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Hello from Paris! I'm sitting here in the airport…the only place I've had internet so far. It was broken in our hotel but I guess thats the way life goes sometimes. Why waste a beautiful weekend in Paris worrying about the stupid internet?
The past three days here have been crazy…definitely one of the most amazing trips I've ever taken. I've never been to Paris before and I am sad that my stay here was so brief.  It's just beginning to look like autumn and its absolutely romantic.
The reason I came to Paris was for a fitting at Chanel Haute Couture…I was recently referred by Vogue for an invitation to the Crillon Ball here in Paris in November. It got even more unreal when I was told I was going to be dressed by Chanel. Needless to say, I was simultaneously more excited and more nervous than I have ever been in my life. I still can't believe it happened!
The fitting was yesterday (less than 24 hours ago…I was in the Chanel haute couture fitting room less than 24 hours ago..how crazy is that??) It was like a real life fairy tale…I'm still buzzing from the experience!
I'll tell you more about it later…looks like I have another plane to catch.
Thanks so much for reading..I can't wait to share my pictures with you!
xo Jane

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  1. Colleen says

    je’taime paris! I studied abroad there this past summer and fell in love with the city so I’m dying to go back
    & congratulations on chanel, vogue, you earned it!

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  2. WJ says

    Wow Jane, what can I say, that is absolutely astounding. I mean, it’s the stuff of dreams, Chanel haute couture! You deserve every bit of your success and I’m glad to hear that you had such a great time in Paris (internet or otherwise). Can’t wait to see you post some pictures of your adventures there, and of course your outfit…we are all dying to see just what you look like in it!

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  12. Leanne says

    oh wow! i’ve never been to paris, but i would absolutely love to one day!
    i can’t wait to see your photos and hear all your experiences. fitted by chanel— ohmygosh!!! :DDDD

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  13. EMILIE says

    Hey Jane! I love Paris, I’ve lived there for 2 years and worked at CHANEL, Paris is the most beautiful city in the world!
    Your trip must have been amazing! You’re going to the Crillon Ball in november, you’re so lucky!!!!!!!!
    Beautiful pictures, it makes me want to eat some delicious macarons at Ladurée!
    Can’t wait to see all the pictures!!!!!!!!
    Emilie from http://whatshappeninginmyfashionworld.blogspot.com/

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  21. Marie says

    Ah, lucky you.
    I’ve been to Paris several times, and I every time I see it, I just love it more & more.
    This summer I went there for a month <3.
    Congrats on the Chanel fitting. *smooch*

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  22. Marion says

    Coucou Jane !
    Je suis française et j’ai découvert ton blog dans un magazine de mode français Glamour. Je le regarde de temps en temps, il est vraiment sympa et ton look original.
    Donc je ne peux pas m’empécher de te laisser un commentaire sur cet article étant donné que tu es en France!
    Profites bien de la France et surtout de Paris pour faire du shopping dans les boutiques de haute couture françaises, ce sont les meilleures :)
    Bisous!

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  26. alice says

    What a lucky girl you are ! Crillon ball, you will be a debutante won’t you ? I am french i live to on hour from paris and i can imagine what feelings it may give to you to came in just a fashionable city like paris. The ball is a little bit old age thing and you will be with aristocrats girls who are not always the most nice because they thought girls from other countries and non aristocrats don’t have the same values as her. ( i know some girls like this). I hope you will find your stuff and enjoy your ball. I hope you ate a lot of macarons.
    Kiss from France.

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  28. Hélène says

    I’m very glad for you, I think that you have been invited for ” le bal des débutantes”, it’s the last and the most beautiful bal in France. It was made for the young european princess to help her finding the Prince Charmant…
    You are really lucky because it’s a real honor to do it, and you can do it only one time in your life.
    You have to take valse lessons…. :o)
    Sorry for my very bad english….
    Kisses from Paris.

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  32. Jen says

    Paris is by far my favorite city in the world! Congratulations on this fairytale adventure and can’t wait to see your pictures!

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  36. Cristina says

    Oh my lord. I am so jealous. My dream is to go to the Crillon Ball. I follow it like every year and pick at what everyone is wearing. I hope you have a fabulous time!

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  44. mimi says

    invitation to watch or invitation to debut at crillon? debut would solidify your international social status, young lady! how exciting :) :) :)
    either way, it would be rather amazing! im super jealous of chanel haute couture experience!

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  46. Katura says

    That is wonderful and very exciting! It’s incredible to have that opportunity, take in every moment!!!
    And Chanel…Haute Couture! I’m squirming in my seat! That is UNBELIEVABLE!!!
    Enjoy, Jane! You deserve it!

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  47. Jessica says

    I am so excited for you! The Crillon Ball in Chanel?! Amazing!! I love reading your blog and can’t wait to hear more about your adventures and see more fabulous clothes.

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  52. vaiva says

    I’m so insanely jealous and bitter that it’d be super easy to be a bitch and say mean things. I mean seriously. But good (actually awesome) for you. and too bad for me sitting at home feeling sick. I wish I had your opportunities. wow

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  53. beam says

    Wow. You´re really amazing! It´s very interesting to follow you. Thanks for letting us all into your life! :o)Can´t wait to see the pictures.

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  66. JacquelineRose says

    I have been to Paris and it is one of my favorite cities. You must not have stayed at George V/Four Seasons because the internet there is great. We stayed there and it is one of the best hotels in Paris (where all the celebs stay also). Next time you go to Paris check it out! Congrats on the Chanel fitting. They have tons of Chanels in Paris, don’t they?
    See me & my Jimmy Choos in Barcelona @ http://www.fashionsnag.com

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  68. Sandra says

    That’s so cool. I’m so happy for you!! Btw, I hope you can continue your education (maybe in fashion major???) after you graduate high school, but anyhow this is just my opinion hehe because school even though its boring it taught me a lot of basics in the dream job I have right now. But yeah, you inspired me so much to become myself and your experience and talent and creativity definitely the reason why you are so successful now and in the future. (forgive my English). xoxo.

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  80. Angela says

    I love Paris!! I hope you got to enjoy some things during your brief visit! Can’t wait to see your Chanel dress, I bet it will be like a dream.:)

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  81. Sonia says

    Paris is amazing isnt it?
    Living in england its easy for me to get there, which is defo a good thing!
    And CHANEL?!
    Im too jealous for words!
    Sonia x
    dozendresses.blogspot.com

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  82. Antonia says

    This is UNREAL Jane – every single girl who is obsessed with fashion has dreamed about this day. What an amazing experience. Can’t wait to see pics. Paris looks gorgeous!
    x Antonia
    LIVEGLAMORDIE.COM

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  88. Nikki Osei says

    WOWWWW! U are really living my dream! You are gorgeous, stylish, and appear to be quite humble about the situation that is your life. I mean dressed by Chanel! OMG! Did you meet “father”? I’m dying! Love you, your style, and your blog! Keep doing what you do! xoxo

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  93. Laura says

    MYGOSH
    that sounds AMAZING,
    good for you! Who styled you?
    gosh, can’t wait to see the picca’s you made,
    have soo much fun in NY!
    Paris is unbelievable, isn’t it, it’s gorgeous :)
    Beso!

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  94. lisa from london says

    wow i went to paris in the summer. isn’t it just amazing. you just instantly fall in love. and i swear macarooons are one of the best things i’ve ever tasted. did you go to laduree? not only are the pastries mouth-watering but the decor and flamboyance of the place is spectacular. can’t wait to hear more about your trip!!
    check out my blog at
    http://lisa-smalldetails.blogspot.com

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  96. Reina says

    Hi! I loooove your blog and I read it almost every day, but never leave comments.
    Today I write about you in my blog but it’s in spanish! either way check it out: reina293.blogspot.com

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  97. Krizia says

    Maybe you could pick up some nice cutie at the Crillon Bal. ;)
    Paris is amazing! I’ve been there 3 times and it’s never enough.
    Sooo much to see!
    Enjoy, this is (probably) a once in a lifetime opportunity!!
    xx Kisses from Belgium
    Krizia. x

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  99. Laura says

    I saw you and your mum leaving the Chanel boutique yesterday, but I was too shy to say anything. Mostly because it wasn’t my best outfit/ hair day and you both looked so gorgeous I felt intimidated!
    Anyway, congratulations for the invitation, sounds amazing! This kind of things make me consider starting a blog…
    Besos!

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  107. Laura says

    What beautiful pictures! Congratulations on being selected by Vogue! What an honor! And to be dressed in Chanel, no less. Sure you will look ravishing. Can’t wait to see the pictures!
    xo
    LC/www.styleshewrote.com

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  113. Nata says

    Congratulations on being invited to the Crillon ball, that is one of the most exciting things in the world.
    And paris, how wonderful.
    I have never been in my life either, but I assume that one day my dream will be fulfilled.
    I would like to say I am a tad jealous, but you deserve it. Your undying passion for couture and vintage relics has founded a dream. (:
    good luck and much love!
    XOXO,
    Nata.
    http://www.louisdiamondshoes.blogspot.com

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  115. Jade says

    Wow thats absolutely incredible! I can’t believe you were in the Chanel Haute couture fitting room. amazing.
    Also so jealous you had the opportunity to go to Paris, I’ve never been and have always wanted to go.
    urban-nails.blogspot.com

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  118. S.Elisabeth says

    That is so insane! Congratulations!!!! Chanel Haute Couture -drools in unattractive manner- have fun at the Crillon Ball and ahh! Chanel can’t get over it.
    That and those macaroons are setting off my sweet tooth!

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  119. Sadie says

    i live in louisiana and it’s starting to get a little colder here… hopefully you will return to some nice fall weather. : )

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  122. sarah says

    i cannot even fathom having the opportunities you have. having studied fashion through high school and college, and the hours and hours i spent patterning and draping and sewing until my fingers bled, i think being fitted in chanel would be the absolute highlight of my life.
    dont ever take what you have for granted, congratulations.

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  132. candice chu says

    OMG!!!!!!! SO JEALOUS! WHAT AN UNREAL, UNREAL, ONCE IN A LIFETIME ADVENTURE!! can’t wait, can’t wait to see pics of u in chanel couture!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
    lucky girl!
    CC

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  133. Mel says

    WOW congrats! That’s so amazing! Not only is it the Crillion Ball, but you’re wearing Chanel Haute Couture! Awesome! Be sure to take lots of pictures!

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  141. Dru says

    Congratulations! You will probably be the most interesting of the girls to watch at that debutante ball this year (the majority are chosen just for being from certain families…it’s amazing that a girl who’s actually achieved something – ie you- got chosen).

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  142. Rose says

    http://www.lebal.fr for some serious daydreaming about le Bal de Crillon – incl the names of all the debutantes since it all started in 1991.
    It’s very exciting to see which couture houses were involved from the beginning, and how this, and the jewelry sponsoring, evolved. And even more interesting (and definitely worth a sociological study) to see how from an almost exclusively French élite event, the ball diversified to include European nobility and a princess here and there, billionaire heiresses from all over the world as well as the offspring of various heads of state, famous pop stars and actors. In 2008 only 4 of the girls were French.

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  143. Rose says

    …but what is most piquant of it all: Julia Restoin-Roitfeld debuted in 2001 in Versace and Bee Shaffer in 2004 in … Chanel HC!!!!!
    Makes me do a little happy dance, such tidbits :o)
    ANYWAY, Jane, you are going to have the most exciting time in a marvellous environment, whether you’re ‘only’ attending or truly making your debut in Paris. I’ll be watching the local press…
    Just make sure yu can waltz properly, get a seriously fancy hairdo, and take a spare pair of dancing shoes.
    ENJOY!

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  145. mrjyn nichopoulouzo says

    Quelle Le baise? Place à rendre visite, ma tête lieux de visites, et moelle aussi. oi, mes yeux sortir de ma tête, aussi. ————- Les lieux de visites, aussi, d’égouts , mes yeux sauter hors de ma tête, aussi. Quand j’avais dix-sept, j’avais l’habitude d’attendre environ tous les vendredis pour voir si mon bande punk Était Dans la section divertissement du journal. c’est juste regardé (retard mental, pas de retard, Comme ce traducteur stupide). Tardives et sublime. vous vivez le rêve. J’espère que la Loi de la moyenne ne joue pas contre vous: Vous savez, Celui qui dit que Chaque année UNE, bien que vous avez, avez vous deux mauvais. Il est possible que vous battrez La loi des moyennes, Comme vous avez battu toutes les lois De Toutes Sortes. Vous êtes charme-vous êtes charmant. Vous êtes complexe-êtes, complexe vous êtes désarmant. jamais voir un Américain à Paris, je bien a tu représenter moi, c’est vous. Mon enfant lune! —- Vous propriétaire des salles de bal et salle d’habillage à la mode de la Champs Elysée à l’Elysée Elysium des Hauteur Couture à les chambres de le Coeur des garconnes…Merci pour la ciel pour fillies — Ferez vous au cours des Cinq prochaines années, vous deviendrez président des Etats-Unis. Le bureau ovale est votre placard à chaussures. Obama gratte la guitare pendant que vous concevez le projet de la mode nationale. Ne t’arrête pas. Tu es ma Héroïne! Tu es comme l’heroin a moi.

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  153. Miranda says

    Oh my gosh you are the luckiest! The only way I can keep myself from bursting with jealousy is that I’m pretty sure you’re well aware of how lucky you are! Enjoy it girl!

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  155. Indiana says

    I am so incredibly excited for you and can’t wait to see the photos! Congrats! This is monumental, but hopefully just the first of many, many more things like this to come.

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  156. missmilki says

    That’s amazing! You’re in real life fairytale… the blogger’s fairytale, i can just see the little girls of the next generation reading it! :) Have a wonderful time, enjoy every minute and I can’t wait to see some photos! :)

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  157. romyyy says

    you made the first photo yourself? it’s lovely & it looks so romantic! i’ve never been to paris.. it’s a shame, i really wanna go there, and maybe (my dad) can drive it in 1 day
    xoxoxoxox romylicious.blogspot.com

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  159. Becca says

    congrats – so so so amazing! Glad also that you enjoyed your time in Paris. That is a place that I have yet to visit but it’s on the top of my list!

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  164. Megh says

    wow you are CRAZY lucky! VOGUE sending you to chanel to wear haute couture!?!?!?! wow, right now high school senior girls are going to state capitals to buy homecoming dresses and you are flying to paris to wear chanel couture to a fabulous ball!

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  165. Nora says

    Oh my, these thigh high boots are to die for!! they make your legs look endless.
    It’s the first time I leave a comment but I check your blog daily, you have the best style ever among all the fashion bloggers, I love that you don’t follow trends and there’s always a ‘je ne sais quoi’ in your outfits that makes them so unique. You really deserve all these opportunities! I hope I didn’t sound too much of a bootlicker, but I do think every bit of what I’ve written.
    Wish you a good ball & stay in Paris next November, I’m so glad you enjoyed your journey in my city!
    A la prochaine :)

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  168. fashionbyhe says

    awesome pictures, you are beautiful…the boots are super sexy
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  171. anne-laure says

    I’m convinced and I know you will be the most beautiful girl as a Debutante at the Crillon’s Bal.
    ;) have fun, and do just like you always do in your blog that means: don’t take it too seriously you’re a too adorable girl for that ;)
    Kisses from Paris,
    Anne-laure

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  178. Paris Hotels says

    It is surreal and amazing but that’s Paris. You never know what to expect. I got Jack and myself tickets in wonderful rates through LMT.We are heading there in 2 weeks. Now I just need to hope I’ll also get lucky in Paris. great story, great pictures..

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  179. Paris Hotels says

    lol. You’re right! I fricked out once just because my wireless connection wasn’t working well in the hotel. That’s weird. I was in rome and that’s all I could think about. I’m soooo “connected”. I’m going to Paris next week, and this time, I’m not even taking my laptop with me! :)

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