Month: August 2019

Linea di Corsa: the sleek men's line for athletes

This designer concept store in the heart of Saint-Germain-des-Prés offers superb pieces with a 100% racing spirit. Zoom on this sporty-chic brand that your companion will only want to adopt. A brand of high-end clothing and accessories, Linea di Corsa is above all a beautiful family story. When Gaetano Bizzini, a well-known designer in the world of fashion, discovers a notebook of yellowed drawings in the attic of his family home, he realizes that his grandfather – a car enthusiast like him – was working on the project of a whole new brand of clothing… in 1961. He then decided to take up the torch, and in 2013, Linea di Corsa was born! Today, this very stylish concept store on the rue du Dragon offers iconic pieces, with a 100% racing spirit. Through the racks, we then discover shirts, elegant quilted jackets, sport-chic polo shirts, graphic sneakers, trendy moccasins, bags and other accessories whose materials and details (alcantara, quilted, leather, checkerboard, technical material, etc.) inevitably recall the automotive world. We assure you, any self-respecting athlete will necessarily find …

Phytomer, exceptional facial treatments to nourish the skin after the holidays

After a beautiful summer basking in the sun, we always arrive at the start of the school year with a good sunny face. To avoid any skin problem – peeling skin, appearance of spots… – we make it a point of honor to adopt a post-holiday beauty routine, which we respect to the letter. Focus on Phytomer skincare, major allies that guarantee a perfect complexion. Gentle Cleansing Milk 'Perfect Face' Morning and evening, use this cleansing milk to gently remove makeup residue and other impurities while respecting the hydrolipidic film of the skin. We like: its fluid texture that melts easily on the skin. €24,65 on www.phytomer.fr 'Souffle Marin' foaming cream In contact with water, SOUFFLE MARIN transforms into an airy foam to offer the skin all the benefits of the sea. Result? The skin breathes and is perfectly cleansed. Special mention for its smell that immediately transports us to the seaside... €27,25 on www.phytomer.fr Face and Eye Sorbet Cream...

20 good back-to-school resolutions

Just like the new year, each return to school sounds the hour of good resolutions. A short review of the 20 rules that we will try to respect to the letter, for a healthier and more organized life. #1 – Store your dressing room the Marie Kondo way In addition to gaining space, you can even buy new things! #2 – Conscious eating Because it's the best way not to gain weight… Our advice, try hypnosis! #3 – Open up to philosophy Because it's good to find your way to happiness… Bet on the latest Lenoir. #4 – Have at least one exhibition per month Because art is a drug to be consumed without moderation. #5 – Take stock of your subscriptions Because there are bound to be one or two that are useless and deserve to be terminated. Hello savings. #6 – Impose a day without social networks Because a little detox is always good! #7 – Rethink your interior in feng mode…

The 7 best institutes to sublimate your look

The capital has no shortage of salons and other small, confidential boudoirs to offer you a doe-eyed look... A short summary of the best Parisian addresses to sublimate you! Cils en Seine Calling all beautystas who haven't yet seen it, this summer we were seduced by the new Cils en Seine salon in the heart of the 17th arrondissement, rue Brémontier. Like its competitors, this new temple dedicated to the beauty of the gaze offers several services adapted to each event: velvet gaze (the most natural), bewitching gaze, dark gaze... Result? A superb doe look that lasts almost a month, without retouching. If the professionalism of the beauticians is irreproachable, we also appreciate the sobriety of their premises in which the installation of extensions goes like a flash! With their playlist that makes the time pass incredibly quickly, Cils en Seine is definitely our favorite institute. Cils en Seine, 9 rue Brémontier, 75017 Paris Cils de Marie Very popular with VIPs, influencers and fashionable Parisians, Marie's institute …

The most romantic places in Paris

Paris, capital of love? The City of Light is renowned for its romanticism with its pretty bridges, its mythical love stories and its lovers smooching on public benches. But what are the perfect places to declare your love? Paris Select and Nicolas Garreau, specialist in breathtaking marriage proposals at ApoteoSurprise, reveal 10 places to stroll as a couple in Paris. La Roseraie des Jardins de Bagatelle We like: the smells emanating from the flowerbeds and the explosions of colors in the summer. The northern island of Lac Inférieur in the Bois de Boulogne We like: Renting a boat and feeling disconnected from the world a few minutes from Paris. The Yitzhak Rabin Garden in Bercy We like: This set of gardens which makes us discover an orange grove, vines, lakes... The Medici Fountain in the Luxembourg Gardens We like: the green decor and the statue of the mythical Greek couple ( Galatea, marine goddess and Acis) entwined. A beautiful ode to love. The …

4 things you didn't know about the Marais

The Marais is an emblematic district of Paris. With its narrow streets, trendy shops, small terraces and hidden gardens, it is perfect for strolling and getting lost. And this for many years, the district has been preserved and retains its charm of yesteryear. And there is reason, because it has a rich history of several centuries. 1. There is the oldest house in Paris At 51 rue de Montmorency is the oldest house in Paris. If some people think that the oldest house in Paris is that of 3 rue Volta, it is not so. It has been proven that the house of Nicolas Flamel, the famous alchemist to whom we owe the legend of the philosopher's stone, is indeed the oldest that we can date. Indeed, it was completed in 1407 and still stands proudly in the small street. The one who gave it his name never lived there but housed the poor there. Note that the building…

Our 10 confidential addresses found in Saint-Germain-des-Prés

Stronghold of the intelligentsia of existentialism and the New Wave, Saint-Germain-des-Prés still symbolizes an artistic and literary state of mind. Today, this chic district brings together the greatest fashion designers as well as small trendy boutiques, known only to Parisiennes who spread the word... A brief overview. Chatelles A pair of Chatelles is the Holy Grail for all fashionistas. As comfortable as ballet flats and classy as pumps, these slippers are available in leather, velvet, suede or canvas. Customizable as we wish, they are suitable for all occasions! Dakota Johnson, Kristina Bazan and Pippa Middleton can't live without it… Chatelles, 94 Rue du Bac, 75007 Paris. 01 42 22 20 46 Nouvel Amour A sweet note, an important date, a marriage proposal or a declaration of love… To engrave on the delicate Nouvel Amour fine gold jewellery. The ultimate in romance! New Love, 10 Rue des Filles du Calvaire, 75003 Paris. 01 44 61 16 21 Estheme Cashmere The Estheme boutique …