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Shopping in Paris is no easy feat if you’re not a Parisian. You’ll most likely be pointed to areas chock full of other tourist trying to get their souvenirs and gifts of Paris. Very few Guide books really have the most up to date information anyways on thrift shopping in Paris, because so many stores open and close frequently, especially in the last  3 years since Vintage has become some what chic and “a la mode”.

One vintage place that I still consider a hidden gem, is Guerrisol Paris. It’s one of my best places to shop for thrift and vintage in Paris because its the only thrift store that doesn’t give a damn about carrying what’s in style or even trendy.

They just hang what they want, and you can leave with a bag of clothes for under 30 Euros!

I went to the one at Place de Clichy last week, and walked away with three blazers and a pair of pants. The blazers were 3 Euros each! Much cheaper than anything I  buy in Freep Star in the Marais ( unless you have the patience to dig through the 1 euro bill bin thats upstairs in the badly lit tiny cluster).

Be aware, because this is more of a Thrift shop rather than Vintage shop, don’t expect the selection to be pre-scanned for your shopping pleasure.

So you’ll occasionally see the “who in da heck would buy that!?” item here and there. But whatever, don’t judge, get what you want and move on. I’ve yet to be disappointed.

Sneak Peek of the H&M Fall 2011 to hit stores.

Tartans, florals, leather, biker, clean cut , minimalist, with a 60s vibe.

I just got this in an email today from the Paris press team, but I had to share right away. Je suis completement accro a H&M.

Stay tuned for my more in-depth review to come this week. I’m already dying for the off white women’s coat, the brown biker jacket and a few items like sneakers and accessories from the men’s department too!

If you’re in Paris remember there are many H&M locations here centrally located:

H&M Forum des Halles

H&M 88 Rue de Rivoli and 120 Rue de Rivoli in walking distance from each other

H&M 88 Avenue des Champs Elysées

Claudie Pierlot is a Parisian ready to wear line that focuses on dressing Parisian women with a minimalist style.

Claudie Pierlot started the company herself in 1984 and today the company now belongs to the Maje and Sandro group bought in 2009, the same year she passed away.

The essential piece to any working girl wardrobe is a power suit, you ether start out with one ( for the interview) or you wear one frequently ( for the daily meeting), but all you really need is one well made yet totally comfortable suit that just means business. 

Lounging is about comfort but that doesn’t mean you can’t look good while doing it – Parisian women have yet to embrace the Juicy Couture styled velor suits,when its time to lounge around, instead they rely on french classics such as the sailor top – this on one is an updated version in red.

Cardigans are a most. Chunky knit cardigans made of wool can be your best friend in times of bracing the cold.  A cream colored one such as this one goes easily with many things and perfect for everyday wear.

A well tailored black cut should be a staple in any woman’s wardrobe, if you can only have one this should be it, and the fit should be perfect.

Paris Boutique Locations:

29 JUILLET – 01 42 60 01 19 – 1 rue du 29 Juillet – 75001 Paris

BLANCS MANTEAUX – 01 44 78 03 33 – 9 rue des Blancs Manteaux – 75004 Paris

VIEUX COLOMBIER – 01 45 48 11 96 – 23 rue du Vieux Colombier – 75006 Paris

PLACE DES VICTOIRES – 01 44 82 55 38 – 1 Place des Victoires – 75002 Paris

VICTOR HUGO – 38 Avenue Victor Hugo – 75016 Paris

Find them online:

PLACE DES TENDANCES - www.placedestendances.com

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Perrier and Leffe on Terrace at St.Eustache

My Shrek Nail (Rumple's Wiggin) Color

My YSL Ring

OMG – sorry for the lack of posts last week just seemed like one of those weeks that flew by, really I dont know what happened.  We have so much cathing up to do!

Be warmed this post is going to be MASSIVE.

If I were to do a recap I guess I could say that the things that I can actually remember are:

YSL SALE: I went to the official Yves Saint Laurent Sample Sale and I was so dissapointed with the selection! I found nothing, and when I say nothing I meant I only left with a pair of jeans, a ring and some gifts for my mommy and hubby. I bought no shoes and no handbags because they had only really old collection at very high prices!

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Parisian Showrooms: The Spring Summer previews are now being shown in a lot of the Parisian showrooms and I was so happy to tag along with Kristina to a couple ( my head is like a basket holding water; I can’t remember all the names of the agencies and showrooms), but I remember that I was really impressed by the Puma Collection with Alexander McQueen and had no idea that they also sell bicyckes!

I also had the wonderful oppourtunity to meet the Grande Dame of French Lingierie Fifi Chachnil!

Girls let me tell you Dita Von teese can’t hold a candle next to this lady, not only was she sexy, graceful but she was so charming and need I say “real”.

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+To Do Paris – Andree putman at Musee de Hotel de ville Paris (FREE)+

A great exposition on the work of a great designer and business woman Andree Putman – many of her iconic pieces ( chairs, the LV bag, the ‘voie lactée’ pianio) are on display ad well as personal letters, photos and a multimedia presentation.

Andree Putman Style

INFO: Hôtel de Ville de Paris

5 rue de Lobau
75004 Paris
Métro: Hôtel de ville (lignes 1, 11)
Bus: lignes 70, 72, 74, 76, 96
FROM 10 NOV 2010 TO 26 FEB 2011
Everyday, except sundays and holidays, from 10AM to 7PM
FREE ADMISSION

+ To Do Paris -Nails in Shrek colr at Culture of Color +

I got my nails “did” … as they would say.  In a light purple from the Shrek collection. Culture of Color is the best and most hygienic place to get your nails done in Paris and at only 5 Euros!

INFO: Culture of Color Nails

87 Rue Réaumur

75002 Paris, France
01 42 36 08 01

5 Euros basic nail polish

25 Euros total Manicure

+To Do Paris -Take in the Christmas window display at Printemps and Gallaries Lafayette+

Will talk about this in another post but you can check out the video from WeddinglightEvents.com/blog ( wedding planning service in Paris)

CHRISTMAS WINDOWS PARIS from Weddinglight Events Paris on Vimeo.

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Blog Discoveries: and I’ve discoverd a blog that I love called The Blonde Salad maybe you already know about it – but its heaven divine for the fashion materialsit in all of us. It’s a personal style journal by Chiara.

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Big Fashion News: And the big e-commerce news this week to rock the retail and fashion world has got to be Google’s Boutiques.com – can’t wait to get a chance to play around ith it. Have you? some of my favorite bloggers are on there like Karla from Karlas Closet and Susie Bubble and StreetPeeper.

Karla of Karlas Closet on Boutiques.com

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Just call me Martha: I baked like crazy – red velvet cupcakes, M&M cookies and chocolate flans

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