Have you recently watched the TV show « Emily in Paris » on Netflix ? It tells about the American IT girl in her 20s, Emily Cooper, as she lands her dream marketing job in the city of love. When she arrives in Paris for her new adventure, she navigates a new home, a promotion, a frosty boss...
Even if I love fall season particularly in Québec, I must admit that when the days become shorter and the sky is grey, I tend (as everyone is) to feel a little bit down that mood reflects on my dull complexion that lost its summer tan and my hair becomes flat too. We should therefore...
In France, even if tap water is good; most people drink only bottled water. This is probably thanks to many natural springs inherited from its geographical advantages such as Evian, Vittel, Perrier, Vichy and many more. We can still find free spring water in some fountains across the country. Similarly to French wine, spring water...
Hermès scarves This post follows the one I wrote about the history of Hermes house and its famous handbags. The house is also well known for its « carrés » Hermes, which appeared in 1937. They were all produced in an Hermes factory near Lyon, France. Queen Elizabeth II wears a Hermès headscarf . Audrey Hepburn wore it...
One of the main reason people travel to France is, of course, the food. While we’d all love to bring home a personal French chef to recreate all our favorite French dishes or pastries, here are some ideas to make the French taste last longer when you miss the City of Light. What to bring...
France has always been a capital of fashion and beauty since Queen Marie-Antoinette. She was admired for her grace and beauty in Versailles, that she took care with a certain coquetry. She revolutionizes cosmetics practices at that time, which basically consisted in covering up the dirt and bad smells. A bit of history… In the...
I come from Paris, an « ocean type » climate with continental influence. This means hot with a bit of humidity in summer, mild temperature with rain in winter. Besides the nice weather, Paris embodies the capital of cosmetic products and gastronomy ! These factors help me to maintain a clean and nice skin (despite...
Longchamp is a French leather goods company, created in 1948 by Jean Cassegrain, still owned by the same family. It is renowned for handbags, travel items, and fashion. The brand is sold worldwide. The name Longchamp comes from a chic 16th area in Paris. The beginning In the 1960s, air transportations started to develop with...
