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Paris, Day 1: Fiends, Food, Friends

July 12, 2009 by WendyB

We took the Eurostar to Paris, in the company of five fiendishly loud children. Their parents seemed unperturbed by the constant uproar. I didn’t share their apathy, and spent the whole time wishing gorgeous blogger Kate were there to get the situation under control. I noticed yesterday that she doesn’t brook any nonsense from chair kickers and toy hurlers. I can’t imagine what she would make of “Simon Says” players.

We made up for it with a lovely dinner with our friend Tom at Les Ombres at the top of the Musee du Quai Branly, which has a magnificent view of the Eiffel Tower. Thanks for picking such a great place, Tom!

Eiffel in the evening, from the restaurant terrace.

Eiffel in the evening, from the restaurant terrace.

As a bonus, my passive-aggressive tweets about the naughty children attracted the attention of our friend Isabelle, the queen of candy, who just so happened to be in Paris too. We met up with her for drinks at La Palette.

MrB, WendyB, Isabelle, Tom. Photo by grumpy waiter.

MrB, WendyB, Isabelle, Tom. Photo by grumpy waiter.

After one too many glasses of wine, MrB and I paused by some fleurs to take a photo of my latest Francis dress. Because the London ladies teased me for my same-in-every-photo smile, I have toned it down to a smirk. BUT I AM SMILING INSIDE, BITCHES!

Voila! The non-smile.

Voila! The non-smile. Click photo for more about the dress.

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  1. KT says

    July 12, 2009 at 7:35 pm

    So…. listen here Posh Spice of the non-smile, it appears that Paris quite agrees with you!
    Have a fabulous time and a safe trip home!
    And oh yeah, my word verif is Leopard. Meow.

  2. Miss Peelpants says

    July 12, 2009 at 7:39 pm

    Very envious of your being in Paris. Loving the dress and the non-smile, very sultry. But also really rather unnerving… 😉

  3. Annie Spandex says

    July 12, 2009 at 7:49 pm

    Sultry smirk!

  4. Sheila says

    July 12, 2009 at 7:49 pm

    You are sticking out your tongue on the inside, Wendy! Love the dress and the lovely view of the tower.

  5. Tina says

    July 12, 2009 at 7:58 pm

    Jealous of that restaurant view! And I love the dress. It’s just my color!

  6. Raven says

    July 12, 2009 at 8:32 pm

    Ha! Is the last picture the look you gave the unruly kids? That’s what I would’ve looked like.

  7. Poochie says

    July 12, 2009 at 8:55 pm

    Even your smirk is cute, damn you!

  8. Sher says

    July 12, 2009 at 9:30 pm

    Seems like heaven! What a view! Sexy pose 😉

  9. Nina says

    July 12, 2009 at 9:38 pm

    i’m SO jealous you’re in paris! i have been having paris withdrawals like crazy.

  10. SOS! Save Our Shoes says

    July 12, 2009 at 9:45 pm

    I love your smile. But I love love the non smile. I think it’s time you venture on the “blog” poses Wendy…….. now, pout!
    xx-LJ from SOS!

  11. enc says

    July 12, 2009 at 9:56 pm

    Wow, your smirk really improved the look of those hydrangeas!

    Everyone looks gorgeous, even La Tour Eiffel!

  12. enc says

    July 12, 2009 at 9:56 pm

    Well, “La Tour” isn’t a person, but you get what I mean!

  13. The Clothes Horse says

    July 12, 2009 at 10:05 pm

    I’d say you’re still smiling with your eyes…

  14. Lynn says

    July 12, 2009 at 10:44 pm

    I was at hubby’s reunion yesterday and one of his friend’s kids got so rowdy (jumping around, ransacking a friend’s purse, fiddled with her camera) I felt like spanking the girl upside down. That 4 year old went to the extent of snapping a photo of me and I quickly made face in the pose, and she said I was being RUDE. Mom was just watching from across the table like it was the most natural thing her kid could ever be saying to a stranger. Talk about parental control, or precisely the lack of it!

  15. Eric says

    July 12, 2009 at 11:07 pm

    Even the non-smile is a smile, good work!

  16. Imogen Lamport says

    July 12, 2009 at 11:16 pm

    So jealous – wish I was in Paris – haven’t been there since the summer of 2001

  17. Prêt-à-Porter P says

    July 13, 2009 at 12:00 am

    you are looking fierce by the fleurs!

  18. Alicia says

    July 13, 2009 at 12:19 am

    Ugh…I would have had to trip them…at least.

  19. Lily G. says

    July 13, 2009 at 1:55 am

    Ahh, I love Paris so much. I want to go back. I’m so jealous you’re there right now. Have a blast!

    liliesandgrapes.blogspot.com

  20. Make Do Style says

    July 13, 2009 at 3:22 am

    Ah so next time you’ll need me on eurostar to deal with pesky kids and pathetic parents!

    Did you practise in the mirror to achieve the perfect non smile pose. If so it was worth it.

  21. Sharon Rose says

    July 13, 2009 at 3:40 am

    Hi there-Looking so fabulous, this pose is very seductive and perfection with the LBD and red lips-hot indeed! Paris sounds wonderful, lucky you!!

  22. lisa says

    July 13, 2009 at 3:43 am

    Aww I’m really enjoying your coverage of your trip (and wishing I could be there too!).

  23. janettaylor says

    July 13, 2009 at 5:42 am

    So jealous…LOL! I adore Ur dress. Have a great sunny trip for the week…

    X♥X♥

  24. coco says

    July 13, 2009 at 6:01 am

    Love the LBD.

  25. Frankie - Swell Vintage says

    July 13, 2009 at 6:12 am

    Glad you’re having such a good time! I’m gutted I missed you in London! x

  26. Everybody Says Don't says

    July 13, 2009 at 6:52 am

    Very sexy pose! Get you! xxxx

  27. Retro Chick says

    July 13, 2009 at 8:23 am

    You appear to be having far too good a time.

    I am muchly jealous and wish I was in Paris too!

    You look stunning, smile or no smile and I love that dress!

  28. fashion personality says

    July 13, 2009 at 8:39 am

    paris… my dream place. envy! you look pretty and gorgeous with your outfit. stunning!

  29. belle de ville says

    July 13, 2009 at 11:02 am

    It’s funny, not in the ha-ha way but in the ironic way that I haven’t had any desire to take a trip to Paris until I read this post. Maybe it’s idea of fabulous food with a view of the Tour d’Eiffel or maybe seeing you smirking, not smiling in front of les fleurs, made me remember all those charming shops particularly the magnificent flower shops…À la recherche du temps perdu

  30. La Belette Rouge says

    July 13, 2009 at 12:42 pm

    You have the non-smile down to perfection. People must have thought you were Parisian until they saw your amazing smile sneak out. Love the dress!

  31. Nadia says

    July 13, 2009 at 1:10 pm

    wow very nice post . you look amazing in you black dress and red lips

  32. Gerri Ward says

    July 13, 2009 at 2:53 pm

    Wow! You look sooo Gorgeous! I luv your Francis dress it’s solely for a night out in Paris! Lucky YOU!!!
    p.s. You have to SMILE, it’s your trademark!

  33. savvymode says

    July 13, 2009 at 4:23 pm

    jealous! turning green! : )

  34. Luphia says

    July 13, 2009 at 5:41 pm

    the non-smile is sexy!! 🙂 love your dress too!

  35. lauren @ la petitefashionista says

    July 13, 2009 at 6:59 pm

    so crazy that we have been traveling through the same cities and doing some of hte same things (though my experiences are much different i’m sure). we did the eiffel tower at night but it involved a picnic blanket and cheap champagne haha

  36. karen says

    July 13, 2009 at 7:55 pm

    Hi Wendy! I can’t wait to go to Paris in Sept. Please take notes for me on food and boutiques…K

  37. Miss Cavendish says

    July 13, 2009 at 9:22 pm

    Internet not cooperating so will say “wow!” to this and previous posts . . .

  38. Kari says

    July 14, 2009 at 1:02 am

    Oh how awesome. I hope that someday I can make it to Paris again. What a fantastic city. Hope that you continue to have a wonderful trip.

    Annoying about your loud and obnoxious traveling companions. I once broke my silence to ask a woman whose children were running all over a hospital cafeteria (on the windowsills) if she could keep them quieter or at least not running next to where people were eating, and she replied “Oh, do you find that stressful? Some people think it’s cute.” It amazes me how oblivious some parents are!

  39. Marta says

    July 14, 2009 at 3:46 am

    You look stunning in that dress… 🙂

  40. the Preppy Princess says

    July 14, 2009 at 5:35 pm

    Oh now MIss Wendy, whatever thoughts could we be having behind that impish little smirk…hhmm?

    And the dress as seen on the CFR blog is killer. Simply awesome on you.
    tp

  41. shaz says

    July 14, 2009 at 11:38 pm

    lol your so cute! i love your smile! it makes me happy everytime i visit your blog 🙂 your hair is looking great in that sexy smirk picture by the way!

  42. Josephine says

    July 20, 2009 at 7:48 am

    check that awesome smirk! hehe, beautiful dress too. have fun in Paris!

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