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Parisian Candle ChandelierWith its wonderful warm colors and graceful shape, this delightful accent lends a courtly Old-World feel to your surroundings! Each elegant "branch" cradles a candle in a jewel-toned flower, faithfully capturing the classic style of eighteenth-century French artistry. A refined way to brighten your surroundings with a heartwarming candlelit glow! Metal and glass. Metal an

Spotted again earlier today in the City of Lights, Shakira looks as though she’s taken well to the French capital as she chatted on her mobile phone while doing a little sightseeing. The “Hips Don’t Lie” songstress looked cute and casual in a purple v-neck sweater along with a pair of figure-flattering jeans...

French Vogue editor Carine Roitfeld looking chic and fabulous with Georgio Armani in her Azzadine Alaia lace-up gladiators in Paris. Her black and white combination is very Parisian and simply gorgeous. Armani received the Legion D'Honneur Award in Paris last week.

Jazz In Paris: Frenchwoman Sketches (Audio CD)By Max Roach 15 utilised and new from $6.13 First tagged “jazz” by Alex Mitchell Customer tags: nica, max roach, jazz in paris, jazz Technorati [...]

Lovers of luxury assemble because there's a new kid on the block. Pôme, the latest label to hit Paris is captivating fashion critiques and Parisian fashionistas. The young fashion label's philosophy is to make clothes for the woman who appreciate luxury. This is evident is every piece in the spring and summer collections. Frilly frocks are carefully hand stitched with great attention to zig-zag piping, hand-sewn buttons and color blocking. The spring collection includes a myriad of luxurious fabrics like jacquard and silk. The label appeals to the younger set but the older ladies are still lusting after the label because the Pôme look is classic and timeless.My favorite collection is from the fall 07. The designer uses salmon silk, organza and taffeta to make sexy high waisted origami s

The Contentious French have their go at the Beijing Olympics, protesting at several sites along the route that the Olympic torch took through Paris. It certainly isn’t the first time there’s been a protest or boycott of the games. A court in Zimbabwe has said that it will rule to force the release of the results of the recent Presidential election, in which opposition leaders claimed they have won. The ruling will come down tomorrow. Iranian Labor Leader, Mahmoud Salehi, was released Sunday after serving a year-long prison term for union-organizing activities. Salehi, who was supposed to be released on March 23, had been on a hunger strike after Iranian authorities refused to release him, accusing him of “communicating with those outside prison for the purposes of issu

Hamburger is an everyday dish. But it doesn't have to be. This recipe brings a touch of elegance to spruce up the humble chopped beef.Bearnaise Sauce1/4 cup white wine vinegar 1/4 cup water 1 tablespoon finely-chopped shallots or green onions 1/2 teaspoon dried tarragon, crumbled 2 egg yolks 1 stick butter or margarine 1 teaspoon chopped parsley Burgers1 pound ground round or chuck 1/3 cup dry red wine 1 tablespoon finely-cut chives 1 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon pepper 1 tablespoon butter or margarine Watercress 4 hamburger buns, split, toasted and buttered Sliced cherry tomatoes Sliced mushrooms Combine vinegar, water, shallots and tarragon in a small saucepan. Heat to boiling, then simmer eight to ten minutes, or until mixture is reduced to a quarter cup. Strain into the top of a double b

Two days left until the parisian sales! Hurray!You also feel the excitement coming and the irresistible urge to buy? Do not panic, you are not alone!The Hotel Le A understands how much this type of day can be tiring, and that is why we have put together a surprise for you:You will stay in a luxury accommodation with the opportunity to enjoy breakfast in your room, then a full day of shopping at the Printemps department store.• For two people, one night• Accommodation in a Superior room• Breakfast in the room or in the Lounge Bar• Tea Time in the Lounge• A welcome gift (Super! I love gifts!)• 10% reduction combined with sales (except red dot) and for the people leaving outside the European Community additional 12% (corresponding to the tax)• Lancel organizes a raffle where eve

Edit [12/8]: Fan Video20071207 - Beyonce JayZUploaded by emmaallstarvideoRead: Jay-Z celebrates Birthday in ParisLeaving HotelOther Paparrazi Video: Leaving Crazy Horse CaberetLOL at the Paparazzi man calling him Shawn.

Starting on December 7th, the metro service will be extended by one hour on Friday nights, setting the arrival of the last metro at its terminus at 2:15am.Compared with 1:15pm now-a-day. This schedule will be identical to that on Saturdays and celebration days that benefit from the extension of service since December 2006.These evenings, service is enhanced with a metro average every five minutes from 9pm and every ten minutes from 0:30am.The STIF believes that the results of the traffic "show the interest of Ile-de-France inhabitants for these new schedules, evaluating averaged 37,000 entries in the metro network between 1:15 and 2:15, while the evening traffic has increased by 69,000 trips on average compared to 2006.Thanks to catirebcn for the photo

Canadian born Tara Jarman has become renowned as one of the most influential designers in the Paris fashion scene. The Tara Jarman collections are the very epitome of elegance, these informal pieces are made from nothing but the finest muslin, cotton, satin and velvet materials, coloured and sexy without being provocative, most of the garments have [...]

Channel the passion of the City of Lights with this Parisian Nights matching panty and garter top. Suit up in this fetching outfit by Forplay and you'll be saying "Ooh La La" in no time! More details

Parisians have a little je-ne-sais-quoi that you would die to know about? Would you kill to know what's their secret? Well, there won't be any blood splashed on this blog but some tips and advices to help you reach "your dream".- You can learn French, it's easy with Mr. Frog with a Blog. If you haven't watch this video yet, you have to do it now because it's hillarious and not quite far from the truth. Mr. Frog does teach you how to speak French in 5min and 36secs.- Now it's time for you to meet French people so you will be able to reproduce their accents, gestures, style and so on...basically what ever you can get. Of course, it isn't quite easy to meet Frenchies because you need to know the French doesn't like meeting new people, the French isn't very social and especially not toward foreigners. But lucky you, you have money so you can "buy yourself some French friends". Meeting The French is a site where you can organize a diner with Frenchies or have a commented tour of Pa

In the 1980s and early 1990s there was a trend for foreigners buying properties in the French capital, but this has slowed in recent years. Thanks to these reforms - and the new high-speed train service from London St Pancras - this trend looks set to be rekindled.House prices in Paris rose 9.9% last year. They are now slowing but the city is regaining its lost prestige.According to the Paris Chamber of Notaries, the proportion of flats in the French capital bought by foreigners rose from 5.2% in 1996, to 8.2% in 2006. British homebuyers represented 5% of foreign purchasers five years, but now account for a huge 10.8%, having bought 279 Parisian properties over the past 12 months.

The Parisian flea markets are real attractions to tourists coming to the country and it has a reason: it is so French!Even for a French person, going to the “marchés” has something particular; perhaps it’s a way to stay close to your roots and your culture. So it’s a real institution and it’s a must-do on Sundays. So forget your late sleeping, jump in your trousers, get a big bag and go!In Paris, it’s easy to find a “marché”, there is at least one in each arrondissement. If you want to find out which one are the best, most famous, organic, expensive or even oldest one, go check the Parisian Flea Markets.

Create the backdrop for passionate nights with this beautiful scatter-beaded and sequined lace cupless bustier with garters. Chiffon flutter sleeves and hip effect. Adjustable straps with underwire open cups and matching g-string.

Paris Convention and Visitors Office enables you to meet real Parisian.If you are intrigued to learn more about this savoir-faire and chat with Parisians about their professional activities and discover their place of work, then this programme of visits is for you. You will learn from the Parisians themselves the know-how of bookbinding, picture framing, carving and the fine leather craft.Go on this website to check the dates and times of the year and the activities available.Source: HEREThanks to Harvest_Lights for the photo

Paris Convention and Visitors Office enables you to meet real Parisian.If you are intrigued to learn more about this savoir-faire and chat with Parisians about their professional activities and discover their place of work, then this programme of visits is for you. You will learn from the Parisians themselves the know-how of bookbinding, picture framing, carving and the fine leather craft.Go on this website to check the dates and times of the year and the activities available.Source: HEREThanks to Harvest_Lights for the photo

Ross gave me some fancy French chocolate yesterday, and it is amazing. Deliciousness. It was very thoughtful of him, too. It made me very happy.I'm not feeling especially well today. Negative thoughts are intruding far too often. I keep thinking about the former significant other because I had a dream about him last night. Well, not really about him, but he was in it. Never in my life have I felt such passionate feelings towards another... First love, and now hate. It's almost like it's the same feeling just colored a little differently. I still get paranoid, afraid I'll run into him while on campus. I don't want to see him, and yet part of me does. I want to see him but refuse to speak to him. I want to shun him. I want to... to hurt him.I've never wanted to intentionally hurt anyone before in my life. I'm a peaceful person, someone who is normally so full of love and kindness. I'm able to admit that. Yet with this one individual, I can honestly say that I would find pleasure

Aah the Parisian girl…stylish, sexy, and snobbish but God, I would love to look even a little bit like her! Even Parisian girls want to look like a Parisian girl!Here is your solution: a guide to look like a perfect Parisian girl!How to describe her? Her style is less eccentric than the Brit, not as glamorous as the Italians.No need to be from the French capital, just read and learn few codes and you’ll be ready to rock on the Champs-Elysees!A big soft bagA real large bag, no brand advertised on it, convenient and stylish. Make sure you get it in a dark colour (brown or black) so it would fit for any season and any fashion.By large I mean: you should be able to fit at least 5 pairs of shoes in it (that’s the number of shoes you SHOULD have in your Parisian bag anyway….What? You never know).Flat sophisticated pair of sandalsHeat doesn’t mean that you should neglected yourself, you little vagrant! And don’t even think wearing one of these Havaianas flip-flop, too much seen an

This French myth has existed since 1889.Moulin Rouge is a traditional cabaret, famous world wide. Amazing performers like Josephine Baker, Franck Sinatra or Edith Piaf have attended this stage. The cabaret was also subject of the French painter Toulouse Lautrec.The French cancan at Le Moulin Rouge includes glitters, stresses, pearls and feathers…everything needed to spend a memorable night.You also have the opportunity to watch the show while having diner with Champagne of course.The Moulin Rouge is where you need to go, at least once in your life.Source: angusleonard

This French myth has existed since 1889.Moulin Rouge is a traditional cabaret, famous world wide. Amazing performers like Josephine Baker, Franck Sinatra or Edith Piaf have attended this stage. The cabaret was also subject of the French painter Toulouse Lautrec.The French cancan at Le Moulin Rouge includes glitters, stresses, pearls and feathers…everything needed to spend a memorable night.You also have the opportunity to watch the show while having diner with Champagne of course.The Moulin Rouge is where you need to go, at least once in your life.Source: angusleonard

For those who like unhealthy greasy food, MacD****d and co this post is not for you.C nature is a new restaurant & take-away place opened on Place de la Madeleine and Rue de la Boetie.Products are bought everyday which allow the freshness of the food, the menus are elaborated with dieteciens so don't feel guilty having food there, it's healthy and fresh.Try their fruit juices, they are deliciooouuuus.Two addresses:122, rue de la Boétie Paris 8e - Metro station ->Franklin Roosevelt (line 1)16, place de la Madeleine Paris 8e - Metro station ->Madeleine (lines 8, 14 and 12)

The vegetal wall (Mur Végétal in french) relies on a new way to grow plants without any soil. Since its weight is very light, it is possible to set up the vegetal wall on any wall with any size. It can be outdoor or indoor.And trust me, the visual effect is absolutely stunning!Patrick Blanc is a french botanist who won many prizes over his career. He is the inventor of the vegetal wall.The list of walls, this artist has conceived, is very long.Here is some of his creations:- Club Med, Paris- Nexus Headquarter, Paris- BHV Homme facade, Paris- Babyliss Headquarter, Paris- Quai Branly Museum, Paris (A great museum which will probably be one the next blog spot)And so on...Here is the Patrick Blanc's website.Paris Design Hotel Le A - http://hotel-le-a.blogspot.com - A Different Guide Book of Paris

Friday night I attended the long awaited and sold out cooking demonstration and book signing by David Lebovitz at Draegers Cooking School in San Mateo. I’ve met plenty of tech bloggers, but David was actually the first food blogger I have met in person. David was extremely personable throughout the evening, joking frequently with the assistants and guests. Until David really got cooking, I had to remind myself I was at a cooking class and not watching a stand-up routine. At one point a guest asked if she could ask an unrelated question, and while she paused to choose the right wording, David quickly volunteered, “Briefs”. A man of many contradictions “I don’t really like sugary stuff,” David announced near the beginning of the class. David followed this confession with another shocker: he’s lactose intolerant. Meanwhile, proudly displayed at the edge of the counter were two of David’s cookbooks, The Great Book of chocolate and The Perfect

The Elise Aucouturier Estempe Chemise is gorgeous with intricate detailing in the lace. I think it has a retro classic 1930's styling.It has been created by Elise Aucouturier who was trained at the Esmod International Fashion school in Paris. After graduating Elise worked with Vanity Fair, following training with Christian Dior and Marithé et François Girbaud. After raising her two boys for three years she created her own designer nightwear company.My other favourite is the Elise Aucouturier Hollywood Bra which has a delicate Calais lace spiders web design...catch that man!

7 human Beatboxes performed live in the Parisian Metro : Naturally Seven, a new gospel band from the states will perform Live in Paris on the 24th of January.This is one nice way to make people talk about the band especially that they're not really known in Paris !Check the video Gig in the Metro ! Alternative Buzz