Our tour with the Tiltons has begun and it's off to a great start! We are a compact group of 13. These pics cover only the first couple days of the Tilton tour. We enjoyed some of these adventures before the tour began.
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Jeanne, of 365 Dresses (and on Instagram), lives part of the year in Paris. She invited Margy and I to stop by one evening for wine and cheese. The next day she joined us for some shopping on the Left Bank and she also gave us a little tour of the famous Bon Marché department store.
Thanks so much, Jeanne, for giving Margy and I a glimpse of some of your favorite shops on the Left Bank!
Though I love Arche footwear, I really wasn't looking to buy more boots when we walked into the Arche store on La Rue Dragon (one of 5 Arche locations in Paris).
But Jeanne pointed out some amazing teal and green boots and I was "in crisis!"
They didn't have my size in stock (41), but they could get them from another store by tomorrow morning
That meant I would have time to pick them up before our rendezvous with the Tiltons!
The folks at the Rue du Dragon store were wonderful! Their English is good. Too good as it was too easy to spend money!
Notre Dame Cathedral and the Seine
After a long day of exploring the Marais, Margy and I walked home via the Seine and Notre Dame cathedral.
We visited the Musée D'Orsay at night to see the amazing impressionist exhibit.
I continue to seek out interesting garments in window displays.
More random pics, taken since Tilton tour began.
Ruth is wearing a Fault Lines vest
Ahhh, I love these posts as it makes me feel like I am there! Please keep 'em coming. You mention lots of furs in Paris. My grandma was a furrier in that she re-fashioned (I guess we would say re-purpose today) coats/stoles sent to her from all over the country. As a child I would twirl around in her home studio wearing all these beautiful furs - such fun. So please send more pics of these. Karen
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DeleteYes, couldn't agree more! Such a pleasure to enjoy this trip with you virtually! Terrie
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DeleteEnjoying seeing Paris through your eyes. That cashmere knitted scarf would be so easy to replicate!
ReplyDeleteI had that exact thought, MW! ;)
DeleteThose BOOTS! I was already drooling over your OTK boots that you are wearing, and then you added more boot porn, LOL.
ReplyDeleteThe concept of a scarf as part of the coat design is pretty genius. And that red leather jacket......OH MY GOODNESS...that is a stunner!
Thanks, Sue! The footwear in Paris is INSANE.
DeleteLove. The. Boots.
ReplyDeleteRose in SV
Hee hee, Rose. :)
DeleteGlad I could help enable in some small way. ;) Sorry about the
ReplyDeleterain, although I know it didn't slow down the group.
Thanks again, Jeanne! It was so nice to meet you!
DeleteSo lucky! Those teal and navy boots are FANBLOODYTASTIC! (That's Australian for great). Also share your passion for the red leather jacket.
ReplyDeleteThanks, Gail! If it hadn't been raining in Paris I would have worn them more. Shouldn't be a problem in SF!
Deleteboooooooootttttsssssss! And that gorgeous little ballerina bronze [Degas?] I've never seen that before, [to my shame] and it's gorgeous.
ReplyDeleteDementedFairy someone wrote a children's story about that statue. My daughter studied ballet for years, so I have a fondness for Degas!
DeleteI am just so envious I could spit but thank you for sharing your photos and ideas. I do wish I was there.
ReplyDeleteAwww, sorry Chris. It is a bucket list trip for me, for sure!
DeleteWonderful photographs, loads to inspire, and a picture of the Koos jacket I have just bought the pattern for. Enjoy the rest of your trip!
ReplyDeleteIsn't Ruth's jacket wonderful, Material Lady?! She did a great job of assembling the fabrics.
DeleteOK just stop right now! PLeease....
ReplyDeleteWish I was there!
Awww, sorry. And me, too, Ruth!
DeleteThank you for documenting your trip to Paris. This is a lot of walking though and I know why you like Arche shoes they are so comcortable
ReplyDeleteWe are walking 5-6 miles per day on average (sometimes more). My Arche and my Trippens have been SO comfy! Nary a problem.
DeleteAm with you mntally...Am so envious but my health is failin and can no longer travel... Have a GREAT time!
ReplyDeleteI'm so sorry to hear that, Gail!
Deletehams...do they carry narrow shoes in Paris? Impssible to find in the States!
ReplyDeleteI don't know, Gail. My feet are wide so I haven't been looking for narrow shoes. Maybe someone else can weigh in.
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