Sometimes I literally can’t sleep because I’m so excited that I get to go back to Paris. It’s a strange feeling for a nice (much needed) vacation to come to an end and here I am with nothing to dread. I always wonder how many minutes until I get hit by a bus like Rachel McAdams in Mean Girls, a cinematic moment that says SEE WHAT HAPPENS WHEN YOU GET TOO SATISFIED?
It’s in those mid-nightiest, I-bet-I-get-hit-by-a-bus moments that I start to think about all the ways my life could be better. I could use a little Topher Grace, for starters. I bet you’re thinking we all could all use a little Topher Grace, but have you ever stopped for a moment at 3 am to think why? Have YOU ever thought about how his humor and boyish charm belie his emotional depth at 3 am in the morning? I’m just saying I could probably use a little Topher Grace more than you could, that’s all.
In my favorite Topher Grace fantasy, in between riding our tandem bicycle through the streets of Paris and eating tacos while watching Project Runway (we share our time between Paris and New York), he leans over and says, “Do you know what would really make me happy? Even happier than that time we went ice skating at Hotel de Ville in nubby wool scarves and matching mittens? Let me take you shopping Au Bon Marché.”
For those of you who don’t speak French, you just missed a REALLY sexy pronunciation of Bon Marché. Topher’s got such a natural ear for dialect.
Another thing I’d like to see in my life is the spring line from Claudie Pierlot. I went online at 3 am last night expressly to see if the spring line was up and by the time I had finished clicking through the lookbook, there was a spider web trail of drool connecting my mouth to the keyboard. Forget the newest collections from Fashion Week on style.com! Gimme stuff I can wear on my dates with Topher!
This is a very simple Claudie Pierlot shirt combo of mine that got a lot of play this winter. The sweater is one of those longer, 60s-style cardigans that looked very good with my straight-legged Notify jeans. Topher just loved it.
Hey, we also have Runaway Project in Paris! It's aired on Téva every Friday night.
Love your blog!
Posted by: karelle avec deux ailes | 07 February 2006 at 03:36 PM
Love me some Topher Grace. Mmmm Hmmm... now that I can't have Zach Braff officially, my love for Topher will grow.
Posted by: Sara | 07 February 2006 at 04:25 PM
Project Runway. So addictive.
Posted by: Dagny | 07 February 2006 at 06:24 PM
Time out. We have Runaway Project here?! I need a tv!!
Posted by: Aimee | 07 February 2006 at 06:58 PM
"La Coquette... [dramatic pause]...you're EEN! You can leave the runway."
It's official - Heidi Klum loves La Coquette.
Posted by: Kathleen | 07 February 2006 at 07:14 PM
I went to middle school with Topher Grace back when he was known as Chris. He was quite the little pipsqueak back then; he played the narrator in our school's production of "Our Town."
Posted by: Dana | 07 February 2006 at 07:31 PM
Oh ma cousine--- you are headed back to your true home--- non?
And mercy buckets for the link to M.Pierlot. I had way too much drool kicking around in my mouth and needed to spill.
Posted by: Elizabeth | 07 February 2006 at 08:07 PM
Ohhh the Toph. My roommate and I were so excited when we heard he was moving to NYC last spring...but we still haven't seen him. Maybe someday...he's a private guy. But I guess that's part of the Toph allure.
More importantly, who is this Claudie Pierlot and why isn't there a shop in NY? It's SO perfect. It's EXACTLY what I fantasize about wearing but thought was impossible to find under one label, in one store. Looking at this collection, I experienced the same excitement I did last week while browsing A.P.C.'s spring/summer '06 collection online. But this is better. Claudie is like the love child of A.P.C. and Paul and Joe. I would wear anything from the summer '06 collection.
Hell, I would wear the shopping bag!
Posted by: shannon | 07 February 2006 at 08:25 PM
i agree with Shannon i would totally wear the shopping bag it would be pretty kickin to. but for the most important question do they sell Claudie any were in the states? I MUST KNOW! Loved it all, thanks for the site
Posted by: ering | 07 February 2006 at 08:53 PM
Ah, so many opportunities to say things about wearing bag, but for some reason it feel weird to post any of them on a pink blog :) JK
Nice blog.
Posted by: logtar | 07 February 2006 at 09:50 PM
Ok, so I'm totally loving the Claudie Pierlot. Coquette, thanks for the link. I also concur on the shopping date at Bon Marché (who wouldn't?!?). I am not, however, so much into the whole Topher Grace obsession. I think it's all the 70's Show exposure...in my head he is, and forever will be, a big weenie. Je suis vraiment desolée.
Posted by: Silvana | 08 February 2006 at 02:07 AM
The Topher I love was the one I drooled over in P.S. with Laura Linney. Yum.
Posted by: bella | 08 February 2006 at 03:06 AM
I love for my daydream crushes to speak French to me...
Posted by: Scarlet | 08 February 2006 at 04:35 AM
Hello! I so love your blog! I've enjoyed reading through your posts. I just ADORE the shoes and sweater.
Posted by: laCresha | 08 February 2006 at 04:40 PM
I could definitely use a little Topher Grace. Also a little Adam Levine, now that I think of it.
Posted by: Sheryl | 08 February 2006 at 10:38 PM
You mean to tell me it's over between you and Romain Duris?! Daymn! And here I was thinking what a cute couple the two of you were...
Posted by: Poulette | 09 February 2006 at 12:37 AM
I really don't know what draws me to this website, Coquette. This was the most girly post I've ever read in my life. Topher Grace? Claudie Pierlot? Who?
I would think that while you're in Chicago, you'd write at least ONE post about those spicy hot dogs or NASCAR.
Posted by: Neil | 09 February 2006 at 06:15 AM
you need a drink with me in the hemingway when you come back
Posted by: Adrian | 09 February 2006 at 10:47 PM
I think there are Claudie Pierlot stores in NY and Seattle. London too. It's listed on the site under "contact"?
Shannon, I am going to start calling him The Toph now, kind of like The Piv. (The love child of A.P.C. and Paul & Joe--awwww, yeah. That is so right on).
Poulette, I haven't forgotten Romain!
Neil, fashion nerdism is the new NASCAR.
Adrian, We'll talk off the board (I've always wanted to say that! Makes me feel so...secrety.)
Posted by: Coquette | 10 February 2006 at 01:14 AM
Longtime Lurker!
As I read this post I thought, "ugh! Topher??" And then later when I saw this picture of him in this months Vanity Fair I thought, "Mmm, Topher."
Louboutins and Topher in one picture? If you haven't seen it:
http://img443.imageshack.us/my.php?image=tophervf6ig.jpg
Posted by: Ashleigh Gardner | 12 February 2006 at 04:01 AM
Is that Tom Hanks in that photo...???
Posted by: Kristina | 13 February 2006 at 07:03 PM
Ooh, thank you Ashleigh! I had not seen it!
Posted by: Coquette | 14 February 2006 at 07:13 PM
Ok....I am a little mad at you now that you have turned me on to Claudie Pierlot and I am having trouble finding an on-line site that sells her. However, having seen many pics of you, I agree that this line is so YOU! You must buy every piece.
Posted by: Liz | 16 February 2006 at 05:46 PM
Thanks for highlighting this brand! I just recieved my Claudie Pierlot sweater ordered from Ebay and the quality, fit, etc. is perfect in every way.
Posted by: Victoria | 22 February 2006 at 08:34 PM
topher is hot i liked him in win a date with tad hamiton and in p.s he is sexy in thougts movies.
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