You can imagine my delight when I was asked to visit Paris, not once but twice in the past month. I mean – it’s every girls dream. First, for the unveiling of Nina Ricci’s latest scent, Nina L’Eau and just ten days later, with L’Oréal for an intensive few days of hair academy. All in all, a recipe for sheer beauty bliss!
My Parisian Beauty travel essentials
At the picturesque Hotel Salomon De Rothschild, the Nina L’Eau fragrance story unfolded. With dry ice and frosted leaves all around, it was like entering a fairy tale world.
A divine potion filled with apple blossom, frosted neroli, gardenia and white musk.
Watch the ad campaign here:
I was even able to meet the star of the campaign, a beautiful white owl
Shopping
Next up was a little retail therapy in the fashion capital…
Fur was on the menu with this show stopping cobalt capelet at Ports 1961
Next up was a the mahogany lined Goyard store for a dose of their iconic printed leather goods
L’Oreal Professional
Shopping over and it was time to return for an intensive hair course with L’Oreal Professional
First up- it was a trend forecasting lesson with Genvieve and Adrien
Followed by, hair how-to’s with Laurent This season its all about Ombre Mocha. Rich brown tones with lightened lengths running through
The icing on the cake was a one-on-one interview with hair guru, Bruno Weppe. I can easily say I’ve learned a years worth of tips and tricks to impart with all of you
Gourmet treats
Sampling French fancies
An instant pick-me-up of posh coffee at Fauchon
Kooky cola bottles in street corner cafes
Making the rounds at the macaroon counter at Laduree – to take the pastel coloured treats home
Aurevoir belle Paris- until next time.
Elizabeth
