J'adore...

When it comes to Paris, our main objectives are always Eat, Drink, Explore.

Topping our "Eat" list for our upcoming trip...

Are we allowed to try one of every flavor?

What a perfect inspiration for color palettes for the lady & the sailor Spring 2012! 

We can just imagine our favorite basics in all those delicious colors...

It would be like candy in our closets!

Dreaming of Capri...

We adore Capri. It's one of the most beautiful places to travel for a holiday on the planet. 

Here are just a few of our favorite places on the island from our personal archives...

Spectacular views can be seen from virtually any spot on the island...

The blue grotto is not to be missed as it is one the seven natural wonders of Europe.

Kick back and relax on a private boat tour, munching on gelato all the while...

We can't get over how much we loved this seashell chair at the Quisisana Hotel.

The end to every perfect day was dinner on a terrace like this.

If we can't make it in person, we'll go there via our favorite parfum...

(www.neimanmarcus.com)

or the perfectly fragrant Capri Blue candles...

(Available in store at the lady & the sailor)

With these scents around at least we can close our eyes and pretend we're back on the island we love so much!

Carmageddon, time to take it easy...

Even if you aren't living in Los Angeles, chances are you have heard about the 405 freeway closing this weekend for repairs and the pandemonium that has ensued around this semi-apocolyptic event. (P.S. It's only closing for 3 days)

Luckily, we've got some excellent suggestions to turn this weekend into the perfect relaxing mini-vacation at home.

The first thing you'll need to do is pick up a stack of European magazines at your local magazine stand.
  August has been showing us some phenomenal covers from around the world...

While you're perusing those from cover to cover, make sure you're as comfy as can be in your hoodie by the lady & the sailor...

These tops make for the perfect couch-side attire!

Traffic around the city will be hectic, so best leave the driving to the delivery guy and order in your favorite pie from Santa Monica's Joe's Pizza (http://www.joespizza.com/).

 (We like their white pizza the best)

Alternatively, if you're in Beverly Hills we suggest Mulberry Street Pizza (http://www.mulberrypizzeria.com/)

yum!

In LA we tend to be a city of drivers instead of walkers, so this weekend is the perfect chance to take a stroll through your neighborhood...

...and to stop and smell the roses.

Dreaming of...

Lounging next to the pool at The Montage Hotel in Laguna, the perfect place to be mid-July...

Heat Wave...

Perhaps 95 degrees feels glamorous in Cannes, 

but in Los Angeles it doesn't quite have the same appeal! This week has been scorching hot and when it gets this warm, there are a few tried and trusted ways we like to beat the heat...

Ace & Jig makes the perfect dress for the midsummer heat, click "shop" for sizes

Next we'll take a trip to Brentwood's Sweet Rose Creamery for their salted caramel ice cream! 2 scoops please...

Or maybe we'll just do as resident frenchie Clyde does... this one never fails!