Luxe Road Trip with the Jaguar XJ, in Miami

Is this one for me? Ready to test drive the XJ Supersport.

I am wearing a Spring 2011 printed silk Marni blouse, black crepe J.Crew pants and Italian shoes.

 Elegance is.. The powerful and exclusive 510 horsepower Jaguar XJ Supersport

I was happy to be invited to a test drive of the new Jaguar XJ. On the last Saturday of March, at eleven a.m., I arrive at ONE Bal Harbor Resort and Spa, to be struck by Jaguar's unmistakable elegance - a lineup of ten XJs, each in a different color and model. Once greeted by one of the organizors, I was introduced to the new, sleek, sexy and modern XJ Supersport. As soon as I climbed in, it was love at first sight... I was taken by its  gorgeousness... the interior is breathtakingly beautiful, with perfect design and exquisite workmanship. 

Breakfast was served on the beautiful sea terrace, where Harrison and Shriftman girls - all clad in Prada and Chloe, I enviously note - advised me on a pair of Ray Bans courtesy of The Optical Shop of Aspen. Provided with Flip video cameras, we got into our assigned cars and onto the road.

The ten Jaguar XJs journeyed in procession northbound on I-95. All power and striking design, it was a splendid sight to see. Julian was the handsome driver (a US national soccer team member until he was injured recently, he told us), and Doug, a professional race car driver, was our guide. He pointed out the features of the car via walkie talkie. Leisurely accommodated in the back seat, which is lovely and spacious, what did I like the most? The tortoiseshell tray, and the gorgeous dashboard, which is inspired by the traditional Italian Riva boats that I like, evident in the sleek lines and wood craftmanship. 

The course led us to Boca Raton Resort and Club, where we had a seven course sushi  lunch at Morimoto and desserts at Serendipity. The best was yet to come... to drive a gold Jaguar XJ back to Miami. What can I say of the drive? I felt elegant and regal, being carried by a motor so smooth and powerful. Loved it... too much!! 

On our return, celebrity Gossip Girl actress Jessica Szohr was ready and waiting - it was her turn to have the privilege of test driving the new Jaguar XJ sedan. 

Luxury - it's in the details

 Julian, drove on our way there...

Guest scene at Boca Raton Resort and Spa's lobby

Serendipity's ice cream with chocolate fudge. Yum!

Looking relaxed as the car seat massaged my back the entire trip back from Boca, but trying to pull off an incredibly concentrated responsible-driver look. 

Gossip Girl's Jessica Szohr, at Jaguar XJ's event in Miami

Anna Dello Russo Suggests Lighting a Candle and Dancing Around Naked Before Getting Dressed

This video interview is so fresh and funny. Italian Anna Dello Russo's fashion enthusiasm is superbly contagious!!! Inspiring insights by the one and only Editor in Chief of Vogue Japan:

Anna Dello Russo Suggests Lighting a Candle and Dancing Around Naked Before Getting Dressed

Be fashion inspired: Pretty or Punk?

These are the looks that are inspiring me this season, one pretty, by Isabel Marant, one a little punk, by Balmain.

Isabel Marant 

            

Balmain

So, which will it be, pretty, punk, or a little bit of both?

Fashion Scene - Streets of Paris

As Paris Fashion Week is at this moment showing Winter 2011, I post some photos that I took in Paris last October, during the Spring 2011 presentations.

Amy Astley, editor-in-chief of Teen Vogue, outside the Ritz Hotel in Place Vendome.

Cool chic awaits the end of a show, on cooler motorcycle. At Place Vendome

An example of French style: always a perfectly cut coat, a good leather pair of shoes, and a great + practical shoulder bag. At the Tuileries

Another example of chic: simple top, usually a beautiful blouse or cashmere sweater, cigarrette jeans, to  the ankle, ballerinas, and a good quality leather bag

Stylish forever: On her, silk blouse, neat trousers, good flat shoes, perfect accessories - necklace, belt - smart haircut, excellent posture.... On him: a ton sur ton ensemble: suit, sweater, tie, poise

 Who needs comfy shoes?  Big leather shoulder bag, cigarette pants, nice shoes - no exeptions!

Fashion frenzy outside Colette, on Rue Fauburg St. Honore

I love how young French men manage to look pulled together with a slightly bohemian look... hair long and tousled, scarves... always good shoes and tailoring. At the Tour Eiffel

Love that bag! The perfect shade of brown

Cute couple taking pictures

A dress version of street French chic

Children playing in the park

Picture-perfect sweetness

Joie de vivre: afternoons well spent playing a game of Bocce, near Avenue Foch. The gesture of this man, even that ball throw is performed with such elegance!

Kids on scooters at the incredibly beautiful Jardin du Luxembourg

Cinderella-esque pony rides, j'adore!!

Is everything this beautiful in Paris?

Heroine Joan of Arc, patron saint of France

The End... one last frenchy thing, Moules avec des frites and a cheesy soupe a l'oignon, in an adorable bistro in Montmartre... 

Bon appetit ...and bon style!!!