Last time, I talked about Aging Authentically, and I firmly stand by that philosophy. However, that doesn’t mean that I’m taking this aging thing lying down. It seems like I just woke up one morning and my face looked…well…older. And…
I celebrated my 50th birthday as a milestone achievement. Wow, I thought, what an accomplishment! My friend K hosted a party for me, complete with cake, pink champagne, and a circle of my favorite people. While I know not all…
Since my very first trip, shopping in Paris has always been the priority – it guides my itineraries, the arrondissements I frequent, and inspires my solo adventures. Coming back home with things I bought in Paris reminds me of my…
Picture this: I’m in a second-hand store with my Paris shopping guide, Clara, trying on a very cute LBD. But the dress isn’t fitting quite right in the bust. The saleswoman who is assisting us whispers something to Clara in…
I like themes for my Paris trips, but I was struggling to identify the common thread for this year’s itinerary. It was a hodge-podge of locations and experiences, a melange of boutiques, an eclectic assortment of places. Now that I’m…
As I researched how to cultivate a Parisienne state of mind, that effortless confidence, the assurance in her stride, the sense of self that I wanted to emulate, one thing kept coming up over and over: lingerie. Brand boutiques are…
Ok, I’ll be honest. The first time I entered a French pharmacie, I was overwhelmed and truly out of my element. I consider myself an experienced shopper, but mon dieu. No idea what I was doing, what I was looking…
I was ready. For months before I embarked on my first trip to the Paris in my dreams, I had thoroughly researched what to wear in Paris, purchased items that copied the looks, and carefully packed more options than needed.…
My countdown to Paris began a long time ago, but I’m now assessing my closet and gathering items that are on a short list of being packed in my suitcases. While there are still a few things I’m not sure…
Yep! Just me! I encountered lots of interesting, enlightening, and confidence-building experiences on my first solo trip. But I was unprepared for the sheer number of times I had to reaffirm that I was indeed solo. Not from Parisians. But…