Month: June 2020

5 addresses to remember if you like bags

To each his own little whim! If some no longer count the number of pairs of shoes they have in their closet, others collect dresses, never to finish ... For those who are addicted to handbags, Paris Select has listed the 5 brands of it-bags you absolutely must own. - If you like bags with refined details: Nat & Nin Nat & Nin is above all a great family story. With parents craftsmen and leatherworkers officiating for the greatest French houses, we can say that the two sisters are children of the ball! Inheriting their passion for leather and their know-how, Nathalie and Ninny decided to follow the same path and, in 2005, they embarked on the creation of handbags with a brand paying homage to their respective nicknames. In their two Parisian boutiques, we discover, season after season, a colorful and feminine collection that stands out with pretty details… Bags resolutely in the air of…

.Kate Lee, the favorite bag brand of Parisiennes

With its seductive collections that pay particular attention to detail and perfect finishes, the .Kate Lee brand combines chic, femininity and practicality. A real reference for Parisiennes… who can't live without it! Since its creation 7 years ago, we continue to discover, year after year, new timeless colorful bags. Pieces declined in clutches, companions, purses or XXS bags... This season, designer Catherine Lee offers us a colorful Spring-Summer collection with trendy, feminine and glamorous novelties. Chic and captivating, it comes in 6 inspiring themes. Focus. – Mini jewel bags We have seen them everywhere, from the catwalks of Fashion Week to the street styles of informed fashionistas… The trend is indeed micro-bags! Super cute, they perfect a stylish look in no time. Kate Lee, who made it one of her iconic models for this Spring-Summer 2020 season, chose to take up the XXS version of her two iconic models: …

The Cédric Grolet Opéra boutique is reopening its doors!

Inaugurated last November, chef Cédric Grolet's bakery and pastry shop closed its doors for several months following the coronavirus crisis. Good news for its many aficionados, the shop was able to reopen last Monday, revealing a new menu. Fans of Cédric Grolet's ultra-Instagrammable pastries will be thrilled. Since Monday, his shop enthroned on the avenue de l'Opéra has reopened to the public and welcomes customers again from Tuesday to Saturday, from 10 a.m. to 17 p.m. The only small change: to enjoy the delights of the renowned pastry chef, you will have to make a reservation on his website beforehand. As for delicacies, we reveal some details about this new menu. In addition to the classic croissants and other pains au chocolat, you can discover a larger version of the hazelnut flower as well as the fruit flower with homemade marmalade. In terms of pastries, fruit tarts made from sweet dough and 'fruit baskets' are added to the delicious Paris Brest, cake with …

The best rooftops to spend your summer evenings

With the return of sunny days – and longer days – nothing is more pleasant for Parisians than to escape the hustle and bustle of the city, take a little height and sip cocktails in a super stylish spot… A short tour horizon of our best high-perched addresses to make the most of this summer. Spoiler: some have only just opened their doors! – Créatures Perched on the roof terrace of the Galeries Lafayette Haussmann, the Créatures restaurant has just reopened its doors to the public… to our delight! Here, all the ceremonial of Mediterranean cuisine is in the spotlight: from the preparation of the meal until the moment it is shared, from the service to the general rhythm, from the environment to the dishes, and from the open kitchen to energy. Another particularity of this ephemeral place: the cuisine of chef Julien Sebbag is 100% vegetarian… but no less delicious! À la carte: colorful salads – potatoes, hard-boiled egg, capers, homemade aioli & paprika or even tabbouleh with raisins, almonds, fresh herbs & feta – a Stain Boy or…

Menard: the favorite beauty salon of Parisiennes

Since its creation in 1959 in Japan, Menard has followed a unique quest: “the search for true Beauty”. The founder Daisuke Nonogawa and his son Junichi, current CEO of the house, have set themselves the goal of developing a global culture of beauty to make life more beautiful for all women and it must be said... Mission accomplished! Despite its French sound, Menard is indeed a Japanese brand. It takes its name from creatures from Greek mythology: the maenads, goddesses of beauty who favored abundant harvests and brought beauty to men. It is thus a double homage to both beauty and European mythology. A true reference in Asia in terms of cosmetic and cultural excellence, there are day and night creams, masks, eye contour, serums, lotions, emulsions and other make-up removers... A truly complete range to create a perfect routine Japanese beauty. And even if we would fall for the whole collection, …

5 confidential addresses where Parisiennes find the highlights of their summer wardrobe

The secret to displaying that little extra something that will make you an ultra-stylish Parisian? You just need to know the best places to shop! A brief overview of the claws that make rain and shine in the fashionsphere. These are the very ones that you should truster to find the strong pieces of your summer wardrobe… Follow the guide! - Rouje Born in 2016, the Rouje brand of Jeanne Damas has just inaugurated its first store in the Montorgueil district. The brand now has its lair, a 200 m2 living space designed by Marie-France Cohen and her Studio Démodé. At the heart of this luminous and modular setting, we find the influencer ready-to-wear collections, whose wardrobe is mainly composed of romantic long dresses, well-cut jeans, vaporous blouses and other floral pieces. Accessories are also present as well as the beauty range launched in 2018. A little hungry during your shopping break? Pass on the other side to delight in the chef's cuisine ...

'Mademoiselle Gray' the sublime Cannes beach to trust this summer

Facing the sea, the Hotel Barrière Le Gray d'Albion is a peaceful oasis in the heart of Cannes life... Just a few steps from the effervescent Croisette, it cultivates the sweetness of life and delicate luxury, offering its guests a quiet and modern refuge. To launch the summer season, the establishment has just inaugurated its new beach: 'Mademoiselle Gray', which is proving to be the new hot spot! At Le Gray d'Albion, epicureans will find what they are looking for, in all its forms: indulgence, discovery, sport or escape... Once through the engraved revolving doors, you discover a trendy hotel with subdued elegance. With its 200 rooms and suites decorated in shades of beige, noble materials and designer furniture, Le Gray d'Albion envelops its guests in refined softness... If guests have access to the Majestic Cannes' high-end Spa, it t is on the Gray beach that relaxation is absolute. As elegant and sassy as it is light and bohemian, this new beach is called 'Mademoiselle Gray'. Completely renovated, it boasts …