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    • how to be parisian wherever you are

      Posted at 8:00 am by jasminedesirees, on April 20, 2015

      I just finished reading “How to Be Parisian Wherever You Are: Love, Style and Other Bad Habits”. It was a super quick read, I finished it in a couple of hours, but I really enjoyed it. It’s written by 4 Parisian women, and gives some insights into their lifestyle, fashion, which stereotypes are true, and why they do some of the things they do.

      Most of the things in the book are probably highly subjective, as Parisian women are most likely just like women from everywhere else in the world, sharing similarities and differences with each other and everyone else, but there were a few passages in the book that I especially liked:

      On aging:

      “In truth, more than wanting to look young– which is but a fleeting illusion–they want above all to become the best possible version of themselves, outside and in, at any age.

      In their mind, a single rule outweighs all others: enjoy the face you have today. It’s the one you’ll wish you have ten years from now.”

      A Mother’s Advice on Love:

      “Just because you only have one life doesn’t mean you should be afraid of wasting it.”

      On fashion:

      “The signature item is a gift that a woman gives herself depending on her age, her taste, and the size of her purse. It is a symbol of independence and freedom which states ‘I bought this for myself. I earned it and it makes me happy’.”

      “Find ‘your’ perfume before you turn thirty. Wear it for the next thirty years.”

      You can get the book here.

      Posted in books, inspiration, quotes | 0 Comments | Tagged books, fashion, how to be parisian, quotes, reading, style
    • picture this

      Posted at 10:59 pm by jasminedesirees, on December 17, 2013

      I received a Barnes and Noble gift card for my birthday about 5 years ago, and I set off to the store to claim my prize. I have been known to spend a good chunk of my time at bookstores, once I accidentally spent 6 hours in Chapters and didn’t even realize it. My frantic mother almost killed me, but I had just been browsing through all of the wonderful books and completely lost track of time.

      I spent hours searching through every section trying to find the perfect book, it’s really a lot of pressure trying to make a decision like that. Or as Drew Barrymore put it in Ever After, “I could no sooner choose a favourite star in the heavens”.

      Eventually after a lot of indecision and minor panic attacks, I came to the photography section, where I found this little gem. It’s possible I had been living under a rock, but I hadn’t ever really been exposed to Life magazine before, and I was completely blown away by the photographs inside. I bought it immediately, and have some of the images hanging in my room to this day.

      Today I was creeping around on Amazon looking at Christmas gifts, and I happened into the section on photograph books. It’s taking every ounce of will power I possess to remember that I am supposed to be buying things for other people, not for myself, but there are a few I’ll be keeping my eye on until the new year.

      Lillian Bassman: Lingerie

      Jerry Schatzberger: Women Then

      Lillian Bassman: Women

      Posted in art, fashion, life, photography | 0 Comments | Tagged art, beauty, fashion, history, Lillian Bassman, lingerie, women
    • xmas list

      Posted at 6:43 pm by jasminedesirees, on November 27, 2013

      I don’t really need anything for Christmas, I’m pretty much just so excited to see my family and be in Mazatlan again,  but I decided to make a list anyway just in case someone was trying to shop for me and was at a complete and total loss for ideas.

      I actually do kind of need a new purse, mine was $20, I’ve had it for 3 years, and it is basically being held together by super glue and hope at this point, but I can’t find anything I like nearly as much.

      The bag on my list is gorgeous, but I would probably get it and keep it in my closet for a few more months until my current one finally gasps its last breath. We’ve been through a lot together, even casually glancing at other purses feels a little bit like cheating.

      Christmas List
      Forever 21 cardigan / Forever 21 jacket / Zara dress / Paige Denim skinny leg jeans,  / MICHAEL Michael Kors leather satchel / Benefit lengthening mascara, / Bobbi Brown Cosmetics eyeshadow / Learning Italian with Rosetta Stone
      Posted in fashion, life | 0 Comments | Tagged Christmas, fashion, Forever 21, language, makeup
    • zara

      Posted at 3:39 am by jasminedesirees, on October 24, 2013

      We have a Zara in SF, but the one in Vegas is so much better. I might find one or two things in the one near my work, but when I go into the one in the Fashion Mall on the strip, I have to limit myself to a dollar amount ahead of time and try to stick to it.

      I want everything in there.

      T-shirts should not be a remarkable thing, but it’s really hard to find a good one. Usually they are too thick, or completely see through, or they hang on me weird and make me look pregnant.

      These ones are just sheer enough to be breathable, they are form fitting but don’t cling, they have a nice wide neckline so I don’t feel like I’m choking, and they are long enough to be flattering. It’s probably weird to be this excited about a very basic clothing staple, but I am.

      I’ve been wanting some lace trimmed black shorts for a long time, (probably since I saw this post, actually) and I figured they would be very easy to find, but they aren’t. The only pairs I’ve found have been incredibly expensive, but these were really cute and affordable.

      It’s always hard for me to find button up shirts, usually they are either way too big and unflattering, or too tight and the buttons pull, plus they are usually see-through so I have to wear something underneath that adds bulk. This shirt is sheer but the colour is dark enough to keep it decent, and it fits perfectly without any gaping or pulling in the chest. Plus it’s green.

      The only other green thing I own is a green silk mini dress with puffy sleeves. I was most likely drunk at the time of purchase, as I can’t imagine what else would have possessed me to snatch up that little number, which might still be the single most expensive thing I’ve ever bought. I force myself to wear it every St. Patrick’s Day as a humiliation exercise, and a reminder that if you feel the sudden urge to buy a Kelly green puffy sleeved satin dress, or other embarrassing equivalent, it’s probably a good idea to sleep on it first.

      Posted in fashion | 0 Comments | Tagged fashion, shopping, vegas, zara
    • want

      Posted at 7:58 pm by jasminedesirees, on September 19, 2013

      Even though it is still gorgeous out here, it’s mid-September and getting close to Fall. This time of year always makes me want to throw out everything I own and become one of those women who owns a trench coat and wears socks that actually match.

      Here are a few things I’m creeping on right now:

      want
       

      Mango raglan sweatshirt, $56 / Wunder Under Pant *Luxtreme / Zara cami / James Jeans olive jeans / Steve Madden black equestrian boots

       

      Posted in fashion | 0 Comments | Tagged clothing, fashion, Mango, Steve Madden, style, wish list, zara
    • put your back into it

      Posted at 10:38 pm by jasminedesirees, on August 20, 2013

      I’ve always been a big fan of backless shirts and dresses, probably because I’ve never been able to wear them. Well probably not never, but certainly not since the age of about 13. Sadly, having your entire bra hanging out of the back of your backless shirt somewhat destroys the look.

      Gabi from Gabifresh kind of inspired me, she is a plus size model and she always says that if she really wants to wear something, she will find a way to make it work for her. I think that’s great, and also really true. You can’t do something the way someone else would do it, you have to do it the way that you would do it.

      So this is how I would wear a backless dress. I got some pretty heavy duty elastic from Michael’s, and my favourite bra. I cut off the back of the bra, leaving about an inch on each side of the cup to attach the elastic to, and sewed on 3 strips of the elastic on one side.

      Then I awkwardly put it on/ figured out the delicate balance between having it stay up, and having it cut off all circulation. Once I decided on that, I sewed on the elastic to the other side at the right tightness, and voila.

      It takes a bit of wiggling to get into it, but it’s actually really comfortable, and I think it’s pretty cute. I may not be able to go completely backless, but I figured out a way to wear what I wanted, and make it work for me.





      Posted in DIY, fashion | 0 Comments | Tagged backless, bra, crafts, DIY, fashion
    • mad hatter

      Posted at 4:22 pm by jasminedesirees, on June 12, 2013

      My friend Paula is very artistic, she is a talented artist and photographer. She took these pictures of Derek and I:

      She is currently battling thyroid cancer, and raising money while she gets treatment by selling beautiful hand-painted hats like these:

      She does a lot of Hawaiian themed ones, but she is a very talented artist, and can do any design you can think of. She is very collaborative, working with you to develop the idea and make sure you are completely in love with the finished product.

      You can order one for yourself here.

      Posted in art, fashion, Hawaii | 0 Comments | Tagged art, crafts, fashion, hand-painted, hats, Hawaii, painting
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