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Paris Fashion: Staying Chic in the Rain

Fashionable shoes on rainy Paris streets (Christophe Hue) I spent most of November in Paris, and while it was a delight, I think I can count the number of times I saw the sun on one hand. Soon after my arrival, an out-of-nowhere hail storm reminded me of how fickle Parisian weather can be. (It […]
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The Ten Never-Ending Trends of Parisian Shoppers

Ballet flats (Paris in Pink) Casual shoppers, beware. The French sales are just around the corner and many a French fashionista is getting ready to pounce on items she has secretly coveted all Fall. In all honesty, though, the soldes are often ...read more

01 / 14 / 11

7 Little French Things That Make Life Better

Fleur de Sel Foodfreak.de / Diptyque Candles Frankincensy The plight of the Francophile is that, more often than not, he or she doesn’t live in France. In fact, it’s quite possible that he or she has never even been to France, or at ...read more

12 / 17 / 10

Paris Winter Fashion: What do Parisiennes Wear in the Snow?

On a recent Paris jaunt during the now infamous snow storm of last week, Badaude made some Paris fashion observations. As usual, they are right on and just right. What do you wear in Paris in the snow? – Erica I was decorating the windows ...read more

12 / 13 / 10

Paris Fashion: 5 Fall Essentials

Badaude, the talented illustrator and Paris editor at the Style Bible, brings us here her top 5 fall fashion must-haves, as portrayed by her characteristic sketches of Parisiennes. Thanks to her advice we are off to start building our collection ...read more

11 / 01 / 10

Fall Fashion: What the Parisiennes Are Wearing This Fall

Badaude, the talented illustrator and Paris editor at the Style Bible, brings us here a few of Fall’s best looks, as portrayed by a random sampling of Parisiennes that happened to cross paths with her roving sketchbook. Valentin Otttone ...read more

09 / 16 / 10

Saint Germain’s Best Kept Secrets: Living On The Rue du Bac

Last Spring, Maggie was lucky to spend some time in Haven in Paris’ gorgeous Rue du Bac 2-bedroom. A relative newcomer to Paris, she made the most of her expat status by seeking out the hidden gems her wonderful neighborhood had to offer. She ...read more

09 / 10 / 10

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How to Shop Like a Parisian: Personal Stylists to Make You Fab

Photos: Liuwencheng, Charlyn W, One & Only Paris Photography In Paris, the fashion trend of the moment is having your own personal shopper. From the city’s grands magasins to independent fashion advisers, there’s no shortage of creative ...read more

09 / 02 / 10

Paris Fashion Showrooms: The New Way to Shop

Erotokritos Last winter, I was strolling through the Place des Vosges, when I came upon a seemingly endless line of women snaking around the walkway. I wondered what could possibly inspire these women to wait patiently in the cold. Was Johnny ...read more

08 / 09 / 10

Vintage French Linen – To Have And To Hold

Sharon, HiP Paris friend and the author behind “My French Country Home”, has a lovely blog about the pastoral delights of living in the French countryside with her husband, children and… horses?? Yes, it’s true. She seems ...read more

07 / 12 / 10

Les Soldes! Paris’ Unbeatable Summer Sales Have Started

La Mom in Paris is a hilarious blog about an American mom living a très Parisian life in the city of lights. From encounters with French frat boys (yes, apparently they do exist) to profiling the Parisian Jet Set Dog, her witty anecdotes about ...read more

07 / 02 / 10

Market Shopping: Marché des Enfants Rouges

Meg Zimbeck If you enjoy the Marais and are a history buff or a market troll, you must take the time to discover the oldest market in Paris : le Marché des Enfants Rouges. First off, a little history to get everyone situated. Marguerite de ...read more

05 / 06 / 10

Retail Therapy: Killing Time in Paris’ Hottest Shops

We know, we know… enough about the volcano already. But for those stranded in Paris, it’s still the issue of the moment. From my current position in New York, I refuse to pity you, and I’m secretly hoping that when I return to ...read more

04 / 22 / 10

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