My time in Paris was short, but so much fun. After arriving in Paris via the Eurostar, I checked into Hotel Vernet and then met up with my dear friend Lauren, who is a fashion photographer in Paris. We went for dinner at Franquette, a warm, intimate spot in the 9th arrondissement before bar hopping in Pigalle. The following day my colleague and I toured the city, visiting the Musée Marmottan Monet, admiring the extravagant storefronts along Champs-Élysées, and shopping in the 11th arrondissement at Merci, Oh My Cream!, Papier Tigre, and Ofr Paris, which is one of the coolest bookstore/gallery spaces I have ever been to. For dinner, we ate at Bouche Paris, which I cannot recommend enough - the food, the drinks, and the atmosphere were phenomenal. We even saw Joseph Lee there! Monday was my final day in Paris after a whirlwind of a weekend. After attending our meeting, we wandered through Place Vendôme, ate pastries at the Ritz Le Comptoir, viewed the fantastic Basquiat x Warhol exhibit at the Louis Vuitton Foundation, and ended our day at Monsieur Bleu in Palais de Tokyo, with the Eiffel Tower twinkling in the distance. A perfect 48 hours in Paris!
London in 35mm
This past June I was in London for work, and wow - I am in love (again). This was my first time back in London since 2012, and I forgot just how exciting this city is. There is so much to do and so much to see! I stayed at the Athenaeum Hotel in Mayfair, a short walk from my office, and felt like a true Londoner walking to and from work each day. The weather was perfect - not too hot! - and I was able to squeeze in a ton of activities during my free time. I visited the Tate Britain and Tate Modern, where I saw the phenomenal Hilma af Klint and Piet Mondrian exhibit. I ate at amazing restaurants such as Isabel Mayfair, Sketch, and the Brasserie of Light. The National Portrait Gallery had just reopened the week I arrived, and I had the opportunity to attend a work event there, which was so cool! I also finally got to check out Choosing Keeping and Dover Street Market, two shops that have been on my list for ages. I even saw some friends and family who live in the UK, which was just so lovely. Although it was only a four day trip, I felt like I truly got a taste of what life could be like over there. I can’t wait to go back!
