It’s the darnest thing.  While I’ve been to Paris quite a number of times, I’ve never stayed long enough on any given trip to ever have considered myself a resident.  Still, after an absence of more than, say, 4 months, I start to long for Paris.  A dull aching, a nostalgia that can only rival my homesickness for New York when I’m away too long.

Part of the magic of Paris for me is that it is 1 of only 2 places in all the world where I’ve felt completely relaxed, unguarded, comfortable.  Strolling along the Seine, popping into a patisserie for macaroons, watching the world go by at the corner cafe — Paris makes me feel contented; it feels like an extension of who I am and not just a place where I happen to be passing time.

Doesn’t hurt that Paul and I spend 1 magical, perfect, May night getting engaged there either.  <3

Surprisingly, Paul enjoyed The Sleeping Beauty — he’s usually asleep by intermission at these things.  But then, who doesn’t enjoy a little whimsy, a little magic, a little Tchaikovsky on a bitterly cold NY night?

What are you doing wandering around here?  Head over to Rachel Roy now and stock up on some lovely dresses, fab tops and killer bottoms.  Don’t forget to accessorize!

I’m so sorry, my lovelies.  I got your emails and texts, but I’ve been stretched too thin lately.  I suppose I should divulge one of the reasons I’ve been such a busy little bee:  Paul and I are right in the thick of wedding planning!

In fact, tomorrow night tonight I’ll be at Amsale’s soiree for brides-to-be, hosted by InStyle mag.  I have to confess that I’ve never been one to dream about The Day, so I was quite at a loss when it came time to start making concrete plans.  I had no idea where to begin, what kind of bride I’d like to be.  Continually prompted by my lovely friend, Kirsten, I finally started scouring bridal mags (about $600 worth thus far!) to find the one dress that would define my sense of style on such a momentous occasion.  Three very generous designers even sent over a few samples for me to try on.  And yet… I’m still officially searching.

I hope tomorrow night’s tonight’s event will be as enlightening as it will be fun.

She just turned 32.  Goodbye to a lovely woman.

All the purdy pieces are gone.  Even the not so pretty pieces are sold out.  See what you can scrounge up here.

Too sick this past week (bronchitis and sinus infection – fun!) to venture outdoors much.  But what to take me from work to after-work company shingdig tomorrow?  These Christian Louboutin Bzelmets: the perfect transition shoe.

What to get the Chanel-loving fashionista in your life who has everything?  If you’ve $2k to spare, how about this?

Gah.  Been so sick the last 4 days.  Have a terrible cough and I think I’ve slept all of 6 hours total in the last 4 nights.  Ugh.  Used some of the bed-ridden time to take and upload pics of my loot from the Jimmy Choo x H&M event.

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Last night, I was hoping to sneak home and stash the large Eugenia Kim shopping bag containing my new purchases before Paul got home but as luck would have it, we happened to be on the same train.  Busted. Of course, there was gentle ribbing about my shopping habits.  Completely embarrassed by my lack of restraint, I made a mental vow to cut back on the shopping.

Well, that was a good 12 hours.  Behold the latest item of lust:  the Valentino Glamorous Bow pump (Saks, $695).  Love the ladylike shape of the pointed toe and the nude patent leather, juxtaposed with the totally rock star black leather bow.   The combination could be unflattering and off-kilter but is rather elegant instead.  I flatter myself by thinking this shoe totally represents ME.  And when you find an item that sums you up so succinctly, so deliciously, you can’t possible turn your back on it, correct?

Forgive me, Paul.