Le Marais and Marni - SS2010 inspiration

Natural raffia bag with citrus and floral embroidery

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Spot raffia bag and 1930's bakerlite earrings and bangles

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Embroidered raffia bag and 1950's painted flower brooches

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I came across these images yesterday whilst having a spring clean on my computer. I'd taken them one evening as I was walking through Paris's Le Marais district. It's a window display from a vintage shop that specialises in interiors and accessories. I can't remember the name but it's on Rue des Francs Bourgeois.

The whole display has a 1950's Latino Carmen Miranda feel to it, don't you think? I love the vintage raffia bag embroidered in vibrant citrus colours. Such a statement! Those chunky bangles are original 1930's bakerlite. Pile 'em on and clash those colours. Ah! but it's the huge bauble earrings that are to die for! Wear these and you'll be so on trend this summer.

Not sure? Then check out Marni's SS2010 collection...

Vibrant citrus colours at Marni SS2010

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Large drop earrings at Marni SS2010

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