Sunday, March 07, 2010
French Flair
I've always adored French fashion. In my opinion, the French style is inimitably beautiful. When I visited Paris, I remembered being struck by the shoes that the ladies wore. Almost all high-heeled, they always compliment the outfits and looked different from what women elsewhere wore. I also remember our local guide, who was French, married to a Taiwanese and spoke some Chinese. She wore pink moccasins and carried with her pink Longchamp bag (it was so chic on her, before it was reduced to school bags and the bag every aunty could afford). I had wanted moccasins ever since, but never found them complimentary to me. And I truly regretted not buying shoes back then, but as a student, cash was always an issue.
Anyway, I have recently developed an addiction to all things from the French brand starting with "H". Got myself some of those coveted scarves and enamel bracelets (all fake), which drew much admiration. But after a while, I decided to splurge on the real thing. Ebay, of course. I still dare not step into those boutiques and anyway they cost much more here than in Paris. Anyone going to Paris, let me know okay!!
My online purchases were supposed to have arrived on Fri, but as no one opened the gate, I had to arrange for re-delivery. Nothing beats the rush that I get when they arrive. Like Weijin said, it's like Christmas, minus the surprise :) And the feeling when you see those orange boxes and plastic bag! Doctors should recommend it for any girl suffering from stress.
Okay, okay. Back to all things French. I have always loved those French-inspired sofas etc, but had resigned myself to never having them, because we can only afford Ikea and V-Hive stuff after paying for wedding and renovation expenses. But God recently directed me to a website selling French furniture at Ikea prices! I went down to the owner's house and she is selling those in her house at discounted prices from the website! So what else can 2 cash-strapped people do except to buy and buy and buy. Now I am having 2 chandeliers, sofa, ottoman, Baroque bedhead and side tables at the price of one 5-seater sofa! I couldn't be happier. God is really good to those who obey Him.
I am still a bit worried that my house will look excessive with those French furniture and lightings and wall colour. As it is, I think my bedroom is going in the direction of Anna Sui showroom. And my living room...all I can say is hmm! If it end up looking excessive, it will all be my fault for selecting those lights and opting for those furniture and colour. Lets pray for the best. At least, the French boudouir style I was saying to Lorraine is coming true :p It's a pity that the Morrocan/ Persian/ Arabian Night inspiration could not be realised for now, but maybe we may buy some stuff from our honeymoon in Turkey!
Anyway, I have recently developed an addiction to all things from the French brand starting with "H". Got myself some of those coveted scarves and enamel bracelets (all fake), which drew much admiration. But after a while, I decided to splurge on the real thing. Ebay, of course. I still dare not step into those boutiques and anyway they cost much more here than in Paris. Anyone going to Paris, let me know okay!!
My online purchases were supposed to have arrived on Fri, but as no one opened the gate, I had to arrange for re-delivery. Nothing beats the rush that I get when they arrive. Like Weijin said, it's like Christmas, minus the surprise :) And the feeling when you see those orange boxes and plastic bag! Doctors should recommend it for any girl suffering from stress.
Okay, okay. Back to all things French. I have always loved those French-inspired sofas etc, but had resigned myself to never having them, because we can only afford Ikea and V-Hive stuff after paying for wedding and renovation expenses. But God recently directed me to a website selling French furniture at Ikea prices! I went down to the owner's house and she is selling those in her house at discounted prices from the website! So what else can 2 cash-strapped people do except to buy and buy and buy. Now I am having 2 chandeliers, sofa, ottoman, Baroque bedhead and side tables at the price of one 5-seater sofa! I couldn't be happier. God is really good to those who obey Him.
I am still a bit worried that my house will look excessive with those French furniture and lightings and wall colour. As it is, I think my bedroom is going in the direction of Anna Sui showroom. And my living room...all I can say is hmm! If it end up looking excessive, it will all be my fault for selecting those lights and opting for those furniture and colour. Lets pray for the best. At least, the French boudouir style I was saying to Lorraine is coming true :p It's a pity that the Morrocan/ Persian/ Arabian Night inspiration could not be realised for now, but maybe we may buy some stuff from our honeymoon in Turkey!
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