City of Love and Sin

I was exhausted by the time we touched down and fell asleep the moment I got on the bus. The next moment, almost an hour later, I was awaken by the long bus journey, wondering why hadn't we arrived at the hotel yet. The first sight that greeted me when I opened my eyes was the the typical low-rise European buildings and we were traveling through a neighbourhood. Shops were still closed and Parisians were all wrapped up doing their daily morning routine - going to work, waiting for bus, walking dogs, running for the metro... Then I pondered about living in this city, about how one of my colleagues who should've been reunited with her husband in Paris now, how is she doing. I remembered all the beautiful and fun times I had in the City of Love with some of the best company. I remember every single Paris flight I did and all the memories created. And there, I fell in love with Paris once again.

It's been a year since I visited Paris and it still remains a special place in my heart.

But this trip, it was mainly shopping 'cause it's been so long I last bought a bag!!! :)

 Tourists love Galeries Lafayette and that's why I'll not go there again.

Everything is out of stock!

Go to the boutiques at Ave Montaigne or St Honore - they have EVERYTHING!

Chanel's first boutique at Rue Cambon

There are 3 Chanel boutiques within walking distance around this area (all with stocks!) 

but only at the first boutique, the packaging is in white - white boxes and white paper bags!

The only one in the world so if you're getting your first Chanel, 

getting it here makes it extra memorable! :)

Only my favourite flavours are worth the calories!

Rose, Pistachio, Praline

Oh yes, this trip I tried Pierre Herme, which is also famous for their macaroons 

and I must say, Laduree is still the best in Paris!

Pierre Herme's macaroons are soft whereas Laduree's harder and crispier, which I prefer.

And now, what we've all been waiting for - my buys!!! ;)

 Another pair to add to my collection :)

€130 before VAT refund

 I've been wanting a pair of red Ferragamos and this pair was perfect!

And the second best thing was - it's on sale!!

€238 before VAT refund

I LOVEEEEEEE THIS!

First saw it in November and I've been searching all over the world for it!

The SA at the boutique was so nice, he brought out ALL the colours for me to choose 

but electric blue was love at first sight for me!

€1200 before VAT refund

And after buying all these, I went back to Rue Cambon and held this baby for half an hour 

thinking if I should get it too.

I couldn't do it.

I couldn't spend such an obscene amount of money on just material goods.

After another price hike, this medium flap costs a crazy €3100.

I can buy 2.5 bags with that amount.

I still remember my jumbo from 3 years ago was only €1870.

Ridiculous.