In Mint Conditon

It’s true, it’s hard to be in a bad mood when you see beautiful color. I’ve been seeing hints of mint or mint on full blast lately in the streets and windows of Paris’s most chic boutiques. I don’t know if I’d buy a mint dress but I do like the idea of a mint shoe I’ve seen lately.  It’s unexpected and that what fashion is all about, non? What trends are you seeing in your town?

FYI: Candles are from True Grace, Shoes: Zespa (another brand that’s Made in France, love that!) and book is by sought after photographer J.R. If you’re here in Paris, you can find all of these at CC.

In the place to be!

Centre Commercial was THE place to be last night for the launch of Designer Days. I want to thank their team and the 4 amazing designers from London who presented their beautiful work. Art, interesting people, and good wine all next to Canal St. Martin, the weekend is off to a great start.

Bon Weekend to all of you!

It’s Designer Days in Paris!

Yes, today is the start of Designer Days! Designer Days objective is to display in showrooms, galleries, etc. that design is not only available to all but that it is a vital part of your everyday life. This year’s theme is Identity. I was invited to attend Centre Commercial’s (love this store!) show where they will feature four young female British designers from the collective Bricolage & Friends

Thanks to Laeticia I will meet up with team Bensimon at their Designer Days event at Gallery S. Bensimon. Can hardly wait to visit this gallery again as they will feature the work of Tino Seubert and his idea that “furniture gives history it’s form”. Forming History is the name of his project.

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Paris Shopping: Sandals and Pretty Feet!

Hello everyone! It’s that time again. Didn’t think that sunny times would hit Paris so soon but they’re here which means it’s time to go sandal shopping! One of my favorite new stores is La Botte Gardiane. Fanny Agulhon and her family have created an amazing Made in France company and their first and only store (for the moment) is located on one of the best streets for shopping, rue de Charonne. At La Botte Gardiane you can choose the color, the innersole, the sole, tout! It’s YOUR Made in France, Made in France. Got it? Get it. If you like beautiful handmade sandals, the intoxicating smell of leather when you enter a shop and great service, then you really shouldn’t miss this one of kind shop on a cool street in our gorgeous city that is Paris.
So get your feet in order! Pretty sandals need pretty feet! Pedicure! LOL.

In the pink

Tuesday, all is bright and sunny.

I love this photo of the lovely Alek Wek. I had the pleasure of meeting her a couple of years ago. She’s so positive and gracious and that’s how I’m feeling this morning. Rosiness all around. The kitchen reminds me something old-fashioned from my childhood. Just make me happy to look at. Sometimes all the high-tech kitchen gadgetry, the sleek polished looks of modern kitchen leaves me a little cold, today, I’m loving a bit of old school. Now it’s time to eat my toast and jam. LOL.

Sunny breakfast in Paris.

How to start the day in Paris:
1. Pick pleasant company
2. Order a tartine (a toasted baguette with fresh butter and jam)
3. Order freshly squeezed orange + grapefruit juice.
4. Thank God that you’re alive and in Paris.

I love having breakfast at Le Square Trousseau

So yummy and civilized.
Bonne journée! Bon weekend!

French Allure! Des Belles Femmes Françaises!

THIS IS HOW YOU DO IT!

Today, after shooting an amazing store in the 10th I  happened to peek inside a bustling courtyard. I love Parisian courtyards and people so I went in and saw this beautiful woman looking too chic for words! Her name is Nathalie Verot and just…wow! She just looked so stylish, comfortable and ready for anything that I had to ask for a picture and she graciously obliged and shared some tantalizing info. Lo’ and behold’ I happened upon a private sale by Bensimon!

Yes, the French icon was holding a private sale on their present and past collections. It wasn’t just a jolie courtyard I had entered but Bensimon’s actual headquarters! Wonderful clothes galore! I thank Nathalie Verot, Rosa and Laeticia Chikly (tous belles!)for a wonderful encounter at Bensimon and I look forward to learning even more about the brand. Laeticia you really educated me and made me respect the brand even more and on your lunch break, en plus! I look forward to seeing all of you again very soon. Thank you for a great day!

If you’re in the neighborhood go and visit their shops on Franc Bourgeois in the Marais or their new gallery of new and talented designers.

P.S. Everything she’s wearing is by Bensimon. Represent!