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Boulevard de la Madeleine
www.boulevarddelamadeleine.com
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The fashion follies of a twenty something girl who loves writing, creativity and vintage styling.
#27951 in All , #3686 in General Fashion

Print Talk; Birds of a Feather

(via:Love List-Art and Lit) I’m not a bird person. Blame it on my mom’s irrational fear of the creatures, or maybe a first day of school incident when a pigeon decided to leave me a present on my hea...

10 may 12

Swan Dive into Summer

(via: lead pipe posters) Next week I am taking a mini vacation. I’m returning to my semi roots and visiting my parents in Scottsdale, Arizona. I’m excited to see the folks and to receive much needed ...

25 apr 12

Bun Mania

I’m a ponytail type of gal.  (via:MyCrazy-Beautifullife)&nb sp; From time to time I do like to spice up my hairstyle by throwing it in a bun. But styling hair has never been my strong suit. In th...

10 apr 12

Sporty Fashion

(via:the neo-traditionalist) Looking cute while staying fit isn’t easy, especially when you are working out. I’m the type of girl that when I hit the gym I mean business. My workout uniform consists ...

28 mar 12

PFW A/W 2012: Case of the Missing....

 “Crime is terribly revealing. Try and vary your methods as you will, your tastes, your attitudes of mind, and your soul is revealed by your actions.” -Agatha Christie     &n...

15 mar 12

MFW A/W 2012: I Want Candy

Kind of been craving sweets lately. It doesn’t help that Jil Sander’s latest showing at Milan Fashion Week left me speechless with an intensified sweet tooth.   (via:stylecaster)   &nb...

13 mar 12

My Anthem

(via:New Years Resolutions 2012) (via:flickr) Yes, I’m going there. I don’t usually participate in the whole New Year resolution thing. In fact, I don’t get too hyped over New Years in general, becau...

12 mar 12

LFW A/W 2012: Its Raining

              April showers bring May flowers. It’s not March (yet) and I’m already counting the days to pure sunshine. I feel so conflicted. Yeah...

27 feb 12

NYFW A/W 2012:Where Girls Majored in MRS.

(via:we heart it) I have a million obsessions. But as of lately, I’m totally obsessed with the 1950’s preppy schoolgirl look. I attribute this “see Jane learn, date and get married” fascination to th...

21 feb 12

Straight (or Curly) Talk

Why is it that girls who have straight hair want curly hair? And girls who have curly hair want to have straight hair? I think it’s one of the world’s greatest envy conundrums. Of course, we all want...

06 feb 12

Glory Days!?!

(via:shareTV) I have become insanely obsessed with ‘Friday Night Lights.’ Matt Saracen, Julie Taylor, Lyla Garrity, Tyra Collette, Jason Street and Tim Riggins are all familiar characters. Watching a...

19 jan 12

Orange You Happy!?! (Pantone 2012 Color)

(via:cave to canvas) It’s that time of year again. I feel this announcement, by far, beats all the boring Grammy, Golden Globe and Oscar nods. This proclamation only shapes fashion and the color whee...

25 dec 11

Cozy Up

(via:Vintage Rose Garden) Tis the season, right? I savor gingerbread and pecan pie a little bit longer. I relish the sounds of jingle bells and clinking ornaments. Whether fake or real, I find enchan...

13 dec 11

Into the Wild

(via:Honey and Fitz) I see the beauty in snow-capped mountains, a windy path of evergreen trees and the rippling waves of a deep vast lake. Yet…. hiking, fishing, white water rafting, horseback ridin...

13 dec 11

Leather and Lace

(via:Advice to Sink in Slowly) Demure, well-mannered, dainty, quiet, prim, meticulous, polite, conservative, prude, shy, conventional, prissy, proper, goody-goody, uptight, correct, attentive, high m...

13 nov 11

Once Upon a Disenfranchised Dream

(via:we heart it) In a far away land the classic storybooks unfold. Fairytales are magical narratives with magnificent characters like witches, queens, giants, elves, princes, dragons, princesses and...

16 oct 11

Art History

(via:works of art/blue) I’m blue…But in a good way. I am delighted by Jil Sander designer Raf Simons’ work, which has left me with a sense of nostalgia. The Jil Sander’s spring 2012 collection is a b...

08 oct 11

Spirit of the Times

(via:Kate Spade New York. Tumblr) The popular styles and trends we see directly correlate with our current cultural climate but also with the images and events of the past. Following the fashion Zeit...

29 sep 11

Ode to a Classic

(via:we heart it) New York Fashion was a mash-up; it is best described by Suzy Menkes as a googie of styles. (Googie describes a futuristic building that evolved in the US during the 1950s. This flas...

19 sep 11

How Much is that Doggie in the Window?

(via:nymag) It seems the canine sidewalk has upgraded from fire hydrants and green grass to swank runways filled with designer collections. At the moment dogs are so in vogue.       &n...

12 sep 11 1 person likes this

Adventure Awaits

(via:sequins&stripes) (via:The Terrier & Lobster) I can’t ever seem to keep my feet planted in one place. A favorite risk taking memory took place during my earliest childhood at my daycare p...

28 aug 11

Foxy Lady

(via:mad kitty|Flickr) Take a walk on the wild side. The almighty animal print trend is the king of fashion. Often exploring exotic “skins", playing with colors or experimenting with contrasting ...

21 aug 11

Blush and Bashful

Chloe s/s 2011 (via:Elle) Despite changing seasons, the neutral color palette has prevailed and become an influential staple. Now, softer tones are adding a delicate touch to the sophisticated fall w...

16 aug 11

boy,OH,boy!

(via:A Well Traveled Woman) I’m a contrarian. I like to go against the grain. My true rebellious colors certainly flourished in the 6th grade during my self-declared and very short-lived tomboy phase...

12 aug 11

Tweedle Dee/Tweedle Dum

Chanel your inner Lady of the Manor this fall and dabble with the English heritage look. Barbour jackets, leather riding boots, brogues and cable knits are all countryside staples. Yet, when capturin...

06 aug 11 1 person likes this

Using My Words

(via:words/pinger.pl) I have a confession to make. I am no model. Okay, I realize this particular self-declaration is quite obvious. So, here is my second confession. I am NOT photogenic. Wait/what/h...

02 aug 11

Prep It Up

A preppy is defined as a person who favors the polished clothing or conservative behaviors associated with traditional schools in the east. Derived from the word preparatory; prep/ preppy or “prepdom...

24 jul 11

Getting Hitched

(via:matchbookmag) She is known for her complex and twisted nature as well as for her undeniable lady like demeanor and overwhelming glamour. Even when caught in a world of mystery, murder and mayhem...

18 jul 11

Leaving on a Jet Plane and Can Someone Take My Place?

(via:New Adventures/Kate Spade) Planning a getaway for the summer?                Well admittedly, I am not a seasoned traveler. I don’t get ...

25 jun 11

Spotty Dotty

I guess the question that comes to mind- whose style will you emulate? I’ll let you connect the dots for this one. (via: StyleFrizz) Polka dots have a rather spotted past. The dotted pattern is a pri...

19 jun 11

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