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The Perfect Floral Frock
The saying "April showers bring May flowers" may be an American one, but Paris is certainly in bloom this May. Imagine yourself sipping espresso at a Paris café while watching passersby, enjoying... Continue reading »
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Spring and Summer Festivals in France
It’s that time of year again when France erupts into festival mode. While great fêtes and festivals in France are held throughout the year, spring and summer are the seasons of bounty. • Roland... Continue reading »
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Pamela Popo
GG2P partner Pamela Popo may have a strange-sounding name, but to the French, it’s a way of paying homage to one of their favorite local singers, Serge Gainsbourg, who sang a song by the same name.... Continue reading »
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Paris Fashion: See the Secrets of a Master
The Musée Galliera's “Cristóbal Balenciaga, Collector of Fashion” is another of that museum's impressive innovations. Last year, they installed the oeuvre of fashion priestess Mme Grès in the... Continue reading »
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Treasure Hunting at the Louvre in Paris
The Louvre in Paris is arguably the world’s most famous and definitely the world’s most visited museum, containing over 35,000 artworks. Let’s face it: the Louvre can be pretty overwhelming if... Continue reading »
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Petal Power Bag
Oh là là! We couldn’t love this Petal Power bag by Gigi Mortimer and Courtney Moss, the ever-chic Glamourpuss NYC girls, more. Inspired by the vintage flowered swim caps à l’ancienne, this... Continue reading »
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An Early-Summer Weekend in Ile de Ré
Paris's annual Dîner en Blanc gave us the inspiration for this simply sophisticated outfit in white. While completely à la mode for you Paris fashionistas, this fresh and refined look is also... Continue reading »
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2009 Château de Sancerre Rouge
French Wines: The Pinot Noir Experience Lovers of French wines often have a special place in their hearts for pinot noir. Some even consider the pursuit of the ultimate pinot to be the wine... Continue reading »
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Asparagus and Bacon Quiche
The traditional French quiche is a rustic dish, eaten year-round in most regions of France. It's a particular favorite in French bistros across Paris, where a generous wedge is accompanied by a green... Continue reading »
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Purely Paris: Tsé & Tsé’s Style with Surprises
From silk scarves and paper vases to porcelain dishes and fairy lights, Tsé & Tsé Associates creates unique pleasures and treasures. The company is the baby of Catherine Lévy and Sigolène... Continue reading »
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Le Pacifique
I hit Paris bistro saturation last weekend, and found myself in need of some new flavors and a new environment, so I ventured out to Belleville for a taste of their little Chinatown. Continue reading »
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10 Tips to Perfect Your Paris Trip
It's hard not to love Paris, but it takes time to feel comfortable. The sense of cultural collision may be strong and jet lag or fatigue makes things worse. So, here are 10 ways to raise your comfort... Continue reading »
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French Tea: Which Pot Would You Choose?
My stepmother recently e-mailed me, needing to know about French tea for a class she’s teaching. While I don’t claim to be an expert on every topic that starts with the word French, some people... Continue reading »
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An Artful Look for a Day at the Museum
Tourists and locals are raving about the newly reopened mecca of modern and contemporary art, the Palais de Tokyo. Whether you are touring its galleries or dining in its chic restaurant, Tokyo Eat,... Continue reading »
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Paris Shopping: A Super Girls’ Day Out
Want to meet the most creative girls in Paris? Great—because 30 of them are throwing a party just for you! All your hostesses are artists and three of them work as event planners. Every year, they... Continue reading »
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Verjus Restaurant
I remember experiencing extreme joy and sadness last year after eating an exquisite meal at the home of US culinary power couple Braden and Laura, when they hosted their final installment of their... Continue reading »
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Paris Fashion: Travel Bags
Paris fashion is lovely, but safety is an issue, too. When touring, you'll be spending your days in a crowded metro, busy museums and people-filled parks. People are everywhere, and while 99.9... Continue reading »
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Best Tours in Paris
I wouldn’t be caught dead taking tours in Paris or anywhere else. I hate feeling like a tourist. I prefer to discover a city on my own, ambling around and finding that corner café as if I were the... Continue reading »
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Parisienne Chic: Day to Night
Weekend in Paris? We went shopping for this fabulously fashionable day-to-night look. We chose a simply stunning Ralph Lauren sheath, paired with some ultrachic yet comfortable Valentino wedges and a... Continue reading »
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Mobile Paris Tour Apps
These popular Girls’ Guide to Paris walking tours are enhanced with maps, text, images and links, and highlight many of the key places in Paris that make a girl weak in her knees. Create your own... Continue reading »
