Boom Boom POW

Bonjour blogsphere,

Today's title is an homage to the fantastic fireworks display my husband and I enjoyed yesterday at the Eiffel Tower (and also a reference to the madness of trying to get a good viewing spot!). Watching a plethora of plumes shooting off of France's most recognizable structure with other fireworks glittering in the sky. We wrapped up the evening watching the crowds of people go by while sipping cocktails at the Deauville bar on the Champs Elysees.


Before the festivities, we also got to discover another arrondissement- the 16th. I LOVE this quarter. The buildings are beautiful, there is no graffiti to be seen anywhere, there are TONS of really nice cafes, and it is calm but full of life at the same time. It's also next to the second largest park in Paris, and bordered by the Seine. There are also a lot of sports venues in the 16th- such as the stadium where the city's soccer team plays as well as the complex where the French Open (tennis) takes place. The only question is, can we find something affordable there? Apparently, the 16th is the richest arrondisement of Paris and boasts some of the most extensive real estate. (The most expensive places have got amazing views of the Eiffel Tower.) Luckily the housing market is, as in the rest of the world, struggling a bit at the moment, so it may work out for us. At least a girl can dream!


Lapin a la Mode Tip du Jour:
Have you ever wished that your eyeshadow would look as vibrant on your eyes as in the package and wished that it would stay on all day? One trick that is part of my daily routine is to wet my eyeshadow brush before application and then pat the eyeshadow on. Applying the wet eyeshadow makes the eyeshadow more vibrant (and more shimmery if you're using shadows with shimmer in them). Your eyeshadow will also stay on much longer. Not all eyeshadows can be used wet (especially the cheaper varieties)- my personal favorites are Chanel's and Lancome's Color Design.


Click of French Culture:
The trendiest treat in France currently is the Macaron, and it is DELICIOUS. It's a pastry that has flavored cream flanked by two cookies- the oreo's more sophisticated French cousin. La Duree is known to have the best, but for those of you stateside, you may be able to find them soon at Chez Paul (which has started infiltrating food courts in Florida).
Now I'm hungry! ;-) Maybe I'll jaunt off to the nearby bakery to grab a macaron for myself! A bientot readers!

-Liz Anne