It was Bastille Day on Monday (the French 4th of July), and they celebrate with this military parade that goes down the Champs-Elysees. We didn’t wake up in time to get there but watched on TV instead, which was pretty impressive. I think it’s funny that France, which isn’t exactly known for its modern military might, puts on this huge display of tanks and soldiers and planes. Carla Bruni was there, of course, in a bright blue suit, but I think she was outshone by the wife of some sheik, who was sporting a form-fitting lime-green jumpsuit with a matching turban and huge sunglasses. Awesome.
Like the 4th, Quatorze Juillet is marked by a fireworks display near the Eiffel Tower. Not nearly as impressive as the parade, but then again, I’ve seen fireworks before. I can’t say the same for military parades.
But what is truly impressive are the Bastille Day sales. And I scored big with a gorgeous Just Cavalli leather and fur jacket. Yes, fur is terribly un-PC, but I get very cold, very easily and fur is about the only thing that keeps me warm. This jacket blows all my vintage furs out of the water:
So I got the coat at this little “destockage” shop, which means that they have a lot of designer stuff, usually from a few seasons ago, at great prices. They’re more likely to negotiate prices with you, too. I got the jacket at 40% off, though it’s still one of the most expensive pieces of clothing I currently own–yikes! I figure, though, that I’ll wear it all the time, so I’m justifying the price tag. It’s so rock and roll. And 40% off! (I realize it’s July… what better time to go fur-shopping?)
Anyway, the store is located online as well and run by two cool (and very nice) young Asians, a guy and a girl. He’s Gerard, but I didn’t catch her name. The site is called Fashion Tribu and they’ll ship internationally for 20-some euros. So check it out.
Tomorrow, I’m going to post my new favorite recipe. A real Italian spaghetti sauce that a real Italian girl taught me. I made it over the weekend (albeit for Frenchies) and it was a big hit!
