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Ritournelle
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A French import in New York working in the beauty industry. I blog on fashion and brave museum security guards. Une française à New York qui écrit un blog bilingue sur la mode et l'art
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The Palace of Versailles: visiting a royal past

Versailles has been quite in fashion this month. First, after setting its new J’adore campaign in the Galeries des Glaces, Dior released its “Secret Garden – Versailles” video. Then Chanel showed its...

21 may 12

Schiaparelli and Prada: Impossible Conversations windows at Bergdorf Goodman

The Met gala has come and gone, which means only one thing: there is a major fashion exhibition underway in New York City! After Alexander McQueen Savage Beauty (post here), the venerable institution...

10 may 12

French dressing in New York City

I realized during my recent stays in France that my New York City wardrobe is not exactly suitable for a Parisian lifestyle. New Yorkers tend to dress up when they go out so I felt overdressed at my ...

07 may 12 1 person likes this

Tiffany Bone cuff and glamorous windows

Do you own jewelry that instantly makes you feel more of a woman, more powerful? In my case it’s my Tiffany Bone cuff. You see, I remember the instant I noticed this bracelet in the pages of French E...

03 may 12 1 person likes this

A Brooklyn afternoon: cherry blossoms and Keith Haring graffitis

Last week I took the train to Prospect Park in Brooklyn to view the cherry blossoms at the Brooklyn Botanic Garden, hoping to recapture a hint of my life experience in Japan. Sure enough, the Cherry ...

30 apr 12

Caudalie Vinosource: spa delights and product reviews

Caudalie recently invited me to celebrate the launch of its new skincare line Vinosource at the spa, a heavenly place I told you about here. It was a lovely event, especially since I was in excellent...

26 apr 12

Louis Vuitton Marc Jacobs exhibition – Part 2

Spring-summer 2008 collection inspired by artist Richard Prince After visiting the first part of the exhibition, let’s now enter the wonderful world of Marc Jacobs for Louis Vuitton. 15 years ago, Ma...

23 apr 12

Louis Vuitton Marc Jacobs exhibition – Part 1

The Louis Vuitton Marc Jacobs exhibition was a highlight of my Parisian trip a couple of weeks ago. Taking place in one of my favorite museums, the Musée des Arts Décoratifs, it is on show until mid-...

16 apr 12 1 person likes this

How to select a signature scent: guest post on Quite Continental

I work in the beauty industry and it’s one of my biggest passions. I tweet a lot but rarely blog on the subject, probably because I enjoy learning about new things out of the office. But it is with g...

27 feb 12

French touch

It’s been a month since my trip to France for the holidays. A wonderful time that ended with a few days in Paris, a city that never ceases to amaze me by its romantic beauty. The gifts and objects I ...

21 feb 12 1 person likes this

Christmas in New York: Bergdorf Goodman windows

My dear readers, I wish you all a very happy 2012, filled with fun, success and wonderful discoveries! To celebrate, here is a little gem from New York City. Remember the Bergdorf Goodman windows I p...

02 jan 12 1 person likes this

The collection of Elizabeth Taylor at Christie’s

This week the Elizabeth Taylor collection will be auctioned away by Christie’s in New York, benefiting a cause that was so dear to her heart, AIDS research. Thanks to my generous friend Lani, I had t...

12 dec 11 1 person likes this

Diptyque: a new space in New York for the Parisian brand

Every time I travel to Paris, I always buy a Diptyque candle at Le Bon Marché. And this past year I’ve been lucky enough to win a few through the brand’s contests on Twitter. Needless to say my...

17 oct 11

Postcards from Paris

Oh, bonjour! It’s been a while again. My excuse this time? I had to find then move into my 4th apartment in 11 months in New York (yes, you’ve read that right). Adieu Midtown roof terrace. I am now v...

11 oct 11

Hermès La Maison exhibition and books

Who wouldn’t want to watch the craftsmen of Hermès create Birkin bags in the Parisian ateliers? This is exactly what you can experience through La Maison, an 11-volume 5-kilo tome published last July...

20 sep 11

Van Cleef & Arpels exhibition: diamonds and masterworks galore

New York feasted its eyes on the precious stones and designs of Set in Style: The Jewelry of Van Cleef & Arpels. Hosted by the Cooper-Hewitt National Design Museum, it was the most comprehensive ...

17 sep 11

Ladurée and Carine Roitfeld Barneys windows at Fashion’s Night Out New York

On the very first Fashion’s Night Out I was still living in Paris and went by avenue Montaigne to see what it was all about. Alas, the atmosphere was so dreadfully snobbish I bailed out. See, this is...

11 sep 11

NY diary: art at the MOMA and dining at L’Atelier de Joël Robuchon

Before leaving me all alone in New York, Papa and Maman Ritournelle had a day full of the best in art and fine dining the city has to offer. As you may recall from this post, we had planned to visit ...

08 sep 11

NY diary: memories of Alexander McQueen Savage Beauty at the Met

When Savage Beauty opened in May, we admired the magnificent windows Bergdorf Goodman had designed around the exhibit. Now that the retrospective is over, it is time for me to share with you my pictu...

24 aug 11

Ritournelle’s 1st birthday and fashion finds from France

My goodness, it feels like I’ve been on vacation for years! I was terribly, dreadfully busy with my business trip to Boston, then spent a few delightful weeks in France and was swept up all over agai...

11 aug 11

NY diary: the Caudalie Spa, a view from Chanel and other delights

After a day of cultural bliss on Museum Mile, I treated Maman Ritournelle to another pleasure: a morning of luxurious pampering at the Caudalie Spa. The perfect Mother’s Day gift! We headed to the Pl...

16 jun 11

NY diary: Van Cleef, the Neue Galerie and the Guggenheim Museum

After guiding you through bustling Midtown Manhattan and its skyscrapers, it’s time to enjoy a bit of cultural bliss in calmer settings. As Maman Ritournelle is a great appreciator of art and beautif...

08 jun 11 1 person likes this

NY diary: Midtown Manhattan and skyscrapers

Every time I live abroad, Papa and Maman Ritournelle never fail to pay me a visit for a week or so. As they spent time with me here in New York until Friday, I took time off work in favor of my hoste...

31 may 11

The Assouline bookstore at the Plaza Hotel in New York

After my divine treatment at the Caudalie Spa in the Plaza, I explored the prestigious New York hotel. As I wandered in the marble lobby under its giant crystal chandeliers, I noticed the Assouline b...

19 may 11 1 person likes this

Alexander McQueen Savage Beauty windows at Bergdorf Goodman

I bailed on the Met gala celebrating the new Alexander McQueen Savage Beauty exhibit. I did not ditch work to watch Daphne Guinness get ready for the big party at Barneys despite your urgings on Twit...

11 may 11 1 person likes this

Parisian Chic book signing with Inès de la Fressange in New York

Inès de la Fressange’s Parisian Chic was given to me as a Christmas present by Maman Ritournelle. With its great number of must-see addresses, relevant style advice and sassy writing, the book instan...

02 may 11

The Caudalie Spa at The Plaza in New York: the grape escape

Do you know Caudalie? I have been using this skincare brand featuring ingredients from the vine for years. A French import in the USA just like me, Caudalie opened a spa in the prestigious Plaza Hote...

21 apr 11 1 person likes this

Visiting the Musée des Arts Décoratifs: design and toys in Paris

Are you passionate about design, fashion and jewelry? Is your inner child urging to reveal itself? Then the Musée des Arts Décoratifs in Paris is a must for you. Located in the Louvre’s western wing,...

06 apr 11

A fashion retrospective of the 1990s and 2000s in Paris part 2: Lanvin, Chanel, Dior & Co.

After walking you through the first part of the exhibition on 1990s-2000s fashion currently taking place in Paris, let’s now visit the rest of the retrospective. What’s on the program? Hussein Chalay...

24 mar 11 1 person likes this

A fashion retrospective of the 1990s and 2000s in Paris part 1: the Belgian, the Japanese and Helmu...

Paris Fashion Week just ended, but you can still admire the work of the most prestigious designers at the Musée des Arts Décoratifs in Paris until May 8th 2011. The museum is holding a fashion retros...

12 mar 11 1 person likes this

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