Wartime fashion tips

Wartime fashion tips

Hats, bags, shoes, which were the accessories that went with the daily life of Parisiennes during the « Bleak Years »? Between tips and resourcefulness, you will not be surprised to learn that in time of war, women know how to be coquettes!

For the first time, the Memorial of Maréchal Leclerc and the Galliera Museumare combining their efforts to present an exhibition dedicated to fashion objects under the German occupation. Adapted to hardship conditions of living, to cold, and deprivations, you will discover innovative models made with unusual and salvage materials.

Accessories and objects, life testimonies of women in Paris
1940-1944

At the Memorial of Maréchal Leclerc de Hauteclocque and the Liebration of Paris - Musée Jean Moulin
Jardin Atlantique (above the Montparnasse train station)
23 allée de la 2ème DB
75017 Paris
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handbag for all year long

handbag for all year long

If there is one handbag that you buy all year, make it a patent handbag. Patent continues as one of the hottest handbag trends through the rest of this year and far into 2008. You can’t go wrong with a beautiful bag, like this Maxx New York Jazz Top Handle. Not only is it the perfect size bag, it comes in a rainbow of colors that will satisify any handbag lover. You have to have this bag!

Comfy Bags

People don’t usually think of bags as being “comfy,” but some people do, and I think other people should start. Especially now that it’s starting to get colder and closer to the holidays. When I say “comfy,” I am talking about big, maybe slouchy, but definately not stiff or structured. Here’s a good example: Cole Haan’s Village Printed Suede Zip Hobo. This is the epitomy of a comfy purse. Big, soft, slouchy and stylish; what more could you want in a bag?

Fashionable Affordable Evening Bags

Fashionable Affordable Evening Bags

Holiday Parties are here! The fabulous time of year where you get to show off your ever so glamorous fashion sense!! But what will you wear??? This year there are so many options that are sure to knock the socks off your co-workers in a classy not trashy way! While we were indulging in my newest InStyle I noticed many fun new ways to re-vamp your style at this year’s holiday party….

Some of our absolute favs are…..

1. Wear some shine…This year sport a black dress with some sequins or a very simple metallic dress, the shine will be sure to capture your natural beauty and add holiday pop….

2. Tights….A perfect add on to dresses this year is tights…whether you are wearing a simple black dress or a tri colored, textured dress….there is a tight to match….this is a sure way to add some fashion to your outfit…..

3. Tuxedo…..this is perfect for all the women who just simply don’t like dresses…and that is perfectly okay…because this year the tailored tuxedo look for women is in and especially beautiful…

Now when you have your perfect holiday outfit you always have to accessorize..and finding the perfect handbag is a must! Don’t worry ladies, there are many affordable and excellent choices in evening bags, you just have to look around. One that I love is by Ashley M, the Sequin Evening Bag is perfect for any outfit. Its sequins add just enough shine and it has a fabulous chain shoulder strap, so when your tired of holding it like a clutch…change it into a shoulder bag. The best thing about it…it’s only $24.00…what a steal!

It’s a great feeling to wear something at an affordable price….so have fun shopping for your holiday outfit!