Wishing you all a very safe and healthy 2012
I am re-posting one of my earliest "All Things French" posts
which reminds me of my first ever visit to the elegant "House of Dior" and the
trepidation I felt on that day - it was the start of my love affair with that
wonderful city called Paris
I look forward to revisiting you all in the New Year
A Bientot xxx
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~Avenue Montaigne ~
How I love the sheer elegance and style of this fabulous Avenue
running right off the Champs Elysee ~ lined from end to end with a who's~ who list of labels
Dior - Chanel - Nina Ricci - Bvlgari ~ Prada
On my very first holiday in Paris I walked down this fabulous street feeling very apprehensive
I had dressed in what I thought appropriate for the day
(Black tailored pants - black roll neck skivvy - black stilettos - with chunky gold jewellry and of course Big fashion sunglasses ) on arrival I suddenly felt very inferior very out-of-place.
I looked across the street to see a big limousine pull up at the entrance to"Christian Dior " and amid a flurry of activity betwixt chauffeur and Concierge a tres elegant lady entered through the beautiful glass doors - I had fully intended to visit Dior - I went through the mind set - They don't know who I am and if I'm refused entry does it really matter in the big picture! So I crossed the street and walked up to the glass doors - the gorgeous concierge smiled, opened the doors and ushered me in - I was totally awe-struck - it spoke of everything luxurious,opulent and feminine- An assistant asked if I would like a little spitz of perfume - bien sur!! I chose -Miss Dior Cherie - and have loved this perfume ever since.
The intimate boutique- as one first enters- has on display perfumes - gorgeous scarves- belts and many other beautiful accessories - I would have to say I was treated very respectfully and left the shop with a warm heart and a spring in my step .
Now onto Chanel and Bvlgari and Nina Ricci...... !!
54 comments:
Oh I love this entry. I'm going mid September and I'll check this out. I really don't know if I have the nerve to go into any of these stores but if my friend is with me - then maybe. Can't wait to hear about the others.
Diane so much fun to read this. I find myself too shy to go inside of Dior of Chanel here in Houston. I just gaze from a far. You I am sure looked so chic. Bravo to you! Onward & upward to Bvlgari! Hope you had a lovely Sunday & a blessed new week to you x
You definitley took us on a tour of this boulevard, I love the way you wrote this. Beautiful street, but yes...pretty intimidating!
When I first saw this blog I thought somehow I had pushed the wrong buttons and gone to French Essence - that's a compliment.
You have a beautiful post.
Some of your photographs of the outdoor restaurants remind me of the impressionists.
Thank you for stopping by and leaving a note.
Dianne, it sounds to me that you were quite appropriately dressed avec des chaussures à talons! Thanks for lovely photos and a nice story.
Just the name makes me drool. J'adore Dior. Carla x
You're a braver man than I Gunga Din.
I have yet to walk throught those doors, though I've taken many a photo of them..
:)
I say good on you for having the guts & determination....& weren't the results worth it!!! Well for a true perfume connoisseur I think it only fitting you paid them the compliment of your visit!!!
Hi Dianne,
I love that street too and Dior, your photos are beautiful.
The day we visited that lovely street, there was a heavy downpour so instead of hoping to look glamorous looked more like a drowned rat.
Oh well everyone was the same, wet shoes and even though we had an umbrella, still got wet.
Happy Tuesday
Hugs
Carolyn
I am so happy to have found your fabulous blog - I just signed up to follow you! I am a total Francophile & look forward to following your French adventures. Stop by and visit sometime at www.stephaniesavorsthemoment.com - Cheers!
Funny isn't it how we suddenly feel the need to look elegant in Paris.
Somehow my normal jeans just don't "do it" there!!
I make so much more of an effort - and that applies to everywhere in France.
I didn't enter the "Dior" door, but now I think I will next time!!
Lovely post Dianne thank you.
Wonderful story, Dianne! So great that you did that and had such a warm welcome. A lesson to us all. Thank you for the tour! – g
Forget the perfume... the street looks enchanting!
Beautiful blog!
Thanks so much for the visit.
(I love the Monets.)
What a stunning blog, and such beautiful photos! I shall follow with great interest!
Kathy
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How utterly very exciting! Maybe some day I will get there too...!
what an amazing blog. Visiting France is on my bucket list. I can't wait... although it will be some time before I can make it happen. Still... I can't wait!
I'm a Dior fan here in Philippines! Love Dior. :))
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A very elegant street...a very expensive street..even a cup of coffee is elegantly expensive!
Ronelle
oh i love dior x
J'adore ton blog! C'est trop mignonne.
I also have a political which is pretty cool.
You have a very nice blog! Im happy I got the chance to look!
Mark @ room363
I LOVE Paris. We spent my birthday there last year. I can't wait to go back.
http://beautyinabottleat.blogspot.com
Happy New Year, Dianne! When are you off to Paris??
xo – g
Hi. Happy I found your Lovely blog. My hobbys are dollhouses(...and frogs) :)
I am now looking for inspiration for a dollhouse Cafe, so your blogphotos might be in help :)
Hugs Kikka
Oww i want to go in France :(
Hi Dianne! Sorry for the delay; Happy New Year!
Av. Montaigne... So, you stayed at the Plaza Athenée...
Blogtrotter Two is leaving Corsica, finally... ;). Enjoy and have a great year ahead!!!
I love Paris. But where have we all not heard this before. She is like a beautiful lady. All perfume and love and charm and when you leave... poof, she is gone.
I would happily move to Paris but the apartments are so small and expensive and I am not rich enough so I suppose that this is impossible. I live in Switzerland where apartments are also small and expensive but it is switzerland and everything works all of the time and beside my wife is swiss and she does not care for Paris. Mainly because she is Swiss.
So beautiful!! Thank you for sharing your blog...♥
Anne
I love your blog! Because I love France too...I am a new follower from the Netherlands,
Anke
You are very very quiet, I'm wondering where you are?
ronelle
Love Paris it's an amazing city and Dior is fabulous! Love your Blog and I hope you New Year is Fantastic! Trudy
Luxus pure! Regards Senna
I'm french.
Love me.
I really like your blog:) great pics and so much inspiration..I wish you a lovely weekend.
LOVE Maria at inredningsvis.se
(Sweden)
That must have been an incredible visit!
Hi Dianne!
Blogtrotter Two has reached April 2011; no trips, and posting delay is shortening... ;). Enjoy and have a great weekend!!!
very much interesting...
beautiful pictures...
I love Paris ♥
Compliments for your blog!
What an absolutely charming blog. It is so beautiful, and the photography is breathtaking. Well, I guess you can tell I like it here.
Your newest follower, Connie :)
If you ever have a minute please come on over and visit my blog. The welcome mat is always out.
buona serata e felice domenica....ciao
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I remember this store...I took a photo of it from across the Champs Elysee. Didn't go inside, though. :-)
Beautiful page. Hoping you start sharing again.
Much love,
Marcia
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