Paris Adventures Tres il
Back in Paris. It feels like I was only here a month ago. Oh, I was! This is my view from the flat I stay at (image right). Sigh! I’ll merge some of the spots I enjoyed from both trips.
New dining pick is Philou – in the heart of Canal St-Martin. Well only if you start to salivate at the words of baked winter root veggies with snails in pesto, cod on lentils, and duck foie gras with gingerbread.
Hotel Amour is a hipster hot spot for dining – also with a garden terrace. Note: mandatory for reservations on this one.
I have long enjoyed the CD series of Hotel Costes. Although I fell out of love with them around disc 4 and back enthralled 9 onwards. So a must do for me was a visit by their famous namesake. Hotel Costes isn’t rated well as a hotel – but very good for dining and their lounge.
In the lounge I recommend Dani Roses (check out the window display to match the martini) complete with a large rose petal. Dinner in the garden is a proper dose of see and be scene. And on the way to dinner drool at the windows as you walk thru rue St-Honoré Fashion District.
Apres cocktails are great at the classic Buddha Bar (also known for their iconic CD series), and no visit to Paris will be complete for me without stopping by ultra luxe Hotel Plaza Athenee. My favorite Paris host is the Director of the bar and the circle of – but even without his addition of interesting people from all over the world it’s still a buzzing locale of model Dj’s and a gorgeous room. This is also my fave Avenue in all of Paris: Hotel Athenee, Chloe, Harry Winston…and the Canadian Consulate! Ha.
When you’re ready to turn it up a notch Chez Rasputin was amazing. Intimate, rowdy and glam all in one bundle. And a few famous faces that we shared bottle service were an entertaining bonus. But this one isn’t an easy one to wander into.
So if you’re looking for an easier admittance to do some dancing I recommend L’Arc Club. Complete with ‘in your face’ sparklers on every bottle of champagne ordered and an endless number of Gotye remixes!
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Kookn Kappin “it”
April 24, 2013 | TassyTas
This chic bonnet Kookn Kap keeps the odor out of the hair and the hair out of the food!
This “it” gal is all about cooking and baking. You can find me spending all my evenings trying new recipes and the weekends testing them out with friends while entertaining. But the one thing I can never stand is the smell of cooking in my hair. I have no time to get a blowout or get ready before guests come; that was until I was introduced to a fabulous new concept.
When I make curries or BBQ I put on the cute pink Kookn Kap and kook away. They are cute little chef hats in pink and white with fun slogans. My fave is the “bitch in the kitch”.
I love this trendy version of a chef hat, so get yours and start Bitchin in the Kitchen!
One size fits all.
Responsible Life – Gucci “it” Watch
April 3, 2013 | Guest
In January 2013 it was announced that Gucci Timepieces and Jewelry were coming together with Chinese actress and Goodwill Ambassador for the United Nations, Li Bingbing, on a new Collection – an eco-friendly limited edition Bamboo watch collection.
Each watch is handmade, as if that isn’t impressive enough; they are using bezel, a lightweight bamboo and have also created a bracelet to complete the collection. The bracelet is made of bamboo and Tagua nut, which is a vegetable ivory as opposed to using animal tusks.
You can purchase this watch online at Gucci, choosing from the three styles available. The collection is beautiful and simple with much attention to detail like the “Responsible Life” script you will find engraved into each piece. I think the silver accents the naturalness of the bamboo perfectly, making this piece a luxury watch must-have to keep wrapped around your pretty little wrist.
Guest Writer – Marika Jewell
“it” Trend: Clear Clutch
March 19, 2013 | Lauren
This “it” accessory gives the simplicity of the clutch purse a whole new meaning. When many of us ladies turn to the clutch as a way of cutting back on the number of items we haul around in our purse, this new trend of the clear clutch will help you make the perfect item selections.
In the majority of these clutches, as you see, there is no area in the bag to keep something hidden. But this also allows you to have a little fun. Minimizing to your cell phone, a lipstick, small wallet, sunglasses, and a set of keys, with perfect placement will have people talking about how cute your new clear clutch is.
Or if you’re looking for a less bold version of this trend, try placing your contents in a fun coloured or printed pouch, that you then place into the clear clutch.
Either way this clear clutch trend is one to try, and it will have all of the other “it” girls talking about what’s in your bag.
