#g.arturo

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Arturo is a Bulk Daddy.

Perhaps. If you are speaking of the amount of supplies the pianist keeps on his person, then yes. 

♥ Gigi

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I think I saw miss Allaway passed out drunk right outside the Blue Lotus! I thought they only served tea there???

You’re new to Paris, aren’t you?

It seems that Paris’ favorite poet, Isla Allaway, is a fan of something a little bit stronger than your average cup of tea to get the creative juices flowing. I don’t know about you, but this sounds like the type of thing Monsieur Marín would know all about. 

 Have any other readers seen Miss Allaway out and about? 

♥ Gigi

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who are your favorite people to see at events? or the most entertaining?

Oooh, darling! This is a wonderful question. 

Let’s begin by talking fashion. 

As I’m certain all of you know, Monsieur Arturo de Marin is typically a Gigi Favorite™ if for the fashion alone. Not to discount the absolute lunacy of his antics, but  have you seen the man dress up for an event? It is blissful chaos. Though I do wish he would release his shirts by just a few more buttons. 

Lately, I have been keeping an eye on that songbird, Calinda Barbosa. I just cannot help but love that haircut, not to mention the makeup. We should all look to her should we need fashion advice, if we’re being honest with ourselves. She almost looks as good as, well, moi. 

I also love any chance I get to catch a glimpse of Zanni Lionce. He approaches fashion with such an avant garde idealism. The skirts, the jewelry, the trinkets… everything Zanni wears is eye catching, yet somehow he still manages to blend in if you aren’t looking for him. He is certainly a favorite of mine as far as Looks™ go. 

Now, let’s discuss the chaos. 

As for entertainment value, Anthony Holst never disappoints. Who will he have on his arm – or in his lap – by the end of the evening? Will it be Amelie, Charlotte, Elsie? Who can predict? It could be quite the game. Take a shot when you see a dame hanging all over him. A one-way ticket to alcohol poisoning. 

Jonas is another to watch out for. Will he show up under the influence, or will he wait until he gets there to begin imbibing? Where, exactly, does he get the funds for such indulgences? Perhaps a wealthy benefactor who enjoys his music and his charm? Who’s to say? And once he has reached a peak among the clouds, will he finally kiss Marie? That’s what I’d like to see.

Honorable mentions for dramatique antics include M’selles Carmen Morena and Luciana Gatti. Keep an eye on your pockets and purses, ladies and gentlemen. They may be a few francs lighter should the little one bump into you. 

But enough about me, what do you think? Who are your favorites to see out and about?

♥ Gigi

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Anatole is a BABE I thought I'd just say it.

Now here is someone who knows their onions! He is quite the treat, isn’t he readers? Monsieur Marín seems to think so too, but that’s certainly not in the babe’s best interest, if you ask me. Don’t take my word for it though.

♥ Gigi

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Arturo is a cigarette thief, pass it on.

What hasn’t that man done? 

You’d think there were enough starry-eyed youths willing to spare the icon a cigarette that he wouldn’t have to steal them, but we’ve all seen the way he smokes. 

♥ Gigi

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carmen moreno seems to have men aplenty at her feet. do any of them own her heart?

“Men aplenty” is an understatement, my dear. One couldn’t swing a dead cat in the streets without hitting a gentlemen (and perhaps a few of the fairer sex) who hasn’t fallen for her, if only for a night. Can you blame them? Whether or not they have her heart, though, has yet to be discovered. Sources say they have seen her with Arturo de Marín at questionable hours in the morning, but we already know his type. There is no doubt she knows, too. 

I am told La Reine de la Nuit is quite comfortable in the lap of a certain striking officer, but unless you have an ear for languages, there is no telling what their status is. (I would pay a pretty penny to anyone who could translate their whispers for me.)

If she is looking for some advice, I recommend the brooding gentleman whose shadows darken the corners of L’Enfer on a nightly basis. If you’re able to tear your eyes away from her when she takes the stage, have a look at the way Monsieur Cohen watches her. It will tell you all you need to know.

♥ Gigi

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not that he ever would, but if that arturo de marin were ever to settle down, with whom would it be?

Are you asking who I would like to see him settle down with, or who he would most likely settle down with? Be more specific, darling readers. 

There are few people I could imagine truly tolerating the level of absolute chaos that man operates at on a daily basis in the long term. All of these pretty young things, these prodigies and canaries of Montparnasse, flock to him but, between you and I, I don’t think they have what it takes to cohabitate with him ‘til death to they part. 

If I had to put money on who he would settle down with, it would be the silver crab that makes itself a home in the pocket of his silk shirts. 

♥ Gigi

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I saw Frank Felton try to shove Monsieur Marin over a balcony!! Attempted murder!

Green spirits, white powder, and strawberry blondes have a way of making men do funny things. It makes you wonder though, doesn’t it? Sober thoughts from drunken minds. 

Could it have been out of jealousy, dear readers? Perhaps he was jealous of Monsier de Marin, who was allegedly planting quite the kiss on Mademoiselle Charlotte Leigh. Or perhaps he was more jealous of Charlotte. 

Maybe he was not jealous at all, and instead it was all in good fun? Rumor has it that de Marin doesn’t mind an occasional bit of rough play… 

♥ Gigi