For my lovely hometown of sunny San Diego, summer is in full swing…Even now in September! I see many postings from back home, that the heat is simply unbearable for many local San Diegans. The reality is, and as I’ve always said, summer truly begins in August and goes to at the very least, […]
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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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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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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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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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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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Although I’ve been before, I was ready to explore and experience Amsterdam once again. I left Paris to experience a new city…especially as most Parisians are on vacation anyway… and I didn’t come to Paris to hang out with Americans. I must say that the driving, even the walking around in Amsterdam is complete insanity. Bikes […]
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Marche aux puces, Saint-Ouen on a Sunday afternoon. Designer finds and uniqueness extraordinaire. Guaranteed to be a feast for your eyes, with offerings ranging from very pricey and tres jolie chandeliers to vintage Chanel pieces that are in pristine condition. And might I add, way better than bringing home yet an eiffel tower keychain! Although […]
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