Catwalk star, socialite, instagirl on the radar, style icon… Bella Hadid is without any doubt the gal to emulate. When it comes to her more than perfect silhouette and her very unusual face, it gets kind of complicated. However, her sensual and bewitching perfume is only a spray away…

Its name? Goldea The Roman Night, the new fragrance by Bulgari, that the young woman with millions of followers admits not being able to live without. For sure the chypre floral musk spiked with patchouli and roots of vetiver is absolutely stunning. To create this super subtle mix, master perfumer Alberto Morillas dove into a festive evening atmosphere in Rome.

Having gone through the filter of this fragrance maker, the effervescence of a white night in the eternal city becomes an incredibly seductive juice with notes of jasmine, tuberose, black peony and blackberry.

The utmost of chic, this super elegant mix is presented in a jewellery-bottle enhanced with a superb detail featuring black scales, a wink to Serpenti, the iconic creature of the jewellery house. A super deluxe object to leave on display in your bathroom.

Good news, for any purchase of Goldea The Roman Night on the Galeries Lafayette stand (ground floor, perfume space), the travel format voyage is a gift (15 ml). Practical to revive your fragrance trail before going out for the evening.

Goldea The Roman Night, eau de parfum, €90 for 50 ml.

More info on the Bulgari site.

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Racing around Paris with the Prada sandals spotted during the last show. Slipping into a pair of very rock’n roll Iro jeans. Grabbing your Michael Kors it-bag. Impossible to resist when the most trendy site of private sales deals with cult pieces up to -80 %

The best kept secret of Parisiennes wild about fashion? BestSecret, a very private online club by invitation, to grab really stylish nuggets at insider prices. Here, it’s out of the question to try and  flog old numbers that clutter the stocks of fashion houses as old as Methuselah: all the pieces come from the current or previous collection, and the stock is renewed every day.

Clothes, footwear, jewellery, sports equipment, for women, men and children, even dog accessories… A great op to treat yourself to something very special or find   terrific gifts to place under the tree for the entire family.

You are already stamping your feet in anticipation? Dior sungalsses, a silver Calvin Klein bag with  a  maxi logo, Bottega Veneta slippers in braided leather, the iconic Gazelle by Adidas, or a perfect Armani little black dress ,   Aquazzura stilettos, Oscar de la Renta earrings with pendants, the must-have wedge sandals with flames  by Prada—all delivered in 5 days… We feel that Visa is going to heat up.

Tops: a number of  invitations is specially reserved for our readers until the 31^st of December. Go check your free invitations.

www.bestsecret.fr

When all the fave brands of Parisiennes are gathered in a pop-up store near Etienne Marcel—chic, it’s Christmas !

Far from the usual kitschy Holiday clichés, this concept-store reinterprets all the trendy Xmas codes.

Furiously instagrammable bouquets, amazing granolas and honeys, Yumi detox juices and soothing infusions, great cosmetics, super couture yoga accessories or organic products for little ones by Enfance Paris, so desirable one would like to use them also... colette just better behave !

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And in addition to finding the most stylish products of the moment, Parisiennes can participate in trendy and free… workshops with all the partners of this ultra exclusive rendezvous.

On the workshop program, you will find the hottest  DIY labels:

• Creating a very cool Christmas wreath with Racine Paris, the most inspiring florist of Paris

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• Concocting a couture and detox infusion with Chic des Plantes !

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• Learning  how to pimp the best granolas - aka La Mère Mimosa

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• Participate in a Pilates course with Studio Kinétique, the venue features the most sporty and healthy disciplines of the moment.

• Attending a furiously exclusive beauty class with Les Huilettes, the organic beauty that is creating the buzz amongst all those who want perfect skin with thier magical serums …

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• Customize with style the coolest yoga mat signed Baya, the made in France brand for yoga mats.

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• Because it is the most wonderful nectar and we ignore lots of things about  this product as precious and appreciated as caviar : honey tasting courses ses Miel et Une Nuit.

© Instagram @mieletunenuit 

68 rue Jean-Jacques Rousseau, Paris 1st – ground floor on the left in the courtyard – M° Les Halles, Etienne MarcelRendezvous at the « Chic Pop Up Store » Monday the 4th or Saturday the 9th of December from 10am to 7pm

1.           Your mother has been putting up with you since you were born, and you want to pamper her

2.           Your sister bailed you out when you were down and under last month, you owe her big time

3.           Your mother-in-law is on your case. The slightest mistake and you will suffer.

If you tick one (or several) of these boxes, for sure Xmas shopping puts the pressure on you. No panic, we have found for you rare and stylish gifts that will look terrific under the tree. And no need to call up your banker with the perfumes in limited editions signed Viktor&Rolf.

For the holidays, the duo of couturiers is customizing its iconic bottles in a chic New Year’s eve style. The garnet bottle of Flowerbomb is enhanced with an XXL metallic pink flower, the glass Bonbon bow doubles up with a sequin jewellery bow.

Other exclusivities, super collector kits comprising an iconic fragrance + matching body milk and shower gel, all sealed by a superb ribbon in gros grain with a house seal. The effect is quite amazing.

We adore: For the occasion Viktor&Rolf is launching its very first collection of candles around three signature fragrances of the couture label (Flowerbomb, Bonbon and Spicebomb). A delicate attention at a soft price that is sure to be a big hit. Mission accomplished.

Flowerbomb limited edition Xmas 2017, eau de parfum spray 50 ml, €92.40.

Bonbon limited edition Xmas 2017,  eau de parfum spray 50 ml, €93.30.

Flowerbomb, Bonbon and Spicebomb candles, 165g, €55.

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A mythical movie house in Saint Germain des Prés. A very amusing comedy. Foodporn eats prepared by a star chef. Would you like to hear more?

If you refuse to feel once again down and out next Monday: we have the coolest experience in December for you to be reserved urgently.

Rendezvous in the super chic movie house, the Étoile Saint-Germain-des-Prés, for movie eats at 8pm (€30) as you have never seen.

Settle comfortably in the red seats of the movie house. For starters: Jean Marc Lalanne, the big boss of the Inrocks movie house, comes to present the film previewed while special dining platters are distributed.

It’s Sylvestre Wahid, who happens to be whipping up the eats. The two-star chef of Thoumieux concocts for the occasion heavenly bento boxes: a couture broth, two fab deluxe bagels and to finish on a sweet note, éclairs & pop corn

Curtain raiser:… Gaspard goes to a wedding, a wonderful comedy with Félix Moati, Marina Foïs and Christa Théret. The pitch? Gaspard, 25 years old, must renew with his family when his father announces he is getting remarried. Between a womanizer father, a much too reasonable brother and a really beautiful sister, he is not aware that he is about to live the last days of his childhood.

We like: a real preview with the team of the film that will recall the anecdotes of the filming and answer your questions before going home with a gift.

Priceless Soûper, Monday the 11^th of December at Étoile Saint-Germain-des-Prés cinema house (22, rue Guillaume Apollinaire, Paris 6th)

Rate: €30 (not including booking expenses. Reservations on www.evenements.lefooding.com

Everything is a question of detail… Tell us your kind of man, we will tell you which pair of shoes to wear in order to be sure to seduce your neo-prince charming. Or the ultimate fatal weapon to wear on your feet.

Abs, an athletes body… Your will adore nestling in the muscular arms of a comforting man who reassures and protects you. His positive attitude makes him the ally on whom you can really count.

The irresistible shoes: über Pulona shoes to run behind a bus —your morning sport. Which proves that you are full of beans.

Pulona Boots, San Marina, €119.

He has a dream job, a really wonderful smile and a padded wallet. The uniforms that make you fantasize? The suit, because there is nothing better to bring out the charisma of a man. Banker, journalist, lawyer, start-upper or CEO, the ideal son-in-law, who has always been the head of his class, in a handsome version, that’s your ticket....

The irresistible shoes: the red and black tie and dye Galicia pump, furiously sexy with its pointed shape of femme fatale.

Galicia pump, San Marina, €89.

Creative and a tad tortured, mysterious and rock’n’roll, your type of man is an artist with extra soul who is passionate, while never giving in to facility nor compromise.

The irresistible shoes: black Fedex pumps in velvet with a large square graphic motif. Refined and racy shoes, worthy of the muse he sees in you.

Fedex pump, San Marina, €99.

It’s the charm and audacity that bewitch you. Men capable of climbing high mountains, tackling oceans and conquering the moon… Because you are well worth it.

The irresistible shoes: a pair of Fetina boots with staggering high heels and pointed tips. The plus: its pretty blue stars to take him towards new galaxies.

Fetina Boots, San Marina, €139.

His favourite playground: art openings, conferences and philosophic digressions. His bookshelves are more stacked than your shoe closet. No doubt: here is a brilliant man whose charisma totally fascinates you.

The irresistible shoes: the red Actuela pump with its delicate box in suede, perfect to be his date for a social occasion where champagne overflows.

Escarpin Actuela, San Marina, €89.

-"Have you arleady been to Daroco?"

-"Their pizzas are fab. How about testing Mijo T, the restaurant that revisits?"

-"I would not mind going to Soma for their amazing tuna tataki and black cod with miso"

Does this conversation sound familiar? Then you are part of the super Parisian foodies who know all the latest addresses and the cool tables of the moment. Good news, the calendar of the Advent launched on Insider by LaFourchette enables you to win each day a dinner for two in a mystery restaurant. Spoiler: it spans from the chic trendy restaurant to a gastronomic table as well as the chic neo-bistro. So just play and win a great gourmet dinner!

Mission 1: spot the hints on the Facebook page of LaFourchette to find the opening hour and of the restaurant reservation of the mystery Insider, that changes each day.

Mission 2: be the fastest in order to the be the first to reserve your table in this mystery Insider restaurant on the Insider platform by LaFourchette.

Missions accomplished? The mystery restaurant is unveiled for you and a two-person reservation awaits you the next day. Cherry on the cake, an Uber chauffeur will take you home after the evening (details given to the winner). You loved it? Nothing prevents you from playing again!

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Just be warned there is a lot going on in the world of new coffee machines. Quite simply because the first generation has gotten old… Remember the name : LUMIO® ! The machine all the Parisiennes want.

It’s the one that stands out from the crowd, because it’s super design, takes up very little room, because it can perfectly blend in with your room, living room or office. In short, the last ultra stylish model signed Nescafé Dolce Gusto at really cool prices...

The marvelous promise : a real coffee-shop at home that enables you to enjoy star and comforting beverages...

Explanation : this small ultra compact high-end unit features a system of 15 pressure points that ensures the right extraction which all the baristas and latte buffs are looking for.

Hurray for the macchiato or chaï latte… In addition, a coffee and blends of great quality, this small jewel is capable of setting aside the latte stars of Instagram. Quite a programme !

We adore : the possibility of brewing a ristretto, a long tea or an American coffee, according to your mood and taste.

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It’s the first time that you will like a box. Yes, Yes. We promise. Just send your letter to Santa. (Thanks dad, thanks darling…)

It should be said that the Parisian label has imagined gift sets that make Parisiennes pale with envy. Normal, the concept is very clever: a multiplication of gifts by the most sexy brand of the moment.

Concretely: the idea is to fill a box of desire with 4 to 5 of the most exciting accessories at Longchamp and be offered the lot … Bingo! Now just head for their amazing flagship on rue Saint-Honoré.

Your mission now consists in choosing a few pieces and let the Xmas magic operate (Mommy, if you hear me !). Such as for example the bag of Mademoiselle Longchamp, you know the one that makes the most followed fashion instagrammers vibrate. Or moccasins that will make all the stylish Parisienne shiver with pleasure…

We like : the furieusement glamour chain wallet Honoré 404 that will immediately upgrade your silhouette for an opening or an evening on the town!

Cool : it's already Xmas! And with Longchamp you can win the product of your choice from their Christmas selection on their Instagram account.

“If it continues, I am going to end up like Bridget Jones, alone with my cat”. And the one who never had this thought cross her mind can throw her jar of face cream at us. A long bachelorhood, relations bound to fail, ghosting, Tinder dates that turns into a fiasco… Finding Mr. Right is not easy. Psychotherapist and coach, author of the book Le grand amour, se préparer à la rencontre (ed. Odile Jacob), Géraldyne Prévot-Gigant helps women of all ages and all horizons to regain confidence in themselves and find true love. This pro of relationships, receives women for individual sessions or during Speaking Groups that she animates once a week. We asked for her advice.

True and false! If you do nothing, you cannot complain you have found no one. But if your obsession is meeting the ideal man, you risk making men run away. In my book, I make an essential point: the relation of a couple enables to complete an already very satisfying existence. Living solo or as a couple must not have any influence on your joy of life. If being alone makes you desperately unhappy, then there is something to work on.

My advice ? Start by appreciating your freedom, be open about life. You will be all the more attractive if you are radiant.

“Love redux” happens very often. It pinpoints a problem that you carry with you, without even being aware of it. Unconsciously, you will always choose men who are unavailable or with whom things will not work out (cheapskate, bastards, losers…). It’s a process of auto sabotage, that can only be resolved by a therapy. You cannot manage it alone, the unconscious is too overwhelming and influent.

You are going to have to dig deep inside you (your story, your unconscious) to find out if certain elements are blocking you psychologically. Maybe you are not aware of the image you send out, either you put yourself down or you come across as so sure of yourself that you give the impression you need no one, which is not true at all—result, the men all run away from you.

And more generally, you must also take into account the current social context, that is branded with strong relational mutations between men and women. Between the advent of feminism and the scandals of sexual harassment, men no longer know where they should draw the line. It does not help!

In terms of self-respect, you should NEVER lower your aspirations. It would mean putting a damper on who you are and what you want. Either the person appeals to you and you want to get to know them, or it’s a buddy. Some people by fear of being alone think they should lower their standards and get involved in relationships that do not correspond to them at all. What a waste of time! And in running, they might loose a few feathers.

However if you have an ideal encounter in mind, which is absolutely not in keeping with reality, you will never be satisfied, because what you are looking for does not exist.

At the beginning, I was against these 2.0 love solutions. I could only see the relation to the object that creates a false man/woman relationship. I have evolved on the subject. If it helps you gain self-confidence and come out of your solitude, be aware of your power of seduction and capacity of choosing, why not. But in that case, you must be honest with yourself as to what you are looking for. Whether it’s quick adventures or serious relationships, things must really be clear. And keep in mind that you could very well run into a toxic guy. You must learn how to protect yourself.

In the end, I remain persuaded that so called “natural” encounters, are the best solution.

Most of the women I accompany meet their companion in everyday life. Example ? On holidays, at friends, during a cultural activity, and why not on their doorstep, when a new neighbour moves in, for example.

The other day, in my speaking group for women, one of the participants was explaining that after having tried everything (including encounter sites), she finished by finding the ideal man by going to pick up her son at his sports class. She had already run into him when dropping off some papers. One day, he happened to be alone at his office. From the way he looked at her, she understood that he found her charming. Something happened. Suddenly she felt alive. Morality of the story, keep your eyes peeled at all times!

Then, as a woman of today, you should learn how to take the first step because most men no longer know how to get the message across to women whom they like. They are afraid of being taken for sexual predators—it’s very complicated for the— they are afraid of being misjudged.

But careful, if you do everything for them, they will feel useless,—and that can make them run away. Men must play their role. Send him a real signal, eye-to-eye for example, to make him understand that he can invite you to come have a drink or for lunch. But always give them the possibility of flirting with you.

The question is establishing the notion of equality between men and women. Equal does not mean you should do the man’s job. Each side shuld be able to express their dimension of masculine and feminine while respecting the other. On this point, Germans have a head start. Over there, men don’t flirt openly, they don’t look at women the same way. It’s very seductive. In France, we are slowly moving towards this kind of relation.

Géraldyne Prévot-Gigant has a blog. She can receive you during one-hour individual sessions (€120) and/or Groupes de Paroles pour les Femmes, talk group that she organises once a week (€55 for 3h).

Le grand amour, se préparer à la rencontre, (Love with a big L, getting ready for the encounter) by Géraldyne Prévot-Gigant, published by Odile Jacob.

If you had only one address to indicate to your mother / boyfriend / father-in-law to get you a nice gift (and be failproof), this would be the one.

Explanations: the New-York label Coach is the brand that is creating the buzz amongst Parisian fashionistas on Instagram and that we all dream of wearing…  Impossible to resist showing off the ultimate swag of their muse Selena Gomez.

It’s not very complicated, from start of the line models to deluxe models: each piece becomes an object of heart throb desire from the flagship Coach on the rue Saint-Honoré.

We want everything! It bags all the influencers are rushing out to buy, fab sneakers tagged with shark or dinosaur patches, bag jewels to hang on your fave tote, fur-lined cocooning boots, unicorn necklace or a trendy bomber blouson.

Ho, Ho, Ho, it’s Xmas! The New York label Coach and Do It In Paris are teaming up to offer you an adorable gift. For any boutique purchase, Do It Girls will receive a super chic zipped card-holder in navy blue leather worth €40.

Super chic, you can even have it personalized with your initials. To slip immediately in your tote, and ideal to whip out your calling card in any circumstance. In short, the ultimate accessory of the working girl.

Also discover Coach, the favourite boutique of New Yorkers finally in Paris.

Offer valid from the 11 ^th to the 18^th of December 2017 included, limited to one card holder per client.

Open Monday to Friday from 10am to 7pm.

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Until now, you had never really smelled it, in fact neither had we. Even the most delicate noses were not able to trace it. And with cause, this perfume did not exist. Contrarily to the rose, the poppy has no fragrance.…

Kenzo launched into an olfactive identity research of this unique and unpredictable flower, capable of blossoming from inside the pavement, on a roof and even under water. Both strong and fragile, it conveys a new enchantment to the city.

Fruit of the imagination of its creator Alberto Morillas, FLOWER BY KENZO is a powdered floral with notes of rose and violet, infused with a vibrant harmony of pink bays and incense with an added mix of vanilla and white musk. A fresh and delicate perfume water, as sensual as the brushing of a petal on your skin. Mmhm.

Its poetic power operates with just a few sprays. Shop for your Flower by Kenzo bottle at Sephora and a perfumed Flower By Kenzo stick, the Elixir is a gift*.

*Offer valid just once, until the 23rd of December 2017 in participating Sephora stores in metropolitan France, upon the purchase of a 50ml perfume from the KENZO range, in the limit of available stocks. This offer cannot be used in conjunction with other ongoing promotions.

Imagine prints with a high instagrammable potential (jungle, python or leopard) and other great models either rock with Flash for a more subdued look such as Skulls… In short: these sneakers are the ultimate accessory to enhance the silhouette of a hip girl.

This is where the DO IT TEAM steps in.

Not only have we found for you a -30%* discount on Saturday the 16th of December if you come on behalf of DO IT IN PARIS in their superb flagship on rue Cambon.

Classy. (No need to take out your calculator, we already did the subtraction for you: models start at €171.50).

In addition, the sneakers personalisation by the collective SneakersnChill is free… You know, the fave label of trainer fetishists, that tags and personalises your shoes is offering a real cool potential to your sneakers.

We like: the furiously stylish gift for your sister or to request from your man.

When? Saturday the 16^th of December from 11am to 7:30pm

Tops: win a Zadig & Voltaire bag by playing on their Instagram account.

Flagship Zadig & Voltaire, 2 rue Cambon, 75001 Paris

Sophie the Giraffe, Super Nintendo, Furby, Mister Potato,  Kiki, Polly Pocket… what have they all become? We thought they had been abandoned, lost, retired, broken—unless they were kicking up their heels in the paradise of forgotten toys. Well you can rejoice, because we have found them all again.

The cult toys of our childhood are back. And nostalgia buffs will really be happy because from the 15th to the 23rd of December, Leboncoin is setting up a totally unusual and highly regressive pop-up store —a kind of XXL treasure chest dedicated to second hand toys with a wide array of animations to boot. Quite simply wild.

Come look back at your best years around a nice tea time with your nieces, godchildren or even your own kids. Cakes and warm beverages await you right there, on the house. For the fun note, Rejoué teaches children how to give a second life to their favourite teddy or doll during free upcycling workshops, as amusing as they are clever. And we bet that no kid will resist taking a big dive in the amazing pool of stuffed animals (we dream of doing it ourselves).

You thought that you had outgrown toys? Take example on Discret, the artist who is showcasing super photos of retro figurines.

Pop-up « La fabuleuse histoire des jouets d’occasion » #vintage toys, from the 15th to the 23rd of December, 10am to 8pm. More info on www.leboncoin.fr

On the pavement, Cap Ferret! Right near place de l’Etoile, the brasserie La Placette is appealing to fun loving Parisiennes and Parisians on the lookout for iodine pleasures.

The spirit ? A spanking new outdoor well-heated terrace, a laid back holiday atmosphere and a seafood platter with very high added value. For each one, a glass of champagne and a trio of couture oysters created specially by Sidney Redel, director of the establishment and ex chef of the Oiseau Blanc at the Peninsula : baked oyster sprinkled with truffle gouda, truffle slivers; tofu oyster with soya and grated green lemon, yuzu oysters and ginger sticks. All for 15 €.

Raise your glass and order a second round of drinks.

Also check out the 5 new buzzing tables and the best addresses of the Champs Elysées.

Very in vogue, lash extension is gathering up steam and clients. After actresses and socialites, suddenly there is a wide array of selfies #Iwokeuplikethis by instagirls, who are now hooked on this new technique, capable of considerably increasing the depth of a gaze three weeks in a row. Now mascara can rival, when you see the bluffing result.

The only drawback? Rates are a tad upscale, but then so are the lashes… Except when the Cils de Marie team offers you a free offre extension pose, just for the pleasure.

Saturday the 16th and Sunday the 17th of December, the hottest lash bar in Paris is setting up an ephemeral space at BHV/Marais. Classic, colored or with sequins, just decide how you want your lashes. Count 15 minutes for a corner eye pose. Wowie effect ensured.

Beauty Bar Cils de Marie, Saturday the 16th and Sunday the 17th of September, from noon to 7pm. Beauty space. On the spot reservation the same day. For more info: www.cilsdemarie.fr

This is the annual puzzle. What are we going to be able to offer our dad , boyfriend , brother , stepfather or best friend ? Small list of good ideas blown by our favorite Parisians to be sure to spoil them!

It is made in Occitanie and made from recycled wool . Le Slip Français has it all with its pretty two-tone Rico sweater, light heather gray and anthracite, whose color block separation will highlight the build. A significant point! Special mention for its little funnel neck in the air.

Rico sweater in recycled wool, Le Slip Français , € 160

For those who dream of a chic electric bike: look no further. The Voltaire bike is seen as the smart bike to own (vs. Marc Simoncini's damn badly maligned Angell Bike ). A little gem of technology, this solid connected bike that looks great, made in France and with an integrated screen, has a highly advanced anti-theft and geolocation system and a hell of a range. To be sure, we have it tested by its future owner beforehand ! Father Christmas will deliver the machine in person… at the beginning of March!

Vélo Voltaire, € 2,390 : € 239 to be paid for pre-order, then € 69.90 / month with up to € 500 premium for purchase by the Île-de-France region

Levi's continues in its green approach with its truly sustainable WellThread ™ collection with handpicked materials and 100% recyclable parts. Our favorite? The cotton and hemp hoodie that we will gladly stitch it in a natural color with vintage notes and an exclusive arty pattern by Nathaniel Russell.

Hoodie, Levi’s , € 80

This is the 2.0 curb chain. Mayrena imagines a magnificent silver men's bracelet with a resolutely design refined aesthetic. Because he too has the right to a beautiful jewel that he will never leave, the designer Alexandra David imagined it minimalist and sophisticated.

Men's silver bracelet, Mayrena , € 220

The signature of the iconic Saint James stripes is back with Avnier , the street label from Orelsan and Sébastien Strappazzon . Or when the sea meets the street through a stylish unisex collection: woolen utility jacket (€ 300), striped navy knit joggers (€ 250), balaclava worthy of Kalash Criminel (€ 60) or even socks with ocean blue details (25 €).

Collection to find on saint-james.com and avnier.com

It's snobbish to quote Lynd Ward , the pope of sequential art who influenced a generaion of American comic writers. Ultimate chic: his six “ wordless novels ” are published for the first time in France in the luxurious Monsieur Toussaint Louverture box .

Monsieur Toussaint Louverture gift box , 65 €, list of points of sale available on placedeslibraires.fr

Tourist , the coolest hotel group in Paris led by Adrien Gloaguen has set up a demented voucher system to travel in full confinement. An invitation to put down your bags and sleep in the jewel of Hôtel des Deux Gares with its cheerful decor with a real touch of madness from the English designer everyone is talking about, Luke Edward Hall . To offer with the t-shirt that goes with it to announce the color (35 €).

Tourist Voucher Hotel des Deux Gares , from € 110

The real ones know that in case of an untimely snack, you always need a good knife with you. Confiture Parisienne has joined forces with Opinel for a limited edition box set, consisting of a jar of Chestnut-Pear Confiture, a jar of Mirabelle de Lorraine from Confiture Parisienne and the N ° 07 OPINEL knife designed to peel chestnuts and pits the fruits.

Parisian jam x Opinel , € 42

The terrine of love is the result of the collaboration between the best butcher of Paris Maison Vérot and the divine porcelains Bernardaud . The art of living in a jar with an exclusive recipe of duck foie gras cooked with a pear poached in Chartreuse, requiring a week of preparation. Obviously, we keep for life its all-white container decorated with pretty Christmas trees.

Terrine Bernardaud x Maison Vérot for 6 to 8 people, € 145. To be ordered 48 hours in advance in Maison Vérot stores and for delivery throughout France on www.maisonverot.fr

Long live Italian design! Federica Biasi is the talent everyone talks about in the design world. Cool: she signs Lume , a splendid coffee set which is all the rage in collab 'for Nespresso at a very low price ... Clean lines, white porcelain with a powdery texture ... A ristretto, per favore!

Lume coffee cup set, Nespresso , € 21

The Japanese no longer have the snobby whiskey monopoly. Insiders now gargle in front of the Danish terroir with the ultra-sharp Stauning label, whose distillery installed in a small farm brings up to date the old tradition of ground malting in the cold room ...

Stauning Kaos , 69 €

Moscow Mule enthusiasts will appreciate. This cocktail kit contains all the equipment of the bars of a large hotel that allows you to concoct a potion worthy of Ritz : copper mug, author Nikka gin and Fever-Tree ginger beer. The great chic.

Moscow Mule Kit at the Maison du Whiskey , € 45.80

He thought he was an expert on music. This was without counting on the brand new book Echoes: 100 treasures from the Musée de la Musique, which looks back on the most improbable instruments in the collection of the Philharmonie de Paris . A beautiful collection of images with Japanese-inspired binding, which will appeal to inspired music lovers.

Echoes: 100 treasures from the Music Museum , € 27

Between the New York writer Jerome Charyn and the French designer François Boucq , it's a long-lasting affair. Their fifth album New York Cannibals takes us on an ultra-creepy Big Apple in the form of a thriller. On the program: child trafficking, Russian mafia and corrupt cops. In short: the most anticipated comic book of the winter.

New York Cannibals by Jerome Charyn and François Boucq, Le Lombard, € 24.50

The Drouant jury has decided: this year, Hervé le Tellier is the new winner of the Prix Goncourt for his novel The Anomaly , an absurd journey as sassy as it is addictive that we already imagine on Netflix . We run to his bookseller to discover this new brilliant UFO between thriller, science fiction and anticipation novel.

The anomaly of Hervé le Tellier, Gallimard, 20 €

Adidas entrusts its Superstar to the British designer Craig Green, who infuses it with his utilitarian wave that sharp fashionists fantasize about. Quilting and embroidery, that's what the brand's iconic three-stripe sneaker lacked to become the coolest of winter.

Superstar Craig Green Off White / Bright Red / Grey Three, Adidas, 249,95 €

She was the heiress of TN passing from the nickname “ Shark ” to “ Dauphin ”. Nike is relaunching its legendary Air Max Plus 2 with its still athletic aesthetic, which will please those nostalgic for the 90s. Reflective details, two-tone gradient and mesh, we are well in the DNA of this mythical model which marks its big comeback.

Nike Air Max Plus II, 169 € on miinto.fr

Converse reiterates its gorpcore collab with Golf le Fleur, the fashion label of rapper Tyler The Creator . All in suede, the new one is called Gianno, and is collected in black, purple or pine green. We appreciate its retro lines and its design between hiking and skate shoes.

Gianno sneakers, Converse x Golf le Fleur , € 130

Maison Standards signs the perfect parka inspired by the military wardrobe, waterproof and hooded to stay dry. In a sober and elegant khaki, it is the all-terrain piece that he will wear this winter, rain or shine, on foot or by scooter. Normal, the French label has made beautiful basics its trademark, all made from quality materials that resist time and which we never tire of.

Parka, Maison Standards , € 275

Knowing how to tweak your Rolex is possible. Fans of old watches and fanatics of story-tellin g will love this very “ behind the scene ” initiation. Objectif Horlogerie invites you to slip into the shoes of a watchmaker for a few hours in the heart of their workshop on rue de Rivoli .

Introductory course in watchmaking, online reservation , € 290

This is the awesome concept that every guy in a shirt has been waiting for. Marivot launches its tailor -made shirt making service at home. Escorted by his all-purpose briefcase, the advisor comes to take the gentleman's measurements at home and show him the different fabrics and customization possibilities. A premium service worthy of great businessmen, and which does not even cost an arm.

Custom-made shirt gift voucher , Marivot , € 190

The pretty bourgeois will be happy to try all the wonderful products contained in the kit specially prepared by Oh My Cream . Inside, the ultimate of the moment: the Universal Cream from Oh My Cream , the Daily Superfoliant from Dermalogica , the Gentle Gel Cleanser Geranium & Bergamot from Grown Alchemist , the Natural Charcoal & Magnesium Deodorant from Schmidt's , the Stimulating Shampoo Scalp from John Masters Organics and a bar of Peppermint soap from Dr Bronner . So chic.

Grooming Kit, Oh My Cream , 80 € available in stores (Bac, Debelleyme, Francs Bourgeois, Guichard, Marché Saint-Honoré, Legendre, Levallois, Tournon, Vavin)

Also discover our selection of gifts under € 15 and the gifts teens dream of .

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Statement of the day : you don’t choose your family. And this year for Xmas, you are going to have to deal with it. The stylistic brain-teaser for New Year’s? Neither too short, nor too glitter, perched without exaggeration, to preserve your traditional grandmother or critical in-laws, reassure your control-freak mother and other rejoicings.

In order to avoid a family-fashion-faux-pas, follow the guide for 10 really stylish outfits for each type of family. Preppy, rock, arty? Your turn to play.

Under the tree, only packages with famous labels. Your mother is an Inès de la Fressange wannabe and the coat rack of the entrance is filled with furs. Now is the moment to whip out the wildly couture highwaist velvet pantsuit. Now just raise your glass filled with Ruinart bubbles and click together those party sandals on the handsome wood parquet floors.

Jacket in black velvet, & Other Stories, €99.

High-waist pants in black velvet, & Other Stories, €89.

White shirt, & Other Stories, €69.

Leather sandals, & Other Stories, €89.

You would not want to upset your very preppy granny with the combo mid skirt/ flesh hosiery / cardigan / pearls (ouch). Just play the security card BUT ultimately fashion with a combo pullover in velvet and gold skirt, to pimp with nice a necklace. Ultimate chic.

Navy Moonlight sweatshirt, Balzac Paris, €155.

Mademoiselle Fifi skirt in gold jacquard, Balzac Paris, €115.

Holly (€80), Amédéo (€80) necklaces and Beauté Marceline x Balzac Paris (€110) , Balzac Paris.

Yes to the velvet dress, green to boot, in order to be in the nuance of the day. And in order not to clash with the tree and garlands, offshoot it with a big studded belt and couture biker boots. Last mission: choosing the playlist with the dad, fan of Jimmy Hendrix and Johnny (#RIP).

Dress in green velvet, V de Vinster, €285.

Leather boots, Kendall x Kylie, €228.

Laurence Bras belt (out of stock).

Brand Bazar, 33 rue de Sèvres, 75006 Paris.

Yours has a party sense. Maybe even an apartment in Saint-Tropez. Ultimate must-have of the party girl, you will be like a fish in water with the one-piece black vamp. And for your cigs and phone, a golden evening pouch.

Black one-piece pant suit Ginger, 1.2.3., €169.

Ruthy golden pouch, 1.2.3., 69 €. Available in shop.

Because family is not the only thing in life, there is also love.

A bustier dress that calls for a kiss, a stylish belt to show off your waist­—now you need to choose the restaurant.

Lace bustier dress, Camaïeu, €45.99.

Black pouch, Camaïeu, €25.99.

Blazer with ¾ sleeves, Camaïeu, €49.99.

Large golden and braided belt, Camaïeu, €29.99. Available in the boutiques.

No need to feel pressure. Go all out with a sequin dress, pink if you please. For the streamlined effect, high-heel boots. On top, the coat your mother is going to try and nab from you (« It’s exactly my style ! »). Dare everything— it’s Xmas !

Trash Bordeaux dress, Manoush, 495 €.

Coat in leather and faux-fur, Manoush, 555 €. Available in boutiques.

In a country family

Ok, we like the country, but it’s freezing cold and the fireplace is always slow to start. The good option ? A very festive and fashionable embroidered petticoat to be associated to a sweat shirt with sequins in order not to catch cold.

Short cotton skirt with pearls, Maje, €215.

Sweat-shirt avec sequins, Maje, €150.

Your very laid back family really does not care about appearances ? Too bad for the bling, as long as there is swag. And such is the case with this fluid and very well-cut criss-cross dress, ideal to show off a generous cleavage. To be accessorized of course with a heavy gold necklace, high boots and a graphic cuff.

Criss-cross dress, Paloma Wool, 135 €.

Around the table there is quite a number of styles and everything works. Your family is of the « normal » type, « low on the radar ». You know ahead of time you are going to have fun, lucky you. Result, you can easily combine the three must-haves of the season in handsome cuts and noble materials: the floral print dress, the straight wool coat, and of course suede thigh-high boots.

Black dress printed with Flemish flowers, Tara Jarmon, €340 on sale at €238.

Long coat in virgin broadcloth, Tara Jarmon, €390 on sale at 273 €.

Being a business woman runs in your blood. Success and the winning spirit are passed down from generation to generation. Who accomplished the most exploits this year? Treat yourself to a direct powerful credibility with this very wide and trendy pair of pants, to be worn with a pearly white top smack in the trend. You are the big boss of the family.

Wide trousers, La Redoute Collections, 29,99 €.

Tee-shirt with jeweller, La Redoute Collections blanc, €29.99.

When Thierry Marx invites the top notch producers with whom he works year-round for a foodie Christmas market at the Mandarin Oriental, we are overwhelmed with joy !

Until the 23^rd of December, the splendid garden hidden inside this fabulous hotel welcomes a haute couture cheese stand; Cadoret oysters from Brittany; Caviar de Neuvic, supplier of star tables and the delicious Fifi La Praline with irresistible caramelized pecan nuts.

For once, not only will you be able to shop for food at the heart of the palace, but you are allowed to taste your purchases picnic style, on the stand-up stools of the very heated terrace along with a nice glass of wine or a hot chocolate… Wonderfully snob !

We like : Marcel Lesoille, quintuple champion of the world when it comes to opening oysters, who is there every night to demonstrate his talent at happy hour. A real attraction.

Good news for vegans: the star chef thought of inviting Jay&Joy, Jo and Nana Cakes, Gentle Gourmet and Le Potager de Charlotte with their alternative treats. This should truly give satisfaction to all the appetites.

Le marché des saveurs, accessible from 11am to 6pm, until the 23^rd of December 2017, in the garden of the Mandarin Oriental.

Also check out the Xmas food market.

It’s today or never. The most trendy and prescriptive concept-store on the planet is closing its doors tonight at 7pm sharp.

Sadness. Before regretting it, rush over starting at 11am, to the mythical 213 rue Saint-Honoré for an ultimate pilgrimage in this temple of cool, a real trend setter and scout for emerging labels, where one encounters prestigious names such as Karl Lagerfeld, Beyoncé and Kate Moss since 20 years.

Here is the perfect occasion to be part one last time of the colette adventure, its ambiance fragrance that has become cult. To wolf down with emotion the famous colette plate (€15.50), the wild blue burger created specially by Blend featuring the polka dot label (€18) and the Mazaltov cheesecake 0% fat of Jean-Paul Hévin (€9.50) on the menu of the  Water Bar right until the end...

A last minute shop of for the Glossier lip balm, exclusively available at the beauty space and the many nuggets produced by the collaboration Yves Saint Laurent x colette, amongst which collector matchboxes soon sold out (€5). The couture label, that has taken over the upper level will be taking over the place in a few weeks,...

But mostly we come to say goodbye and thank you to  Colette, Sarah, Guillaume and the entire team, that created the quintessence of this place, unique in the world. #coletteforever

For those who cannot make it over there, the e-shop is accessible until 11:59pm!

Also discover Aujourd'hui Demain, the new 100% vegan Colette.

He looks at you with loving eyes and knows how to make himself indispensable, in short, your dog has tamed you. And you love this doggie so much that you are ready to cover him with gifts, a though it were your very own child. And why not? Nobody will judge you, or almost.

Bingo ! Klep’s, the brand new online concept-store, is a real cave of Alibaba, specially conceived for our furry pet friends. Behind the leash, two dog lovers who tested in real life all the products on Matcha, their adorable Shiba Inu.

In the box? Resolutely elegant nuggets and never kitchy, picked amongst dog friendly labels from around the world: fresh meat croquettes (Edgard & Cooper, €9), a bow tie necklace in red velvet for important occasions or a striped hand-made bandana (Max Bone, €45 and €39), made in Australia shampoo with essential oils (Bondi Wash, €11) or a cute jacquard pullover (Parigot, €34), as well as toys, dog bowls, leashs and harnesses.

But the absolute must is obviously the trendy selection of good-looking baskets that will not look awful near the sofa: the ultra comfy striped cushion (Black Mayonnaise, €179), a small dog house in black fabric (Howlpot, €248), or the amazing travel bag you dream of taking everywhere with you (Cloud 7, €279). Because he is worthy it.

www.kleps.com

Also discover the healthy croquettes for spoiled dogs.

A season that is displayed in high color on our screens with a cuvée of new series, original creations and final seasons. Between the new mood 80's comedy 3615 Monique , animal documentaries narrated by Tom Hiddleston , the return of an award-winning series with Ben Whishaw , Jalil Lespert's docu on the DSK affair,: here is the program agenda at binge- watcher during the Christmas holidays.

If you liked… Life is a long calm river , La Boum and Les Sous-Doués , witnesses of a post-Giscardian 80's youth bottle-fed with Cacolac .

The pitch. Mitterrand has just been elected. At the same time, France is experiencing the promising beginnings of Minitel , then considered to be the real machine of the future. In the sad city of Jouy (you can't invent it), three students seize on this brilliant technology to create 3615 Monique , an erotic messaging service for local fellows. The friends go so far as to seek the advice of a prostitute ( Vanessa Guide ) and hack neighbors' phone lines to turn their business into a profitable small business.

Why are you going to love it? Noémie Schmidt ( Versailles , The student and Monsieur Henri ) truly has a magnetic presence. In the role of a mother's daughter whose food has been cut, she radiates and makes her two partners shine with a very Peril Jeune vibe, between the brilliant service geek ( Arthur Mazet ) and the sympathetic thug obsessed with girls ( Paul Scarfoglio ). Delectable!

Already available on OCS

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The pitch. Inspired by the literary saga of Julia Quinn , this series finds itself at the heart of the siblings of the powerful Bridgerton family in their search for a soul mate in London, during the Regency. Daphne Bridgerton (aka Phoebe Dynevor ), eldest daughter of this powerful and noble dynasty, must find a husband. Daphne seems at the start to have all the chances on her side ... Until the mysterious Lady Whistledown , spread rumors and slanders about Daphne in her gazette that all the British high society reads under wraps. This is when the Duke of Hastings ( Regé-Jean Page ), London's most coveted bachelor, enters the game.

Why are you going to love it? This new soap from showrunner Chris Van Dusen (to whom we owe Scandal and Grey's Anatomy ) concentrates all the ingredients of Christmas kif: gossip of the high Gossip Girls way, intrigues in costumes worthy of Pride and Prejudice and Downton Abbey , all told off by the French voice of Julie Andrews aka Mary Poppins . In short: we are already waiting for season 2.

Available December 25 on Netflix

If you liked… Jeffrey Epstein: Power, Money and Perversion , the Netflix docu-series that gave voice to the victims of the businessman and sex offender.

The pitch. May 14, 2011. Nafissatou Diallo , a Guinean immigrant who came to live the American Dream in New York, files a complaint with the police for sexual assault. The “ czar of international finance ” Dominique Strauss-Kahn , head of the IMF and considered the next president of the French republic, is accused of having forced the maid to give him a blowjob without the privacy of his presidential suite 2806. The start of a long investigation and a trial which the media around the world will quickly capture.

Why are you going to love it? We know (almost) everything about the DSK affair. Jalil Lespert ( Yves Saint Laurent , Iris ) clearly struggles to give us unpublished information. Those passionate about this kind of sordid business will nevertheless be interested in the testimonies of the police officers and the victims of the economist, from Nafissatou Diallo herself to Tristane Banon , including one of the escorts heard in the Carlton affair , the famous “ debauchery trial ”. What to wait until the real event that will be his biopic announced on his Twitter account for the fall of 2021.

Already available on Netflix

If you liked… The Night Of , the American miniseries with John Turturro which is an adaptation of Criminal Justice .

The pitch. Everything accuses the whipper Ben Coulter of the murder of a young woman he met the day before. If his presence at the crime scene is proven and the weapon found in his coat, he remembers nothing and claims his innocence. He soon finds himself in prison, tied up by the cogs of British justice . Guilty or not guilty? His lawyer looser tries to make him understand that this is not the question. And given the fate reserved for him by his co-detainees, he would do better to be exonerated to get out as soon as possible ...

Why are you going to love it? It is not strictly speaking a novelty, but Arte has decided to offer on demand the first season of the critically acclaimed series in 2008. Ben Whishaw (the new James Bond Q and brilliant serial killer in Le Parfum ) even won an Emmy for his incarnation on the line of this skinny young man overwhelmed by the legal system of his country. 5 one-hour episodes for a parade of brilliant actors.

Already available on Arte.tv

Also discover the best series of winter .

We have a little surprise for our darling readers. You fancy the unique style and the marvellous trendy silhouettes of the Parisienne, sketched by Angeline Melin, our brilliant illustrator ?

Well, the good news is that for Xmas, Do it in Paris has decided to offer an extra present so that you can pimp your smartphone with a selection of three exclusive background screens to be downloaded for free, sketched by our talented in-house illustrator Angéline Melin.

Which Parisienne are you going to prefer?

An elegant stroller at Palais Royal?

The trendy Parisienne of Place des Vosges?

The reader at Canal Saint-Martin?

Just choose your favourite illustration and dress up your background screen with a resolutely chic and stylish touch!

If you have an iPhone 5 :

Canal Saint-Martin

Palais-Royal

Place des Vosges

If you have an iPhone 6 :

Canal Saint-Martin

Palais-Royal

Place des Vosges

If you have an iPhone Plus :

Canal Saint-Martin

Palais-Royal

Place des Vosges

If you have an iPhone X :

Canal Saint-Martin

Palais-Royal

Place des Vosges

If you have a Galaxy :

Canal Saint-Martin

Palais-Royal

Place des Vosges

It’s Xmas! For real.

Play, win and pack your little suitcase. We are giving you a hint… Roissy, Orly? Better than that! A luxury such as you would have never treated yourself to.

Order your chauffeur. Destination: Place Vendôme. Locations: 5, rue de la Paix. Yay!

Explanations. DO IT IN PARIS and the Park Hyatt Paris Vendôme are teaming up so you can win one night and a brunch for two persons in the favourite palace of Parisiennes, stars and fashion editors.

Imagine a very privileged moment such as those lived by the happy few who make us all dream. We are going to make you fantasize.

Step 1. Show up in the afternoon wearing your most glam sunglasses, your stilettos along with your new flame / BFF, in order to look fab in the superb decor of this furiously contemporary 5-star venue.

Step 2. Take possession of your keys and settle on the most comfy bed you have ever tested, lounge for hours in the bathroom, go sit in the hammam… For the rest, we know you have lots of imagination...

Step 3. After a dreamy night, and a late wake up call, we are not letting you down… An incredible brunch at the Orchidées is on the agenda.

Your mouth is watering? Champagne, a XXL buffet right with a wide array of deluxe products, salmon, top notch charcuteries, salads, hoummos, carpaccio of veal, and let’s not forget the viennoiseries, cakes as well as magical fruit.

Served at the table: eggs benedict with truffle, a risotto, a tartare and other delights…

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