tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26546687.post3627336935630221437..comments2024-03-19T03:04:53.896-04:00Comments on paris breakfasts: Bresil at Bon MarcheParisbreakfastshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03558314043814894010noreply@blogger.comBlogger27125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26546687.post-39513531580368237812013-04-11T08:42:09.435-04:002013-04-11T08:42:09.435-04:00Carol, not only do you show us how to wear our sca...Carol, not only do you show us how to wear our scarves so stylishly (if only I could), but also protect us from wireless credit card theft! I never knew such a thing existed. I did know that leopard uggs existed, but have never thought them stylish, and have never associated them with Paris either actually. Louisehttp://astrongbeliefinwicker.blogspot.com.au/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26546687.post-75637408090040278232013-04-11T00:36:26.303-04:002013-04-11T00:36:26.303-04:00Very handsome Stephanie
Thanks but both Amazon and...Very handsome Stephanie<br />Thanks but both Amazon and Muji have them for a fiver $5Parisbreakfastshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03558314043814894010noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26546687.post-82086778508029780462013-04-11T00:35:05.747-04:002013-04-11T00:35:05.747-04:00This week I read about 'skimmed' mayby I h...This week I read about 'skimmed' mayby I have a solution for you.<br />http://www.secrid.nl/<br />It's a little metal case, it can hold 6 cards and they pop out.<br />I have it and it's really handy. And I think it's protective too.<br />But where to buy in Paris, you have to look it up. I got it for Christmas.<br />http://www.secrid.nl/stores/france/paris/335/<br />A lot of stores!<br />Groetjes,<br />StephanieAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26546687.post-34202609540415550552013-04-08T19:35:22.194-04:002013-04-08T19:35:22.194-04:00Beautiful drawings and pictures,Carol!
That scarf ...Beautiful drawings and pictures,Carol!<br />That scarf is a knockout! (especially love how it's tied!)(my downfall)(sigh)<br />Wonderful information!<br />There is a shoulder bag (purse sized) here (US)named PacSafe that is made for the prevention of skimming credit cards.<br />Mine was a gift but I believe it costs around $80NataliaRhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07303101192914212825noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26546687.post-72823266149517801292013-04-08T18:47:29.282-04:002013-04-08T18:47:29.282-04:00Carollll!! Thanks for the Advice ... but if u go ...Carollll!! Thanks for the Advice ... but if u go to www.vistaprint.fr to do some visit cards (free or 10euros for 500!!!) u have a metal box like your friend's box for free !!! Im so happy cause I win one and now i can use to avoid someone stole my pin card =) THANKS SO MUCH!!! u have always a great tip =) bisous jessica jessica caffenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26546687.post-89302109520516727572013-04-08T17:05:27.446-04:002013-04-08T17:05:27.446-04:00I heard on the news that it's not safe there, ...I heard on the news that it's not safe there, that American tourists are being attacked. Sorry to be a wet blanket.<br />Also, I have a friend who found a wonderful card case at Bed, Bath and Beyond, it holds more than those flat metal cases. She traveled to Paris with it.Joyfulartisthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01175430279264778324noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26546687.post-3117190354331795232013-04-08T17:02:11.164-04:002013-04-08T17:02:11.164-04:00I love the opening sketch.....:)
I also love the B...I love the opening sketch.....:)<br />I also love the Braziliera, and the chic chick with the jacket and tights. <br />I've yet to see tights with racing stripes here - I'll hope that they make it over here.Nikonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14271472315834976236noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26546687.post-74731710106067690032013-04-08T14:42:05.975-04:002013-04-08T14:42:05.975-04:00Put the foil on cardboard 'bookends' so to...Put the foil on cardboard 'bookends' so to speak...<br />check Ricks links...more info there<br />The chip has the infoParisbreakfastshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03558314043814894010noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26546687.post-23447743210976163632013-04-08T14:35:35.083-04:002013-04-08T14:35:35.083-04:00I am speechless: skimming means they also get your...I am speechless: skimming means they also get your pin numbers? How does that work? Would a silver business card holder work? I'll wrap my cards in some heavy alu foil immediately. Merci for the info, invaluable!<br />(Good thing that in Vienna you don't have to swipe your yearly pass. It is not even a problem when you forget it at home. <br /><br />I really loved your post, your sketch especially, and that first scarf is marvelous! Merisihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16781937797213521146noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26546687.post-69950243022506016522013-04-08T12:24:55.016-04:002013-04-08T12:24:55.016-04:00That's very sweet of you Priscilla,
I lost my ...That's very sweet of you Priscilla,<br />I lost my window of opportunity I think...<br />I should just go to Brazil...<br />You should come up to samba at Bon Marche !<br />Um beijoParisbreakfastshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03558314043814894010noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26546687.post-64673962509728565992013-04-08T12:19:44.307-04:002013-04-08T12:19:44.307-04:00Oi Carol!
It is never late to get a new pair of H...Oi Carol!<br /><br />It is never late to get a new pair of Havainas! ;)<br /><br />I'm not in Paris anymore, and the ones I brought with me were already handed to my friends here in the South of France where I'm staying until late this month.<br /><br />However... I can still have some shipped to you by mail... ;)<br /><br />Beijos!<br />Amei o seu post "Saudade do Brasil".... Lindo!!!Priscilahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01808647952862455733noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26546687.post-56172996426880422332013-04-08T12:08:24.056-04:002013-04-08T12:08:24.056-04:00Good evening! Thanks for the tip! It is always som...Good evening! Thanks for the tip! It is always something isn't it?<br /><br />I love the Bon MArche and the Grand Epicerie is my FAVORITE place to shop. Although it is a little expensive it is a beautiful place and filled with the most fabulous foodie treasures. I think i prefer it over Galleries Lafayette. <br /><br />I hope you have a great week! Thanks for sharing all of your adventures. <br /><br />ElizabethElizabeth@ Pine Cones and Acornshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06044933540074342177noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26546687.post-84544939059048892092013-04-08T11:58:50.408-04:002013-04-08T11:58:50.408-04:00I purchased a few of the metal boxes over the year...I purchased a few of the metal boxes over the years (I use them to carry business cards) in different thickness size from Muji in Paris...should also have then at the NYC stores, for much, much less than 25euro...<br />I read your blog always. <br />Thank you, Mark<br />Marknoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26546687.post-50830684362143757982013-04-08T10:47:06.786-04:002013-04-08T10:47:06.786-04:00Tea at Laduree in Versailles is a nonevent. Just a...Tea at Laduree in Versailles is a nonevent. Just a corner. <br />It's at the very end so yr exhausted by the time you get there and will mostly want to shop for souvenirs.<br />That's just my opinion...maybe they've changed it.<br />Parisbreakfastshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03558314043814894010noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26546687.post-50458823499072347612013-04-08T10:38:11.040-04:002013-04-08T10:38:11.040-04:003 favorite things about Brazil? Impossible to limi...3 favorite things about Brazil? Impossible to limit what I loved in Brazil<br />The beach<br />Eating on the beach!<br />The music<br />The casual clothes<br />The jetinho (sp)<br />The people and their WARMTH! Everybody hugs.<br />The fruit smoothies on the corner long before anyone had them!!<br />Churrascaria and I don't eat meat<br />CARNAVAL!<br />Oh everything...Parisbreakfastshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03558314043814894010noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26546687.post-13672912802890671082013-04-08T10:34:03.404-04:002013-04-08T10:34:03.404-04:00I'll look forward to going to Bon Marche.
I h...I'll look forward to going to Bon Marche. <br />I had many followers on my dress blog from Brazil. <br />What were your 3 favorite things about Brazil? 365 Dresseshttp://365creativedresses.blogspot.fr/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26546687.post-43910878383253660572013-04-08T10:31:53.006-04:002013-04-08T10:31:53.006-04:00Hahahaha
Ain't it the truth Veronique
I'm ...Hahahaha<br />Ain't it the truth Veronique<br />I'm a sucker every time.<br />I'd probably jump off the Pont Neuf too if she said to do it to get those eyes..Parisbreakfastshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03558314043814894010noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26546687.post-30287027478232952842013-04-08T10:28:27.804-04:002013-04-08T10:28:27.804-04:00Of course they can get through.
Did you ever swipe...Of course they can get through.<br />Did you ever swipe your Metro card in Paris through your handbag? <br />OK maybe not..but I do it everyday.<br />Works like magic.<br />Welcome to the digital world bebe!Parisbreakfastshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03558314043814894010noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26546687.post-67348398367377021172013-04-08T10:24:07.291-04:002013-04-08T10:24:07.291-04:00Great, get the word out. You made it even more sca...Great, get the word out. You made it even more scary not telling people we weren’t responsible for the money, but then if they go to the link.<br />RickRick Tulkahttp://www.flickr.com/photos/leselect/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26546687.post-53396353062830294182013-04-08T10:14:31.760-04:002013-04-08T10:14:31.760-04:00Wow -- I'd heard of some scams but that one is...Wow -- I'd heard of some scams but that one is a nasty one. Thanks for the head's up -- if it is in Paris, it won't be long before some naughty person brings it stateside. <br /><br />Jeaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17482528482559445943noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26546687.post-79546857274756553992013-04-08T10:03:29.090-04:002013-04-08T10:03:29.090-04:00O´my... I have to find that card case I used to ha...O´my... I have to find that card case I used to have... It is now somewhere. But I`ll find it I promise: It will have a better use from now on! Thank you: You are such a brilliant Lady!<br />Hugs<br />KikkaKikka Nhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08621445896011247290noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26546687.post-61451211902418708102013-04-08T09:48:40.340-04:002013-04-08T09:48:40.340-04:00Loved the peplum jacket also. And Merci regarding ...Loved the peplum jacket also. And Merci regarding the metal credit card box I will get two right away. <br />Have you had tea at the Angelina at Versailles yet on the grounds there?Marie Ardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09825769219652414992noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26546687.post-23082775923243643652013-04-08T09:36:56.292-04:002013-04-08T09:36:56.292-04:00Bonjour Carol. You have turned into a major spy! :...Bonjour Carol. You have turned into a major spy! :-) Now, did you go on that stealth operation armed with your iPad or le compact camera? It definitely pays off not to carry those big DSLR cameras around, doesn't it? I smiled when you mentioned rushing to Monop to get the l'Oreal eyeliner. I used to do the same, but somehow, never ended up looking like the gorgeous salesgirls at les grands magasins. C'est la vie! Veronique (French Girl in Seattle) French Girl in Seattlehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14347995356689205203noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26546687.post-26490137369493577492013-04-08T08:09:01.993-04:002013-04-08T08:09:01.993-04:00I wish babara
There are so many out there and how ...I wish babara<br />There are so many out there and how to keep up with the Internet and the scammers?Parisbreakfastshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03558314043814894010noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26546687.post-63907705543765477662013-04-08T07:57:01.275-04:002013-04-08T07:57:01.275-04:00OMG my sister gave me one of these card cases for ...OMG my sister gave me one of these card cases for Christmas by Umbra, just found it and will transfer all cards immediately. I thought she was maybe "loco" ... oy<br /><br />Thanks for the great fashion shots, while Parisians food shop .. in style. Loved them.<br /><br />Karen in CTKaren in VA (was CT)https://www.blogger.com/profile/10530127612439104603noreply@blogger.com