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Zadig & Voltaire’s grand opening brings Paris to Washington, DC
Zadig and Voltaire’s arrival to Washington, DC was kicked off with a grand opening celebration. The famous French clothing line, known for a rock and roll sensibility did not fail to disappoint with a loft inspired store housing many beautiful and witty garments. The minimal decor was the perfect way to showcase the edgy clothes on display. The fragrance was arranged in a library fashion. I received a sample of the scent for women which has notes of Orange Blossom, Peony, Jasmine Tea, Tonka Bean, and White Musk and plan on wearing it on my next night out. My favorite contrasting pieces were the snakeskin jacket and the Coco T-Shirt with Hot…
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Top Five City Pharma Must-Have Beauty Picks
City Phama is a beauty lovers dream. Yes, I can call it a store, a pharmacy, but oh it is so much more. I am currently going through a beauty withdraw since many of the items I purchased last summer from City Pharm in Paris are now practically empty. So it is my emptying makeup bag that caused me to look at my summer photos from Paris and it is with much joy that I a recall my visit. Located in Saint Germain, City Pharma is where fashion and beauty insiders from all over the world gather to purchase their must-have beauty items. There is always a flurry of people…
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The Flowers of Paris
The Flowers of Paris dot the city and when I visited Paris this summer I was amazed to find blooming, colorful flowers on every walk. The pictures are so beautiful I simply had to share. Who can resist heart-shaped flowers. Perfect for any token of love or to decorate any wedding ceremony. Too many variations of pink to count in these stunning blooms. These healthy Hydrangea liven up any space in dramatic Purple and Green. The flowers of Paris really are magical. 0
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Chanel Rouge Allure Gloss is a Must-Have for Fall
When updating your beauty bag for fall 2014, a must-have for fall is the new Chanel Rogue Allure Glosses. Chanel has revealed the next generation of glosses which are an extension of the popular Rouge Allure lipsticks. The idea is that they’re a gloss for women who love lipsticks. Just like a gloss it will plump the lips and illuminate a smile but like a lipstick these glosses are full of the pigmentation and rich color of a lipstick. Made from Vitamin E, Sappan Wood and Green Tea Butter, these glosses are hydrating and go on easily with a smooth gel texture. Best of all these glosses last all day and won’t…
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Beautiful Pink Flowers
On my recent travels I find myself photographing flowers. Here is one of the most beautiful arrangements I have found in a long time and so I wanted to share this with everyone. Do you love flowers? 0
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The Doors of Paris
The Paris Adventure continues and I have to say it is hard to blog when all I want to do is to be out and about walking in the city. What amazes me the most are the beautiful doors in Paris. Where do these door lead and who lives in these homes? This door was found near the Hotel De Ville near the Île de la Cité on my morning walk to the Louvre. It’s wonderful to be inspired on every walk. 0
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Paris Adventure at Printemps in the Louvre
I just landed in Paris and started my Paris adventure at Printemps in the Louvre Carrousel. While the Louvre museum had just closed, I discovered the largest most adorable purse at Printemps in the Louvre Carrousel Mall. You never know what to expect in Paris, and that makes the trip all the more enjoyable. Please check back tomorrow to see more Paris adventures. 0
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Christian Louboutin Launches the Most Expensive Nail Polish on the Market
Christian Louboutin announced the launch of his beauty collection this week; and the first offering in the collection is an assortment of nail polish. Ironically nail polish is part of the Louboutin story, for early in his career he grabbed nail polish from an assistant to paint the sole of a shoe to make it more decorative and so the legend of the ‘Louboutin red shoe’ was born. The nail polish collection launches on August 31 and will include 30 colors in different categories labeled Pops, Nudes and Noirs. The most famous shade will most certainly be Rouge Louboutin (in red of course) currently available online at Saks Fifth Avenue for $50.00; which…
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POPSUGAR June Must Have Box and $10.00 Coupon
As you all know I am a big fan of POPSUGAR and so I want to remind you that it’s not to late to get the June POPSUGAR Must Have Box. And as you can see the June box contains some very special items. Bestselling author Emily Griffin’s latest book “The One and Only” Sachajuan Body Lotion Turkish T Towel You Smell Wipes One Potato Two Potato Kettle Chips Lollies Hair Ties Native Union Gift Card I plan on using the Turkish T Towel as a shawl to keep out the chill from the plane on my upcoming trip to Paris. And as a special offer to my readers, you…
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Top Cannes Beauty Trends 2014
The Cannes International Film Festival is a luscious treat filled with a red carpet, an unlimited array of couture gowns, gorgeous beauty looks, movie stars and of course… the French Riviera. So in celebration of this special time of the year, here is a recap of some of the top Cannes beauty trends for 2014. Blake Lively’s smashing Chanel Couture Dress at the premier of “Mr. Turner” was evenly matched by her ethereal beauty and her pale pink lips created by L’Oréal Colour Caresse Wet Shine Stain in Rose On And On which is one of the top beauty trends at Cannes. Zoe Saldana’s glowing skin is another beauty trend created with L’Oréal True Match Super-Blendable Makeup…