FASHION, France, Shopping, Uncategorized EUROTRIP: SHOPPING & SIGHTSEEING 16 August 2010

Ahhh…. sight-seeing around Paris… on a perfect Parisien summer’s day. Clear blue skies and fluffy white clouds with warm balmy weather, if only Shanghai was just like this every day!

OK, I lie a bit. We did maybe 20% sight-seeing, 40% eating, and 40% shopping πŸ˜‰ I mean… isn’t that the recipe for a perfect day?? I loved pottering around Paris, and checking out all the shops. The brands are different here, and the ones that exist outside of France are cheaper here, which is a bit dangerous πŸ˜‰ Thankfully, since falling pregnant, I’ve lost interest in shopping/buying stuff (SHOCK HORROR!). So I didn’t go crazy but I did cave and buy a pair of really nice Repetto shoes. I like the brand because they do lovely ballet flats, and I discovered they have these pair of pumps with a small heel – perfect for work or dinners yet low enough so they’re still comfy. I bought them in basic black leather so that they’ll be a classic πŸ™‚

We did so much we were exhausted by the end of the day. The French lifestyle may be relaxed, especially in the summer months.. but as tourists, because we walk around so much (or maybe we’re just not used to walking), it’s especially tiring! I’m just glad I’m 4 months pregnant (prime time in a pregnancy for travel) and not 8-9 months or I’d completely collapse πŸ˜‰


At the very ornate OpΓ©ra national de Paris building

This looks like a Photoshopped the sky. I didn’t!

At the famous Lafayette shopping mall… *quivers*

Beautiful domed interior of Lafayette

Pretty tiered levels. If only all malls were this gorgeous inside!

And of course, some famous Pierre Herme macarons. I had the Chocolate one, which was
divine. See later for comparison with the other famous macarons from Laduree!

My wee Paris souvenir – Caroline Najman bracelet

A bigger Paris souvenir.. Repetto, a fantastic comfy shoes brand!

Love the nice box!

Leather low-heel pumps. Fab ‘cos I can’t wear high heels now

Us doing the tourist thing at the famous Champs-Γ‰lysΓ©es

Down Champs-Γ‰lysΓ©es

My mini Sephora haul. I ADORE Bare Minerals.

The mega Sephora store on Champs-Γ‰lysΓ©es

Well, at least I didn’t cave and buy anything at Louis Vuitton, unlike some people πŸ˜‰

Then it was off to the La VallΓ©e Village, a little village
in the middle of nowhere, with outlets galore! How surreal does it look?!

Shopping pals πŸ˜€


Let’s Chat!




Let's Chat!

I loooove Lanvin flats, they’re my #1 by far! I find Repetto flats a bit hard/thin for me, but I like these lil heels, they work *whew* πŸ™‚

How are the LV prices in Paris? Is it a lot cheaper? I probably would have wanted to shop there if there was a big difference in pricing even after the awful exchange rates. ^____^

I love the shot of the skies! So cool looking! πŸ˜€

Oh we just showed the guards some leg and it was all good.
Nah just kidding! No one was around to stop us anyways πŸ˜‰

I’ve never heard of Pierre Herme macarons before! My research of Paris failed me! doh! You look so happy and healthy – glad the pregnancy didnt have negative impact on your travel! πŸ™‚

SHOPPING, yayyyy! That mall really is so darn pretty. And I love your shoes! You look great πŸ˜€ Oh yeah, and… MACARONSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS. I’m going to scream. I love love love macarons and I’ve only tried Laduree before. Pierre Herme makes some wacky flavours! (I heard there was foie gras?!)

Wei-Wei

The shopping places are DANGEROUS in europe.. lol.

We did see some strange flavours at PIerre Herme, but I just stuck with chocolate!

I’m so happy you’re posting updates of your trip! The shoes are precious and I love macaroons! I’ve only ever had strawberry and chocolate from a little macaroon boutique in Charleston. I’d die for lavender ones!

I loooove Lanvin flats, they’re my #1 by far! I find Repetto flats a bit hard/thin for me, but I like these lil heels, they work *whew* πŸ™‚

How are the LV prices in Paris? Is it a lot cheaper? I probably would have wanted to shop there if there was a big difference in pricing even after the awful exchange rates. ^____^

I love the shot of the skies! So cool looking! πŸ˜€

Oh we just showed the guards some leg and it was all good.
Nah just kidding! No one was around to stop us anyways πŸ˜‰

I’ve never heard of Pierre Herme macarons before! My research of Paris failed me! doh! You look so happy and healthy – glad the pregnancy didnt have negative impact on your travel! πŸ™‚

SHOPPING, yayyyy! That mall really is so darn pretty. And I love your shoes! You look great πŸ˜€ Oh yeah, and… MACARONSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS. I’m going to scream. I love love love macarons and I’ve only tried Laduree before. Pierre Herme makes some wacky flavours! (I heard there was foie gras?!)

Wei-Wei

The shopping places are DANGEROUS in europe.. lol.

We did see some strange flavours at PIerre Herme, but I just stuck with chocolate!

I’m so happy you’re posting updates of your trip! The shoes are precious and I love macaroons! I’ve only ever had strawberry and chocolate from a little macaroon boutique in Charleston. I’d die for lavender ones!