https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/quick-hello-from-paris Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Tue, 12 May 2026 02:07:26 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/quick-hello-from-paris#post-19848 Mon, 11 Aug 2008 14:56:52 +0000 Tanya 19848@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Happy belated birthday Shiny! Hope you had a great time and I can't wait to see photos ( and purchases :). </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/quick-hello-from-paris#post-19735 Sun, 10 Aug 2008 16:41:15 +0000 Julia 19735@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>At least you know that you have a taste worth that much. Happy birthday and have a great trip. Can't wait to see your pictures! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/quick-hello-from-paris#post-19705 Sun, 10 Aug 2008 02:52:01 +0000 Anonymous 19705@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Happy Birthday Shiny!!! At least you got a great story about the pearl necklace you almost brought home from Paris!!!! I hope you find a similar but affordable one when you get home. Did you take a picture of it? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/quick-hello-from-paris#post-19664 Sun, 10 Aug 2008 00:36:45 +0000 Ana 19664@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh, happy birthday! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/quick-hello-from-paris#post-19654 Sat, 09 Aug 2008 23:58:52 +0000 Angie 19654@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Ha! Great story! Happy birthday Shiny! Hope you have a beautiful day and get spoilt rotten. Even 5700 Euros rotten </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/quick-hello-from-paris#post-19641 Sat, 09 Aug 2008 23:26:09 +0000 Ana 19641@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>No, Euros far outvalue dollars--the necklace probably cost about $9100.00, American. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/quick-hello-from-paris#post-19637 Sat, 09 Aug 2008 23:15:51 +0000 Nicole 19637@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Well let me be the first to say Happy Birthday Shiny! </p> <p>Glad your Paris vacation is going so well. </p> <p>So, are Euros equal to dollars?? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/quick-hello-from-paris#post-19636 Sat, 09 Aug 2008 23:09:51 +0000 shiny 19636@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>We leave tomorrow but I have to tell you about today. </p> <p>We passed by a shop that sells nothing but pearl jewelry; mostly one of a kind designs: I popped in to make a beeline to this gorgeous necklace .... hard to describe but it was just SO ME!!! Multistranded choker length in various sizes of pearls in a soft lustrious pink with a gorgeous clasp. Most breathtaking necklace ever.</p> <p>Unfortunately the price tag was 5700 euros.... ack!</p> <p>Initially DH and I both saw the 5 as a dollar sign and both of us where thinking ..... eh ..... 700 euros while extravangant would be worth it: it was just so perfect, like it was meant for me and me alone (and heck its my bday). But add the 5 in front of it.... and um, Nope!!</p> <p>The girls teased the next hour about how if we had bought it surely they would have fought horribly over which one would inherit the necklace after my death someday!!! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/quick-hello-from-paris#post-19630 Sat, 09 Aug 2008 22:07:11 +0000 Ana 19630@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Shiny, I'm so excited to see your purchases (ESPECIALLY the Chanel like jacket). Wonderful that you're having such a great time! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/quick-hello-from-paris#post-19628 Sat, 09 Aug 2008 21:52:49 +0000 judy 19628@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh Shiny, I love your ironic lingerie shopping story! So glad you are having a great family vacation in Paris...and getting some wonderful new things. Can't wait to see your pics! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/quick-hello-from-paris#post-19614 Sat, 09 Aug 2008 19:44:28 +0000 Sihaya 19614@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Shiny - we miss you and I can't wait to see your photos and hear more once you're back. Thanks for taking the time to write. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/quick-hello-from-paris#post-19613 Sat, 09 Aug 2008 19:41:38 +0000 Sarah 19613@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Sounds like fun Shiny! Hope your trip continues to go wonderfully. I can't wait to see pictures. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/quick-hello-from-paris#post-19524 Fri, 08 Aug 2008 20:55:17 +0000 Becky 19524@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>It's great to hear from you, Shiny! I'm so glad you're having a wonderful trip. Can't wait to hear the details when you return. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/quick-hello-from-paris#post-19520 Fri, 08 Aug 2008 20:46:39 +0000 shiny 19520@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>My family completely indulged me today and I picked up a few items which I will share when I return.... a chanel like jacket (black with white trim but with a white bow at the waist) from Galleries Lafeyette and a cream fall jacket from Mango. Then we had coffee at Printemps.</p> <p>The girls and I also did some fantasy shoe shopping at Printemps, trying on shoes that cost way too much.... and having quite a blast!!!</p> <p>Angie I did check out some lingerie and was tempted by a Chantelle display but I had teens in tow so it was kinda akward....</p> <p>Then later we ducked in C&#38;A - which I remembered you mentioning - and my eldest DD snuck off and bought herself some lingerie wth her own spending money - which I only discovered later! The irony! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/quick-hello-from-paris#post-19465 Fri, 08 Aug 2008 18:05:37 +0000 Inge 19465@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Sounds like you're having a wonderful time Shiny. Thank you for the update! It's too bad the Anne Fontaine blouses weren't a good fit, but can't wait to see the scarves you got!</p> <p>Looking forward to your holiday stories! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/quick-hello-from-paris#post-19446 Fri, 08 Aug 2008 16:45:24 +0000 Anonymous 19446@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks for taking time to check in with us and update us on your travels. Looking forward to the pictures.<br /> I also couldn't wear the Me Too Swann's, they wouldn't stay on. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/quick-hello-from-paris#post-19418 Fri, 08 Aug 2008 14:27:44 +0000 Angie 19418@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Bonjour! So great to hear from you! I’m glad you’re having a splendid time.</p> <p>The word petite came from Paris. I hear you - there are loads of short, tiny women walking around in that neck of the woods. But the clothes are for slim, tall people. Remember to go to a lingerie shop!!</p> <p>I listed maxi dresses as my worst Summer 2008 trend. Yup, Europe is full of them. They look awful. </p> <p>Have fun! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/quick-hello-from-paris#post-19401 Fri, 08 Aug 2008 13:47:30 +0000 Dani 19401@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Great to hear from you! Glad you're having a good time! I can't wait to see what you come back with! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/quick-hello-from-paris#post-19396 Fri, 08 Aug 2008 13:33:36 +0000 Anonymous 19396@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Miss you too, Shiny! Thanks for the update and your observations. Happy shopping and hope you still find something fab to bring back. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/quick-hello-from-paris#post-19393 Fri, 08 Aug 2008 11:43:29 +0000 shiny 19393@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>We are having a slow start today after a late night, so I thought I would say hello! Excuse any typing errors as the keyboard is set for French, so it is slow typing for me.</p> <p>We are having a wonderful trip and when I return I will share more - including a photo of the Chanel jacket I tried on in a second-hand shop and sadly had to pass up when I saw the 1392 euro price tag! </p> <p>Have done mostly "window licking" because unfortunately the clothing doesnùt fit my 5 foot frame - sadly that includes Anne Fontaine blouses but I did have fun trying them on anyway!</p> <p>Angie I donùt understzand it because it seems to me that there are many petite french women - where do they shop???</p> <p>I am noticing a lot of white watches on everyone here, every where on everyone; and the tunic or shirtdress over skinnies look is also very popular. I am even starting to like this look. And lots of maxi dresses which I donùt care for on anyone.</p> <p>If my family had more patience for shopping I think I would spend a day searching for the perfect glasses - so many shops with wonderful trendy styles. Otherwise I have contented myself with a few fashionable scarves.</p> <p>I packed well and will share more about that later - for now I will just say the Me-toos I have worn most days except the few very hot ones: they make the feet sweat too much and my sandals worked far better.</p> <p>My turn for the shower so thats all for now - miss you all! </p>