My recent trip to Paris contained many bright moments but one of my highlights was getting the opportunity to indulge in the well crafted and sexy lingerie pieces of Maison Close. Maison Close offers contemporary collections that combine simple aesthetics, luxurious quality and subtle references that invoke the Belle Epoque French brothels of yesteryear. My […]

The Lido is like a huge ship anchored on the Champs-Elysées and every evening, 2,000 spectators embark to be dazzled by luxurious costumes, beautiful dancers, sophisticated staging techniques, and the excellent supper prepared by Philippe Lacroix. Sincere thanks to Anne Cecile Thibault, PR Manager of the Lido, who allowed me to enjoy this experience. I […]

Sumptuous fabrics, high quality craftsmanship and a culture that breathes romance are all factors that make Paris the capital of lingerie. A Parisian lingerie designer that perhaps best translates what the majority of women would associate with French lingerie, is Madame Louise Feuillère. Located on the 17th arrondissement, in Rue des Dames – no street […]

My sojourn in Paris has been so intensely sweet and full of discoveries that as promised, I had to follow up with a part two. Here you’ll get more of my Parisian findings and suggestions on how to take in the city. Thanks to Snap Traveller I stayed at the luxurious Lyric Hotel, located walking […]

In my previous post, Paris City Guide – Part I, I briefly mentioned the Moulin Rouge and the time I spent there. Now is my chance to shine the light brightly on this historic troupe. I attended the show, Le Feerie and interviewed Fanny Rabasse, their resident PR Manager. It was a dream come true, […]

My whirlwind through Paris…I spent four magical days in Paris as part of a creative collaboration with Snap Traveller and squeezed every drop out of this wonderful city (and quite a few champagne bottles). Over the next few weeks I’ll be sharing a bit of my adventures, highlighting the places I stayed, the things I have […]

My Paris trip has been amazing. Luxurious hotels, cabaret performances, breathtaking sightseeing, lacy lingerie, seemingly endless champagne and much more. I can’t wait to share all my adventures with you. In the meanwhile, get in a French mood with my ‘Midnight in Paris’ playlist, a selection of French songs that tuned my Parisian days. Click […]

I love fashion illustration and at the moment one of my favourite artists in this field is Sophie Griotto. Her muse is the contemporary urban woman, and whether she walks the dog in chic streets or sips coffee from a French Cafeteria, her style is unique and rich of personality. Sophie’s talent is to capture […]