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More Summer in France: Paul & Joe

A 70s-inspired collection that has me swooning

Paul & Joe SS11 ad

It started with this ad and the fact that I pretty much love everything in it. Let’s forget about the fact that I’m way too short to ever pull off an orange jumpsuit without looking like a prison break. Rather, let’s focus on the gravity-defying grace of model Frida Gustavsson in this hot-mama number, perfectly photographed against a pristine backdrop by Patrick Demarchelier. Then let’s take a closer look at the Paul & Joe Spring/Summer 2011 collection shown at Paris Fashion Week, and dream of packing such pieces for our own European seaside vacations:

Paul & Joe SS11 at Paris Fashion Week

[ For some sight-seeing around town… ]

Paul & Joe SS11 at Paris Fashion Week

[ Meet me for lunch? ]

Paul & Joe SS11 at Paris Fashion Week

[ A hot date night and def. beaucoup drinks… ]

Paul & Joe SS11 at Paris Fashion Week

[ A.M. stroll to the café for a little espresso… ]

Paul & Joe SS11 at Paris Fashion Week

[ A bit of en plein air market shopping… ]

Paul & Joe SS11 at Paris Fashion Week

[ Don’t mind if I sashay down to an early din-din with friends… ]

Paul & Joe SS11 at Paris Fashion Week

[ A day trip to a picturesque and historic site… ]

[ More drinks, non? ]

Paul & Joe SS11 at Paris Fashion Week

[ The grand finale: I’ll take one in yellow too! ]

Au revoir! Have a lovely weekend, wherever you are…We actually have a busy weekend planned, including a fun zoo trip for the wee one. ;o)

...xoxo

p.s. Bradley Cooper fans: did you see this interview in which he speaks entirely in French? Mais oui!

Erika Brechtel

Erika's passion for guiding women to "Style Your Biz, Your Home, Your Self, Your Life" led her create 'The E List' (formerly the Small Shop blog) in 2010. Since, she's expanded globally into speaking, mentoring, course offerings, angel investing, and social entrepreneurship through the Élanoura Collective for women founders.

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The Comments

  1. Julip Made says

    June 3, 2011 at 8:57 am

    You had me at that add! What a gorgeous collection and perfect for summer. Happy Weekend Erika!
    PS. that Bradley Cooper interview still has me swooning and definitely made my day!

    • that girl says

      June 3, 2011 at 10:31 am

      I like him, not a huge fan, but it definitely ups his appeal!

  2. elizabeth says

    June 3, 2011 at 9:02 am

    Obsessed with the hair and ray-bans in this show!
    -e (modern24seven.blogspot.com)

    • that girl says

      June 3, 2011 at 10:30 am

      I can’t pull off the aviators. They are super zexy tho!

  3. Lily says

    June 3, 2011 at 9:50 am

    Oh I love it all ! Especially the second dress and the shorts in the third ! Now I am dreaming of a European summer !

    xxLily
    goldandgray.com

    • that girl says

      June 3, 2011 at 10:30 am

      I’m a horrible influence, I know!

  4. Lonely Wife Project says

    June 3, 2011 at 12:39 pm

    Holy…each piece is better than that last. I’m especially swooning over floral shirt dress (perfect for a day at the market)! And I don’t believe you can’t pull off aviators. I can picture your pretty face perfectly in them.

    And I’m THE biggest Bradley Cooper stalker. There’s something so freaking sexy about that guy. Have a fantastic weekend lady!

  5. Karena says

    June 4, 2011 at 9:29 am

    Erika I cannot do the shorts, however I ‘ll take one of everything else!!

    Be sure to enter my awesome $250 Giveaway from Tracy Porter!!

    Great job!

    xoxo
    Karena
    Art by Karena

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