It's the most wonderful time of the year! Christmas in Paris is full of seasonal cheer and charm. If you're anything like me you try to plan ahead for your shopping list. I'm really not trying to run around a million places in exhaustion to fill up everyone's stockings. I've decided that the one-stop shopping location will do - and I've chosen Galeries Lafayette - because it's great and has everything from a pin to an anchor ( ok not really, but you know what I mean!) ... Th[...]
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I'm excited to share that we have started to offer Paris Shopping tours with myself and a few Parisian insiders! We are focused on two highly requested neighborhood, Le Marais and Pigalle. Both are rich in Parisian charm, history and lots of places to shop for vintage and local Parisian favorite high street brands that you won't be able to find anywhere else. The idea is to make it all a fun and authentic experience for you; so if you've been following the blog for a while you know I've live[...]
Recently I've been spending so much time admiring the wealth of offerings as this all-in-one Parisian department store that I've decided I have to do another article to show you guys more of what I love about them! My go-to place for one-stop food and fashion shopping is Galeries Lafayette. From the dedicated Maison Gourmet that offers everything wine, cheese, and even homewares to across the street at the main store where you'll find the beauty counters on the first floor, and luxury brand[...]
This week I have a lot to share about getting all fancied up in Paris on a budget but with impeccable style. So happy to share that you can buy and now also rent luxury evening gowns and accessories inside Galeries Lafayette! Instantluxe - buying and renting bags How often do you wish you could have that “it-bag” for your special occasion to go along with your evening gown or that very important interview where you need to dress to impress? But not many of us want to break the ban[...]
Good times all around now in Paris that the spring has finally sprung. I mean cherry blossoms, short skirts and concert season is upon us my loves! Starting now inside Galeries Lafayette is a Musical celebration, homage, and masterclasses for just about everyone in store. Headed by one of Paris most darling Producers from Ed Banger, Pedro Winter. The line up promises to be 100% French. So a cool way to get out and immerse yourself in the "local" way of things here. It’s sort o[...]
At the beginning of the year, I got a few questions on tax refunds on Instagram (make sure you’re following along there too!) and now I can finally set you all straight. Money money moneeeyyy! (insert ABBA voice) You remember that thing Carrie Bradshaw said in Sex and The City? "I like my money where I can see it, hanging in my closet." But we all know that even though she's our iconic shopping goddess and has many qualities we admire, I’m not suggesti[...]