A view of the Eiffel Tower

It has always been my dream to see the iconic Eiffel Tower with my own eyes. My friend Yuri, who was also my tour guide during my first week in Paris, surprised me with the best scenic view of the Tower. I think my jaw literally dropped when I turned the corner and saw the … Continue Reading

Hotel Noir, Paris

Paris is known for their countless boutique hotels, each one unique in their own way. During my Paris trip, I stayed at 3 different boutique hotels, and I must say the Hotel Noir was my favorite. Set in the 17th district of Paris and only a 10-15 minute walk from the Arc de Triomphe and … Continue Reading

Romantic black floral in Paris

Have you ever heard someone say that Paris is the “city of romance?” While lovey-dovey romance wasn’t in the air for me, I did enjoy the beautiful scenery of Paris and the romantic French language all around me as I toured the city. One thing I noticed during my travels is that I really dress … Continue Reading

Christian Dior, Couturier du Rêve “Designer of Dreams” Exhibit

During the first week of my stay in Paris, the Christian Dior exhibit, Couturier du Rêve, or “Designer of Dreams,” opened its doors to the public at Les Arts Decoratifs. Celebrating the 70th anniversary of the creation of the House of Dior, this beautiful exhibit allows visitors to immerse themselves in the world of Dior, … Continue Reading

Street snaps from Haute Couture Paris Fashion Week 2017

Some street snaps I was fortunate enough to take during the 2nd half of Haute Couture Paris Fashion Week. I enjoyed seeing the wide range of fashion & style worn by the fashion icons from around the world and taking in all the current trends. Having gone to several season of Fashion Week Tokyo, it’s … Continue Reading

New fragrance by YSL Beauté – MON PARIS

Marie and I checked ourselves in at the secret launch party for the new fragrance from YSL Beauté, titled “Mon Paris.” The warm, musky fragrance is a sweet combination of fruity and floral, with hints of patchouli, white floral and berries. The perfect fragrance for a bold and vivacious woman in love, so in love … Continue Reading