ParisYou 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!

054-2My Parisian Beauty travel essentials

011At 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.

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o.21589A divine potion filled with apple blossom, frosted neroli, gardenia and white musk.

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Watch the ad campaign here:

034I 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…

new-picFur was on the menu with this show stopping cobalt capelet at Ports 1961

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Next up was a the mahogany lined Goyard store for a dose of their iconic printed leather goods

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L’Oreal Professional

Shopping over and it was time to return for an intensive hair course with L’Oreal Professional

021First up- it was a trend forecasting lesson with Genvieve and Adrien

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045Followed by, hair how-to’s with Laurent This season its all about Ombre Mocha. Rich brown tones with lightened lengths running through

048The 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

009Sampling French fancies

036An instant pick-me-up of posh coffee at Fauchon

016Kooky cola bottles in street corner cafes

041-2Making the rounds at the macaroon counter at Laduree – to take the pastel coloured treats home

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Aurevoir belle Paris- until next time.

Elizabeth