…r satin blouses paired with favorite jeans or slacks and a killer pair of pumps or sandals make a versatile look that appeals to most, and topped with some lip color or statement jewelry, can take you from day to night. The gowns from these materials can also vary quite widely, from delicate cami slip types to red carpet ready masterpieces. The same can be applied to pants and skirts as well. Are you a silk/satin fan? What are your thoughts on the…

…Maldives. The colors of the dress fit perfectly into the tropical, postcard-like scenery, and its flowy boho style made it possible to roam around the island being comfortable while dressed nicer than your typical beachwear. Also, I hope you are not tired of seeing my Alaia bag just yet. It is definitely a hit in my book as a perfect summer bag, which I am contemplating carrying on into the cooler months as well. These pictures definitely make me…

…palette to be combined in my book), red and green – ok this one is not as commonly used by me since the first thing that comes to my mind is a Christmas tree with ornaments when I think of those two colors together. However, paired with the tan or cognac leather pieces and accessories it can turn the whole look into a 70s inspired one, which is what I was originally aiming for. Green and tan work wonderfully together and same goes for red and leo…

…tatic whenever I receive your emails, be it the feedback or the random blog-related inquiry. I always try to take notes and learn what my readers find engaging and interesting, so please do share your thoughts on future topics and content you would be interested in seeing on LA Vie du Papillon moving forward. This year was a true blessing: always having fun times working with my partner in crime Janice, meeting some incredible people and working w…

…a more subdued color, a most gorgeous blue which is quite lux and fancy but serves my needs as a great layer quite often for such a piece compared to a fun pink one. So it’s totally up to you. You can always test a trend before committing to splurge or just give the heart what it wants and move onto a next obsession with or without damage to your bank account.   Photography by Mila Zvereva Follow…

…nd vanity. This time my practical reasoning took over and made me look for comfort as well. I was familiar with the CL Pigalle model but wanted to test So Kate and Pigalle Follies which were new to me. Look wise, I liked So Kate better because of their sleek exterior, but they did feel like my old Pigalle pairs, so I would have had to again give up on comfort. The Pigalle Follies though, felt like a perfect concoction of look and comfort. They fit…

…pillon”. I am still stunned how such a beautiful and free to roam creature comes from such a dull and sluggish insect like a caterpillar. I can stare at fluttering butterflies all day long and watch how they are drawn to certain colorful flowers and objects. Since I was a little girl they always seemed so happy and free being able to see the world while in flight. That’s why this intricate collar from Vivetta was on my wish list as soon as I disco…

…nd chic wherever you might go but also working as a sarong or top or even dress if you fancy giving your wardrobe more options while on vacation. Did I convince you yet to experiment and accomplish a little bit more than packing just t-shirts, shorts and flip flops while heading somewhere warm and sunny? Photography by Mila Zvereva Follow…

…again mixing some of my favorite prints: checks with summery florals. This combo became my go to since it’s easier to incorporate romantic lightweight dresses with a more structured business casual blazer for a work meeting or a more serious daytime agenda. Jacket: H&M similar 1 | 2 | 3 Dress: Free People similar 1 | 2 | 3 Boots: Fratelli Rossetti c/o Bag: Mlouye 1 | 2 Earrings: Oscar de la Renta 1 | 2   That way you can wear that favorite flowy d…

…I went with a strong sparkly collar on the Miu Miu coat and subdued sheen free sequins on the bag with this otherwise monochromatic, elegant look. The boots receive next level praise from me, as you probably already noticed my love for Casadei blades due to the flexibility of ways to style them. The heel has a message and personality, the rest is up to you with the direction you want to take it: elegant, romantic or going all the way out for the…