Preparing an ostrich for a holiday party, department store vitrine, Boulevard Hausmann, Paris.
A team of mice work to bring out the bird's natural beauty.
The makeup artists and hairdressers work their magic.
Finishing touches.
A white rabbit pops in to ask what's taking so long - the ball is about to begin!
Dressing for the festivities.
A curious child peers in through the window at the Folies Bergere-inspired tulle and satin ribbon-trimmed dress.
Scroll down the page for Chanel's resort wear.
This is my favorite - those windowdressers should put together a storybook!
Thank you for all of your wonderful pictures - I'm sorry if I'm not commenting on each one, though I've enjoyed looking at them all -- I'm trying to hurry through and catch up with everyone, lest the power goes -- it's pouring again!
Though I wish I could take more time to drink them in - these are all so lovely!~XOXO
Posted by: tinker | 17 December 2008 at 23:41
I LOVE THIS TOO!!!
THANK YOU FOR SHARING THESE!!!!
J'ADORE!!!
xox
Constance
Posted by: rochambeau | 15 December 2008 at 22:41
Wow Tara these images are fabulous. You must be in your element photographing these windows.
Posted by: Di Overton | 15 December 2008 at 17:33
Oh my gosh! This is a perfect post. Oh how I would love to go window shopping in Paris.
Posted by: Relyn | 15 December 2008 at 07:56
These all made me smile. Those Parisians really know how to bring out the child-like wonder in us all.
Posted by: Donna | 15 December 2008 at 05:17
oohhhh!
i SO needed this fine fantasy!
:-)
somepinkflowers
Posted by: somepinkflowers | 15 December 2008 at 04:34
These windows would make my girls so happy!!! I'm showing them in the morning.
Purple seems to be the reigning colour this season~!
xo
Posted by: Gillian daSilva | 15 December 2008 at 03:10
YOU are a curious child dear TAra ~
a magical curious wonder of a girl:)
muah!
Posted by: maddie | 14 December 2008 at 22:59
Amazing window! Great photography. I LOVE this window. Thanks so much for sharing these wondrous windows with us. I spent a day in NYC last week and the windows were not-so-glamorous and creative as I had hoped for.
Posted by: Helen | 14 December 2008 at 22:13
A fine soiree indeed. I love the tulle dress with ribbons too!
Posted by: Mary T. | 14 December 2008 at 21:55
Nice, so nice. I wish I were a kid!!
Posted by: Philip | 14 December 2008 at 21:32
The work and imagination that goes into all these windows is simply amazing! XXOO
Posted by: Tammy | 14 December 2008 at 21:26
Haha! that was not what I was expecting from the header...what a wonderful fantasy! My daughter would love it.
Posted by: Maia | 14 December 2008 at 19:52
Stunning! That last image putting it all in perspective.
Posted by: stephanie | 14 December 2008 at 17:53
Just delightful ... . as are all your posts and photography! I've so enjoyed discovering your lovely blog..... J de Santa Fe
Posted by: judith | 14 December 2008 at 17:44
oh my goodness, that is sooo adorable. I love the little mice and the bunny looking down from the hatch in the ceiling!! That's a soiree that I'd love to attend!!
Posted by: My Melange | 14 December 2008 at 17:01