Tag Archives: Luxury

The 80s “Top 40” lure luxury brands – France

Posted on May 25, 2012 by

If you, as I, have missed the Dior Winter 2012 Collection revealed earlier in May and which was filmed in the Château de Versailles, don’t fret, there is still time to join the 5M plus viewers on YouTube! And why not … Continue reading →

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Myriad forms of Beauty

Posted on March 13, 2012 by

Just home from the clinic with our newborn baby boy… one of the first words that comes to mind is Beauty. The beauty of Life. The beauty of Love. The beauty of Nature. And last evening, while our little one … Continue reading →

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Just opened: La Prestic Ouiston showroom, Paris XVII – France

Posted on October 16, 2011 by

   Yesterday opened a new women’s boutique – showroom in the truly parisian Batignolles (75017) neighborhood. And not just any woman, designer Laurence Mahéo, also owner of the Atao restaurant down the street (oysters are a family affair since the … Continue reading →

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Ralph Lauren A-Z Glossary

Posted on October 6, 2011 by

So there is much talk in town about the French version of the Ralph Lauren online shop. Intrigued, I naturally had to have a look. Pas mal indeed! Personnally, I love flipping through the pages of mens’ and womens’ mags. Dream. Get … Continue reading →

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An XL weekend in Brussels – Belgium

Posted on October 5, 2011 by

Sometimes when you go away for a weekend, it simply feels good to rest your head in a familiar place. The White Hotel in Brussels is one of those. I have stayed 3 times and know by now what to expect : … Continue reading →

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Paris Design Week – day 1

Posted on September 12, 2011 by

Today kicks off Paris Design Week (12-18/09/11). And to start, if you enjoy home interiors and out-of-the-ordinary pieces, a stop at Artcurial Auction House (Hôtel Marcel Dassault – 7, Rond-Point des Champs Elysées, Paris VIII) is an eye opener, miles from globalized retailers. … Continue reading →

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