Postcard from Paris: Geek Chic at Eyespleasure

Anna Wintour recently said that “Geek is chic.” Well, nowhere else is Geek Chic like Paris (Pa-ree). I saw a young twenty-something on her way out on a Friday night dressed in a black mini, black cropped jacket, flirty top and what else but geek glasses.

While the trend is growing here, there are entire stores dedicated to chic geek glasses, for instance, eyespleasure, in the Saint-Germain-des-Pres.

Not sure if you are onboard with the trend, start small and natural. Try a black or tortoise that does not exceed the width of your face.

Until tomorrow,

Chamele

Postcard from Paris: Macaroons at Laduree

I became totally immersed in the French culture upon arrival. After years of study, I was ready to experience what 7 years of learning- including “la cuisine.”  A big part of the French cuisine are the pastries which include the double-sided macaroon. The double-sided macaroon is a pastry made popular by Catherine de Medicis. Macaroons are sold all over France in fun colors and delectable flavors. One of the most popular bakeries selling macaroon is Laduree, a café and tea room with several locations throughout France. The famed spot makes thousands of macaroons daily. Laduree’s macaroons are second to none- so popular that the confectioner was used to produce pastries seen in the movie “Marie Antoinette.”

 

Hubby and I spent the afternoon eating macaroons at  Laduree’s  Champs Elysees location. After a full day of walking around the Louvre. It was a nice treat. I had the opportunity to try the newest flavor, Orange Blossom. Delish!

 

Looking to experience the French culture around Atlanta? Try Doucer de France.

Until tomorrow,


Chamele
Chamele

Chanel Parfum Fragrance Wardrobe

Hello Divas!

Live life to the fullest and be thankful for every precious moment.

I have a blessed life and pretty amazing friends.  Over the Holiday break, a good friend of mine gifted me a mini Chanel Parfum Fragrance Wardrobe and I was beyond estatic.  If you have been reading this blog, you know that I love Chanel Parfums.  Coco Mademoiselle is my signature scent and I do love the classic scent of Chanel No. 5.  It never goes out of style.  This set includes Chanel classics such as:

Chanel No. 5

Coco Mademoiselle

Allure

Chanel No. 19

Coco

Of course, No. 5 and Mademoiselle are no brainers for me.  I had never smelled Coco or No. 19 but I heard Coco was another signature Chanel scent that one must own.  I had previously tried Allure before and it is a lighter flirtier scent than the rest of the parfums in the set.  My new love is Coco.  It is intense but has a very subtle sexy lingering scent.  I am definitely going to rock Coco for a minute.  I did not like No. 19.  It is too strong and masculine for me.

I have never owned pure Parfum before, so this was a real treat.  What I did learn quickly is pure Parfum is very potent.  If you use more than a few drops, you will drown yourself and other people with the scent.  I put on one too many drops of Chanel No. 5 and I thought I was going to throw up.  Two maybe three drops is more than enough!

Because of the pure potency of the parfums, this set will last me a very long time.  Like I said two maybe  three drops is enough.  The miniature bottles come with stoppers and all you have to do is dab the stopper behind your ears and on your pulse points and you are done. Love it!

Each miniature bottle contains .12 ounces of parfum and the set retails for $110.00.  Considering the longevity of the scents and the variety this is a true steal!  It is available at Nordstroms.

Toodles!

Guerlain's Issima Midnight Secret: My Secret Weapon

Hello Divas!

I hope your Monday started off with a bang! As usual I am tired because I have a 6 month old daughter and a son that wakes me up at the crack of dawn for breakfast. Not to mention that I usually go to bed at 1 am, because the night time is when I can work in peace! Well I have a secret weapon that allows me to wake up with a well rested peaceful look despite my late nights and 4 hours of sleep. My secret weapon is Guerlain's Issima Midnight Secret. I was first introduced to this product in 2000. I received it as a gift and boy did I need it! I was working my first job out of law school and I lived in New York so I was working and paryting hard! Up all night long. After a late night, I would cleanse my face and apply Issima Midnight Secret. When I woke up a few hours later, my skin was so soft and smooth. My complexion seemed clearer and my eyes were not puffy. I truly looked like I had 8 hours of sleep! Divas believe me when I tell you that this product is like a miracle in a jar! And now 8 years later when I desperately need it again, it stills gives me the same fantastic results. Now this product is a bit pricey. A 1 oz. bottle retails for $106.00. But it will last forever because you only use it when you have had a late night and you only apply a few drops of the serum. If you are a busy Diva on the go who does not get any sleep, please try this product. I know you will love it! You can purchase Guerlain's Issima Midnight Secret online here or at any Sephora.

Toodles!