Brutal Honesty

A very large man sat beside me on the bus today. I still can't feel my left shoulder and it's already lunchtime. Did this ever happen to you?

So, what do you do?

a) Be a brutally honest bitch and switch seats?

b) Take short breaths to get enough oxygen?

c) Pretend like you got an important call and move to the other
side of the bus to avoid 'disturbing' anyone.

I chose option b) this morning. 40minutes later. I felt like I ran
for 10 km with the way I was breathing. Urg.

On a brighter note. I've been scoping Top Shop lately and stumble on some
great finds for the mid-winter season. Also, an excellent article written by Michael Arrington on Brutal Honesty. Have a lovely day.

Bisous fois dix.

Weekend Favorites: Topshop's Top Ten

Goodmorning and happy Monday!

I hope you enjoyed a relaxing weekend. I was able to check out a new restaurant in Paris, so stay tuned for future posts on where to be spotted in fashion capital of the world. For now, here are some of my favorite picks of the week from Topshop.

Grey Jacket with Black leather sleeves. 163 Euros Click to buy.
Gold Sequin on Black Skirt. 91 Euros Click to buy.
Black Sheer Blouse.  44  Euros. Click to buy.
Black Zippered Open Toe Heels. 117  Euros. Click to buy.
Orange Poor Man's Hat  56  Euros. Click to buy.
Red Mocassins. 156 Euros. Click to buy.
Faux Fur Raglan Scarf. 24  Euros. Click to buy.
Red Gloves. 31  Euros. Click to buy.
Black and Leopard Clutch.  46  Euros. Click to buy.
Black Platform Loafers.  111 Euros. Click to buy.

I hope none of you have the Monday Blues like me. Try to get through the day while thinking about these drool worthy pieces from Topshop.

Bisous fois dix

Weekend Favorites: Thanksgiving prep and then some.

Whew, what a busy weekend! After returning the overly priced items of clothing I purchased last week (not mentioning the store hint: rhymes with Tara) and competing the entire Sunday it certainly did not feel like a weekend should. In any case, I've had Thanksgiving to-do lists overtaking my thoughts for the past few days and I decided that it was time to create a plan. Here are some helpful hints for those of you that will be entertaining in North America and the very few of us celebrating in Paris.

(1) Prepare your guest list and double check that everyone left an R.S.V.P. I mean leftovers are great and all but you don't want to get stuck with not having enough food.

(2) Shop early to avoid lines (grocery stores can get crowed in North America). Shop here in Paris.

Discover Paris' most exciting emporium for all-American edibles, and the culinary aids to create them perfectly

(3) Prepare the turkey size that you will need and the recipes before you hit the store. To order a turkey in Paris: First of all turkeys in France are not as big as they are in North America. So keep that in mind when you are preparing your guest list.  You can find a 10kg turkey if you have a good butcher and be sure to order in advance. If your butcher can't do it or laughs in your face or doesn't understand what you are saying go to the butcher at 79 rue Seine 75006 PARIS (01 55 42 65 65).

(4) Go shopping the day before.

(5) Set the table the morning of oh and prepare your glam outfit as well.

(6) Cook your heart and soul away the day of. Try not to make dishes that you have never done before or test them out a few days ahead of the event.

(7) Keep it simple and have fun!

For the decor, I added some ideas below. If you are like me, I prefer to keep it simple and classy. This year I adore red berries, anywhere and everywhere and in everything! You can also insert falls leaves into glass ornaments and hang them from light fixtures.

Personalize with name tags around wine glasses. Source

Simple and easy to prepare. Have fun picking leaves outside!

So easy and looks great at night. Source

Berries Berries BERRIES! Pick them up at your local market (my favorite is marche Raspail in Paris neat Montparnasse)

Easy peasy decor with nature accents! Who doesn't love pine cones around the house. Source

Personalize with cute cards placed around your table setting. Source

Et Voilà! Plenty of creative ideas and tips for your big day! Don't stress too much (that's more for me) and enjoy your company. IF, everything goes and to shit and you burn the your turkey have no fear! Enjoy a traditional turkey dinner at Le Saint-Martin. It is located near Canal St-Martin so nice for a walk after that large dinner. Today in Paris, overcast and light rain. I'm definetely not enjoying the view from my new desk at work. Blah.

bisous fois dix.

Weekend Favorites

We had a beautifully crisp three-day weekend in Paris. The leaves are almost all gone, and everyone is walking around with permanent red noses. I absolutely love this time of the year. Thinking about Christmas wish-lists, holiday to-dos and New Year's resolutions. What will be your resolution this year? Mine is:

Following the Five simple rules for hapiness:

                                          1. Free your heart from hatred.

                                          2. Free your mind from worries. (the hardest one for me)

                                          3. Live simply.

                                          4. Give more. 

                                          5. Expect less. 

Sundown on a Saturday late-afternoon (seriously it gets dark around 17h)

Strolling around in le quartier Madeleine near Concorde

The coolest pup in the world

Just a little interior DIY if my boyfriend ever decides to hang a moosehead

Cheering for France during the France-USA friendly soccer match. My brand new Burberry scarf came in handy.

This year's Christmas card

I hope you have a beautiful and carefree Monday ( I know 'wishful thinking' for some of you, but why not give it a try. Thank you parents for always reminding me that Life is Short.)

Bisous fois dix.