Quai de Bourbon

Posted on September 8th, 2010 in Boutique, Fashion, Paris, Shopping

The Quai de Bourbon is one of my favorite places in Paris. In the heart of the city of lights on the Ile Saint Louis it opens upon a breathtaking view on the banks of the Seine and the Hotel de Ville. Not only is the Quai de Bourbon home to the most coveted real estate in the city (if not the world) but it’s also the home of my dear friend Samantha. I love the walk across the river from my place, strolling over the Point Marie on my way to Chez Sam. Here she is once again so kindly lending her classic beauty as a model for the Bardot Boutique. It is no wonder how my favorite Lebanese blonde got her looks…her Swedish grandmother was Miss World!

I hope you enjoyed the view from a stroll on the Quai de Bourbon with our darling little host Samantha. If you like her dress, which I have fittingly named the Quai de Bourbon Dress you are in luck! This vintage treasure of impeccable quality is available in the Bardot Boutique. I imagine it as the perfect dress to transition from summer into fall. As the weather cools off the bright orange tone will brighten up your day while fitting with an autumn palette. Pair it with a loose little sweater and scarf along with some little booties and you will be the prettiest and chicest lady in town! Shop the Bardot Boutique and take a piece of Paris home with you while showing your support for the blog! As always sending you love from Paris and looking forward to your sweet comments…

P.S. I recently gifted a little Chanel embellished boater hat from the Bardot Boutique to my blog friend Valentine. Check out her adorable blog to see some cute pics of her with it!

Carnival

Posted on August 16th, 2010 in Boutique, Fashion, Les Bons Plans, Paris

In the summer there is a carnival in the Tuileries gardens at the heart of Paris. I never really have been one for such events, they always creeped me out a bit to be honest but something about this Parisian version was not at all creepy and incredibly charming and fun. Mademoiselle Samantha and I played around a bit and felt like kids again! Here’s some photos of the action. It took me a long time to decide what song to include with this post but I finally decided since Samantha and I are both California girls to throw this petite chanson in there…just click play!

Looks like fun, non? Samantha and I dressed accordingly for the occasion in some outfits I picked out! Her blue frou frou fiesta dress and my carnival chemise are your’s to own in the Bardot Boutique! Go shop and support Bardot in Blue before someone else scoops them up!

P.S. I absolutely adore each and every one one of your sweet comments!

Paris Plage

Posted on August 8th, 2010 in Boutique, Fashion, Les Bons Plans, Paris

August in France, and for Parisians in particular, is the month of vacation. On the first of the month there is a mass exodus from Paris as everyone abandons work and the summer tourists and heads for their country or coast homes. It sounds quite charming but is in fact rather inconvenient as my doctor, lawyer, shrink, and favorite boulanger are out of town for the month and I am in need of all of them! For those that do get stuck in Paris for the month, mostly because of work like me, there is Paris Plage. For one month every summer they close off the quai along the right bank of the Seine between Pont Neuf and Sully Morland and set up the temporary plage. They bring in sand for little beaches and pétanque courts, little cafes, glaciers selling ice cream, a pool, a bar, and other attractions. On Saturday Mademoiselle Samantha and I headed down to check out the happenings and model this vintage parisian pinup style crop top you can buy in the Bardot Boutique! Press play and listen to Bardot serenade you while you read…

It’s not Saint Tropez but it’s pretty darn cute, n’est -ce pas? I am wearing American Apparel shorts, No Collection wedges, a bag without a label, and a vintage crop top available for purchase in the Bardot Boutique!  Please go shop and support the Bardot in Blue blogging cause. Also, don’t forget to enter the giveaway…and wear sunscreen ladies.

Quand il fait beau…

Posted on June 28th, 2010 in Nature, Paris

When the weather is nice in Paris the best thing to do is head to the park…

Pick up some picnic snacks from the La Grande Epicerie…

Something healthy of coarse…

…but don’t forget the dessert.

Or perfect picnic already individually canned.

Wear something fabulous…

…and soak up the sun.

Be thankful for the weather…

And always bring good company along…like Mademoiselle Sofia.

Sunnies and straw hats, practical and cute.

When I walk home from the Luxembourg Gardens I always pass by Shakespeare & Co. and grab a good book…

…and make it home just in time to have enjoyed the sunset.

P.S. Today is my birthday…shhhhh…

The Lighter Side of Life

Posted on June 7th, 2010 in Gourmandise, Paris, Shopping

Some weeks are so much harder than others. I sort of just want to forget about everything and put my head in the clouds. About five too many goodbyes have me feeling more than a bit down. For now I’ll just focus on the lighter things in life…shopping, Pierre Hermé macarons, and daydreaming in the Tuileries.

Yes, I will make a photo shoot out of anything.

P.S. Looking for some more inspiration? Visit the Inspiration Gallery.