Musée des Arts Décoratifs Celebrates Women with Travaux de Dames?
June 13th, 2017Since its founding, the Musée des Arts Décoratifs has worked to pay homage to women in the arts, and in 1895, founded the Comité des Dames (Women’s Committee), a group of female patrons who fought for respect and to advance women’s artistic training. And through the evident attention to detail and thought that went into Travaux de Dames?, that beautiful tradition remains alive today. ... Read More
These French Fashion Brands Will Make You Feel as Chic as a Parisian!
September 30th, 2016If you adore the understated yet slightly edgy style of the Parisians and you want to know how they achieve that certain “something,” then this list was made for you! We’ve found six of the coolest, mid-range, French fashion brands that will make you feel très chic on your next trip to the world’s most fashionable city! ... Read More
5 Super Cool Concept Shops to Visit in Paris
August 24th, 2016As a fashion capital of the world, Paris is known for its exclusive collection of shopping venues. You may already know about the designer boutiques and historic department stores, but have you checked out the amazing array of concept stores? Here are 5 of the trendiest and most well-curated fashion & lifestyle boutiques in Paris! ... Read More
Two Parisian Clothing Shops That Won’t Break the Bank!
June 3rd, 2016The haute couture fashion scene in Paris can be intimidating for some, and downright unattainable for others, but fortunately, the Parisian look can still be obtained on a budget, if you know where to look. These two affordable women’s clothing shops will make your closet dreams come true – and they won’t cost you an arm and a leg! ... Read More
Fashion Meets Impressionism at the Sophie Cochevelou Exhibition
May 19th, 2016Whoever said fashion couldn’t be a work of art clearly didn’t know Sophie Cochevelou. Until May 28th, the young French costume designer brings her Instagram-famous masterpieces to the public. From feather headdresses to necklaces made of Barbie dolls, come see the apparel you won’t be able to find at Galeries Lafayette! ... Read More
See 300 Years of Stunning Fashions in the Chicest City on Earth!
April 19th, 2016As one of the most important fashion capitals of the world, is there any place better than Paris to see an incredible fashion exhibition? Spanning three centuries and showcasing 300 exquisite garments, Fashion Forward, now showing at the Musée des Arts Décoratifs, is an event that fashion lovers and costume design enthusiasts won’t want to miss! ... Read More
Paris Art Exhibitions Coming this Spring & Summer!
February 22nd, 2016The Fall-Winter art season will soon be coming to a close, which means a whole new, exciting tide of art will be flooding the museums of Paris. From Barbie and James Bond to Impressionism, Picasso and fashion, the Spring-Summer 2016 art season in Paris is not only going to be exciting, it’ll also please every type of viewer! ... Read More
What It’s like to Be a Photographer During Paris Fashion Week
February 6th, 2016Twice a year in Paris, something magical happens: Haute Couture week. Celebrities, models, designers and fashion editors descend upon the city, making their way to each beautiful show venue. But for those of us who remain outside the fashion elite, what is Fashion week really like? Photographer Brandie Raasch takes you inside the Haute Couture world of Paris. ... Read More
The Most Anticipated Shopping Event of the New Year is Here!
January 8th, 2016From January 6th to February 16th, 2016, all of Paris is on sale! Score discounted high-end goods or save beaucoup bucks at lower-end shops! The longer the sale goes, the better the discounts get, so hurry into the boutiques and department stores of Paris and shop before all the good stock is gone! ... Read More
Here are the Best Clothing Shops in Paris for Curvy Women!
August 21st, 2015Do you adore Parisian style but get frustrated at how difficult it is to find fashionable clothing over size 12? We’re here to tell you that you don’t have to be thin or petite to achieve the “effortless chic” look. Here is your guide to finding plus-size (or shall we say fabulous-size) clothing in Paris, a fashion capital of the world! ... Read More
Our Little Girl is Growing Up…
June 1st, 2012I hope you are having a beautiful spring wherever you are! It’s the season for High School proms and we hosted a pre-Prom party for our daughter Alexia, age 16. 30 parents-with-cameras and 15 teenagers. It was a lot of fun! ... Read More
How to Dress for Winter Sightseeing in Paris – Think Chic!
December 9th, 2010Parisian women are famous for their effortless style and innate fashion sense. So what are the rest of us to do when packing for a winter trip to Paris? Think simplicity, comfort and understated elegance. ... Read More
