Had a perfect day in Paris today all to myself. My perfect day consisted of five hours of walking aimlessly with no agenda all through the streets stopping in to any store that attracted me, or just standing on the Pont Neuf to watch people on the river go by. It also consisted of a two hour lunch at Café Flore with my usual…small salad verte with goat cheese crouton, and of course a café au lait après. I had time to watch people pass and dive into the book I’m reading. Perfect!
So many things about Paris please me. The awe inspiring buildings and apartments, the eclectic mix of people, the creativity in design and fashion (I especially love the window displays of most stores), the public transportation – I really like the Velib which is the practically free bike rental all throughout the city, and of course the beautiful parks throughout and the infamous, although touristy, Tour Eiffel. I will never get tired of seeing it light up at night, there is a magic about it.
Every year there are a few things I appreciate about being in the city. Most Parisians going to and from work are very well dressed. Men in their suits and woman with their stylish ensembles are fun to discover. Always inspirational on what the new look is, as the fashion in Paris is usually a year ahead of us stateside. For instance “the color” last fall in Paris was Purple, and this year it’s hitting the states. This year in France “the color” is Blue Marine, which is a range between grayish blue and electric blue. They are also throwing in some hints of pink.
Check out one of my favorite stores, Sisley, and click on the backstage video (bottom left of screen) to see the HOT photo shoot of the latest collection. Then click on Collection to actually see the clothes!
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