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A bit of Je Ne Sais Quoi
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Bringing you sartorial, cultural and lifestyle gems-I find them special & hope you will too.
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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 wo...

13 mar 12

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, Catherin...

04 nov 11

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 pat...

25 oct 11

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 no...

24 oct 11

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 t...

23 oct 11

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 8...

05 oct 11

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 livin...

28 sep 11

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...

27 sep 11

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 a...

26 sep 11

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 Au...

23 sep 11

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 bo...

22 sep 11

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...

21 sep 11

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 b...

15 sep 11

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 Af...

14 sep 11

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...

13 sep 11

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 st...

12 sep 11

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...

09 sep 11

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 ...

08 sep 11

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’...

07 sep 11

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 on...

07 sep 11

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 a...

06 sep 11

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...

05 sep 11

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 relaxin...

02 sep 11

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 ...

02 sep 11

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. I...

31 aug 11

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...

30 aug 11

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. Th...

29 aug 11

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 s...

29 aug 11

A Sporty Weekend

After five days straight spent working a my desk, I really feel the need to get a good workout in to unwind and release all the past week’s accumulated stress. But I am not a huge fan of the gy...

26 aug 11

Greek Salad Made Easy

Though you’d never know judging by the weather we’ve had recently, this is still summer season and therefore salad time for me. I usually stick to hearty soups during autumn and winter for a quick an...

26 aug 11

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