La vie romantique

Alix | Gest outfits, Paris, ma penderie | Monday, February 1st, 2010

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Il y a quelques jours, mon amie Louise et moi sommes allées faire une petite visite au musée de la vie romantique.

Cet hôtel particulier à deux pas de Pigalle regroupe une collection de très belles peintures, meubles et bijoux du XVIII et XIX.

Une fois sorties, la pluie n’allait pas tarder à tomber. Nous sommes donc allées nous réfugier sous la belle véranda du jardin, qui renfermait une impressionnante fontaine.

Dans l’ambiance calfeutré et calme de ce musée, les élégantes dames vêtues de robes blanches et de couronnes de fleurs encadrées aux murs n’ont perdu aucune miette de nos discussions enjouées. Tout comme les poissons de la fontaine, sans doute plus habitués au clapotis tranquille de l’eau que nos éclats de rires.

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A few days ago, my friend Louise and I dropped by the Museum of Romantic Life.

This peculiar hotel, located just a few steps away from Pigalle, is a beautiful haven filled with paintings, furniture, and jewellery from the 1700s and 1800s.

Just as we were leaving, it looked as if it was about to rain, so we sought refuge under the garden’s beautiful veranda, near a very impressive fountain.

The elegant women depicted on the walls were draped in white dresses with crowns of flowers on their heads. Amid the calm and contained atmosphere of the museum, they overheard every word of our animated conversation… As did the fish in the fountain, who were surely less than enamoured by our boisterous laughter, which sounded nothing like the gentle rippling of flowing water.

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Louise:

Blazer Zara / Zara Blazer

Tshit COS / COS Tshirt

Jupe Topshop / Topshop skirt

Bottes Topshop / Topshop boots

Bandeau tand3m / tand3m headband

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Alix:

Robe et Perfecto H&M / H&M dress and biker jacket

Chaussures Chloé / Chloé shoes

Sac miu miu / miu miu bag

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123 Comments »

Comment by Haleigh Walsworth
2010-02-01 06:10:47

I have never heard of that place, and I work here in the 9eme! Thank you for sharing. I will have to check it out, and as usual great pics! Two very pretty ladies :-)

 
Comment by Laura
2010-02-01 06:26:32

Is your grey dress still in shops or is it from an older collection? It looks soooo lovely!

 
Comment by patty
2010-02-01 06:29:28

Beautiful pics, you both look gorgeous!

http://www.patty-style.blogspot.com

 
Comment by Chrysso
2010-02-01 06:32:46

Hello from London - I love your blog so much. The chic simplicity of your style is what I strive for. Thanks for another great post Alix. ck :) x

 
Comment by monika poppy
2010-02-01 06:34:44

i just really want the givenchy hair band…

xxx

LOVE FROM M POPPY
LIVING IT UP IN LONDON
WITH STYLE

 
Comment by Chrysso
2010-02-01 06:35:09

Hello from London - I love your blog so much. The chic simplictiy of your style is what I strive for. Thanks for another great post Alix. ck :) x

 
Comment by Danka
2010-02-01 06:40:40

U are so sweet and adorable! You’ve been growing - for every year better pictures and styles. Keep up the good work. Greeting from Zagreb, Croatia

 
Comment by The Fashion Cloud
2010-02-01 06:46:44

Gorgeous pictures girls!!!
Loving the perfecto on Alix and the Beige jacket on Louise <3

xx
FashionCloud

 
Comment by federica Baldino
2010-02-01 06:50:49

love
xoxo

 
Comment by Dounia
2010-02-01 06:52:06

franchement Bravo Alix…je découvre tout le temps tes article avec un plaisir énorme et je me rends compte de jour en jour ton réel talent pour la photographie !!!

http://blogdeddw.wordpress.com/

 
Comment by + tand3m +
2010-02-01 06:53:02

Magnifique!

 
Comment by Mary
2010-02-01 06:54:08

Coucou ! Les photos sont magnifiques, Louise & toi même, vous etes magnifiques sur les photos, j’adore vos deux tenues, très originales. Je tenais également à te féliciter pour l’ensemble de ton blog , je l’avais déjà vu, mais je n’ai jamais vraiment eu le temps de laisser quelques commentaires, maintenant je repasserai régulièrement voir ton univers, j’adore, j’adore ce que tu réalises, tes photos, tes tenues. J’adore, bonne continuation, je repasserai ici, souvent :)

Bisous bisous.

Mary. (ou http://subway-to-london.blogspot.com )

 
Comment by Pandore
2010-02-01 06:54:26

Il a l’air super ce musée! Je connaissais pas… Il faudra que j’aille y faire un tour!
Vous êtes superbes toutes les deux (comme d’hab), je suis fan de la couronne de fleurs de Louise, et j’adore ta petite robe grise!!
Bisettes,
Pandore

 
Comment by Helena
2010-02-01 06:57:16

I have a similar grey dress which I wear with a similar cropped black Jacket! ha! (I tend to look far less romantic, though, because I tend to pair it with an oversized red handbag and big black boots.)

 
2010-02-01 07:01:26

Love the flowers on Louise. You’re both so pretty!

XOXO

 
Comment by vinda
2010-02-01 07:03:29

perfect shots. very nice paired with the captions of the paintings. that place must be awesome. i really like the outfits, too. you two make such a stylish alliance!

 
Comment by Marie-Amélie
2010-02-01 07:08:31

Ce musée donne envie, vos tenues sont en accord total avec cet endroit et les photos sont sublimes ! Comme toujours…

Bonne Journée.

Marie-Amélie

 
Comment by valentina
2010-02-01 07:09:08

‘re Both very sweet!
I love your shoes! wonderful!

 
Comment by Madelle Riverom
2010-02-01 07:16:55

I seriously adore that dress you wear. I love your style. it’s so romantic in a way.

 
Comment by Fuksjanna
2010-02-01 07:19:40

OMG! Amazing photos! Both of you look fabulous & romantic as this piaintings of woman in museum! Just lovely!:)

 
Comment by Copious Couture
2010-02-01 07:24:11

WOW both of your outfits look fabulous!!! love them! this looks like a really whimsical place!

copiouscouture.blogspot.com

 
Comment by Fleur-de-Lis
2010-02-01 07:51:43

It’s adorable to see two friends like you 2, together in great moments like those. I bet that visit was wonderful and you both look fantastic*

 
Comment by Mlle Nelson
2010-02-01 07:57:04

Très jolies photos ! J’aime beaucoup le parallèle entre le tableau et la coiffure de Louise. Tout cela est décidément très … romantique ?

 
Comment by Rebecca
2010-02-01 08:04:42

Why can I never find stuff like this in H&M??
Love Louise’s headband
R xo
http://itscohen.blogspot.com

 
Comment by Ana Castilho
2010-02-01 08:06:25

So beatiful pictures!

 
Comment by Alphonse Doré
2010-02-01 08:09:40

Le jardin est genial, surtout avec du soleil!

 
Comment by francine
2010-02-01 08:12:20

wonderful as always!! :)

http://apolkadot.blogspot.com/

 
Comment by Sarah
2010-02-01 08:39:45

this is gorgeous!

 
Comment by Margarita
2010-02-01 08:47:57

I love the skirt, it is so flirty and fun. What a beautiful museum, I must go visit!

 
Comment by jULIET
2010-02-01 08:48:21

Your look is just perfect!
I love your Skirt and your dress!
but what I really feel in love is your BAG!
fantastic!
xxxx from spain!

 
2010-02-01 08:48:53

vous etes magnifiques toutes les deux!
alice

 
Comment by filles comme ça
2010-02-01 08:53:24

these pictures are so pretty! and so are your outfits!!

 
Comment by Juliette
2010-02-01 09:18:03

Les photos sont très belles. Louise et toi êtes vraiment photogéniques.

 
Comment by Millie
2010-02-01 09:37:24

Il faut absolument que j’aille faire un tour dans ce musée, il semble si calme et joli. Vous êtes très belles toutes les deux, j’aime toujours autant ce sac miu miu et ces bottines Chloé…ahhh “soupir”…

 
Comment by DRESSSPACE
2010-02-01 09:50:32

I have been ones to the Museum of Romantic Life in Pigalle. It was an amazing experience I will not forget, but unfortunately I didn’t remember these two paints shown. Thank for your point it looks really nice! I also feel from this post your passion for fashion; interest that we share. I think that your style is very refined and special. I will take care about your blog. If could be usefull, check mine out: http://www.dressspace.org

 
Comment by Ariana
2010-02-01 09:52:57

Stunning pictures - the glasses are great!

 
Comment by Charlotte
2010-02-01 09:56:50

J’adore ce musée !! Et vous vous fondez parfaitement dans le décor malgré la touche rock / vintage de vos tenues respectives… Luv it !!!

 
Comment by Alyssa Christensen
2010-02-01 09:58:31

This is a VERY well-done post! Your pictures are so professional and I really adore the way you combined YOUR pictures with the antiquated art pieces… I’ve been wanting one of those headbands for awhile now. …And what better accessory for the cherry blossom girl??? What a lovely outfit. :) Sorry, I’m completely gushing at this point, but your posts are always such a delight.

 
Comment by The Cupcake Goddess
2010-02-01 10:00:41

Perfect afternoon! So jealous of your trip to the museum. I love that feathery skirt too!

 
Comment by FASHION SNAG
2010-02-01 10:03:07

Gorgeous photos of you two! xo

 
Comment by Emma
2010-02-01 10:07:03

Encore de superbes photos ! J’aime les posts ou tu es avec Louise, on voit que vous partagez les même passion. D’ailleurs je veux sa jupe, elle est trop belle. Dommage que ça ne puisse se porter qu’à Paris, chez moi vers Marseille même une paire de chaussures à talons en fait retourner plus d’un :(

 
Comment by Letícia
2010-02-01 10:18:29

Alix and her always beautiful photos. Your blog is amazing : )!

 
Comment by Margo
2010-02-01 10:19:26

J’adore cette 1ère photo! Qu’est ce que Louise est belle!!!!
Cette ambiance feutrée est tellement reposante… c’est beau.

 
Comment by Phuong
2010-02-01 10:36:38

You both look lovely! Really like your blog!

xoxo Phuong

http://phuong-travelinstyle.blogspot.com

 
Comment by Princess Liberty
2010-02-01 10:43:48

Vous etes superbes toutes les deux ! Y a pas à dire vos styles intemporels font de vous les princesses de la blogosphère ♥

 
Comment by Olivia (à Paris)
2010-02-01 10:54:27

Magnifiques! J’adore quand vous êtes ensembles sur les photos, c’est toujours magnifique…

 
Comment by Jennifer
2010-02-01 11:05:02

You both look lovely! The flowers in the hair are just beautiful!

 
Comment by Floriane
2010-02-01 11:12:16

Oh c’est mon endroit préféré dans Paris :) En été ils font une tarte au citron meringué à tomber par terre ! J’aime beaucoup le parallèle entre vos tenues et le tableau.

 
Comment by Taylor B.
2010-02-01 11:15:43

Such a beautiful take on art. So lovely.

 
Comment by fashion westie
2010-02-01 11:28:41

What a beautiful post. I enjoy the mix of outfit pics with the inspiration shots from the hotel. Adore both outfits. Stand out pieces? The topshop skirt and headband and (obviously) the Chloe boots.

Sparkles xoxo

 
Comment by Eugénie
2010-02-01 11:37:42

Cette robe H&M est-elle récente? en ce moment en magasin?
Parce qu’elle est vraiment magnifique!
en attendant la réponse,
bonne soirée

 
Comment by megannielsen
2010-02-01 11:40:07

You both look fantastic, but I especially love your skirt and headpiece, so gorgeous!

 
Comment by Lan
2010-02-01 11:59:09

you both look great

 
Comment by Ganymede Girl
2010-02-01 12:00:24

Wow you have those Chloe docs in black too! The the Miu Miu bag makes my heart skip a beat, the color is amazing! Louise looks lovely too.

 
Comment by Evane B.
2010-02-01 12:01:24

Une fois de plus une parfaite concrétisation de ton univers.
Tout bonnement exquis.

See U
Xo.
B.

 
Comment by Laura
2010-02-01 12:15:01

J’adore les photos romantiques!!

 
Comment by Sarade
2010-02-01 12:44:31

Beautiful and romantic photographs!

 
Comment by by.Pm
2010-02-01 12:56:35

Une chose est certaine: le musée de la vie romantique a bien de la chance d’avoir pour “ambassadrices” deux jolies blogueuses telles que vous. Qui n’aurait pas envie de découvrir ce lieu après pareil article ?
J’aime beaucoup cette manière de mettre en correspondance la couronne de fleur du portrait et le ravissant bandeau de Louise (j’aime de plus en plus les création Tand3m)…

 
Comment by Katja
2010-02-01 13:12:34

Oh my lord your shoes and her skirt are just to die for! Love your blog, hope to be able to read it in the original language soon - just started my frenchstudies :)
Keep up the good work!

Lots of love - Katja

 
Comment by whatdialike
2010-02-01 13:19:40

j’ignorais qu’un tel musée existait:)
http://www.whatdialike.com

 
Comment by Shannon
2010-02-01 13:19:50

J’adore votre ensemble! xx

 
Comment by jane
2010-02-01 13:26:18

gorgeous pictures! i love, love, love everything about both ensembles!

 
Comment by Elo Coquette
2010-02-01 13:38:52

Superbe mise en scène ! Ça met bien vos tenues en valeur !
http://www.lescoquettes.fr

 
Comment by strella
2010-02-01 13:39:31

Qué maravilla de fotos. Poquito a poco me has ido ganando. Eres especial. Enhorabuena.

 
Comment by diane
2010-02-01 13:55:45

qu’est-ce que j’aime cet endroit mystérieux. On y sent encore la présence de ses célèbres habitants!
la vie romantique vous va bien à Louise et à toi. :-)

 
Comment by Leïla
2010-02-01 14:00:11

Just WON-DER-FUL !! :)))

 
2010-02-01 14:21:53

very lovely photos

 
Comment by le blog de leen
2010-02-01 14:33:24

j’adorerais croiser deux demoiselles telles que vous lors d’un détour par ce musée!
vos looks sont superbes! j’aime autant le look un peu plus rose de Louise que le tien un brin plus rock Alix
c’est très chouette :)

leen

 
Comment by kate
2010-02-01 14:48:18

omg, you are both sooo beautiful. and those outfits. and amazing pictures. really stunning. great blog <3

 
Comment by Catherine
2010-02-01 14:51:53

j’adore vos tenues à toutes les deux xx

 
Comment by Michelle
2010-02-01 15:05:48

I ADORE ur head band su much :D

xoxo

la-michelle-fashion.blogspot.com

 
Comment by Afrodite
2010-02-01 15:48:28

I love the clothes, the hair, the accessories, the background! Wow what an amazing shoot! Love it!

don’t forget to visit me at thefashionfolio.blogspot.com

xo

 
Comment by http://thepowerandbeauty.blogspot.com/
2010-02-01 15:50:57

actually an amazing look you have going on. Saw it at first on Lookbook and had to explore, i have come across your stunning blog before. Good job xx Nicole.

 
Comment by ♥Lola
2010-02-01 16:56:25

So pretty! I love her skirt :)

 
Comment by M
2010-02-01 17:03:23

wow I’m in luv with the feathery dress the whole look was perfection - like a cupcake!

 
Comment by rebecca
2010-02-01 17:13:08

the ouftit on louise is so delicate

http://etherealbeaute.blogspot.com/

 
Comment by Bluna
2010-02-01 17:55:03

Both your blogs just keep amazing me, I have to say that they are pure inspiration :) keep up with the beautiful work Alix and Louise

 
Comment by Cococozy
2010-02-01 18:02:04

The pink floral headban on louise is so wonderful. great recreations of the paintings!

Coco
COCOCOZY

 
Comment by mr. freddy's mom
2010-02-01 18:29:32

you guys are beautiful!

http://momfashionworld.blogspot.com/

 
Comment by Natalie
2010-02-01 20:01:37

Oh I adore that Zara blazer - I want Zara in Melbourne! (Australia).

Beautiful as always, Alix, xx

http://www.lemon-butter.blogspot.com

 
Comment by The Style Rider
2010-02-01 20:32:54

Both of your blogs are like my obsession! You both have such good style! I love your jacket and shoes.
Also, I love her skirt and blazer!

check out my blog!
http://www.thestylerider.blogspot.com

 
Comment by Josephine
2010-02-01 21:00:30

beautiful inspiring post and absolutely stunning photos, as usual! :)

 
Comment by Sputnik Sweetheart
2010-02-01 22:09:13

What a nice museum! You and Louise look demure as always, love Louise’s feather skirt.

 
2010-02-02 00:31:26

Magnifiques photos et… retour brillant au style romantique, Alix ! Il faut absolument que j’inscrive ce musée dans mon agenda !

 
Comment by Marie Montage
2010-02-02 01:21:41

The topshop skirt is lovely. Even though it compliments the outfit perfectly, amazing how a single item like that can stand well with the simplest of items.

 
Comment by Tam
2010-02-02 01:35:49

J’aime bien ce musée, j’y suis allée pour l’expo de Marc Riboux. Les photos étaient splendides et c’était ravissant de découvrir ce lieu doux et ‘cocon’.

 
Comment by Camille
2010-02-02 01:40:38

Encore des chaussures Chloé! Ohhhh! LA CHANCE. Elles te vont bien celle-ci, puis cette robe est vraiment jolie.

Très bonne journée.
Bises

 
Comment by Emelie
2010-02-02 02:52:30

Très sympa cette petite sélection romantique !
Bonne continuation

 
Comment by melissa
2010-02-02 02:56:57

Love your grey dress! And the bag is wonderful!

http://www.abitoffashion.com

 
Comment by lemonforbreakfast
2010-02-02 03:20:47

you both look lovely!! :)

 
Comment by jenny
2010-02-02 03:27:55

quel endroit fabuleux !
xx
http://www.sojenny.com

 
2010-02-02 04:05:19

I really like your boots and jacket in the last photo!!The dress is also nicely put together with everything else!

 
Comment by Aimée
2010-02-02 04:15:55

This post is fantastic! You two are so cute. Love the shoes.

 
Comment by Michela
2010-02-02 04:45:35

You look so good in the gray dress and leather jacket:) Please check out my blog!! Unfortunateley it´s in swedish but i cuold post in english if i had more readers;)

 
Comment by alexiaki
2010-02-02 04:46:40

I love this romantic atmosphere contrasted by booties and biker style clothes

http://fashionizin.blogspot.com/

 
Comment by Mona
2010-02-02 05:07:26

ces photos sont magnifiques !!!!
peux-tu me dire avec quel appareil photo les a tu prises ?

Ton blog est génial ^^

 
Comment by Marika
2010-02-02 05:54:01

Atmosphere of you girls and that house is so magical and special!!
Love Loise and her hairband!))

xoxo,
Marika

 
Comment by Marieand
2010-02-02 05:57:51

Vous allez toutes les deux tres bien avec ce lieu qui a l’air ravissant …

 
Comment by Emelie
2010-02-02 07:37:34

I don’t know if my French is so good ;)
J’aime regarder l’ensemble de Marie-Antoinette … Vraiment très beau! Surtout robe de plume:)
- Emelie
http://www.cocomarco.blogspot.com

 
Comment by Tanya
2010-02-02 07:38:26

amazing outfits and shots, i really love your Miu Miu bag xx

 
Comment by The Style Curator
2010-02-02 08:23:57
 
Comment by tcharlie
2010-02-02 09:57:11

The Cherry Blossom Girl que je suis depuis plus d’un an maintenant et que j’aime toujours autant ! Bravo pour le talent, les photos, le style, J’A-D-O-R-E !

 
Comment by Alice
2010-02-02 10:03:03

It is a beautiful post! I wonder if I will find a replica on Louise’s blog :)

 
Comment by Aminatha
2010-02-02 10:55:53

J’adore vos photos vous etes toute les deux très belle.

 
Comment by juliet
2010-02-02 11:15:07

Lovely photos!

juliet xxx

 
Comment by CHRISTINE
2010-02-02 11:57:18

these photos are so romantic!
well done!!

 
Comment by Doga
2010-02-02 12:14:53

Bonsoir,
je viens d’avoir un coup de coeur sur le blazer de Louise! la t-elle acheté récemment? je pense pas puisque je ne l’ai aperçue lors de ma dernière visite chez zara… -____-
enfin j’espère avoir une réponse de ta part
comme toujours, bravo pour vos looks!

 
Comment by xiao
2010-02-02 12:19:32

pretty pics:) love the feather skirt!

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Comment by Becca
2010-02-02 12:40:24

Both outfits are so lovely! It also sounds like a lovely place to visit - those paintings are exquisite!

 
Comment by paula
2010-02-02 14:43:40

el blos es impresionante!! me encanta vuestro estilazo!!!

un 10!!^^

me encanta el estilismo de la cinta en el pelo un pasada, la verdad!!

nos leemos pronto!!^^

un saludo

http://diaryofayoungmaniac.blogspot.com/

 
Comment by Annie
2010-02-02 16:23:04

This entire post is so my style!!! I love every single photo. I even used to make headbands just like the one your wearing. gorgeous, girlly, soft, vintage love it!!

check out my blog ! http://shoelosophy.blogspot.com/

 
Comment by Automnale.
2010-02-02 16:48:30

Ah! Du grand Alix comme j’aime! Beeeelles toutes les deux! ♥

 
Comment by All Women Stalker
2010-02-02 17:56:53

I have a dress similar to yours. I wanted to cut it to make into a blouse but now I probably won’t. :)

 
Comment by Gracie
2010-02-02 23:52:22

Rahh, I love this post. Beautiful. xx

 
Comment by Giulia
2010-02-03 02:48:18

I agree with Laura and Eugenie…tell us if your dress is still in stores! Please! I love that dress :)
Your blog is amazing, i love your outfits.

 
Comment by Judith
2010-02-03 09:38:46

J’y suis allé en Avril dernier, c’est un endroit d’un autre temps, que j’adore, par contre, on m’a prié d’un air courroucé de ne pas faire photos mademoiselle s’il vous plait merci :)

 
2010-02-03 19:47:45

très belles photos
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Comment by Emma
2010-02-04 08:18:54

Bravo pour les tenues !!
Louise est vraiment magnifique !

 
Comment by Gina
2010-02-04 22:27:31

My first time stopping by your blog is fabulous! Love the pics of you and wonderful imagery Viva La France!
xxoo
Gina L

 
Comment by jel
2010-02-07 12:51:16

i love that flowered headband and the fringed skirt your friend has on. gorgeous!

 
Comment by Clue♠
2010-02-07 17:15:15

You both have such a whimsical style!!

 
Comment by etta
2010-02-17 06:03:12

I love this story!
And thankyou so much too for introducing me to louise’s blog Pandora, which I had never seen before!

 
Comment by Kelsey
2010-02-27 12:16:38

Unique pictures.Love the clothes. Love your blog

http://ombre-decollette.blogspot.com/

 
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