So late this afternoon I stopped by the set of our next fragrance commercial. I can't give away too many details because I think there's another day of shooting and the scent hasn't debuted yet. But it will soon. Anyway, the commercial stars Elettra Wiedemann who looked beautiful a la a modern Audrey Hepburn. She wore a short white dress, long black gloves and very high strappy black sandals with a platform. (YSL maybe?) The brilliant and charming Mario Testino is the director.
The set (see above) was packed with dozens of extras, all very chic and good looking, dressed in black, white or a combo of the two. One very tall girl wore a striped shirt, a little black cap, black tights and no pants. Anyone out there rocking the no pants trend? I'm guessing not. The striped shirt trend is HUGE in Paris. Every boutique is stocked with striped shirts, including striped shirts with shoulder pads and jeweled epaulets. I'm sure that's a knockoff of something, but I can't place it. Balmain? The set had a vase of the most amazing roses I've ever seen (pic above) plus plates of hors d'oeuvres with signs telling the extras not to touch them. They shot each scene over and over and over. I could never be an actor.
The male model who plays the love interest in the commercial is originally from Dallas, Texas, and looks like a cross between Hugh Dancy and Robert Pattinson. I swear. I'll post pictures of him as soon as I can. Sorry my pictures aren't very good. I forgot my camera and have had to use my Blackberry!
Lastly, I picked up a Baby Kiss from the Lancome boutique for a giveaway. This is the little pastel-type crayon above from the O My Rose spring collection by Aaron De Mey. Baby Kiss is not launching in the U.S., so here's your chance to win one if you live in the States. Just post what you're wearing on your lips today and you'll be entered. Please post by Friday night. Has anyone used Baby Kiss yet? I'd love to know some tips and tricks.
Check back tomorrow for the last giveaway of the week and some fun Lancome news!!
P.S. Happy birthday to Debbie. Thanks to Citrine for the translation. And at Lancome USA, we pronounce Bi-Facil as by-fuh-seal, a bit different from our French counterparts!
