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Wednesday, 27 April 2011

paris...demi-plié and pirouette



Apart from Converse and killer heels...ballet flats are a Parisian essential...xv


image - vicki archer

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32 comments:

  1. Gai Reid27 April 2011 at 10:03

    bonjour Vicki
    You always have such beautiful photos - many your own, but I notice often some are from other sources.How do you find them and what are the copyright issues? merci
    Gai

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  2. Maxabella27 April 2011 at 10:18

    I love a ballet flat, so I must be a little Parisian after all... just a bit! x

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  3. Anonymous27 April 2011 at 10:35

    Cute cute.. great colours too! I can't live without them either, so maybe they are an Aussie essential these days too :)
    Flick

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  4. Unknown27 April 2011 at 11:22

    And easy to pack! My daughter(18) is going to Paris for the first time in a couple weeks and shoes are always tough to bring...good idea!

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  5. Anonymous27 April 2011 at 12:39

    They sure are and in the suitcase!

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  6. Dianne27 April 2011 at 12:48

    I'll take the red - I've a fettish for les chaussures rouges!!

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  7. quintessence27 April 2011 at 13:08

    Am wearing mine as I write - an essentially here as well!!

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  8. Luciane at HomeBunch.com27 April 2011 at 13:18

    Oh, they're cute! But I'm brazilian and we love high hills. Maybe because we aren't tall? :-)

    Love these though... very sweet.

    Have a fun day!

    xo

    Luciane at HomeBunch.com

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  9. d e l i g h t27 April 2011 at 13:34

    Love the one of each black and red.
    Linda

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  10. à la parisienne27 April 2011 at 13:41

    Converse seems to be a repeated staple in Paris. Glad to hear ballet flats are in vogue.

    Mandy

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  11. I Dream Of27 April 2011 at 14:35

    So chic, so French -- and so comfortable. The ballet flat is my shoe of choice for tromping around Paris!
    Jeanne

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  12. Pamela27 April 2011 at 14:54

    OH I'll take one of each!!

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  13. Amy27 April 2011 at 15:10

    The red pair, please. Oh, ok, the black pair, too!

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  14. la la Lovely27 April 2011 at 16:01

    Vicki - do you have any favorite brands?
    xo Trina

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  15. red ticking27 April 2011 at 16:12

    these are a staple in my closet... where did you see these? my friend from seattle is in paris now... maybe she could scoop up a pair and bring them home!!! xoxo

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  16. Splenderosa27 April 2011 at 16:26

    They are in Houston too. But I like mine sequined. :)
    Come see what I'm wearing to the Royal Wedding!!
    xx's

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  17. Unknown27 April 2011 at 16:56

    and they are perfect for slippers at home too fay xx

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  18. hostess of the humble bungalow27 April 2011 at 16:57

    Oh I'd like the red pair please!
    Red shoes just make me smile and I feel happiest when I am wearing them.

    Hostess

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  19. The French Hutch27 April 2011 at 17:11

    These are adorable. I'll remember this when I pack for my next trip.....

    ~Emily
    The French Hutch

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  20. Allie27 April 2011 at 17:21

    You are so right! These are beautiful flats. A woman would be lost without them, especially if she is a city girl. I love following your blog, such great info. here. Would love for you to follow mine too :)
    www.skylarkmanor

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  21. peggy braswell27 April 2011 at 17:27

    Lets hear it for flats-YEAH. xxpeggybraswelldesign.com

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  22. Anonymous27 April 2011 at 17:30

    hello... this is just what I was looking for. Can you tell me the brand or where I may purchase these ballet flats? Thank you so much

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  23. Jeanne Henriques27 April 2011 at 18:22

    Looks like a great one for airplane travel too :)

    Jeanne xx

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  24. MrsLittleJeans27 April 2011 at 18:40

    love these xo

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  25. Ingrid Mida27 April 2011 at 19:14

    I adore ballet flats, but find them a bit too thin to wear out on the street!

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  26. flamencokitty27 April 2011 at 20:03

    When I went to Paris last year, I wore ballet flats everywhere instead of gym shoes so I wouldn't look like a tourist. I'm glad my instincts were right. :)

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  27. Fifi 27 April 2011 at 22:27

    I ADORE ballet flats and have been looking for a fabulous brand for a long time. Here in London, there are a few brands, however I haven't found a really good quality one yet. Do you know of a good quality french brand?

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  28. Anonymous28 April 2011 at 01:32

    Dear Vicki,
    I look forward to your blog each day,it is very inspiring.I too would love to know where you can buy those gorgeous ballet flats in Paris.They are a
    fabulous shape.I will be in Paris at the end of May and would love to meet you if you happen to be there.I will be there for 2 months.
    Thank you for sharing your creative thoughts.
    Cheers,
    Kerry Chick

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  29. Anonymous28 April 2011 at 20:32

    Just gorgeous - the red one I particularly like. No stylish Parisian woman should be without a ballet flat!

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  30. Peony29 April 2011 at 05:42

    Repetto do the best ballet flats in Paris!!

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  31. Anonymous30 April 2011 at 19:03

    I need a pair :)

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  32. Diana Brito5 May 2011 at 03:59

    Hi Vicky,
    What is the brand? I would love a pair of the red.
    Diana from San Francisco

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