Paris.. continues

Apologies that the regular posts suddenly seized.  I wasn't getting much sleep and was out from 8am until well after 9pm so the last thing I felt like doing was editing and uploading photos.  Which I do regret as I would have loved to preserve the memories in writing while the little bits and pieces were still fresh in my mind.

So the Monday was the 3rd full day, again without much planned.  So why not head shopping and to Laduree before finishing the day with an espresso at Cafe de Flore in St Germain?  St Germain in the end ended up being my absolutely favourite arrondissement.  It was utterly chic and cool and also understated.

One thing about Paris is the shopping.  While there's nothing out of the ordinary (I didn't come across a single unique store, nor a really good vintage store [probably had no idea where to look]) but I did thoroughly enjoy the high end experience.  At Chanel I toted around a 2.55 reissue for 40 minutes and nobody thought I was too dirty to look at the bag, unlike in Australia where I don't dare even walk into a store.  I felt as welcome and as I do at Zara.. which may have something to do with walking out with unexpected purchases at both Hermes and Chanel.  When you open up that world to the people, they will buy.  Hermes was at least 20-30% cheaper so if you're planning a trip to France, definitely check out the store on Rue Royale.  Huge range and utterly lovely service.  And you must ask for Tatiana at Chanel on Rue Montaigne.  You will never come across a more lovely sales assistant.  If I can find a way to email and give feedback on her service, I most definitely will!

Adoring the balloons in the window

Chanel on Rue Cambon

Ah Alaia store in St Germain.

My future Paris apartment.  At only 11,500 euro a month