No, not the murder plot of the mystery game "Clue," but an actual hairdresser standing on the ladder in a fairy woodland. She is tending the golden tresses of this forest beauty, accenting her updo with butterflies fashioned from white birch wood shavings.
Holiday vitrine, Galeries Lafayette, Boulevard Hausmann, Paris.
Details of the fabulous evening gown.
The lovely Diana of Diana Muse has honoured me with an "I love your blog" award. Merci bien, Diana! I am supposed to bestow that title on seven blogs of my choice. In the spirit of the season, I'd say that any blog on my blogroll (see my About page) deserves special recognition. And I am discovering other wonderful blogs all the time. So many creative, imaginative writers, photographers and artists who are lighting up the blogosphere. Aren't we lucky to share our thoughts, ideas and finds this way??!!
Hi Tara,
It's been a while since I stopped by, but I couldn't miss you at Christmas Time
It's beautiful just like I remembered it was last year :) Love your image of the Virgin Mary. Such a pretty one. I need to come by more often. Love your politics, poetry and images too
Merry Christmas, Happy New Year
Michele
the crafty cameleon in california
Posted by: Misha | 24 December 2008 at 10:36
I do love her coiffure!
Kudos on your well-deserved award, Tara - it echoes how so many of us feel about your blog - we love your it - and you! xox
Posted by: tinker | 23 December 2008 at 23:17
I sure do wish I had windows like that around here! Lovely and amazing!
Congratulations on your award -- it's most deserved!
Posted by: jeanie | 23 December 2008 at 20:10
What a fabulous window. I have just finished Christmas shopping and my feet are killing me. Why did I have so many kids????????????
Posted by: Di Overton | 23 December 2008 at 12:02
Bonjour! Merci bien - et moi aussi. xoxox
Posted by: Tara Bradford | 22 December 2008 at 22:09
Of course that's a well-deserved award! And I for one am so pleased to have had the internet make our introduction! Lovely photos but not as lovely as the lady who took them.
xoxo
Posted by: tangobaby | 22 December 2008 at 21:59
Glad you like them, Pam. Let's see some window photos from Portland!
Posted by: Tara Bradford | 21 December 2008 at 22:36
Visions of sugarplums! If you only knew what your photos of Paris do for moi !
Posted by: pam aries | 21 December 2008 at 19:53
The French DO have a knack of showcasing beauty. Thank YOU for your lovely comments, Yoli!
Posted by: Tara Bradford | 21 December 2008 at 16:32
Shirley, thanks so much for the lovely compliments. Wishng you and yours a very Merry Christmas!
Posted by: Tara Bradford | 21 December 2008 at 16:31
No, not a maternity gown - just a stylist's special effect to make the viewer pay attention
Posted by: Tara Bradford | 21 December 2008 at 16:31
Relyn, thanks for the kind words. Paris vitrines really are very special.
Posted by: Tara Bradford | 21 December 2008 at 16:30
Thank you so much, Judith. Isn't it a wonderful vitrine??!!
Posted by: Tara Bradford | 21 December 2008 at 16:29
Maia, I agree - what a wonderful job that would be! I think these vitrine stylists are told to focus on "selling" one item, then their fantasies can be unleashed.
Posted by: Tara Bradford | 21 December 2008 at 16:29
Thank you, Christina! Isn't that gown gorgeous? And the butterflies - to have enough hair to achieve that effect would be a wonderful thing!
Posted by: Tara Bradford | 21 December 2008 at 16:28
Amazing photos - thank you for sharing!
I hope all is well with you , and I love your blog, too!!!!
Happy holidays,
Shirley
Posted by: Shirley McCutcheon | 21 December 2008 at 13:51
Is that a baby bump she is carrying in front? Lovely dress (especially if it's maternity?).
Posted by: Rosa | 21 December 2008 at 12:25
yes i agree i am so very fortunate to meet and be inspired by all these creative bloggers!
she looks a little haughty for a woodland elf/princess/queen. o love that there is a real woman attached to those cute shoes :)
Posted by: Robin Laws | 21 December 2008 at 12:25
Oh, yes. We are very, very lucky. I always leave here feeling satiated with beauty. Thank you.
Posted by: Relyn | 20 December 2008 at 22:46
Magic and Perfection, Tara!
The peek at the small "hairdresser reality" makes this fairy tale even better -
Judith
Posted by: judith | 20 December 2008 at 22:12
I think if I had a parallel life to live, I'd be a vitrine designer. Oh, the fantasy. Just being able to let your imagination run wild with no restrictions.
Posted by: Maia | 20 December 2008 at 18:54
Congratulations, my friend. You deserve this award. ; )
I can almost feel the material of that beautiful, evening gown. I really can't get enough of the butterflies.
Posted by: Christina | 20 December 2008 at 17:45
Leave it to the French for lush beauty. Oh thank you for sharing.
Posted by: Yoli | 20 December 2008 at 17:45