Saint James A/W 2011 | Part 1

You're always excited to see the new looks from Saint James, and there's nothing disappointing about the latest collection. Who doesn't love a little beachy French style? Perfect for brisk autumn strolls in Biarritz. Photos are broken into two posts; St. James for the mademoiselles is below.

Saint James A/W 2011 | Part 2

 

Maurie and Eve

Australian label Maurie and Eve is named for designer Kelly Davies' grandparents. Davies continues to produce bold collections with the help of her brother, Scott Davies, and Maya Clemmensen.

John Singer Sargent, Madame X (Madame Pierre Gautreau), 1883-84. Oil on canvas. 82 x 43 inches. The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

Louis de Silvestre, Maria Amalia of Saxony, 1738. Oil on canvas. The Prado, Madrid.

Travelteq | Trash Canvas Messenger

Travelteq are changing it up a bit with their newest bag, the Trash Canvas. Made in Italy, it features solid canvas construction with vegetable-tanned leather, and it includes more external pockets than previous Trash models. It still has six internal compartments, four of which are zipped, including a shock-resistant one for your laptop.

Paris

Paris Eateries

Breizh, 109 rue Vieille du Temple, 3rd arr, breizhcafe.com
Buckwheat crepes, both savoury (smoked salmon, ham/gruyere) and sweet (artisanal caramel and vanilla ice cream). Make a reservation.

Café Constant, 139 rue Saint-Dominique, 7th arr, maisonconstant.com/cafe-constant
Perfectly prepared classic French dishes.

Dalloyau, 2 Place Edmond Rostand, 6th arr, dalloyau.com
From this location you can take your yummy pastries to the Luxembourg Gardens.

Frenchie To Go, 9 rue du Nil, 2nd arr, frenchietogo.com
Delicious but small spot for brunch/lunch, especially tasty sandwiches (reuben).

Ladurée,16-18 rue Royale, 8th arr, laduree.com
You have not tasted a better macaron.

Holybelly, 19 rue Lucien Sampaix, 10th arr, holybel.ly
Maybe the top breakfast/brunch spot, and it's no secret. You will arrive early. Good coffee.

Les Soeures Sucres, 33 Rue Coquillière, 2nd arr.
What you want in a French bakery.

Twinkie, 167 rue Saint-Denis, 10th arr, twinkie-breakfasts.com
Best. OJ. Ever.