Ssshhhh…it’s all so quiet in Paris

Unlike most people who can’t wait to be on their summer holiday, I truly enjoy spending my summer in the city. Already mid-July, you start to feel the city empty out a bit. People seem more...

Great-grandma Esther is pretty in pink

I absolutely love this picture of my great-grandma Esther taken in the 1940′s. I was never lucky enough to meet her and know very little about her life but when I look at this picture, I feel a...

Being a kid again-for one delightful afternoon

Like many Parisians, I eagerly headed over this weekend to the Carnaval de Colette in honor of the shop’s fifteenth anniversary not quite knowing what to expect and all the while sensing it would...

Spotlight On >> Catherine B

It’s not every day that you meet someone as dedicated and genuinely attached to their craft as Catherine B. The owner of two boutiques specializing in true vintage Chanel and Hermès, Catherine is...

Back 2 Basics >> Dress to Impress

Yesterday, the weather was absolutely gorgeous in Paris so I decided to tag along with my friend Kira and her kids on a cultural excursion to the Paris sewers (yes it’s a bit off the beaten path...

Pretty Little things >> The LBD-2011

I’m sure many of you are already aware that Didier Ludot has collaborated with Petit Bateau on a capsule collection of little black dresses and I have to say I’m incredibly excited, if not giddy...

Mea Culpa

Well it’s been a while since my last post, eighteen days to be perfectly exact and I’m truly sorry for my little disappearing act. But I can explain. You see, even though I’ve put the shop offline,...

Private Sale

As most of you know by now, I had to shut down my online boutique shopjenesaisquoi.com back in June. Well I’ve decided to organize a small private sale this saturday with discounts from 70 to 80%...

Fruit Cocktail

There’s nothing better than orange, grapefruit and pineapple juice with a splash of grenadine poured over ice to quench my thirst on these freakishly warm indian summer days we’re living through in...

Paris Fashion Week Ready

You’ve seen my choice of attire for this season’s Paris Fashion Week, now tell me what look would you go for? 1: Céline Forest Classic Box Bag €2450 2: Opening Ceremony Dropped Ruffle T-Shirt Dress...

Pairing Up

During the various fashion weeks, while spending numerous hours viewing the collections on elle.com and style.com, I usually find myself imagining pairing up certain designers that compliment one...

Indian Summer in Paris

I had planned on staying in this weekend, just relaxing, watching movies and catching up on emails. But it seems that after all my complaining about the premature fall that descended on Paris in...

Earthy Fall Decor

Warm earthy tones- reds, oranges, yellows and browns. Curling up on a sofa with a comfy blanket, a pumpkin spice latte (Starbucks if you hear me, please make them available in Paris!) and a good...

Synie’s Savory Cupcake

Synie’s Cupcakes, though more well known for sweet concoctions offers a couple savory flavored cupcakes for lunch. Having tried several varieties, I have to say I’m totally conquered. I usually...

NYFW Beauty Palette

My makeup skills are very basic. I usually spend a total of five minutes applying it and stick to neutral tones with the exception of my bright red lipstick that I’ll put on when in need of a bit...

Oriental Pastries

I was so thrilled when La Bague de Kenza finally opened a branch in my neighborhood last year, bringing these little oriental pastries one step closer to me! The rich flavored desserts from North...

My NYFW Look

You all know the old saying “When in Rome..”? Well, if and when in New York City for fashion week, go all out with a sophisticated look and a touch of je ne sais quoi, in this case the gorgeous Miu...

NYFW Favorite Looks-Part 1

I have to say I’ve gone into complete pattern and color overload during this NYFW but I’m loving every second of it! Based on the first four days of shows, color blocking is here to stay, somewhat...

Fashion…Illustrat ions

Well this has been one crazy hectic fashion-filled week! Last night, Vogue’s Fashion’s Night Out (FNO) took place and boy was it entertaining. The lines were horrendously long to get into the shops...

Fashion’s Night Out Essentials

Whether you’re in London, New York, Paris or any city celebrating Fashion’s Night Out, no self-respecting blogger should leave home without these absolute essentials to survive FNO and the entire...

Kira Owen

(Photo courtesy of Owen&Savary) I have twitter to thank for meeting the lovely Kira Owen. After exchanging tweets with Cat, aka Sugar_Daze, known for the best cupcakes in Paris (with Synie’s of...

Pistachio & Rose Water Cupcake

Last year, I baked a batch of pistachio and rose water cupcakes for the inaugural Cupcake Camp Paris event. Though I’m no expert, if I say so myself, they were pretty good! This has become one of...

Fashion Night Out-Paris

Let fall fashion season begin! If there’s one night where you can strut your stuff down Avenue Montaigne in your best sartorial expression, Fashion Night Out (FNO) is the time to do so. Mix and...

Owen & Savary Salomé Cuff

In full disclosure, Kira Owen, half of the very talented duo behind Owen & Savary (OS) has become a very good friend of mine since I met her at the launch of the OS line two years ago. But that’s...

Pampering Party

These past few months have been non-stop work and when I look in the mirror, I can see the toll it’s taken on me. I look and feel washed out, tired and clearly in need of a pick-me-up relaxing...

Nectarine Crumble

This recipe has saved me on more than one occasion when I had completely forgotten to prepare/buy dessert for guests arriving thirty minutes later for dinner. It’s such a versatile dish. You can...

Well fall has really settled in these past few days in Paris with crisp, cool and sunny days. I can’t explain why but I always get a craving for dark berries come early September and October. In...

Splurge or Steal

Most people (myself included) do not have unlimited funds to go on weekly shopping sprees. Instead, we live vicariously through magazine editorials and brand campaigns (have you seen the new Lanvin...

Dîner en Blanc – Paris vs. New York

For those of you who may not know, let me tell you about the Dîner en Blanc. It’s an annual event where people meet up for a giant outdoor dinner and guests are required to dress in white. The...

Sneaker Chic

I absolutely love the D.A.T.E line because they make wearing sneakers chic and sophisticated, what I considered up until now a paradoxical concept. Leave it to the Italians to turn a basic piece of...