Posts Tagged ‘spring’

Spring Must-See in Paris? Flowers!

by Cynthia RoseCynthia Rose

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If spring is the season one must see in Paris, flowers are its trademark. France is home to 12,000 florists, from tiny shops to franchises such as Monceau Fleurs and Au Nom de la Rose. Last year, residents spent 1.2 billion euros on flowers to present bouquets, bunches and “compositions.”...

Paris Art: A Don’t-Miss List

by Cynthia RoseCynthia Rose

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Every spring, the Paris art calendar explodes and it’s always filled with rarities. This year, the Musée du Luxembourg features a survey of Chagall, the Musée Maillol salutes Venetian glass and the Musée d’art et d’histoire du Judaïsme reveals lost works by a woman war photography pioneer. After a decade of restoration, twenties picture palace le Louxor is also back. If none of these grab you, Paris also pays homage to the late Keith Haring. Details are below but be absolutely sure to book in advance!...

Paris Shopping: Spring into Spring!

by What2WearWhereWhat2WearWhere

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Spring may not be in the Paris air quite yet, but designers' spring collections are certainly filling nearly every shop window along the Champs-Elysées and beyond, so getting in the spirit of spring is unavoidable. This brightly chic ensemble from Lela Rose is absolute perfection for a leisurely afternoon of Paris shopping, lunch with friends or any sophisticated daytime...

Spring Florals

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A tisket, a tasket... put some spring flowers in your basket and get a fresh new look this season by sporting the floral trend. We were totally inspired by the versatility of these floral separates from J.Crew and Alice + Olivia. Together, they are much more than the sum of their parts—you can create countless looks from just two or three pieces. We are always keeping an eye out for great spring travel pieces, and these “sets” are great examples of statement separates perfect for mixing and...

Smart Separates for Spring Travel

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Spring has officially sprung, and you know what that means… everyone is taking a break and doing some much-needed traveling! To find our stylish jet-setting ensemble, we went shopping at J.Crew and put together a fantastic selection of chic separates to wear now and straight into...

Why Paris Bloggers Love Paris in the Springtime

by Shannon VettesShannon Vettes

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It's here, people. Spring in Paris is here. God, I have waited for this moment for-EV-er! Rain rain rain rain rain rain... more rain... clouds... darkness at 4 p.m... clouds... rain... I've had it. I'm ready for some green, and some shorts, and some...

Creamy Asparagus and Leek Soup

by Barbra AustinBarbra Austin

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Here is a pretty, pale green spring soup, easy to make for a casual meal but elegant enough to serve to guests.

Recipes for pureed vegetable soups...

Five Sunny Fashion Trends

by Amy ThomasAmy Thomas

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Ah, sunshine, there you are. It’s been a long time, oui? To celebrate the upcoming long days of lounging on café terraces and along the riverbanks, of bike riding through crooked side streets and picnicking on the park green, here are five Parisian trends to slip into this...

Chicken with Morels

by Barbra AustinBarbra Austin

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There is no surer sign that spring has arrived than the appearance of morels on Paris menus.

On my last night in Paris before a trip to the States, I wanted the kind of meal that I...

Morning, Nude and Night

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Heading to Paris this spring? Take a peek at our Paris-worthy morning-to-night look. When you’re traveling, it helps to pick a palette as you pack, making mixing and matching that much easier. This season we are MAD about minimalist nudes and created an ensemble incorporating the trend. This Malene Birger sweater dress can take you from food shopping...