A couple of years ago, my “new thing” was fashionable colored leather gloves. No need for winter to be dreary. I bought several pairs in orange, red and cream from TJMaxx. While walking through St. Germain-des-Pres, I ran across an Italian leather shop, J.B.Guanti. According to style authors, Helen Frith-Powell and Ines de La…
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Not only do we have the French to thank for haute couture and macaroons but also for Lacoste, the sporty and iconic tennis gear that has made its way into mainstream fashion. For the French Open 40th Anniversary, Rolande Garros celebrated the famed French tennis player, Rene Lacoste. I have to admit, as…
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The French certainly know how to take care of themselves. The vast array of beauty care products and fragrant parfums produced in France are testament to that fact. I had the opportunity to briefly visit the Fragonard perfume museum just off of the Rue di Rivoli. The Fragonard name is synonymous with French Country. Upon entering the Montmarte…
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The first thing that Luxe Diva said when I returned was, “Tell me about the flea markets. Were they great?” “Of course!” I replied. Flea markets in Paris are like a treasure hunt. I don’t know if it’s the thousands of years of history and country’s obvious obsession with perseveration…
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After a full day of shopping in the markets of saint-Oouen and Vanves, followed by a brief visit to Les Halles, we stepped out of the Metro, and onto Blvd. Haussmann. Blvd. Haussmann is where the 10 story mall, Galleries Lafayette is home. Galleries Lafayette is the most amazing shopping mall you will…
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After a full day in Paris, Hubby asked why the French women were known for their fashion.. Was it not obvious? Well, I guess to the average American male, non. I had to explain that even though every French woman wasn’t walking around in Chanel with a Hermes Kelly in…
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If you caught my post two months ago on Voluspa, you will know that it is my absolute favorite candle in the world. In Paris, I got to experience the full aromatic experience that is Diptyque. The brand of both home and personal fragrance is not foreign to the US, but not…
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Chamele is going to share her Paris adventures with us! Yeah! Her Paris posts will be featured all next week on Luxetips. Here is a preview of what is in store! Just when I thought I had it all packed, I ran across a couple of essential items for my…
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For lack of a better phrase, OMG! TJMaxx never ceases to amaze me. The latest treat the store is offering- the most amazing leather purses from Badgley Mischka. Badgley shoes are a favorite of mine, particularly since last summer’s purchase, the Xoa, a big girl shoe if ever I saw one. But I digress. The Calista is a school-book…
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Let me preface the post: Paris is coming. I cannot wait to share, but I have to get all my goodies together first so you can experience it the way I did, day by day of endless wonderment. Remember ImmanuelCloset. How could you forget? It was only a couple of weeks ago that…
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