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Where is spring in Paris?

Where is spring in Paris? I am asking this as cold rain is pouring on the first day of May. The weather of the past few days makes you hesitant to shed your winter coat. It even snowed in France...

May 1, 2013 Like 1 person likes this

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Fashioning Fashion exhibition in Paris: European style from 1715 to 1900

One of my favorite museums in Paris, the Musée des Arts Décoratifs, is organizing the beautiful exhibition Fashioning Fashion until April 14th. Initiated by the LACMA in Los Angeles, this show...

Apr 1, 2013 Like 1 person likes this

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Joel Meyerowitz photography exhibition in Paris

The photography exhibitions at the Maison Européenne de la Photographie in Paris are always very popular, drawing a crowd on weekends. The museum showcases works of photographers, famous or not,...

Mar 25, 2013 Like

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L’Eclair de Génie, the new patisserie dedicated to éclairs in Paris

Eclairs, I see you everywhere! Chestnut cream and rum-filled at La Maison du Chocolat, springlike at Fauchon and now by the dozen at L’Eclair de Génie: I feel like I’ve been on a delightful...

Mar 18, 2013 Like 1 person likes this

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Versailles and Antiquity exhibition at the Palace of Versailles

The Palace of Versailles is holding a temporary exhibition until March 17th, so what better excuse to visit this magical place? Especially since it’s only a quick 40-minute train ride away from...

Mar 10, 2013 Like

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La Manufacture du Chocolat Alain Ducasse in Paris

I am savoring a box of exquisite chocolates as I’m typing this post. Star chef Alain Ducasse opened his first chocolate boutique ever in Paris last week, and as a choco-addict of course I had to...

Feb 25, 2013 Like

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Edward Hopper at the Grand Palais in Paris: impressions of solitude

The latest major art exhibition in Paris was dedicated to the work of Edward Hopper. It was so popular that the Grand Palais remained open for part of the night in the last days and people lined up...

Feb 19, 2013 Like

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Les Marquis de Ladurée, Ladurée’s new chocolate boutique in Paris

Les Marquis de Ladurée is Ladurée’s new Parisian boutique entirely dedicated to chocolate. I discovered the place entirely by chance while strolling down the rue de Castiglione. My eyes were drawn...

Feb 11, 2013 Like 2 people like this

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My weekend in Paris

Maman Ritournelle came to visit me in Paris last weekend. I owe my passion for art, dining and fine things to her so these 2 days were a succession of delights in her company. We started by lunch...

Feb 5, 2013 Like

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New beginnings

It’s been a little over 3 months since I’ve moved back to France. My 2-year contract in New York City ended in October and since I was missing the OId World, I decided to look for a new job in...

Jan 29, 2013 Like

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Miami Beach

Art Basel taking place earlier this month reminded me of my trip to Miami last summer. It was probably the first vacation where all I did was relax instead of running around to catch as many...

Dec 17, 2012 Like

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Chanel’s Little Black Jacket exhibition in Paris

If you’re in Paris this weekend, I recommend you head to Chanel’s Little Black Jacket exhibition at the Grand Palais. After gracing the galleries of Tokyo, New York City, Taipei, Hong Kong, London,...

Nov 21, 2012 Like

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Yves Saint Laurent exhibition in Denver

The highlight of my week-long business trip to Denver was the Yves Saint Laurent retrospective at the Denver Art Museum. It is the same exhibition that took place in Paris two years ago (and which...

Jun 29, 2012 Like 1 person likes this

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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...

May 21, 2012 Like

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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...

May 10, 2012 Like 1 person likes this

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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...

May 7, 2012 Like 1 person likes this

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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...

May 3, 2012 Like 1 person likes this

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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...

Apr 30, 2012 Like

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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...

Apr 26, 2012 Like

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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,...

Apr 23, 2012 Like 1 person likes this

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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...

Apr 16, 2012 Like 1 person likes this

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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...

Feb 27, 2012 Like

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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...

Feb 21, 2012 Like 1 person likes this

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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...

Jan 2, 2012 Like 1 person likes this

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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...

Dec 12, 2011 Like 1 person likes this

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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...

Oct 17, 2011 Like

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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...

Oct 11, 2011 Like

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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...

Sep 20, 2011 Like

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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...

Sep 17, 2011 Like

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Where is spring in Paris?

Fashioning Fashion exhibition in Paris: European style from 1715 to 1900

Joel Meyerowitz photography exhibition in Paris

L’Eclair de Génie, the new patisserie dedicated to éclairs in Paris

Versailles and Antiquity exhibition at the Palace of Versailles

La Manufacture du Chocolat Alain Ducasse in Paris

Edward Hopper at the Grand Palais in Paris: impressions of solitude

Les Marquis de Ladurée, Ladurée’s new chocolate boutique in Paris

My weekend in Paris

New beginnings

Miami Beach

Chanel’s Little Black Jacket exhibition in Paris

Yves Saint Laurent exhibition in Denver

The Palace of Versailles: visiting a royal past

Schiaparelli and Prada: Impossible Conversations windows at Bergdorf Goodman

French dressing in New York City

Tiffany Bone cuff and glamorous windows

A Brooklyn afternoon: cherry blossoms and Keith Haring graffitis

Caudalie Vinosource: spa delights and product reviews

Louis Vuitton Marc Jacobs exhibition – Part 2

Louis Vuitton Marc Jacobs exhibition – Part 1

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

French touch

Christmas in New York: Bergdorf Goodman windows

The collection of Elizabeth Taylor at Christie’s

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

Postcards from Paris

Hermès La Maison exhibition and books

Van Cleef & Arpels exhibition: diamonds and masterworks galore

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

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