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No St Valentine this year? Don’t worry, you will not the first, nor the last, even the only who hasn’t received an enormous bouquet of flowers delivered to you office desk… To cheer you up, FYP has a few suggestions to make your Saint Valentines as fabulous as you are! RAD is an online e-boutique […]
Estée Lauder’s ‘Modern Muse’ feminine fragrance for 2014, has finally hit the shores of France! ‘Modern Muse’ has been described as ‘A fragrance with a distinctive scent, successfully contrasting delicate jasmine and full-bodied patchouli’, and by Estée Lauder, as ‘symbolizing modern femininity’. Modern Muse, Estée Lauder, 50 ml, €72.
Diptyque is once again heading the french beauty pack, with the release of their new ‘Art du Soin range’- a facial beauty treatment line. The ‘Art du Soin range’, combines not only the essence of Diptyque, their luxury scents, but also unique textures, creating their first facial product venture. Diptype’s new range has been described as […]
Ladurée has teamed up with the prestigious Nina Ricci perfumes. Vincent Lemains, in charge of pastry creation for Ladurée, and master perfumer Olivier Cresp have come up with this wonderfully fragrant treat, inspired by the floral and fruity notes of the new La Tentation de Nina eau de toilette. The result is a macaroon garnished with raspberry jam enhanced with lemon […]
For those of you who have been following the FYP blog recently, will have noticed our focus upon Vintage Shops in Paris, and helping you decifer the vinatge good, bad and the ugly. Too often clothes in vintage shops are truely vintage, thanks to their unwearablilty and lack of any possible desirability, and so have […]
After launching its first café in Tokyo in February 2012, Maison Kitsuné is bringing the experience to the heart of Paris’ Palais Royal, with a new café opening on January 16. Maison Kitsuné is back with a new concept, the Café Kitsuné. The Parisian label wanted to create an intimate café fusing the worlds of fashion, […]
Sticking with our ‘Vintage Shop in Le Marais, Paris’ week, FYP presents our third vintage treasure cove! ‘Mamz’elle Swing’ ‘Mamz’elle Swing’, is found in the very center of Le Marais, and has been opening its rose pink doors to customers since 1995, and transporting them back through the years of fashion in the most stylish […]
Odetta Vintage (or Odette) Odetta’s is perfect for fashionistas who want a mix of the best vintage finds and new buys under one roof. With past-collection pieces from the likes of YSL, Lanvin, Balenciaga, Chanel, Chloé and more, rubbing shoulders with the shop’s simple ‘n stylish own-label shoes and bags, you can walk out with something […]
The city here in Paris is alive with the buzz of Haute Couture Fashion Week 2014! Rumours of designs, materials, themes and scandals are hard to ignore.So here is your guide to the week’s shows, and so you can keep up to date, and at the front of the fashion parade! Dimanche 19 janvier 2014 […]
Today is the stylish turn of ‘Yukiko’ Vintage shop in Le Marais, Paris Yukiko is like your most stylish girlfriend’s closet, filled with bags, shoes and accessories by classic designers like Dior and Chanel. Owner Yukiko also has her own line of new clothing. If you walk out dressed head-to-toe in Yukiko’s wares you’ll turn […]
So as most know, next week in Paris is ‘Haute Couture Week Spring/Summer 2014’. Already the shows have kicked off in Milan, and this year’s offerings are as amazing as ever! However, here at FYP, we are taking a retrospective step back and before diving into the world of lace, luxury and couture next week, […]
UA-165306345-1UA-165306345-1Hermès is are launching a limited edition capsule collection called ‘Indigo’. The range is in tribute to Hermès’ own use of natural indigo dyes from Northern Bangladesh and Southern India, and the printing skill of the brand’s Lyon-based artisans . The range includes four silk scarves, made in either cashmere or silk. The ‘Indigo’ collection will see a reinterpretation […]
Take a Surreal media trip around Paris curtesy of Dior this month. Dior.com has given its visitors a little treat to start 2014 with a fun and interactive twist! We don’t want to give too much away, as otherwise we’ll ruin the surprise! But head to http://www.dior.com to join in the Dior tour of Paris!
A for Alice, B for Baylee, C for Clare… At Chloé each season brings with it a new bag, and, with each new bag comes a new name. This season it is C for Clare, in honour of their resident creative designer since 2011, Clare Waight Keller. Vogue in Paris has described it as ‘retro yet minimalist design […]
PARISMARAIS.COM has formed a partnership with RENAULT REPUBLIQUE to promote the most amazing vehicle on the planet : The Renault TWIZY. This 100% electric-powered 2-seater micro-car is ideal to navigate your way through the narrow streets of le Marais district of Paris. It’s adorable and so simple to drive, you will definitely want to buy one […]
Sale time is upon us again! Sale time = an emotional roller-coaster. It is both our favourite and our most hated time of the year. Why you ask? Let us explain with a few examples. 1. The crushing feeling as you pick up the jumper you brought your sister the day before, is now 24 […]
To celebrate the new Yves Saint Laurent biopic film, which will be released in cinemas around France on 8th January 2014, the luxury Parisian hotel The Westin Paris – Vendôme is hosting a free exhibition in its honour. The Exhibition features 12 exclusive photos from the shoot by top photographers Thibault Grabherr and Anouchka de Williencourt, taken during shooting on the set […]
With Christmas approaching quicker than we want to admit, the daunting prospect of starting the Christmas shopping is soon to become reality. Every year, there are a handful of people who put us to shame by finishing their Christmas shopping by the 1st of November, and buy throughout the year to spread the cost. We […]
Pierre Herme or Laduree? – Ptrique Do you want to afternoon snack à le Parisien? Macaroons are your chicest bet. However, deciding where to get them can be overwhelming: after all, there are so many boulangeries, patisseries, and specialty stores to choose from! To help you out, here’s a list of the best places […]
Like your Paris guide or hotel concierge may tell you, the Marais is a treasure trove of indie boutiques, vintage finds and nostalgia for Paris’ good old days. What they may not tell you, however, is that the Marais is also home to some of Paris’ most charming and delightful cafes and patisseries, perfect for […]