Paris

Words cannot express how horrific last night's attacks on Paris and the free world are.

I took this picture of the lion below just a couple of days after the attacks on Charlie Hebdo's offices and staff in January this year. The lion seemed shocked, sad and wounded as he looked down in disbelief at his city, against the somber winter sky.

This Wednesday I saw the lion again. It made me happy to see him roaring with seemingly regained strength and confidence against a perfect bright blue Autumn sky. This was just two days before the attacks.

A lion is a symbol of strength and courage. These qualities will stand against those who commit horrendous crimes and cowardly acts against innocent people.

My thoughts are with the victims and their families. Nous sommes Paris.

Autumn promenade - Capsule wardobe#158

The last few days have been nothing less than spectacular... blue skies, golden sunlight and a fabulous display of autumn colors bursting against a calm backdrop of evergreen olive and oak trees. The mild temperatures even brought back white blossoms into meadows and fields... impossible to stay indoors!

Capsule pieces: blue jeans, dark blue sweater (my 10 EUR market find!) and tri-color jersey coat (by Weekend MaxMara, available here)

Shoes: Canvas sneakers

Accessories: Hermès Farandole necklace (120cm), 'Chaine d'ancre' printed enamel bracelet and a Picotin MM in etoupe. 

Autumn addition - 'Cavalleria d'Etriers' GM in bleu/violet/parme. The cashmere/silk shawls' composition has changed this season.. instead of a 65% cashmere/35% silk ratio is now 70/30. Looking forward to seeing if this change has an effect on pilling and longevity.

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