Letters from Paris-Day 4

On our fourth day in Paris, we went to see
Notre Dame. And yes, thats me in the DVF
dress. It was soooo hot, I was very happy
I choose this dress. Its my "hero" dress, it
saves me no matter what occasion.


Very early, before it got hot, in front of YSL.
Always bring a cardigan or Pashmina to stay
warm and cover your shoulders if you go into
a church.
Dress: Diane von Furstenberg
Cardigan: Lindex
Sunnies: Sean John


Sainte-Chapelle. Incredible beautiful church
on the outside


as well on the inside. The glass paintings were amazing,
I have never seen anything quite like it.



Musee du Louvre. Remember the movie about the
DaVinci Code? Kind of like it. To me this museum was
much better on the outside than the inside. In a minute
you will see why.


Mona Lisa. To me, art is something you study in awe and
silence. I prefer it when its few people and you can get lost
in the moment. Unfortunately, too see this, you would have to
endure THIS



freaking sircus. Crazy people pushing to get in front. To
me that was waay to much, so I went shopping while
the others went through the rest of the museum.


First stop, Shoe Bizz 42 rue du dragon in st germain-des-pres.
I walked from Louvre, a good 15 minute walk.
Cheap good stuff, and sales.


Next stop the vintage store Killiwatch.
I am sorry to say I forgot to take a picture,
However, it was huge, but I was very let
down by its contents. In a vintage guide I read
they had vintage high end designers like Dior,
Gucci and Chanel. Not true. And their dresses
was way overpriced. I did not find a single
thing in this store.

So off to Free P star, another vintage store with great
reviews. Tons of vintage dresses for 10 euros each. Not
a bad price, considering were I just was. They also had
tons of handbags, belts, shoes and other stuff in this tiny
store. However, like i said before its was soooo hot and
crowded. I found 5 dresses i liked, but NONE in my size.
By now, my frustration was evident. Of course, in the window
hangs the most beautiful white & black polkadot dress-in a size
small- would they let me buy it, NO.


On the way to find the Metro I stumbled across this store.
It was pink(!) and beautiful. Both the dresses in the picture
were lovely, but not my size. Found some very nice shoes,
but nothing in my size.

Yves Saint Laurent was closed, however there was tons

to admire in the window...

Off to Christian Louboutin we went.

Finally, I was going to get a pair of those red soled darlings.

Imagine what Dorothy felt slipping into those red shoes,

and add that up times ten. Thats how hard my heart was

beating. On top of that they had a sale! I died and came to

shoe heaven....

Now imagine how I feel when they say they dont have

any pairs that I want in my size. I wanted either a nude,

black or snakeskin heel. Why? Those go with everything.
SOLD OUT seems to be the theme of today.

Iris. Another good shoe store on the same street. Marc

Jacobs, Chloe, something for everybody. Nothing that

wowed me though, still in shock after the CL experience.
After this, we hit a few more stores, but I must confess,

I had enough. I never buy to buy, I need to find things I love.

Besided, It was sooo hot and my feet were swollen,

so we took the metro back and enjoyed life with a glass of

wine at a Brasserie close to our hotel.

Shopping List:

-Christian Louboutin shoes. Nude or black.

-White blazer, preferably vintage

-Vintage dresses, scarves, shoes and clutches

-Chanel, Balenciaga or Prada shoes

-Gucci or Chanel handbag

-Shoes in general

What I ended up with:

-1 pair of shoes

However, my American friend decided to

give me all the things she had brought for me

like a dress and a top from Forever 21 and these

Old Navy shoes, that I got the day before. Let me

tell you it cheered me up!

Ready to dine & wine at Chez Andre`. We

took the Metro, no more walking this day.

Cardigan: Vintage

Skirt and top: H&m

Handbag: Zara

Bracelet: Vintage

Shoes: Old Navy

Were we had Rose Pommery champagne

and toasted to our last night in paris.

Yes, it was as good as it looks.

Tomorrow: Shopping at Galeries Lafayette. Finally, I scored

some shopping!

Todays tip: The local or house wine is usually excellent.

Order a glass to go with your preference of cheese, divine.