Monet's Giverny

One of the most beautiful places we visited in Paris was Giverny, Monet's Garden. About 45 minutes out of Paris it is the most beautiful garden I have been to and a very inspiring place. It is easy to see how Monet could find so many beautiful views to paint. To top it off, it started to rain while we were standing near the lily pond and bridge, looking just like one of Monet's paintings. 

For a glimpse at some of my favourite places in Paris, especially Chez Julien which was my favourite restaurant, click on this link to watch Season 4, Episode 1 of Gossip Girl. 'Belle de Jour' is full of pretty places and great snaps of Paris, a lot of them places we frequented a lot!

http://www.cwtv.com/cw-video/gossip-girl/belles-de-jour/?play=925a74b0-25d7-4f4d-a7fa-6c71f25ca03a

Vive La France!

Nothing quite beats a photoshoot set in Paris. My favourite thing about them is spotting the Eiffel Tower. Just like in Paris, my heart gives leaps with joy whenever I see the pointed spire appear in the sky. 

The above shoot by Marie Claire Italia celebrates France in all its glory. The red, white and blue colourways that appear throughout the shoot, that nonchalant way the model seduces the camera and of course- the Eiffel Tower. 

A typical day in Paris....

A great new blog....

Whilst checking out one of my favourite blogs ( especially now I am in New York) 'The Cut' I stumbled across a fantastic blog I hadn't ever seen before.  'Gastro Chic', http://www.gastrochic.com/, is a wonderful place where food and fashion are combined. 

New York's hottest bars, restaurants and cafes are listed and described as well as fantastic street style shots. Check out the pic of Anna Wintour and Grace Coddington above. 

The best of.....

As you all should know, Paree is the last stop on the Spring/Summer 2011 show circuit. 

These are just a few of my favourite street snaps from the City of Light. 

Paris always seems to boast the best street style from Fashion Month and its no wonder. In a city so beautiful, you have to dress up and impress it. 

Images courtesy of Mr Newton at Refinery 29

Wish List....

There are many things on my wish list, but these Giuseppe Zanotti wedges are close to the top. 

Spotted on the feet of quite a few fashionistas this fashion month they are a must have for any wardrobe. 

Oh to be in Paris...

This beautiful shoot from Marie Claire Spain completely embodies how I felt in Paris. 

Light, carefree, happy and beautiful. A day spent wandering the streets and bridges in Paris is a wonderful day indeed. 

New York, New York

Chanel boutique windows, Soho. 

The perfect afternoon...

While I was in Paris I discovered that one of my favourite things to do, besides people watching, was to indulge in hot chocolate at a beautiful cafe. Hot Chocolate in Paris is quite the speciality, and is delivered to your table in a jug for you to pour into your teacup. Its more like molten chocolate, and becomes quite addictive!

Paris is my favourite city in the world, and New York is definitely the second. 

The thing about Paris is that there is so much beauty you can't decide where to look first. Lucky le tour eiffel stands out amongst all that beauty. 

Every time it pops out at you behind an unexpected building there is a sense of happiness that washes over you.  The Eiffel Tower is always standing, always there, and gets more beautiful each time you look at it. 

After all, it is at the center of the city of love.