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  • Poster for the exhibition Man Ray et la Mode Musée du Luxembourg
    Let's Explore,  Photography-Art

    Man Ray: Fashion Photographer

    October 28, 2020 /

    Before there was Helmut Newton or Richard Avedon, there was Man Ray. From a fashion perspective and as fashion photographer, Musée du Luxembourg explores the body of Man Ray's fashion work. In the display cases, this exhibit follows his Parisian fashion trail with gowns featured in the Harper’s Bazaar magazine. I highly recommend downloading the Musée du Luxembourg audio guide to explore the exhibit virtually. Even after the exhibit closes, the audioguide remains active. Some images from my visit are below the videos. You begin with his early surrealist works and move quickly into his work with, photographer, Lee Miller...keep reading

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    Orient des femmes - Women in the Near East - Musee du quai Branly, Paris until May 15, 2011

    When Bethlehem Was The “Paris” Of Fashion

    February 15, 2011
    The towering boulder zoo landmark houses all the technical needs of the zoo

    The Paris Zoo Reopens – An Afternoon Visit

    July 28, 2014
    image of Jewish rabbi cookies Thierry Heil guided walks

    Paris: Marais and the Louvre Concerts Virtually

    November 9, 2020
  • The sign that impressioned Louboutin to work with heels
    Let's Explore,  Museum exhibitions

    Christian Louboutin Exhibition(iste)

    September 13, 2020 /

    For Christian Louboutin, "a shoe has so much more to offer than just to walk". The fashion designer known for his over-the-topThe sign that impressioned Louboutin between 10 and 12 to work with heels footwear with the red soles, Louboutin was inspired to create a line of high heels after a visit to the Museum of African and Oceanian Arts. Here he observed a sign forbidding patrons to wear high heels because of the delicate mosaic tile floor. Inspired by the museum in the 12th arrondissement where he lived, Louboutin used motifs, architecture, color, Indian and Egyptian movies even the iridescent fish in the museum’s aquarium to interpret this multi-cultural neighborhood in his…

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    Sapeur Pompier demonstrating helmet on future rescuer recruit

    Journées du Patrimoine-My Paris Fire Station

    September 20, 2010
    Sacre Coeur in the sunset near Barbes in front of Luxor Cinema

    Sacre Coeur in the Sunset

    September 25, 2014
    ham and cheese sandwich the croque monsieur at the grocery store

    How did le Croque-Monsieur get its name?

    February 19, 2014
  • Couple with photographer wearing masks
    Billet d'Humeur/At a Glance,  Life in Paris & France

    Fashionable Paris Masks

    May 29, 2020 /

    I am no longer desperate to find just any kind of face mask. Finding a mask has transitioned into its fashionable period in Paris. Face masks are no longer hard to find. They come in various shapes, prices and patterns. One day I saw a mask that coordinated with the skirt a girl was wearing. What would you think of fashionable Italian designed masks? The Italian-designed face masks are sold at the Casino grocery store on Rue Chemin du Vert. Piled together in a cardboard box without any fanfare, they sell for 3,50 Euros. They are comfortable, lightweight, washable, perfect for summer. The Italian-designed and imported to France masks include…

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    Musée de la Marine, Arts et Metiers, Paris, diving suit, scaphandre, Carmagnolle

    Art of Graphic Novels at Arts et Métiers

    February 13, 2017
    Chair with stack of books about Paris and Champagne, Hemingway, Angels

    Prepare Your Visit to Paris, France

    April 3, 2018
    Child's high chair "le chateau de ma mere" Blvd Ledru Rollin in Paris 11th

    Baby Information for Paris

    August 20, 2013
  • Chair with stack of books about Paris and Champagne, Hemingway, Angels
    Specific Info

    Prepare Your Visit to Paris, France

    April 3, 2018 /

    Suitcase? Check! Camera? Check! Walking shoes? Check! Reading material? Prepare in advance with some book ideas! Language? Brush up on that French grammar! Frantastique is my Wednesday exercise. Then when I go shopping or chat on the street, those proper verbs just slide right out ... still studying though! Some of the books in my library are Paris walking tours. They provide enough material to stroll through Paris and explore. Another prepares you with a story and history for your Champagne tasting. David Downie's books are walking tours of history. Each chapter of each book weaves a tale of discovery. Tilar J. Mazzeo's book whisks you into Champagne history with…

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    Personalized voting ballot for Batman at the municipal elections in Paris

    Voting and Counting for Paris Elections

    March 24, 2014
    Grand Palais interior Staircase

    Revival of the Grand Palais

    October 5, 2011
    Journees du Patrimoine ceiling interior of the bank Societe Generale Boulevard Haussmann

    History of Journées Européennes du Patrimoine

    August 30, 2013
  • Image in Musée Arts décoratifs entry for Christian Dior Couturier du rêve until January 7, 2018
    Archive

    Dior-Designer of Dreams at Arts Décoratifs

    August 25, 2017 /

    The Musée des Arts Décoratifs celebrates the 70th anniversary of the creation of the House of Dior until January 7, 2018 in a lavish and comprehensive exhibition, Christian Dior, Designer of Dreams (Couturier du Rêve). Whether or not you are a fashionista, if you love history, fashion (retro and future), fabric, intricate beading, art, interiors, photography, etc. this is a rich exhibit that I can recommend. The Dior Héritage collection and works of art are on loan from museums in France, United States and England. Most of the works featured in exhibit are from the Dior Héritage collection and the first time they are shown in Paris.

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    Poster (affiche) for exhibition l'Histoire en Costumes de la Belle Époque aux années folles 1890-1930 at Château Champs-sur-Marne

    Expo: l’Histoire en Costumes 1890-1930

    April 23, 2017
    Hotel Lutetia auction flyer from Pierre Bergé & Associés-May 19 to 25, 2014

    Hotel Lutetia Auction and Closure

    April 8, 2014
    View from rooftop of Printemps restaurant toward Madeleine

    Paris Restaurant Terraces with Views

    February 21, 2015
  • Life in Paris & France,  Museum exhibitions

    Pierre Cardin’s Permanent Paris Museum

    October 19, 2015 /

    Pierre Cardin goes to his studio everyday, continues working with his stylists and leaves a notebook next to his bed to make notes and drawings.... In 2014 the fashion designer told his closest assistant and former apprentice, Renée Taponier, that just in case no one pays homage to his legacy of work after he passes on, he might as well do it himself. He opened a museum on rue Saint Merri. What a collection! This visit opened a new world for me about someone who I thought just designed men's suits and the Beatles collarless jackets. Ingenuity and a view to the future with no pang of nostalgia are alive…

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    RER C Versailles 01 figaro, Photo Recoura Christophe pour la SNCF

    Royal Travel on RER C to Versailles

    May 22, 2012
    Punch & Judy Puppets Guignol show on Champs Elysees

    Fun Things For Children Near The Champs Elysées

    July 6, 2011
    View from Eiffel Tower overlooking Quai Branly museum

    Paris Seen From Above

    July 30, 2010
  • Valentino pre-show invitees, Tuileries Ephémère, Paris
    Events and Trade Shows,  Museum exhibitions,  Photography-Art

    Paris Fashion Week Different Views

    October 13, 2015 /

    When you live in Paris, it seems that every couple of months they are speaking about "Fashion Week". The three reasons for this are: Haute Couture, Ready to Wear and Men’s Fashions. Two more reasons are Spring/Summer and Fall/Winter.Paris Fashion Week happens so often need to keep up with the schedule from Mode à Paris (Fédération Française de la Couture du Prêt-à-Porter des Couturiers et des Créateurs de Mode). Find out when and how ...The Mode à Paris calendar drops hints....

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    Lydie Solomon Eldorado Album Cover

    Small Concerts = Big Sounds

    November 3, 2011
    Galeries Lafayette Christmas decorations customers on the plank

    Noël Voyage in Paris

    December 17, 2020
    School holidays in France and the USA

    Paris Travel Around French School Holidays

    January 31, 2011
  • Paris Christmas Ferris Wheel
    Archive

    Paris Christmas Events

    November 19, 2010 /

    The following list will help you enjoy Christmas events in and around Paris beginning in November: Concorde, Tuileries Ferris Wheel Place de la Concorde Ice Skating: Parvis de l’Hôtel de Ville (plaza in front of city hall) Christmas windows Nativity Scenes Saint-Vincent de Paul church – close to the gare du Nord 5, rue de Belzunce 75010 PARIS December 18, 2010 to January 6, 2011 Eglise Saint-Georges-de-la-Villette 112, avenue Simon-Bolivar 75019 Paris Metro: Bolivar Basilique du Sacré-Coeur, Montmartre December 2010 Notre-Dame de Paris Cathedral, Paris Christmas crèche at the Notre-Dame de Lorette church Eglise Notre-Dame de Lorette 18bis, rue de Châteaudun 75009 PARIS Metro: Notre-Dame de Lorette Notre-Dame du Perpétuel…

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    Leaves changing inside the Hotel Sully garden

    A Paris Indian Summer

    November 8, 2010
    Cover of PJ Adams' latest book "Intoxicating Southern France".

    Book review: PJ Adams-Intoxicating Southern France

    May 11, 2015
    Benjamin Franklin House London his front room for "air bathing"

    Hidden Houses and Pubs – Long Weekend in London

    March 22, 2011

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