Former Aussie and now try-hard Parisien writer Linlee Allen wholly confesses to being the “all-round groupie” of concept store colette, located in the French capital. Having participated in the world-famous boutique’s range of events across the globe, whether it be performing in a radio show in Copenhagen, photographing guests at a party in Japan or being the first – and the last – one on the dancefloor at a CD launch party in New York, she relates to the colette way of life and here, lists her favourite finds from colette for the Autumn 06 season ahead.

FABIEN BARON CANDLE BY MIZENSIR
Co-inciding with the new exhibition of personal drawings by Fabien Baron (on show at colette until December 30th 2006 only) is the new candle series created by Mizensir and Fabien Baron especially for colette. there are three limited-edition candles to choose from, named simply “1“,”2” and “3.”

THE COLETTE CHESHIRE CAT FIGURINE
Only 100 of the latest and greatest colette Cheshire Cat figurines have been produced exclusively for colette by SPAN of sunset and Disney as the new limited-edition figurine promises to become a cult collectors item this Christmas.

JULIETTE HAS A GUN FRAGRANCE
Two ultra-romantic rose-based perfumes comprise the limited “Juliette Has A Gun” fragrance collection created by Romano Ricci (son of the famed Nina Ricci) and developed by Francis Kurkdjian.

MARTY GUIXE’S “I HATE CHRISTMAS” TOY SANTA CLAUS
Humbug! for those of you who find christmas annoying check out marti guixé’s toy santa claus-head produced by cha-cha, which can be used as a football… perfect for when your family drive you crazy!