FASHIONISTA IN PARIS! Ladurée, Paris’ Most Charming Tea Salon, Sparked a Macaron Addiction

December 1st, 2009 · No Comments

I need a fix! I’ve been home from Paris for 2 weeks and cannot stop fixating over Ladurée macarons. My favorite Parisian treat has sparked an addiction.
Sweet confectionery heaven is how I would describe the world’s most decadent sweet, perfected by Ladurée Paris. Ladurée’s macaroons are not the coconut version familiar to Americans, but two [...]

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FASHIONISTA IN PARIS: Le Bon Marché is Paris’ Chicest Department Store; Where Else Could You Find a Black Christmas Tree?

November 24th, 2009 · No Comments

While on the Eurostar traveling from London to Paris I struck up a conversation with a chic Parisian on great places to shop. On the topic of unique shopping experiences, she told me about Le Bon Marche, an uber department store which carried the latest in fashion and home in addition to a giant gourmet [...]

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FASHIONISTA IN PARIS: The Reason French Women Don’t Get Fat? Fresh Food Markets

November 19th, 2009 · 2 Comments

After spending ten days in Paris it all made sense. Consuming an endless flow of crepes, cheese, baguettes and  brioche it suddenly dawned on me.
I had spent the entire week indulging in the finest French food without gaining an ounce. In fact, I lost weight while on holiday. It occurred to me that I had [...]

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A FASHIONISTA IN PARIS: What Does One Wear to the Eiffel Tower? DVF & Fur!

November 16th, 2009 · 3 Comments

Last night I returned from a fabulous 9-day trip to Paris, France and have oh-so much to report from fashion to food, but I thought I’d start out with the iconic image most often associated with France: the Eiffel Tower.
As an avid photographer, I take thousands of photos when traveling, but prefer the security of [...]

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