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[...]
Last week My Parisian Life blog was invited to the Africa Now gallery opening and fashion show at Galeries Lafayette and wanted to share a few photos with you! France has a rich history with the african continent, with countries such as the Ivory Coast, Benin, Mali and Senegal to name a few and many of the culture is alive and bursting in Paris today. Lately there has been an appreciation* for the richness and diversity not just within the population?but also within French Fashion a[...]
Who's up for a Valentine's day in Paris with their gal pals? Galeries Lafayette Haussman is a one stop shopping destination department store with a cool selection of high-end and affordable french (and international) fashion. They also have a gallery space, a terrace with a rooftop bar and almost 360 view of Paris. Their top notch beauty section on the entrance floor, with teams who speak multiple languages - including english. Today I spent the afternoon being pampered?(educ[...]
Tucked away between some of Paris? Haussmanian buildings are a well-kept secret: beautiful covered passages that date back to the 18th century. With tea rooms, cafes and shops selling items like vintage cameras or postcards, each passage has its own charm and it?s worth spending a leisurely afternoon strolling through as many as you can. Today we?re exploring the Passage des Panoramas, the oldest of them all, and the Passage Jouffroy, both located near Grands Boulevards. Passage des Panoramas[...]
Winter shopping in Paris doesn't have to be a drab filled with the typical expensive gifts, or shopping anxiety. We've found some cool shops and spots to share with you. ?A little list all kinds of Christmas gifts from the cheap to the chic. ?For Family, Foodies, Fashionistas and the likes (wait are people still using these terms anyways?)... Most stores even offer holiday gift wrapping services for free. The idea of this blog post was to help you navigate through the pool of choices. ?The[...]
Check out some of our picks for the best concept stores in town! For your fashion fix our favorites have it all from French to international brands for men, women and kids. Oh and some home wares too! ?Many of them have their own cafes and restaurants where you can pause from shopping to enjoy a coffee break, lunch or even dinner. Don't see your favorite luxury or high street cool spot? Let us know in the comments. Hang with us:?FACEBOOK?**?INSTAGRAM?**?GOOGLE +?**?PINTEREST? Colett[...]