Glamorous Lives and stylish Places

I love books! As does everyone in the blog world it seems, which is why I thought I'd take a moment to profile one of the chicest luxury publishers ever, Assouline. It's surprising that the company was only created by Proper Assouline about ten years ago. For some reason, it seems like they have been around forever! As one person said it best, "As Cartier is to watches, Assouline is to books."

Not only are their books chic, but so is their Paris boutique on the rue Bonaparte seen below. I could spend hours there checking out their finely illustrated books, including some of their newest titles for Fall 2007, American Fashion, Dior, and Inspired Styles. I know they will be on everyone's wish list soon, including mine!

If you couldn't afford anything at the Yves Saint Laurent and Pierre Berge sale earlier this year or don't have enough credit to buy their old Tangier estate in Morocco currently on the market, then you might like this new book. The Private World of Yves Saint Laurent and Pierre Berge let's you enjoy their splendor without breaking the bank. Photographer Ivan Terestchenko photographed their beautiful Paris apartment and home in Marrakesh after Yves death for this beautiful glimpse into their private world. It releases September 1, 2009. I told you it was going to be a very fashionable fall!