of everything, showers followed by blue sky, followed by showers. But whatever the weather, the streets of Paris are always beautiful and romantic...

The fontaine St Sulpice in St Germain ~ perfect sheets of water cascading between roaring lions, guarding Paris' coat of arms

for the sheets of water coming from above, parapluis were a must..

Place de Vosges, Marais

My hair is darker than below, I don't know why the exposure turned it out so light!

 

Marais ~ behind this stunning gate lies the magnificent 'Hôtel Amelot de Bisseuil'. Built in the late 1650s, it has never been open to the public, but has seen illustrous guests and visitors. Beaumarchais lived and worked here for more than a decade, and wrote the 'The Marriage of Figaro' behind these walls in 1778..  ~ 47, Rue Vielle-du-Temple, 75004 Paris

The wooden door is richly decorated with lions, angels and medusas

Huîtres, coquillages et crustacés (oysters, shellfish and crustaceans)

Capsule pieces: black dress by Gerard Darel and black tights
Shoes: Hermès Jumping boots in black
Accessories: Hermès 'Ex-Libris' cashmere GM, Kelly Dog bracelet in black croc and 35 Birkin in black

Scarf tying method: Cowboy knot 

St Germain

St Sulpice fountain by night

Les Deux Magots

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Capsule wardrobe #109 - early autum

Capsule pieces: wool skirt in mustard, dark brown tights and  sleeveless v-neck top in marine blue 
Shoes: dark brown brogues
Accessories: Hermès 'Photo Finish' 90 Carré, Kelly Double Tour bracelet in ebene, 32 Kelly in ebene

Scarf tying method: reverse basic bias fold 

Shoe variation

Knot variation: criss-crosss bow knot

Adding a cardigan for the fresher mornings and evenings

(in cooler climates, the tank top can easily be replaced by a long sleeve t-shirt or sweater)

Capsule pieces: as before, plus cardigan in rust

Shoes: tri-color patent leather pumps

Accessories: Hermès 'Photo Finish' 90 Carré, Kelly Double Tour bracelet in ebene, Bolide in Bleu de Prusse
Scarf tying method: Criss-cross bow knot 

Bolide in Bleu de Prusse, Kelly Double Tour bracelet in ebene and Photo Finish 90 Carré