When O Fil de L’O docks at quai de la Tournelle, this is a sure sign that spring has arrived in Paris! I have a special fondness for this floating kiosque, a restored 1920’s Venetian vaporetto moored on the Seine, and silhouetted against the majestic towers of Notre Dame. This is the perfect place to start the day with coffee and croissants, or pop by for lunch, and choose from a menu that includes salads, hot dishes, tempting desserts, and a wide variety of beverages. During the summer, Sundays are lively on O Fil de L’O with a Jazz Brunch. Directors Christian and Christophe are very welcoming, and the friendly staff understands if you’re in a daze, being surrounded by this wondrous display of Parisian beauty and history! O Fil de L’O is docked on La Seine until the end of September. www.ofil2lo.com JG
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O Fil de L’O, Paris

Sunglass Style Guide
Emma Migliorini Kristensen wears Francis from Ørgreen
13th May 2011 Emma Migliorini Kristensen works in the PR Department at the Danish company Ørgreen. “I have chosen Ørgreen’s model Francis 286 in black this season. I love this lightweight classic aviator in beta-titanium. You can wear them for any occasion, daytime with jeans and a t-shirt or with a colourful vintage dress. This model takes the classic teardrop aviators and laser-cut lines to give them a unique clean lightness and a high fashion look. The broader base design around the lenses and complimentary frame and lens shades creates a strong profile that expresses individuality.

I will call my style feminine and raw at the same time. I look for comfortable and well-designed frames which are timeless.”

Sunglass Style Guide
Miet Vaes from Theo wears Beech from Theo by Tim Van Steenbergen
13th May 2011 Beech is an amazing sunglass style! Miet Vaes, the PR Director at Theo says: “I am wearing model Beech from the Limited White Tie collection – theo by Tim Van Steenbergen. It’s a black & white frame. I love black so I wear a lot of black clothing. The colour suits me well. The frame is also very big and I need a big frame, not only for comfort but also because I look ridiculous with a small one! I wear this frame all the time. So for work when I’m dressed more casually with jeans and a T-shirt, but also for more formal events. With a smart outfit the frame looks very chic.
The signature for this collection and the clear reference to Tim Van Steenbergen’s clothing collection is the metal sidepiece on the glasses. This detail has the structure of tree bark and looks very luxurious. Just like a jewel, this emphasis gives something unique to the glasses. The model is rounded, large and very stylish. And this model has Zeiss lenses! My clothing style is rather casual. I’m practically always wearing jeans. And I love the brand adidas (sneakers, sweaters, t-shirts…). I’m interested in fashion so I do try to find out what the trends are but I’ll wear only the things I really like and combine them in my own way. Rock ‘n roll! I prefer sunglasses in a ‘basic’ colour.
Very colourful sunglasses are not my thing. My black and white pair goes with everything and that’s great. The pair I have now, really glams up an outfit.”

Sunglass Style Guide
Xenia Deger, Marketing and PR Director at Mykita in the sunglasses named after her
12th May 2011 “I had to choose this particular model, as it carries my name: Xenia. At Mykita all frames have a first name as their model reference, and since this one was named after me I guess it’s my favourite frame for summer 2011. I’ve been working here for 3 years, and now I finally have “my” Mykita frame.
It’s not only right for me because of its name, it luckily also suits me and I like it too! I always wear big sunglasses, plus this frame is quite sexy and sophisticated, but also quite casual. It also goes with most of my wardrobe. I like clothing and accessories that are quite clean and simple. I also wear a lot of black, with the occasional strong colour pops. The Xenia goes perfectly with my new red asymmetric Helmut Lang dress. But also with my everyday black skinny jeans and tee shirt combo, which is my normal “uniform”. It’s an 80’s inspired oversize metal frame with a very strong topline. I also love the colour combination: black and gold, always looks very classy.

My style is very casual and low key on an every day basis, as I live in Berlin where everybody is following this “code”. Also, our work environment at the Mykita Haus is very laid back, no need to come in wearing heels! But of course we all wear nice glasses, they sometimes make the outfit/look! I like frames that are simple and clean, this is what Mykita’s designs are all about, so I guess I am working for the right company.” www.mykita.com

Sunglass Style Guide
Sarah wears Soul by Anne et Valentin
10th May 2011 Sarah works in the PR department at French eyewear brand Anne et Valentin. “I chose to wear model Soul in black. I like the “Vintage” spirit of this model. I went for the black because I like the chic aspect given by dark glasses…I wear it daily, with anything.
Soul has a very elegant shape and gives a sophisticated and “chic” vintage look. Its “keyhole” nose shape gives character and personality; its design enhances a trendy personal style.
My style is trendy but I also like comfort. My outfits really depend on my daily mood, and usually reflect how I feel in myself. (My style can be really different from one day to another.)
I expect my sunglasses to complete my look with elegance and class, like a nice piece of jewellery or a beautiful pair of high heel shoes.” www.anneetvalentin.com































