Bonjour from Paris!

February 22, 2011

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Comment allez-vous? Gala and I have been having an absolute blast in the City of Love! Here are a few snapshots from the last few days. Enjoy!

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Photo by Juliane Berry

Un. Traveling with your BFF is the best! Do it! It’s so nice keeping company with someone who wakes up at a similar hour and shares the same taste in hotel rooms, shopping and food. No stress!

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Deux. Give the old classics a new spin. Let’s face it — Gala and I rarely ever play by the rules. Having a great time is paramount, especially when you’ve just traveled halfway across the world. We made the most of our time at the Eiffel Tower and strolling down the Champs-Élysées towards the Arc de Triomphe, shooting polaroids and even throwing on our matching Mickey Mouse ears for a few shots.

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Trois. Nothing can beat the excitement of finally seeing the Eiffel Tower in person. Nothing.

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Quatre. Nobody explained to me what an authentic espresso would taste like. Let’s be honest here — I am American, I am used to the flavor and consistency of Starbucks. On our first day in Paris, my face shriveled with just a sip. Ha!

Au revoir!

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40 Responses to Bonjour from Paris!

  4. The Dame says:

    Thank you for posting these! Im heading to Paris end of March for the first time so Im excited to see what you girls get up to, it excites me about my trip!

    xo

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  5. Alice says:

    I love Paris so much that it just makes me happy to see you two enjoying it! You ladies are great together :)
    You should order a cafe americain next time… From its name you can probably already figure out that it will be more to your taste!

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  8. Caroline Royce says:

    Hahaha that play-by-play of you drinking espresso is priceless! Can’t wait to get to Paris eventually (probably by way of England, since that’s more my scene I’m guessing). Totes jealous of your trip, hope it’s a fun one! I expect to see lots of fashion and design-related posts!

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  10. Lauren says:

    French coffee is VERY bitter, even more so than Italian. Add a little bit of a lemon rind in it and it cuts the face shriveling sensation. Cafe Americano is just their coffee plus water… not as great.

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  15. Laura says:

    Ha! If you didn’t like an espresso made in Paris, think what your expression would be if you’ll ever have an ITALIAN one! :)

    Have a great time in France, hellos to Gala as well!
    Cheers from Roma! Xo

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  18. Kaz says:

    OMG!!! Espresso madness – That photograph is exactly how I was after my first ever espresso! I was so disgusted by it, but carried on drinking it! I then drove for 3 hours dancing to Michael Jackson and shouting Shamone and Hee Hee a lot!

    Glad you’re having lots of fun!!! Paris is great!

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  21. Erin says:

    Ouahh the last photos are priceless! Trop génial. Glad to see you are enjoying Paris. Don’t forget to visit Angelina’s if you have the time, they have the best hot chocolate in the world (à mon avis!).

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  23. Frankie says:

    Thanks for the peek-a-boo de Parisian adventures! I can only imagine how breathtaking the moment must have been, glimpsing at the Eiffel Tower for the first time, I think I would cry! J’adore the espresso face, so cute!!! ( had a similar reaction to my first cup of British coffee, you could practically stand a spoon in it! )
    Can’t wait to see more!!! Have a blast!

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  24. Silvia says:

    oooh! Paris is beautiful! This picture of the Eiffel tower reminded me of when I was there. We had lunch sitting in a bench and we could see this same sight of the tower. Enjoy your time and eat plenty of macaroons!

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  26. Nicole says:

    Hey,

    I’ve been following your blog for quite some time, I adore your work. I am also from Portland but have been living in Paris for the past 5 years, if you are still around and you’d like some advice of where to go etc, this shit is my scene so don’t hesitate to email me.
    I hope you’re having a lovely trip!

    xx

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    • Nubby says:

      Nicole: RAD!!! We actually left Paris this morning and are now in Reykjavik! But Paris was even more amazing than I could have ever imagined. Serious magic. The Marais is like my dream existence. Can’t wait to return!

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  27. Neva says:

    So excited when I heard about your trip, my BFF and I are also going to Paris (my first time) in March! Love seeing your photos, tell us more!

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    • Nubby says:

      Neva: I am still traveling for the next week (Reykjavik and then NYC again!) but once I am home and settled, there will be a ton of upcoming Paris posts! Promise.

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    • Nubby says:

      Mae Lu: I am so glad to hear that I’m not the only one who couldn’t handle it! To be fair, the first day I had an espresso. A few days later, I ordered an Americano and it was much more….drinkable.

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  29. Tamsin says:

    I’m in Paris a LOT and I can honestly say I’ve never noticed the espresso being different? Then again, I am English so maybe I’ll be horrified by the coffee if I ever cross the pond seeing as all the comments seem to be that European coffee is undrinkable! (*adopts haughty voice* it’s PROPER) I was actually in Paris at the same time as you, although for work. It’s so good reading yours and Gala’s posts – it’s reviving my love for the city a little (working there, rushing around to meetings and falling asleep on the metro has killed it a bit) x

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    • Nubby says:

      Angela: Glad you noticed!! I fell in love with the dress but only bought it knowing that I could wear it again — it blows my mind how much money people spend, only to shove it to the back of their closet after a single wear!

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  31. Jasmine says:

    I actually just got back from Europe! I was in London, actually. I was only in Paris for a day but am already itching to go back for a more extended stay. It seems like you guys had a great time! What is the name of the nail polish in the picture with the Polaroids? It’s gorgeous!

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