Month: January 2021

Mother's Day: 10 ultra-chic gifts for a stylish mom

Notice to latecomers who always do it at the last minute! As Mother's Day is dangerously approaching (it's D-5!) Paris Select has prepared a selection of furiously stylish gifts for you, which will please you every time. Designer skirt, branded wallet and other necklaces of precious stones… After all, nothing is too good for her darling mom! For a fashionista mum – A Gucci tweed skirt A simple model that remains very chic with its details, buttons and gold bits… Easy to combine, it will upgrade your mum's outfits! I'M BUYING – A small Gucci wallet With card slots, a compartment for bills and a zipped pocket for coins, this pretty Gucci wallet will delight all mothers. Most ? You can personalize it by having his initials engraved on it! I'M BUYING – A Balmain swimsuit This superb one-piece swimsuit from Balmain will sublimate all silhouettes… No doubt, this summer, your mum…

Why not take a romantic cruise on the Seine?

With this beautiful sun, if you dream of a boat and a vacation, know that this luxury is a small pleasure within reach... even for Parisians! During a walk, you can then enjoy an exceptional landscape, admiring the capital and its rich heritage along the water... Let yourself be carried away by the Seine, to meet Paris and its monuments. Paris Select has found the best plan of the moment to offer you a sweet moment of escape! The pitch? A romantic cruise on the Seine aboard a private boat, with of course the City of Light and its unmissable monuments as a backdrop. All while sipping a glass of champagne, stars in your eyes... Find out more about this cruise Here, we're not talking about a lunch or dinner cruise on a barge, sorely lacking in privacy, but an entirely different experience, a truly tailor-made souvenir. Once you have boarded – from the Cité de la Mode or the Pont Marie – your captain will…

10 luxury hotels to spend a dream night

To offer you an idyllic break, we have listed the most beautiful luxury hotels in Paris. The ideal option to take your mind off things, without going too far… – La Réserve Paris – Hotel & Spa In this sublime hotel on Avenue Gabriel, you can enjoy the cuisine of two-starred chef Jérôme Banctel. La Réserve Paris – Hotel & Spa, 42 Avenue Gabriel, 75008 Paris. 01 58 36 60 60 I BOOK MY STAY – Le Bristol Paris Despite a long closure due to covid, the lifestyle of Le Bristol has remained intact. Strollers and other dreamers can get lost in the establishment's 1200m2 garden while fitness enthusiasts can let off steam in one of the sports halls of the Parisian palace. Gourmets will not be left out with the catering offered by the 3-star Chef and MOF Eric Frechon as well as the world pastry champion Julien Alvarez, who will prepare your starred dishes or your divine pastries. The Bristol Paris, 112 Rue …

Bertino & Olivier: an ode to the elegant man

Nestled in the 17th arrondissement, the Bertino & Olivier boutique specializes in men's shoes and accessories and above all recognized for the creation of incredible patinas... Bertino & Olivier is above all the story of two shoe enthusiasts who are launched for bet to live from their common passion and to create a universe of it. The DNA of the house? A love of top-of-the-range leather and beauty placed at the service of the creation of original shoes targeting the modern, elegant and refined man, a bit dandy... For nearly 10 years, Olivier, who can be defined as a a real artist, combines overflowing creativity with perfectionist know-how. While he takes pleasure in designing distinctive and unique patinas every day like a true autodidact, his partner Bertino takes care of the business part. An area that he masters very well, being originally a businessman whose reputation is second to none. Within their setting, a stone's throw from Place de l'Etoile, we discover a whole …

Our Top 10 Love Books

What could be better than being immersed in a beautiful love story to provide you with sweet emotions. In these times when the evenings are sometimes long, we offer you a selection of books that talk a little, a lot, madly about this strange, miraculous, sometimes unmanageable … but delicious feeling that we call LOVE. A selection by Marie-Laure Vallée. THE MOST GLAMOROUS Carole and Clark, Vincent Duluc, Stock editions. Legendary stars of American cinema Carole Lombard and Clark Gable married in 1939. If the actor is a great seducer, the determined and jealous actress watches over her husband like a wolf. A love story tinged with glamor and humor at the heart of the golden age of Hollywood studios. IT MAKES ME WANT – THE MOST INTENSE Diary, Richard Burton, Séguier editions. Liz Taylor and Richard Burton were too much alike not to fall madly in love with each other. Through the actor's turbulent Memoirs their passionate love story emerges. Between ruptures and reconciliations, these two giants of Hollywood cinema burned with a devastating love. IT ME...

Exhibitions, museums, shows… Here is everything you can discover in virtual mode

In view of the confinement, a large number of cultural sites have decided to open their doors to the public, for a 100% virtual visit. Exhibitions, concerts, shows, museums and even the most emblematic Parisian monuments… Discover the list of spots to get a shot of culture, without leaving home! – Parisian museums… If the Louvre offers different formats on its site to help us discover its magnificent collections (podcasts, cartoons, videos…), several Parisian museums have done the same, like the Center Pompidou, the Grand Palais or the Quai Branly museum. What to take care of until the end of the confinement period! Discover them below: The Louvre Museum The Pompidou Center The Grand Palais The Louis Vuitton Foundation (3 weekly meetings) The SACEM Museum The Quai Branly Museum The museums of the City of Paris – … and those that take us on a journey Virtual museum tours are being exported beyond French borders! The proof by these 7 famous sites: In Amsterdam: …

10 stylish bags to enhance your spring outfits

With the return of sunny days, we put away the big coats, stuffed boots and other cashmere sweaters at the back of the closet, rejoicing to finally be able to put on lighter outfits. To nicely accessorize these outfits, nothing better than the handbag, the centerpiece of a look. Here are our 10 favorites spotted at FUCHSIA Paris! Known by insiders and stylish Parisiennes, the FUCHSIA Paris brand offers beautiful bags that stand out for their unrivaled quality and simple, clean lines. At the reins of this house of excellence, we find a family of leatherworkers, from father to son, which gives it a certain legitimacy but above all testifies to a solid experience. The universe of the house combines craftsmanship, modern minimalist design with unique colors and specific to FUCHSIA Paris, thus allowing to advocate a unique identity. In recent years, the Parisian label has experienced significant and strong growth in its success, it has been exported internationally. In a perpetual quest for renewal, the will of the FUCHSIA Paris brand is …