Wednesday, October 28, 2009

Vintage: The Way Only Paris Can Do It!


Free'P'Star another great stop on your hunt for vintage fashion
Image from store website
Bonjour Friends! I have been aching to shop in Paris and I have been dreaming of a classic Chanel piece of jewelry. One from the time when Chanel herself ran things. *sigh*
For now it is a only a dream but someday! For now I am content visiting some amazing vintage shops in Paris. I hope you enjoy then as much as I have.



Mamz'Elle Swing Image from Allure.blogspot.com


Mamz'Elle Swing on the rue du Roi de Sicile is a favorite. I love the storefront and the owner is a wonderful lady. If you get lucky you may run into vintage Hermes, Dior, and Chanel here. A definite stop for any vintage gal.

Wochdom Image from ParisNY.com

Wochdom is one of the coolest stores I've been in. It has a dark club kind of atmosphere with dark walls and boutique merchandising. It a gorgeous place to shop. It really sets the mood for finding clothes with a history. the downstairs is amazing and huge!!! This shop is great you can find vintage Lanvin (one of my faves) mixed with ready to wear vintage, fabulous!!! Across the street you can find another Wochdom that specializes in shoes and accessories...heaven!!!


Quidam de Revel Image via Lucky magazine

Quidam de Revel is an incredible by appointment only vintage shop specializing in clothing from Roger Vivier, Yves Saint Laurent, Chanel, Hermes, Pucci, Dior, Lanvin, Biba, and Ossie Clarck. If you can get in the door you are in for a sublime treat!









Yukiko is an absolutely incredible shop. I saved the best for last. The owner Yukiko selects only the finest vintage for her beautiful shop. The place is dreamy, girly and sophisticated all at once. Making you think Grace Kelly is about to walk in at any moment. I didn't want to leave, seriously, I was forced by my companion to leave! Yukiko also produces her own line of very feminine furs and slinky pieces. The owner/designer has started an Eshop called Vintage Paris and it is fantastic! I drool every time I stop in for a peek! I'm about to go look now, I might just find my dream Chanel piece.
All Yukiko Images from Yukiko site
Have a lovely weekend my friends! à bientôt!
XOXO
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31 comments:

  1. Castles Crowns and CottagesOctober 29, 2009 at 2:49 AM

    Chère Judith, another great post; your photos are so lovely and the colors and clarity are so vintage, Paris and perfect!!! Thanks for the shopping trip and one day, Paris, Here we come!!!! Anita

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  2. Chris October 29, 2009 at 4:29 AM

    Ahh, vintage pieces are truly the best. I am dying to go to the store in Paris that Rachel Zoe visited and her assistant got that amazing leather Dior trench.

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  3. BonjourRomanceOctober 29, 2009 at 5:41 AM

    Bonjour! Really enjoyed your post. I love to hunt down little vintage treasures and Paris is just the place to do it.

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  4. Jen Beaudet ZondervanOctober 29, 2009 at 6:52 AM

    That looks like a dream come true! I've never been to Paris so thank you for this! It looks like I would love it! Have a great weekend too!

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  5. à la parisienneOctober 29, 2009 at 8:45 AM

    Judith,
    Oh...shopping in Paris right now would be a dream. Thank you for sharing these wonderful vintage boutiques. I will remember this post the next time I visit Paris...whenever that will be!
    Hope all is well with you,
    Mandy

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  6. Fifi FlowersOctober 29, 2009 at 9:16 AM

    NOW... I need a passport, airline ticket and money ready to go shopping in Paris! FAB!!!
    ENJOY!
    Fifi

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  7. KoriOctober 29, 2009 at 9:40 AM

    oh Juds! You are making me die to visit Paris! We need to get together and plan our trip ASAP! Gorgeous post! Kori xoxo

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  8. CaitlinOctober 29, 2009 at 9:45 AM

    What a dream! I would have loved to browse those shops whilst I was in Paris. But alas, we didn't have much time

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  9. StephanieOctober 29, 2009 at 4:42 PM

    I wish I had this list when I was there. I adore vintage stores and these look especially nice. Thank you for sharing!

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  10. Castles Crowns and CottagesOctober 29, 2009 at 7:56 PM

    I just had to come again to see those delicious colors reminiscent of pink frosting on yellow cake....Oh how Paris has influenced our taste! Ciao, Anita

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  11. Renée FinbergOctober 30, 2009 at 1:14 AM

    some girls have all the fun.
    you are one of them.
    xx

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  12. MélanieOctober 30, 2009 at 1:58 AM

    These shops look fantastic !!! All these vintage pieces are gorgeous and I love the atmosphere

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  13. Castles Crowns and CottagesOctober 30, 2009 at 9:32 AM

    Judith ma belle,
    Merci pour être venue to my post! You are welcome anytime!!! Anita

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  14. PragyaOctober 30, 2009 at 10:52 AM

    Loving the Quidam de Revel shop!!!

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  15. BonjourRomanceOctober 30, 2009 at 12:09 PM

    Just stopping by again to thank you for following my blog and all your very kind comments. You're right we do seem to love all the same things - especially when Paris is involved!

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  16. UnknownOctober 30, 2009 at 4:28 PM

    i'm such a fan of everything pink, so of course i love this post! lovely pictures.
    xox

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  17. Julio MuaoOctober 31, 2009 at 11:07 AM

    Hi Judith!

    Thank you for the Halloween wishes and the very same to you. I hope you take pictures of your celebration and share them with us. Especially of the little guy. If I don't get too inebriated from all the excitement and forget, I will take some photos to share of tonight's trick or treating festivities in our neighborhood.

    xoxo
    Julio,Dan & Daniel

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  18. ceeceeOctober 31, 2009 at 2:11 PM

    Happy Halloween Judith!
    Catherine xx

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  19. SandraNovember 2, 2009 at 3:43 AM

    I love love that pink shop, I may not always like Paris but the way the French do it is always unique got to take your hat of for that

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  20. Julie L. LightNovember 2, 2009 at 5:17 AM

    It looks like you are having tons of fun...fabulous post!
    Julie

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  21. Enzie ShahmiriNovember 3, 2009 at 7:51 PM

    I love antique shops, because there is always something really unique. I like the last shop you have featured as well, because it's not as cluttered as the usual shops.

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  22. AnonymousNovember 3, 2009 at 9:52 PM

    Love the vintage stores of Paris. Thanks for stopping by my blog and am so looking forward to the Rose Bowl. Let me know if you are setting up there this time and I will keep an eye out for you!

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  23. Anne LorysNovember 4, 2009 at 7:12 AM

    What a gorgeous blog you have here! And what a lovely post, please do take me with you when you do decide to visit those divine shops. You also have a divine etsy shop, I'm coveting that Marie Antoinette bust.
    So very nice to meet you!
    Anne

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  24. Creations by Marie Antoinette and Edie MarieNovember 5, 2009 at 4:22 AM

    Oh I love this post with the manikin print. Kool.Love the shop.I could really sleep on that bed about now...LOL XXOO Marie Antionette

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  25. KoriNovember 5, 2009 at 10:27 PM

    Hey there...what a weird coincidence that you mention Frou Frou, because I just found the blog today after I did my post and am in love! What a great blog! TTYL <3 Kori

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  26. Beadboard UpCountryNovember 7, 2009 at 6:54 AM

    Great virtual visit! At some point I want to score a handbag by Hermes. Like it's on my bucket list.......These shops are insriring me to visit online.....

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  27. Computer partsNovember 10, 2009 at 3:43 AM

    These are fabulous vintage items. I can’t wait to visit these vintage stores.

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  28. banking jobsNovember 10, 2009 at 3:46 AM

    Great store finds, oh! How I wish I live right next to these stores so that I can check it out any time I like.

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  29. La Petite GalleryNovember 10, 2009 at 1:26 PM

    loved the blog on hollywood. Just found the site.
    If you get a chance we have nice artists in Maine my friend just got on the web galerie.taulanne@my fairpoint.net He is a great guy.
    Yvonne

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  30. Lucy November 11, 2009 at 12:42 PM

    Salut ma belle! The Yukiko shop looks fabulous! Your posts leave me breathless. Thanks:)

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  31. Miss WoodyDecember 9, 2009 at 3:10 AM

    mamzelle swing is my favourite shop in paris !

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