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

Date Night Maxi Skirt

TANK TOP: COS
SKIRT: COS
SHOES: Sandro
BRACELET: Street Market in front of the Cathedral in Palma

What I Wear on Vacation 4: Palma de Mallorca

TOP: lingerie slip (very old and shabby)
SKIRT: American Apparel
SUNNIES: Marc Jacobs
SHOES: Havaianas
BIKINI: Missoni
NECKLACE: TJ Maxx