Wednesday, March 31, 2010

MERCI !







MERCI … beaucoup! Literally, I plan to go to Merci, beaucoup (a lot) in the future. I’m of course referring to the vintage boutique Merci, located in Paris’ 3rd arrondissement. The concept store from the people who brought us the Bonpoint empire, Marie-France and Bernard Cohen, offers fabulous (expensive, but fabulous nevertheless) vintage clothing and accessories in a hipster-chic setting. From the flower shop to a bookstore coffee shop to the cobblestone courtyard, Merci is an escape from the busy Paris streets. Plus, all of the profits, production costs deducted, go straight to a children’s charity in Madagascar. The best part ? On the lower level, Merci’s restaurant offers healthy, “ladies who lunch”-like mid-day meals overlooking a cute little garden. Enjoy a plate of the day’s latest salads as you run into French movie stars from the neighborhood (like the ravishing Emmanuelle Devos who has been there every time I have) or fashionistas (and a few select fashionistos, but I must warn that the female:male ratio here is about 10:1). The plate of the day’s seasonal vegetables and salad offerings – think: quinoa salad with lemon, green beans with hazelnuts and orange zest, potatoes and capers and mushrooms and celery or lentils with parsley for example – is surprisingly good, and I highly recommend their fruit juice blends and delectable desserts like a pistachio and red berry crumble or fromage blanc with honey and pistachios. Head over there and I promise you’ll be telling me “merci!” for the fabulous recommendation.

Monday, March 29, 2010

Bounty Hunting in Paris






Last night, I met up with my best "Friend," Mademoiselle Jennifer Aniston, and the new love of my life, Gerard Butler, for the Paris premiere of Andy Tennant's new movie "The Bounty Hunter." Enjoy!

Monday, March 22, 2010

Belle en Rykiel




VoilĂ  a look at Sonia Rykiel's amazing fashion show in Paris this year. Not only are the clothes incredibly gorgeous, but the models wearing them are actually - gasp!- smiling!

Enjoy...



Chic in Antik Batik!!




Check out my sneak peek of Antik Batik's winter collection for 2010-2011 at their showroom in Paris - so gorgeous!!

Lindsay L., Karl L. and Rebecca L. @ the VIP Room Paris




VIP ROOM Paris during Paris Fashion Week. Lindsay Lohan, Karl Lagerfeld and Gary Dourdan from "CSI". Notice how Lindsay was "avoiding the papa razzi" here ? Well, she then came back downstairs to pose for a second time just in case she didn't make enough of a scene. In any case, Gary Dourdan hit the stage to sing for the crowd with a Lenny Kravitz-like show that proves he's got a knack for forensics AND acoustics.

New blog





Check out my new blog @ Premiere.fr !! Don't hesitate to make comments on the posts or videos!
Practice your French!

http://experts.premiere.fr/Rebecca-Leffler


Bisous,
Rebecca

Friday, March 19, 2010

Off with their heels! Paris Premiere of "Alice in Wonderland"




VoilĂ  a look at the Paris Premiere of Tim Burton's fabulous film "Alice in Wonderland." Tim Burton, Helena Bonham Carter (aka the Red Queen) and moi on the red carpet ... Enjoy!

http://www.premiere.fr/Cinema/Exclus-cinema/Interview-video/Le-Tapis-rouge-d-Alice-au-pays-des-merveilles-avec-Tim-Burton



The Mad Hatter: Have I gone mad?
Alice: I'm afraid so. You're entirely bonkers. But I'll tell you a secret. All the best people are.