Valentino

The weather in Paris today is so gorgeous, that it was a day to definitely spend outdoors. I first headed up Rue de Rivoli to WH Smith, and quickly bought my New York magazine (I was having withdrawals and needed my fix!) - all the while trying very hard not to be caught up in all of the new books I wanted to peruse. Heading across the street, I landed in the Tuilleries, a perfect place to be on a day like today. But I promised myself a little eye candy, and so I headed through the Tuilleries down to the Valentino exhibition at Les Arts Decoratifs. My God, what a treat!

Despite working in the fashion industry, I must admit that I am not as familiar with Valentino's work as I am some other designers. So it was a pleasure to be so taken aback by the details and textiles that were so exquisitely draped. And craftsmanship - well, like no other. There wasn't a single work that wasn't jaw dropping - and his understanding of the female figure was as good as it gets.

It was worth giving up a bit of the outdoors to see the show.

But wait, there's more. I ended up meeting a friend and walking over to sit in the palais royal gardens, then lunched at an outdoor cafe, then ran into another friend, who I spent gallivanting around the streets of Paris with, until my feet were tired, the sweat was dripping, and all I could think of was hopping in a cold shower.

Oh what a glorious day.