On the laziest of Sunday afternoons I slipped off to the cinema to see 2 Days in Paris; a Julie Delpy vehicle she wrote, directed, edited and starred in. She even cast her parents in the film, as her character Marion’s parents. The story however was not autobiographical, but a tartly comedic semi-romantic romp through Paris, with raging taxi drivers and suave artists. (It was amusing to see a modern portrayal of the French attitude because I am currently living with a Frenchman and I could see little cues to his personality on screen.)
Anyway, what I loved the most was the styling and costumes! I adored both Jack’s Goddard sunglasses and Marion’s Woody Allen style specs (as seen above). But what I especially coveted was Marion’s party dress and simple gold disc earrings.
It left me wondering when I got home how I could find a similar frock, then it struck me – Cybèle! Cybèle is a New Zealand based designer, who is becoming increasingly well known for her edgy, slinky designs. Last year I was obsessed with her chain motif, now I’m all about the ink-splotch science primary colours on her satin dresses. Take a peep at the Fractal Dress (left) or the Eclipse Square Dress (right) from her Eclipse Winter 08 collection… Both very good matches for the 2 Days in Paris look, albeit a little more sleeker.
I believe a Cybèle dress would prove a worthy investment for one’s wardrobe. These dresses are both ripe for summer wear and winter layering; with leggings, boots and perhaps a beret… to truly stay in the celluloid moment.
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I’m wondering if you ever found the earrings? I loved those! And the party dress, too!
I’m on a mission…would love to copycat Marion.
Thanks.
T
im dying to get those eyeglasses she wears do u know what brand they are?? please help me out