I
haven't been to Paris in a while, apart from a short day trip a couple
of weeks ago. Luckily, I had a little bit of time to spare and headed
straight to FSH. Whenever I approach the store my heart beats a little
bit faster... will there be new window displays or are they the same as
last time.. or even worse, are they closed off for re-decoration? I am
often lucky, and this time was no different... I could see from a
distance fresh and beautiful autumn windows, inviting the passers-by to
feast their eyes.
It is always a special treat to see
so many exceptional pieces in the windows showcasing Hermès' artisans'
incredible skills, but it is equally wonderful to soak up the great
combinations of textures and colors on display... they are such a
fantastic source of outfit inspiration.
Back home, I
very much looked forward to creating new autumn looks with the window
details in mind. It is especially rewarding when well-loved wardrobe
staples integrate seamlessly into new outifts, and it always amazes me
how fresh and current they can look when combined in a new way. For fun
I've included some thumbnails where some of the pieces have been shown
previously... I was quite surprised by how far back some of them
appeared!
Capsule pieces: purple sweater and mustard skirt.
Accessories:
Hermes 'La Presentation de Cheveaux' 90 scarf, Chaniere bracelet in
black lizard/rose gold and Picotin 22 in sanguine.
Scarf knot: Asymmetrical wrap
La Presentation de Chevaux

Below: the above capsule pieces, or similar color combinations, in earlier posts:
mustard coat in 04/2013,
purple sweater (06/2010) ,
mustard skirt (09/2013)


Grey
is such a beautiful and versatile neutral.. it can be teamed with
almost any color and gives a calm, fresh and elegant touch to an outfit.
I
bought this orange linen sweater a few years ago and love to find new
ways to wear it every autumn. Inspired by the window above, I framed it with a grey necklace and trousers.
The inverse of the above, this time framing grey with orange:

Below: orange and grey previously on the blog: left
(02/2015) and centre
03/2015). right: grey dress with white (11/2009)
Photo Finish 90 carré tied in a
Criss-Cross Bow Knot
cardigan as above in
10/2012 (left),
02/2013 (centre) and
03/2012 (right)


Such beautiful soft autumn colors.. terracotta, sage, burnt orange and grey
No wonder that the
Parures des Samourais in CW04 (ciel/vert/marron) from the spring/summer collection is a perfect scarf for autumn and winter too!
Capsule wardrobe : grey sweater and blue jeans
Accessories:
Hermes Picotin 22 in sanguine, Clic-Clac bracelet in Bleu Indiens and
Parures des Samourais 90 carré.
Below: previous posts including above accessories, left and centre:
06/2017, right:
07/2016


Part two coming soon!