Turn this Store into a Soiree {Chanel Paris}

Chanel, 31, Rue Cambon, Paris

Bonjour! I was thrilled to contribute this guest blog to Mimi & Meg, and wanted to share with my readers too.  As an event planner, I constantly see party inspiration in unlikely places: movies, paintings, & in this case, the tres chic Parisian storefront of Chanel’s flagship.  Think vintage glamour and graphic black & white… that girly-with-edge combination that French women seem to master so effortlessly.

Black & White Place Setting & Pink Pearl Jewelry, Martha Stewart Weddings

White dishes & pink petals are demure, but bold black details give serious attitude by infusing a bit of naughtiness.  Dress the table with couture touches like ruffles, pearls, & luxe fabrics.

Calligraphy by Laura Hooper

Coco loved beautiful details, and nothing is more classically elegant than an invitation with perfect black script on crisp white paper.

Anemone Bouquet by Artfool, Black & White Ties, Martha Stewart

Anemones are delicate & lovely, but there’s something about their bold black centers that makes them edgy.  Bundled into haphazard arrangements, they infuse a bit of decadence to a party centerpiece.  European men love bold accessories: dress up your date with fashion-y ties in graphic pinks, black, & white.

Vintage Chanel Serving Tray

Nothing says Parisian glamour like a vintage Chanel serving tray.  Use it as a perch for champagne & foie gras.

Black & White Dessert Buffet by Amy Atlas

The French love sweets, and what could be more fun than sampling tiny versions of petit fours, macarons, & truffles?  Displayed in geometric rows of black & white, they become a bold element to party decor.

Black & White Cupcakes, Le Cupcake

Ooh-la-la! Mademoiselle Chanel would have swooned over these couture creations: jet black baby cakes topped with silver dragees and sugary white anemones.

Champagne & Table Numbers, Style Me Pretty

Greet your guests with bubbly to set the tone for celebration.  Table numbers with Art-deco details are a classically refined touch.

Reese Witherspoon in Paris, Vogue

Just the type of frock I’d wear to our French-inspired fete: sexy & sculptural with an hourglass silhouette, this dress oozes Parisian sophistication.