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Les Parisiennes des Mamansnet: JesusFlo Superstar in a Back Lit Kaftan (Toyboy Not Included)
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botemp · 21/02/2023 16:16
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botemp ·
30/06/2023 13:02
Yes, I remembered them longer and b&w, but mostly white so it was familiar. I think they might be culotte versions, the shape was definitely similar. They were asking €1200 just for future reference, although prices have skyrocketed at the secondhand shops, I bought a Yohji Yamamoto top for €60 last year (or thereabouts it may have been €75) and the same dépôt vente is selling an identical one in black for €248 
so it might be double that by the time you find them 🙈
No, MN does not allow private group chats, probably a good thing if you think about it, so short of setting up a discord server or similar, I think Red has most people's phone numbers at this point.
And as much as I'm all about grabbing a freebie ticket, as the most reluctant participant I should probably let someone else use it. If I do get a vote, October probably easier, September doable dependant on dates but Friday usually good.
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botemp ·
30/06/2023 19:40
Ok, I've got some time to waste waiting.
Some impressions, all the raffia bags were in the sale, seems no one wants them anymore. Everyone seems to be wearing their phone on a special chord like these and depending on whether they're working it's with a leather crossbody or a fun recycled market type tote if casual. With bank cards now on phones, I guess this was a somewhat predictable evolution. Only ever saw the ubiquitous Uniqlo bag on tourists, 'le banane' seems to have had its day here. Also at 28 degrees everyone still stoically wears a jacket but at 24 after the rain has passed it's camisole time 
Also, I forgot how much Parisians love a platform sandal, they've taken to them way more than I've seen elsewhere. Does anyone remember the Bocage shoe brand, they were huge in France at one point (15+ years ago, I guess) they were sort of overly rounded bulbous platforms, I thought they were hideous but much loved here despite my opinions on them.
Otherwise, Paris is as lovely as ever.
My buys, I've bought another pair of The Row sandals 
at a cracking discount. I've always loved the idea of white sandals but never liked white leather or the sort of clunk all white can make of your foot so these are perfect in a way I never knew I wanted/needed. Quite comfortable despite looking so flat, they have some internal cushioning and rubber heels/pads. Apparently they were a runway shoe and were worn with £££ tabi socks, not sure I'll be buying those but I'll try and see with some Muji ones.
Also bought, this silk Toteme tanktop which promptly got worn the next day with linen trousers. Although those pictures don't really do it justice, my The Row sandals are also ten times prettier in real life than the above link. Might be a theme here.
I found some jeans proclaiming to be carbon neutral, which helped as I usually prefer not to buy denim new, these are also a huge chunk lyocell (40% iirc) but feel like 100% denim that's slightly worn in. Bit of a relaxed tapered style to ease me into the inevitable gradual move away from wide legs and probably more practical with rain. Brand is Boyish, I'll have to look up which ones they are exactly.
Then this Helmut Lang top which has a bit of a cold shoulder thing going on, so by the rules of S&B you're all supposed to hate it.
Then this top but in a different colour (see pic, only pic I could find of it). Thought it was a French brand, going by the name but turns out it's South Korean. I love the colour and cowl necks are ridiculously flattering on me, plus 80% off, how could I resist 🤷
Other than that I got some really nice makeup bits, a Kjaer Weiss bronzer at a ridiculous discount. I've always admired the heavy compacts with refill aspect but never took the plunge. For shame, the bronzer is instant rich bitch has been on holiday perfection. Also got a really lovely Nars lipstick at 60% off. Red, naturellement.
Not on sale, I got this dress from a Polish brand (they have an Amsterdam store too, really must check in more often). It's the perfect 'holiday I don't want to wear anything, it's too hot dress'. Yes, it's a rectangle with some elastic in but that little split does distinguish it somewhat <clutches at straws> and the fabric would be difficult to source, the texture really made it. It looks better on me without the straps (they're detachable) so I actually did find a new way to wear the strapless revival, with a cleavage window...
Then things I did not buy but am hopelessly coveting, because, insane prices, but this probably enough to plough through already. I'll find some pictures maybe to torture myself and share here.
And as mentioned previously, the secondhand shops have gone rogue, so that wasn't fruitful.
WRT London dates, those look fine, any odds on when the Matches sample sale would coincide with one of those dates.
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CrkdLttrCrkdLttr ·
01/07/2023 18:15
Very much enjoyed your shopping, @botemp, the sandals in particular.
I am only sorry I am currently too deeply embedded in the precariat to be able to make museum visiting plans more than a few days in advance. The V&A is on my CV, though … (Wot, no nose tapping emoji? 
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Floisme ·
01/07/2023 22:28
Crkd you are such a tease You can't leave us hanging like this!
I'm hoping to make a trip to London in the autumn but when will depend on family stuff and whether we decide to have a last minute European break. But if you don't mind sharing whichever date ypu agree and the stars happen to align then I'd love to join in. I'm a V&A member so can get in any time.
Thanks for your shopping report bo, I'm going to save it for tomorrow.
botemp ·
02/07/2023 07:33
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botemp ·
02/07/2023 07:42
BTW, is everyone a V&A member except me? When did you all collectively decide to do that without telling me 
Sorry, I watched the Bama Rush documentary last night and it seems I've still got residual social anxiety jitters from it.
I had more to report from Paris, now that I think about it. I saw loads of Succession's Naomi Pierce lookalikes (except with longer brown hair), especially in emulation of attached ensemble. Even I fell into it with my new Toteme top and linen trousers one day. The slightly halter/racerback top in black is definitely the Uniqlo banana bag of Paris atm.
There were also some interesting new (or new to me) brands as always in Paris that I wanted to share, I need to go round them up and find links, though. Soon, I promise.
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botemp ·
02/07/2023 22:11
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10/07/2023 10:06
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