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bon voyage à moi!

hi everyone! thank you for another wonderful week of blogging. can you believe it's the weekend already? this weekend is particularly special because my mom and sister are flying to europe for one last eurotrip before i head stateside on the first of june.
i'll be passing the time until their arrival by soaking up the last of paris in the springtime...
eating some seasonal fare...
taking some pictures to remember my time here...
and catching some zzz's before the real fun starts.
wish me bon voyage, my dears!

p.s. if you have any travel recommendations — restaurants, sights, museums — for prague, munich, salzburg, vienna, or istanbul, i'm all ears! have a delightful weekend, loves!

amazing architecture

today i'm admiring the striking architectural detail in the following homes. it seems i'm daydreaming of geometry, symmetry, floor-to-ceiling windows, intricate mouldings, arched doorways...
this space is, to me, a rare example of dark trim done right. i'm typically a fan of white mouldings but here the rich color accentuates the bold detail surrounding the doorway, mimicked by the silhouette of the chair and the outline of the rug.
a curved desk tucked into a bay window — what could be better than that? truthfully i could do without the rest of the dreary furnishings...
who hasn't imagined living the loft life? the high ceilings are spectacular and the archways on either side of the loft create delightful symmetry between the windows/doors on the left and the open space on the right.

this sunroom, however, is today's pièce de résistance. french doors, glass walls, open windows... architecture truly is an art form.

the perfect LBD

hi ladies! thank you all for your thoughts on twitter yesterday. your opinions were pretty mixed but i've decided to test the waters. click here to follow me!

today let's examine the little black dress, that timeless classic we all turn to in times of fashion emergencies when it seems there's simply nothing else to wear. here are my current shopbop picks for the goes-with-anything and, more importantly, goes-to-anything LBD.
{riller & fount's keel one shoulder dress, $137}
a sassy one-shoulder number perfect for nights on the town.
{velvet's miranda dress, $130}
a more classic option with universally flattering draping at the bust.
{monrow's sweetheart dress, $198}
not to be worn to work: the sexy sweetheart neckline.
{riller & fount's bali draped halter dress, $143}
another night out option: a barely there ruched halter.
{elizabeth & james' audrey dress, on sale for $186}
elizabeth & james on sale? their classic aubrey dress is now 30% off.
{brigid catiis' leather crisscross dress, $216}
what a cool way to incorporate a little leather into your wardrobe if, like me, you find the leather jacket isn't quite your style.
{twenty8twelve's depp dress, $255}
of course i had to include this backless number from sienna miller's line.
{t by alexander wang's classic pocket tank dress, $105}
an affordable floor-length option that could be accessorized for any occasion.
{rachel pally's long cutout dress, $238}
i love the subtle cutouts on this classic rachel pally silhouette.

lovely readers, when it comes to choosing the perfect little black dress for your wardrobe, you've got options. we've covered one-shoulder, sweetheart, halter, strapless, backless, maxi... which one works best for you?