Fashion

Les Vendanges en Avenue Montaigne!!

Calling all Fashionistas, Mesdames et Messieurs!   A special evening, hosted by some of the best brands across the world, right here in Paris. This is thee night, the night to discover all the new collections, from some of the best fashion houses….all on one street, Avenue Montaigne.  And this little American In Paris, just happened […]

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Fashion, Travel

Luxury on the Cote D’Azur

The French Riviera…known to play host to the elite of the elite!!   And Monico certainly is one of the top destinations to experience the luxury of the Cote D’Azur! After arriving by train from Nice I wonder if the immaculate streets to discover once again, what this lovely town had to offer.  And to no […]

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Fashion

All STOCKED up!

I’ve worked in the “World of Retail” for most of my career- starting in my teens, working on the floor of Ann Taylor outlet and moving up the chain for many years, to becoming Director of Marketing and Business Development for one of the most profitable shopping centers in the United States.  So, I’ve seen it […]

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Fashion

La Rive Gauche et Le Bon Marche, S’il vous plait!

I’ve always heard about life on la Rive Gauche…and I am thankful now to be living it, myself.   As I now reside, just a mere two blocks away from the spectacular and historic, Le Bon Marche, which is simply divine and dangerous all at the same time!  As this grand magasin, has been open […]

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Life, Travel

Ooh La La, Le Marais

Le Marais, what I’ll always remember as a spicy, edgy, phenomenal place to get lost for hours- enjoying the quaint streets, the small boutiques and some of the best shopping in all of Paris.  These petite streets are beyond charming.  It’s almost as if they’re enticing you to stroll along to get consumed within it […]

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Fashion, Travel

What a difference a day makes…

Like most places, when you’re a “stranger” in a new city (as they call foreigners here in Paris), there’s always adjustments to be made.  The continual joke for living here in Paris is that perhaps I’m too smiley for this town and that I somehow need to perfect my “resting bitch face!”  Well, today it […]

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Life

Insatiable desire for Adventure….

Being raised in simpleton Amish Country, I always knew there was more to life out there than simply living my entire existence in Lancaster, Pennsylvania.   And as soon as I got my drivers license, I was out adventuring.  Always!  I would literally drive four hours just to go to the beach for a day, only to turn around […]

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Life

From Flood…to France!

Here I sit, flooded carpet, cut-out dry wall,  dehumidifier set at a balmy 105 degrees….damaged condo all around.  This is it.  This is the last message needed to send me on my way. For months, I’ve been seeing signs to head to Paris, though to be honest, I hadn’t paid much attention.  Why would I? […]

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