tales of a twentysomething

Thierry Costes’ relatively new venture, Cafe Germain....

Oct 1st

Went to Centre Pompidou yesterday. What they’ve done...

Oct 1st

La banque - take two

Went back to the bank today for a 9 a.m. rendez-vous to finish up business from yesterday. I arrived...

Sep 30th

(Sperm) Bank

This morning, I headed out to a certain French Bank to open a checking account. What I expected:...

Sep 29th

Sep 25th

I went to the Institut Finlandais today to check out the...

Sep 25th

Cooking Playlist?

I’m pretty excited to just relax tonight…things have been go-go-go, which is great! I...

Sep 24th

vroomvroomvroom: nevver: Jeff Goran

Sep 24th

"Where Mean Little Jewish Nice Girls Go On...

Sep 24th

Hey cool...not exactly sure how this...

Sep 24th

Me: How do you say "stubble" en français?
Him: Stubble?
Me: You know, when a guy hasn't shaved in like 3 days and his beard starts to grow.
Him: Ah...une barbe de trois jours.
Me: No - not literally. Like "stubble" is a word to describe that...
Him: Yes. That is what it is. We'd say "une barbe de trois jours."
Me: Go figure.

Sep 23rd

memries

I found myself trapped by contemplation this weekend. Being back in Paris sometimes feels like...

Sep 23rd

“And personally, my code of sex-honor is that if he...”
— Hannah

Sep 22nd

An Amelia-approved outfit. The boss lady doth liketh and did...

Sep 22nd

Weekend 9/18-9/20: Never know what you’re going to...

Sep 21st

So this is why I follow P. Diddy on Twitter…

Sep 19th

Thinking about getting this skirt from The Kooples.

Sep 18th

My lovely friends and colleagues at The Frisky have been...

Sep 18th

The bottom half: Forever 21 pants, Nine West boots.

Sep 18th

Canal St. Martin tonight. Pic kinda blows, but oh well.

Sep 17th

I spent a lot of my time today doing this.

Sep 17th

From this angle it almost looks - almost - like I have long...

Sep 17th

High Holiday dilemma…better get this sorted out asap....

Sep 17th

You can lead a woman to the Horse’s Tavern, but you...

Sep 17th

In France, Do Women Have the Right to...

Living as one of those “single gals” in Manhattan has taught me to never count on cheap,...

Sep 17th

365 Days In Paris...

Sep 16th

Made some pasta…then went for a walk to the Pont des...

Sep 16th

Listen

jesuismilena: ninefruits: Pagan Poetry (Matthew Herbert remix) - Björk

Sep 14th

Just off to do some simple grocery shopping…

Sep 14th

Eeee…I could not be more enthused at the moment. Not...

Sep 14th

designage: “out of the frying pan into the ceiling fan.” -...

Sep 14th

woome.com: cheap(er) dates?

I’ve come across a lot of online dating sites and written about my experience with them, and a...

Sep 13th

vroomvroomvroom: via nevver

Sep 12th

Today’s agenda: find new fall dress, falafel in the...

Sep 12th

Teen Vogue: Fashion's Night Out, the Paris...

Sep 11th

Fashion’s Night Out in Paris.

Sep 11th

I saw this dress in the Manoush boutique last night at...

Sep 11th

Hee-hoo-hee-hoo. Breathe breathe. Just had worst telephone conversation that I totally sucked at. ...

Sep 10th

Or maybe it will be cold enough to wear my new coat! Look at...

Sep 10th

Wish I could figure out a way to dress this down, way down...

Sep 10th

“KFD: I need to be more successful. Husband: OK…be...”
— My hilarious friend Dana...

Sep 10th

After tonight, I think I might have to make it a rule to never consort with men who wear acid wash...

Sep 9th

These Reiss pumps are also pretty exceptional, but suede is...

Sep 7th

Want these Repetto shoes. Color is wonderful, but black...

Sep 7th

Listen

designage: kid cudi + ratatat // alive holy smokes, this album is good. I like.

Sep 7th

Today: Fail #1: Went to Charonne/Bastille to do some boutique scouting/look for new...

Sep 7th

Watch

Really loving this French band, Ginger Ale, which is sort of a more poppy Blonde Redhead, some...

Sep 7th

chez moi

Tonight I’m finally feeling comfortable in my apartment. I’ve actually been pretty...

Sep 6th

Went to the marché biologique (organic market) today with...

Sep 6th

well that was interesting. short. but interesting.

Sep 5th

Full moon. Crazy. I’m thinking about taking myself...

Sep 5th

Rain and Feminisme

There was a point yesterday where I was convinced my bipolar emotions were controlling the weather....

Sep 5th

I bought new shoes! Got the flats at Andre on sale for about...

Sep 5th

Watch

brokenbottleboy: Here’s a little dog rolling about. He’s great. That is all. capucha: (via...

Sep 4th

Evening 3 in Paris and I’ve finally felt what I wanted...

Sep 3rd

Hanging coffee cup installation at Merci, a relatively new...

Sep 3rd

Sept. 2

Yesterday was another day filled with walking and taking care of business. I’m still feeling...

Sep 3rd

poll: what does it mean...

when a guy wears a ring on his ring finger but on his RIGHT hand?

Sep 2nd

Got in yesterday - things went without much of a hitch. I managed to lug an 80 pound suitcase up...

Sep 2nd

I woke up for a minute at dawn and saw this sunrise.

Sep 2nd

This breakfast was yummy too.

Sep 2nd

This is also near me. Hehe.

Sep 2nd

This dinner I made was really yummy - sautée of fennel,...

Sep 2nd

Near me.

Sep 2nd

hi all!

yes i am here and thanks for all the wonnnnderrful e-mails and IMs. i am crazed settling in but...

Sep 1st

I am here. And exhausted. Going to search for foooood.

Sep 1st