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In the quest to dress like a Parisian, we can’t forget accessories. Here are some of our favorite accessories brands to help you put the finishing touch on your Parisian look. …read more
Much ink has been dedicated to determining exactly how Parisiennes come up with their particular brand of right-bank chic. You can read articles on how they tuck their shirts in (or out), which brand of jeans they favour and which hairdresser they frequent in order to get their perfectly undone ‘do’. But little attention has… …read more
It’s time for our holiday giveaway, and this time, we’ve teamed up with beautiful French shoe brand Pied de Biche to give one lucky reader a gorgeous pair of leather shoes to welcome in the new year! …read more
The basket bag has become the must-have summer accessory. To get that effortlessly chic look, check out one of these French brands making the perfect basket bags for summer. …read more
When Swede in Paris Lina Nordin Gee isn’t designing beautiful shoes and bags for her line of accessories, she picks up her paints and brushes to indulge her artistic side. …read more
Nestled on rue de Martyrs, Neo. T. is a tiny tea shop that brims with carefully sourced teas from small producers, sold along with tea making accessories and cute oriental knickknacks. …read more
For years, big houses dominated the Paris jewelry scene. Today, there is also a thriving scene for independent fine jewelry. Steal my addresses for your own jewelry insider’s guide. …read more
Les French Demoiselles, brainchild of young Marseillaise designer, Fanny Grosbois, is designed for “urban dreamers.” With an aesthetic that embodies the femininity and elegant simplicity, the styles are timelessly French. …read more
Montmartre, the Marais, Canal Saint-Martin; these are all well-known Parisian neighborhoods, their names immediately recognizable to any visitor. But Batignolles? That’s a local, well-kept secret. This mostly-residential neighborhood on the outskirts of the 17th arrondissement is off of the standard beaten tourist track. …read more
From chic kitchen gadgets and tools to artisanal ingredients, France is a fountain of gastronomical delights. We all know a food-lover, and if you’re shopping for one this Christmas, why not gift something French-themed? A present inspired by one of the world’s top food destinations is bound to be received well! …read more
The French have been creating their style with second-hand fashion long before “pre-loved” was a thing. Know their secret to being chic. …read more
Autumn is here and that means its time to pack away all of my summer dresses and sandals, and pull out all my winter woolies, coats, and boots. …read more
I dream of the day I’ll have my own place to deck out completely in the furniture and homeware of my choice. And when I do, I know where I’ll be heading… …read more