The End of an Era

 The beginning of August brought with it the end of summer for me this year. I am returning to school next week, and unfortunately, am therefore ending the regularly scheduled daily posts on this blog. I have loved every minute I have spent on The Champagne & The Stars in the past year, and will certainly continue to post as much as possible, but school takes precedent. My love of fashion, and the blogging community, will never wane though, so you can rest assured that I'll still be around, commenting and posting when I can. Thank you, thank you, for all of your kind words and support. I couldn't have done it without you! See you again, soon. 

Love, Josephine

Céline sunglasses, Twenty8Twelve tank (similar), J. Crew shorts and sandals, Louis Vuitton Speedy.

I Love Paris in the Rain

Regina Spektor had it right, Paris really is lovely in the rain. I wouldn't be adverse to a trip there sometime soon by any means. It's been far too long. In the meantime, I'll be here, in Denver, with its winter weather advisory, celebrating the first day of May. And sending Happy Birthday wishes to one of my favorite people ever, who loves Paris as much as I do. I hope your birthday is the best yet, Jenny!

Céline sunglasses, Wildfox top (also awesome), Twenty8Twelve tank (similar), Current/Elliott pants (similar), Aldo pumps, Mimeko pearls via Security Jewelers. 

Hooded

The weather has finally been cold enough to pull out my winter coats, which I couldn't be happier about. It's supposed to warm up a bit this week, but I'm hoping for more winter soon. And more snow. Always more snow. Especially for Christmas. 

Marc by Marc Jacobs coat (similar), Céline sunglasses, J. Crew sweater (similar), Twenty8Twelve tank (similar), Urban Outfitters necklace (similar), Current/Elliott denim, Isabel Marant boots, Balenciaga bag. 

Real Straight Talk

I've recently become obsessed with the idea of blue suede pumps. After searching through my usual suspects, including J. Crew and Nordstrom, I came across this pair. They were still full price at the time though, and I already had them in black leather. I'm certainly not opposed to buying more than one color of something I love, but paying a large amount for what would likely fall out of use much sooner than its more classic counterpart seemed silly. But then the shoes went on sale, and directly into my wardrobe. Their complimentary qualities when paired with gold brocade only gave them bonus points. 

Vince leather jacket (similar, on sale), vintage sweater, Urban Outfitters necklace (similar), Twenty8Twelve tank (similar), 7FAM denim, Vera Wang azure suede pumps, Balenciaga bag.