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 😉 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 😉 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 🙂
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 😉
At the very ornate Opéra 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-Élysées
Down Champs-Élysées
My mini Sephora haul. I ADORE Bare Minerals.
The mega Sephora store on Champs-Élysées
Well, at least I didn’t cave and buy anything at Louis Vuitton, unlike some people 😉
Then it was off to the La Vallée Village, a little village
in the middle of nowhere, with outlets galore! How surreal does it look?!
Shopping pals 😀
you look amazing! the weather looks great too.. am really curious to see what your friend got at LV :p
Hehe she’s here !
you look amazing! the weather looks great too.. am really curious to see what your friend got at LV :p
Hehe she’s here !
You have an awesome Mommy glow, Beverly!
Your lovely pics makes me miss Paris!!!
Aww thank you!
You have an awesome Mommy glow, Beverly!
Your lovely pics makes me miss Paris!!!
Aww thank you!
The macarons look yummy!
The sky dek looks unreal!
I was surprised I liked ’em, normally I dont!
HI
Looks like you are having a great time, Please take care of yourself. Like the photos!!
Re: HI
Thanks ron!
oooh outlets galore!! ♥
Yeah the outlet shopping had really good deals!
you’re glowing!!!
Hee thanks!
The macarons look yummy!
The sky dek looks unreal!
I was surprised I liked ’em, normally I dont!
Great buy on the Repettos! I love it too for the ballet flats. Was a pity my size was all sold out in HK :\
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* 🙂
HI
Looks like you are having a great time, Please take care of yourself. Like the photos!!
Re: HI
Thanks ron!
great pics! glad you’re having fun!
It’s just so nice to go on a loooong holiday, wont get a chance to do that once the baby is born, hah!
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! 😀
Yep cheaper I believe, esp for all the French brands!
La Vallee is a sister to the one in Bicester in England that I always go to. Surprised they let you take photos.
http://www.bicestervillage.com/en_GB/
At Bicester the security guard will come running if you take your camera out!
Oh we just showed the guards some leg and it was all good.
Nah just kidding! No one was around to stop us anyways 😉
oooh outlets galore!! ♥
Yeah the outlet shopping had really good deals!
you’re glowing!!!
Hee thanks!
Bev you look fab! <3 the black dress!
Aww thank you hon 🙂
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! 🙂
They always go head-to-head with the Laduree ones! Personally, I though tthey were about the same, heh
Heh heh good times! Although I don’t know who caved in… *whistles*
Ahahaha have you used it yet? 🙂
SHOPPING, yayyyy! That mall really is so darn pretty. And I love your shoes! You look great 😀 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 normally don’t like macaroons but the ones in France are really nice 🙂
Glad you’re having an awesome time. Paris looks amazing – wish I was there!
At least you’re in US now.. the shopping is even better there IMHO 😛
Great buy on the Repettos! I love it too for the ballet flats. Was a pity my size was all sold out in HK :\
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* 🙂
great pics! glad you’re having fun!
It’s just so nice to go on a loooong holiday, wont get a chance to do that once the baby is born, hah!
Nice! I bought a pair of Repetto flats and I still adore them.
The flats dn’t work for my feet (so weird) but these lil heel ones do, I love em!
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! 😀
Yep cheaper I believe, esp for all the French brands!
La Vallee is a sister to the one in Bicester in England that I always go to. Surprised they let you take photos.
http://www.bicestervillage.com/en_GB/
At Bicester the security guard will come running if you take your camera out!
Oh we just showed the guards some leg and it was all good.
Nah just kidding! No one was around to stop us anyways 😉
Bev you look fab! <3 the black dress!
Aww thank you hon 🙂
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! 🙂
They always go head-to-head with the Laduree ones! Personally, I though tthey were about the same, heh
Heh heh good times! Although I don’t know who caved in… *whistles*
Ahahaha have you used it yet? 🙂
SHOPPING, yayyyy! That mall really is so darn pretty. And I love your shoes! You look great 😀 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 normally don’t like macaroons but the ones in France are really nice 🙂
Glad you’re having an awesome time. Paris looks amazing – wish I was there!
At least you’re in US now.. the shopping is even better there IMHO 😛
Nice! I bought a pair of Repetto flats and I still adore them.
The flats dn’t work for my feet (so weird) but these lil heel ones do, I love em!