Hi babydolls, did you have a nice weekend? I am still feeling a bit down so I tried to do some stuff to cheer up this weekend. We went to one of those cheez-ball 50′s diners they are opening here in France. You know the ones that make French people think that in America we live off of fries and chilly cheese burgers and anything we can put ketchup on? Well it’s was good for nothing (seriously yuck! Never go to Happy Days diner, it will just make you sad), but the shake was good so I went for an oreo one and then a strawberry one.
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Amaro above with his eyes on the fries. It was gay pride weekend so of course there were parades of people all over the marais celebrating and so many colorful balloons and flags set up.
We decided to take the batobus on the water to go around on the river. Sometimes even after years of living in Paris, it’s good to be a tourist for a day and remind yourself how beautiful it is and why we are lucky to live here.
I wore my favorite vintage Lolita like dress out. Fits me a bit tighter than last year but trying to take care of that with my new gym membership. Reminds me of things my mom used to dress me in for tea parties when I four years old, which is probably why I like it so much. I’m wearing it with my new Garrice motorcycle boots. I feel like I searched a year and a half for the perfect pair of basic mini motos…and I finally found them! Other than that I am wearing Sofia‘s rhinestone bracelet she forgot chez-moi (hehe) and enamel bangle sent to me exactly one year ago by my mom for my birthday (ugh yes tomorrow I will be 23), and a vintage beaded bag inherited from my late grandmother.
Okay little beauties there is laundry and cleaning to be done around this home here. Massive heatwave right now in Paris so I am just really relieved I had my fridge delivered Saturday morning and invested in a fan. I will see you around on my facebook, twitter, and my inspiration tumblr until my next post. Kisses and cracking a smile just for you 
I love the contrast between your floral dress and those boots! Also your hair is looking amazing in that last photo. Hope those yummy milkshakes cheered you up a bit!
xo
Elsa
these pictures are stunning!
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Happy Birthday early doll! Don’t be sad! you are gorgeous and glam and living the life we all covet!
I love that vintage dress, the sleeves are divine! Sending you birthday hugs from LA -xo Taj
That milkshake looks delicious! And the photos are just lovely. One of my favorites would have to be of the balloons since I just love how colorful they are.
i always am in for a fashion paradox; this is like the dior girl has gone wild. the flower dress reminds me of the Dior perfume campaign! (and the balloons emphasize that). i love love the dress not only for the amazing print but also because of the shape! how wild can sleeves be, love the movement and the puffiness so so much.
really love this. little pretty tea dresses and moto boots should be made to be paired just for each other.
Happy early birthday to you!
Thanks for adding a bit of sunshine to my day via your blog no matter how you’re feeling, you’re too kind! But I really hope things work out soon for you! Sending you some joy and hugs. 
you look great! and yes, happy birthday to you!!!
xo,M.
Pride in Paris looks so much more refined than San Francisco-I’m still overwhelmed every time this weekend comes around! And the Happy Days diner’s milkshake looks delicious, but it’s hard to make a better burger than In-N-Out!
this dress is so so pretty! and my fav is the sunglasses reflection pic
Don’t be sad hun, you look far too gorgeous to have sad thoughts. Enjoy the sun and let it soak in to your soul
Oh, and stuff the cleaning!! Bises
You are adorable!
Haleigh! HAPPY HAPPY WONDERFUL SPARKLING 23rd BIRTHDAY!!! (tomorrow) Obviously I don’t know you, but you and your infinitely charming site are the best incarnation of perfection I can think of! Nothing chases the mean reds away like hopping on your blog for a minute or two…or an hour. So thanks for inspiring us so often with your style, your confidence, and your infectious joie de vivre! Lots of Lovely Birthday Wishes (sunshine, pastry, something sparkly, good friends…etc etc!!) ~Grace
This is an absolutely beautiful post.
You’re just turning 23? My goodness you seem much more wise for your years. Happy birthday beauty! I hope your day is surprisingly wonderful!
Love that dress. And I also have my eyes on those fries. Yummy.
Oh happy birthday lovely! I am so jealous of your life, I would give anything right now to be living in Paris again instead of Alabama!
Love the shots with the balloons and your dress is so gorgeous !!
xxLily
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Here’s to you feeling better!! You look lovely as always, and I couldn’t agree more about the diner- I was in Spain and a friend told me about an American restaurant and all the food was cheese sticks, hamburgers, and fries, wings, heart attack food!! I don’t get it?? As if American food is only about greasy fried food. Anyway, i love the photos and I love your dress and boots- you look so cute!! Have a lovely day Mon Cheri!!
Haleigh! Adorable photos. I hope pride was fun, it was pride here in NYC as well…! And Happy Days diner does have gross food, and you described it perfectly. Milkshakes = heaven.
A bientot,
Meg
Gorgeous dress and I like it teamed with boots..I always like boots with dresses sometimes!! Happy Days diner doesn’t sound so great to me really, but at least you got out and did something when not feeling so well, it helps at times!! Enjoy the sunshine darling and all will be just grand!! Have a great week xxx
So cool dress
xx
hey, there! Haven’t commented for a while! Didn’t have quite the time on my pc since I was on exams. But you know I adore your blog and love everything you post!
Love this post as well!!! So many beautiful pictures.
xxx Maria
Wow, I can’t believe we’re almost the same age! I feel like you’ve done so much more with your life. I would love to see an American diner in Paris…actually, that’s a good idea for a restaurant name, don’t you think?
HAPPY BIRTHDAY mon amie! You look fantastic! Isabelle XXX
brava, beautiful photos <3
Now I’m sad… your blue hair is gone. I spoke to a few people (a woman with purple bangs at the Black Wool Sheep Gathering – for knitters and goat,sheep and llama owners) and she said the color only lasted for 5 or 6 days – I guess she’s right.
Thanks for the heads up about the Happy Day’s Diner in Paris. Although I’ve always stayed away from American fast food in Europe – there’s enough of it here. BUT, when I was living (3 years) in Germany I couldn’t wait to visit the Kentucy Fried Chicken (UGH, UGH, UGH) when it opened – perhaps in Paris ??? That was back in historic times – 1967.
Summer is here, vive l’été
you have such a lovely little blog <3
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Love the sleeves on that dress! You look lovely! The boots are the perfect contrast. Your photos are beautiful, as always.
Happy birthday!!
Regarding your comment on “indigo children” on an earlier post – did you read a book? see a movie? Would love to know more.
Just been to Paris last weekend and it’s such a wonderful city. I envy you! You are the epitomy of Paris!
This is my report on Paris!
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Dear Haleigh,
I’m glad you were able to find something at the diner you liked!! We were a bit surprised when we visited to see several American-themed or American-named restaurants or foods named after U.S. states they had nothing to do with! We just kind of looked at each other and giggled, thinking, “We come to Paris for the first time from the States and this is what we see?” We stopped by a Starbucks to look for mugs to take back home on our last day (the one in Le Marais!!) and were puzzled to see “le sandwich Indiana” (?!?!?).
I hope you are feeling better now and I hope it brings you a bit more happiness to know how much sunshine you bring to our lives with your photos from our favorite place!
Wishing you a wonderful Friday!
Betty
you’re so beautiful <3
I love wearing nostalgic pieces, that dress and it’s puffy sleeves are adorable <3
j adore Paris,maiw j’adore plus ton blog et tes photos!
Your vintage Lolita like dress definitely suits you a lot. It actually is good to give one self a treat every other weekend or so. You’ve inspired me girl. Now I am off enjoy the weekend roaming around like tourist!