Paying Homage in Black Lace at "Widows' Alley"

Before the Avenue Montaigne became known as la grande dame of high fashion in Paris, it was known as the Allée des Veuves (widows' alley) because women in mourning gathered there.

Inneresting.  I can't help but wonder, is there is a connection?

widow :*(   -->    fat life-insurance check   !    -->   designer clothes  :)

TOP: COS
SKIRT: Miimo (Korean label)
SANDALS: Mellow Yellow

Denim and Stars at the Park

MY DRESS: Honey mi Honey
MY SUNGLASSES: Marc Jacobs

TODDLER OUTFIT: Sergent Major
TODDLER SUNGLASSES: Baby Gap

BABY OUTFIT: Jacadi
BABY DIAPERS: Pampers (ha!)

Buy 1 Get 1 Free

Here we are, my niece Allie and I.

Suddenly, my perceived age gained 10 years. Wonderful.

MY BLOUSE: Claudie Pierlot
MY SHORTS: BCBG
MY SHOES: Kenneth Cole Reaction

ALLIE'S BLOUSE: Diane von Furstenberg
ALLIE'S SHORTS: Anthropologie
ALLIE'S SHOES: I have to ask her

Some Lucky Homes Still Have Parlours

BLOUSE: Topshop
SKIRT: Acne
SHOES: Uterqüe