Dazzling Dior in Paris

Decorating front row seats at the Christian Dior Ready To Wear Spring/Summer 2011 fashion show in Paris today were Rachel Bilson (That OC girl gets around!), Kate Moss (in all black), Vogue's Anna Wintour (Bien sûr!), Marisa Berenson (She used to model in the swinging 60s.), rising French actress Mylene Jampanoi, and French fashion photographer Patrick Demarchelier. Also spotted: French model and actress, Lou Dillon.

Didn't make it to the runway? Chances are it will eventually be posted on Dior's website like their previous shows. Still jonesing for Dior? The iconic label invited Blue Velvet's David Lynch to direct a mini-film starring Marion Cotillard to showcase their new Blue Shanghai line. Watch the 16 minute extravaganza about a handbag here.

Wondering if this extended commercial is a trick or treat? You won't have that issue with HGTV's Front Door Sweepstakes. Win $3,000 to trick out your home or treat yourself in Paris. Sashay on over and enter.

Voilà - the link to HGTV's Front Door Trick-or-Treat Sweepstakes:

http://www.frontdoor.com/Buy/Enter-Trick-Or-Treat-Sweepstakes/55968

Restoration Comedy

For the past four years, designer Ralph Lauren has been meticulously restoring 173 Boulevard Saint Germain in Paris. Built between 1681 and 1683, this French Rococo building with a strong Beaux-Arts influence was renovated in close cooperation with historical advisers, artisans, and highly skilled craftsmen to ensure the authenticity and integrity of the building's architecture, style, and finishing. How ironic that this magnificent French maison, which had it's grand opening April 15th, now houses a clothing brand from the States as well as a lavish American restaurant, Ralph's, that will dish up - what else? - burgers! Ubiquitous French film stars, Gerard Depardieu and Jean Reno were on hand for the elegant debut, along with Karl Lagerfeld, and
Marisa Berenson. Among the Americans in Paris? Kevin Spacey, and Lauren Bush.

And while we're on the topic of restoration, Elle is running a Clinique Foundation Brush Sweepstakes. The Grand Prize is $1,000, plus some Clinique products that will best restore the winner's skin. That's enough to buy a ticket to Paris and chow down a burger at Ralph's. (You know I'm not referring to that grocery chain!) Get ready for your own renovation and enter.

Voilà - the link to the Elle magazine Clinique Foundation Brush Sweepstakes:

http://www.elle.com/Sweepstakes/Hidden-sweeps/Clinique-Foundation-Brush-Sweepstakes