Back to the vintage

This post is for the love of of Parisian life, darling S, who has saved my year abroad from slipping into 'potentially one of the most miserable years of my life' and turned it upside down into 'the most awesome year of my life', mainly due to the fact that she understands me completely, knows me far too well, has brilliant taste in television, hobbies, art, music, clothes, and the best sense of humour ever. She can also cook the best roasted vegetables i have ever tasted. In short, she is completely wonderful and I would now be completely lost without her. So without further ado, here is a list of some vintage shops I have visited as a lady of leisure that she hasn't been able to make it to. None of them are as cheap as the classic ones in the Marais - fripe star, coiffure etc.. But I think they are better, in terms of their selection, layout etc etc etc.

Metro Etienne Marcel -

Kiliwatch
Episode (both on Rue Tinquetonne ) - both vair trendy sort of urban outfitters style places - i got my perfect white and green fifties sundress from episode, adn the staff where wonderfully friendly.
Allison et Sacha (Rue Etienne Marcel) - it looks like one of those cheapy shitty shops full of japanesey tat but oh truuust me it isnt - rack upon rack of perfect liberty print blouses, plenty of dresses and skirts too.

Metro St Paul -
Noir Kennedy (Rue Roi de Sicile) - The same kind of idea as Kiliwatch - handpicked trend-driven quality vintage pieces, in a very kooky environment (old red telephone boxes as changing rooms, coffins in the window...). Surprisingly friendly staff.

Metro Bastille - Come on Eiline (Rue des Taillandiers). A bit of a walk, but very much worth it. The top floor is filled with reasonably priced designer treasures - mint-condition YSL smoking jackets for 150 euros for example, and then you descend the stairs... to vinatge HEAVEN. A huge cellar filled with black tie dresses, decent quality coats, blazers, skirts... One of those rare places that lives up to its reputation.

Ohhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh I don't want to leave.

Xxx