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From Nice to Monte Carlo to Cannes by Car.

(Couple wording revised) Hubby and I always enjoy driving in between small cities or big cities or any town in Europe. We never get cold feet even people comment about how difficult or troublesome or scary to drive in Europe. As a matter of fact, my kind of driving is like people in Europe, fast, precise and always look "forward" to the destination - so I enjoy NO speed limit   ( Actually after I post this blog, the taxi driver in Paris told us that now they do have speed limit in Paris and there are a lot of hidden cameras. )  Ouch~~  The tip of driving in Europe is you always need two kinds of maps, one is printed map while your the other map, electronic one fails. If you plan to stay longer than a week and you would like to visit some other towns near by, it would come in handy to have an Internet service on your phone.  Thus, you can always upload a Google map, or whatever map to guide you through the cities.  There are local phone service and you ...

Cannes and Monte Carlo, score big!!

We are now in Paris and I have tried to upload my pictures on Photobuket unsuccessfully the past couple of days thus the delay.  Today I decided to upload through Blogger itself.  I have never bought these many Hermes in a very short period of time. Some of them are purchased per friend's request and rest are my loot. There are so many stories behind those treasure hunt but I can only share on FB.  Some photos of Hermes' bags are taken under SA's permission but even that I don't think it is appropriate to post them outrageously in public.  This is what I can tel'ya about my haul. I bought myself a Suffre Kelly wallet, a small gold leather cards holder, a surprisingly reward of Bleu de Galice Kelly 35 CM. It is my lucky trip and SA's mercy that I now have a Kelly in my Hermes' collection. Both Suffre and Bleu de Calice are new colors of this year and they are just beyond gorgeous in my eyes. Ecstatic is the word I can describe my mood!!!! I fou...

Dress to fit in TIME- Balmain in Theatre Antique!

Today is the 3rd day we are in Southern France, and we visited Nimes, Avignon, Orange and Vaison-la-Romaine which has huge influence from Ancient Rome. The driving in southern France is not difficult and there are a lot traffic  circles/roundabout with clear signs that even you miss a turn or a sign, you will be able to circle back to the right route. There is no exits off the highway, no ramps and barely traffic. We made  through city from city just fine!!  Starbucks is omnipresent even in southern France and I am grateful for it. Now I almost completely quit drinking coffee but occasionally when there is not so accessible with a simple cup of green tea latte, I'd take espresso instead. Besides, I need that energy shot to get me started as there is a stadium to conquer. lol...  Isabel Marant sweater, Balmain vest, leggings, Missoni for Converse with custom hand embellished studs/cubics by Joey Found ( JoeyFound.com ), Hermes horn necklace, Venessa Bruno linen/...

Everyday Hermes, everyday I look fly!!!

I wear my Hermes accessory everyday as I travel through France.  Not that I have a lot to share but you know my fashion motto: "As long as you live, be stylish." So, yes, I look fly!!  This time I didn't carry huge and heavy jacket as I assume the weather won't be so brutal. And I was right. We experience the best weather we can imagine here in Southern France during this time of the year. We thought there is going to be rain for couple days but the weather treats us sure nicely that we will be able to walk around town as well as rent a car to visit cities near-by the next day. Wouldn't it be a shame if you go through your travel pictures and think you should have worn something more stylish? lol...  J Crew red/black striped long sleeves tee, Theory black t-shirt, Max Mara S' quilted jacket, Hermes 2013 doll scarf, Hermes jypsiere 35cm, beaded black add-on collar, Hermes bangle, navy suede wedge, Philippe Ferrandis black/yellow cocktail ring  Be F...

Paul - French bakery that rocks my tummy!!

Paul,  a chained bakery store that  specializes in serving French products including breads,  crêpes , sandwiches,  macaroons , soups, cakes, pastries, coffee, wine, and beer. Now you can almost find it everywhere in France and International.  Not only did I hooked myself on savoring those gigantic macaroons made from Paul, but also my hubby. He is never a fan of pastries, a typical Asian guy, but he loves those breads, pastry from Paul. As for me, I wouldn't say I am a connoisseur but my taste buds is very sensitive that I can tell what is exquisite out of ordinary!  Bon Appetite!!  They are calling my names.... ^O^ I bought all 4 flavors that is available that morning.  Chocolate brioche... now I am looking at this picture drooling and thinking of going back later for more tasty pastries.  See how big the macaroon is at Paul? Special designed Easter-egg shaped cake Ready for more macar...