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Tinko’s Take: Backstage at Vivienne Westwood, Paris

Fancy Week, backstage…   Before bopping off to Abu Dhabi with camera in tow, Tinko shares some backstage spring 2009 Paris Fashion Week, or “Fancy Week” as he calls it, photographic moments for some pretty inspiration… more Tinko backstage photos to be sprinkled in the days to come.   Model Fitting Backstage at Vivienne Westwood. Love the off-handed combination of the silk chameuse dress with the models undone hair and super-strapped platform sandals.   More about Red Fashion Letter man…. Miguel Domingos, photographer, Backstage at Vivienne Westwood   –October 15, 2008

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Erin Fetherston Tips for Parisian Chic

Infuse ‘Parisian Chic’ Into Your Everyday Life With the cooler weather approaching, it’s time to start thinking about a new look for the fall/winter season. While this can suggest shopping for new clothes, it can also mean updating your personal style and extending that style to other aspects of your life. According to fashion designer Erin Fetherston, “Creating a signature look will take your style quotient to the next level. Understanding your personal style will also help you take a creative approach to everything from your wardrobe and home decor to the way you entertain.”  Fetherston suggests using a place you love to draw inspiration. “After studying fashion design and living in France for several years, Paris has become a

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Closing of Paris Fashion Week – First row at Louis Vuitton fashion show

A little LV fashion show celebrity eye candy for the evening…The house of Louis Vuitton, with Marc Jacobs as Artistic Director, closed fashion week in Paris with its Spring Summer 2009 collection in the historic "Cour Carrée" of the Louvre. Celebrities pictured (captions on photos): Lenny Kravitz, Dita Von Teese, Zoe Cassavetes, Sofia Coppola, Bernard Arnault, Hélene Arnault, Antoine Arnault, Kerry Washington, Yves Carcelle, Cécile Cassel, Sébastien Tellier, Amandine de la Richardiere, Hélene de Fougerolles, Amandine de la Richardiere, Mario Testino, Peter Marino, model from the Spring Summer 2009 show and, Marc Jacobs and the models. –October 5, 2008 Visit our fashion shows section

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Ray-Ban in Paris: Chic is a bit geek…

The return of the iconic Ray-Ban Wayfarer sunglasses is the height of style in Paris The iconic Ray-Ban Wayfarer sunglasses are the Paris fashion must-have accessory for classic French chic with a twist.The chic geek look makes a comeback. You can't miss them— it's as if the iconic and classic Ray-Ban sunglasses are literally raining in on Paris and the epitome of French chic at this moment! They're featured in trendsetting Colette, front and center in just about every optical store, and worn on the most fashionable women and men on the streets of Paris. The French love to glom onto a style and at this moment, RayBan Wayfarer sunglasses in all sizes and colors are it! We know fashion

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The Secret of French Chic Do’s and Don’ts

French chic do's and don'ts -Paris street style photo video, come on and get inspired... watch our Paris street style photos video! Let us take you on a walking tour of what's in the Paris store windows and how the fashion looks are interpreted on the street-- without even leaving your computer! The Secret of French Chic do's and don'ts... Dear Sharon: I recently returned from my first trip to Paris and was amazed at how the French women really do have that certain something that you always hear about. I felt that my wardrobe obviously looked different and my clothing style didn't do justice by comparison. My husband says I'm nuts and not to worry, but looking at those women in Paris

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French Chic Fashion Tips – What to wear in Paris

What to wear in Paris can be a challenge. Follow my timeless French chic fashion tips and you can master Parisian style, where ever you are… French chic… What to wear in Paris (our Paris inspiration shopping guide is at the end of the page) Dear Sharon: I'm going to Paris for vacation and don't want to look like a tourist. I'm not familiar with what is acceptable to wear in such a chic city for touring around. I'm thinking the usual American customs of wearing shorts, T-shirts, sweats, tennis shoes, UGG's, or flip-flops probably won't go over well in Paris. What should I wear to a dinner cruise on the Seine or trolling about Paris to visit museums, shop,

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