Hello and welcome! I am Stacie the face behind The Blonde Chérie, a Californian girl with a Parisian heart. Originally from Los Angeles, I spent my childhood dreaming about living in Paris, and working in the fashion industry. Nine years ago, I turned that dream into a reality, and I moved to the ...
The 10 Best Beauty Products Found at French Pharmacies
Girls, French pharmacies are the best kept Parisian secret. I can’t seem to go in one without leaving with at least ten products. They offer so many amazing beauty products at reasonable prices. Below is my coveted list that I never travel without. The best part all of these products come in travel ...
The Best Beach Clubs in Europe
The countdown has begun! Summer is fast approaching, and that means bronzed bodies sipping on Rosé boogying to beats at some of Europe’s hottest beach clubs. Below is a list of my favorite bougie beaches in Europe to soak up the summer sun. Nammos – Mykynos, Greece Nestled in the soft sands of ...
Top 10 Luxury Hotels Amalfi Coast
La vita è bella! Summer is fast approaching, and one of my favorite travel destinations during Summertime is the Amalfi Coast. Southern Italy’s famous coastline offers stunning hilltop towns with perfectly perched hotels. The breathtaking narrow coastline from Punta Campanella to Salerno is windy, ...
A “Choo” Excitement for Shoe and Art Loves Alike, to be Found in the New Jimmy Choo Capsule Collection
The collision of art and fashion is hardly a new idea, but we just found out about shoe guru Jimmy Choo teaming up with contemporary artist Rob Pruitt this season to create a fresh, colorful and energetic cruise collection for Spring/Summer 2013. The artist, known for his vibrant, playful, and ...
GLAMOUROUS ROMANCE
Ladylike Dressing 2011/2012 Just a few years ago, couture was facing what many pundits called an ‘identity crisis’. Before that, it seemed that the entire world was predicting its imminent extinction for A/W encompasses the new ladylike dressing that has been presenting itself over the past several ...
Spring/Summer 2015 Couture Trend Report
The Spring/Summer 2015 haute couture shows recently wrapped up in Paris. From floral embellishments to pretty plumage, several reoccurring themes swept the runways. Here is a round up of the top trends. Bejeweled elements Shimmering jewels, crystals and sequins illuminated the runways. ...
La Réserve Paris – A Luxurious Urban Hideaway
La Réserve Paris, one of the years most anticipated hotel debuts, opened their refined red doors to the public on Monday, January 19. A step from the Champs-Elysées, this discreet location is the quintessence of Parisian elegance. Michel Reybier, the hotelier behind La Réserve hotels in Geneva and ...
Coming Into Fashion: A Century of Photography at Condé Nast
The spirit and artistry of the fashion publishing mogul Condé Nast comes alive in the recently opened exhibition “Papier Glacé, un Siècle de Photographie de Mode chez Condé Nast” or in English “Coming Into Fashion, a Century of Photography at Condé Nast” at Paris’ elegant Palais Galliera. The ...
Staying Français in the Nouvelle Année
After attempting to follow my resolution for 2013 which was perfecting the Parisian me in the Nouvelle Année, I determined the following: becoming Parisian demands diligence and devotion. Staying Parisian, on the other hand, is a lifelong quest that requires finesse and a cunning talent for ...