Wedding Shower Wear

I attended my first wedding shower of the season this weekend and I thought I would share my ensemble. 

I found my dress from Boden and I just loved the print and color combination. For those of you who have not yet discovered Boden, it is an online catalog store based out of the UK that ships internationally. I am petite and their clothes fit me perfectly not to mention they are affordable and they are made from great quality fabric.

If you are a petite, I would love to know where you find your most fashionable finds as well as where you find your best deals! Please share!

Wedding Shower Wear by forkfabrikationz featuring vintage jewelry

Parisian Pop

Jessica Pare's recent performance of  "Zou Bisou, Bisou" on Mad Men totally got me thinking about an awesome tape (that's right, -- a tape) that I used to listen to in the 90's. The tape  was called Musique D'Express and it was from the clothing store Express. The tape was the store's soundtrack and the French pop songs added a sort of European sophistication to the the shopping experience. I listened to it over and over and over again. I could not understand any of the songs, but I just loved them and thought they were sooo chic! 


To my pleasant surprise, I found the tapes available on amazon.com and some of the songs  on YouTube with videos.  Who knew there were awesome videos to go along with these amazing songs???!!!

SIDE ONE:  

                      1. Claudia Phillips "Picasso" 

                      2. Niagara "Soleil d'Hiver" 

                      3. Francois Feldman "Joue Pas"

                      4. Luna Parker "Fric Frac" 

                      5. Vanessa Paradis "Soldat" 

SIDE TWO: 

                      1. Vanessa Paradis "Joe le Taxi" 

                      2. Serge Gainsbourg "Mon Legionnaire" 

                      3. Lio "Tu Es Formidable" 

                      4. Pauline Ester "Oui, Je l'adore" 

                      5. Francois Feldman "J'ai Peur"

I still have find that I have passion for French pop music, here are a few of my current favorites by Yelle and Vanessa Paradis. 

The Ultimate Bathing Beauty!

So lately, I have been taking some inspiration from Esther Williams. I mean what else are you supposed to do when it's 100 bijillion degrees in Texas, but reenact synchronized swimming/water ballet routines you learned from watching Esther Williams' movies from the 1940s and 1950s. Who wouldn't want to be a glamorous bathing beauty with mermaid costumes and the like?


Check out miss Williams in all her glory!!!

My Favorite French Reporter/Adventurer

Oh the adventures of Tintin! What a fun little comic book with some of the greatest drawings ever! I just love the colors and the clothing!

These fabulous comics were written and drawn by Georges Prosper Remi better known as Hergi. He created a resilient little hero who experienced fantastic adventures throughout the world. Tintin was always accompanied by his little dog Snowy. Together they took both children and adults on adventures throughout Africa, the Soviet Union, the Moon, Tibet and many other exciting places. 

Check at the Musee Herge at http://www.museeherge.com/#/merci/. It's a place that truly awakens the imagination!