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Paris Hangover
For the funniest book you will EVER read on relocation to Paris, check out Paris Hangover by Kirsten Lobe. The so-called “novel” is a first person account of one ex-fashionista’s move to Paris in...
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Eva Escoto makes beautiful music
Eva Escoto’s soulful jazz is one of PetiteBrigitte’s favorite new musical finds. If you haven’t seen her live, mark your calendars for her upcoming show on March 21. Her concert this past weekend at...
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How French Women Do it
Cafe de Flore is a microcosm of Parisian society, and always brings out the social critic in me. Today, I found myself pondering the mystique of French women. I was sitting on the terrace, pretending...
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L’Atelier de Joel Robuchon: Work in Progress
Unfortunate. Unfortunate. With its sleek interior and busy lunch crowd, the Atelier de Joel Robuchon at the Hotel Pont Royal seemed like a sure bet for a chic dinner before a night of partying with a...
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Tony Parker stumbles with “Balance-toi”
This week marked the debut album for one of France’s most famous athletes, Tony Parker. The album is titled Tony Parker, and the first single, Balance-toi, has failed to impress American critics. Then...
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Nouvelle Vague & new obsessions
I’m ashamed to admit I had never really listened to Nouvelle Vague before arriving in France! Now, I can’t get enough of them. These latin inspired tunes are soothing, sensual, and perfect for rainy...
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An unholy Sunday at the Bains
Unfortunately the majority of French day spas are closed on Sundays, especially Easter Sunday. Thankfully the North Africans realize that rejuvenation should be possible 7 days a week. So off I...
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Summer Reading List: French Trysts
Paris Hangover was Kirsten Lobe’s sensational first novel. So how does her second novel, French Trysts: Secrets of a Courtesan, stack up to the fabulously witty debut? The novel tells the story of...
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Blonde like Brigitte
She was a suicide blonde– dyed by her own hand. - Saul Bellow In a city where everyone has perfect hair– be it messy or dutifully coiffed– there’s no taking chances with your colorist, especially as a...
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La Villa: Best bar near Champs Elysées
Between shopping excursions on Ave. Montaigne and business lunches on rue Faubourg St. Honoré, Petite Brigitte is no stranger to the enigmatic neighborhood of the Champs-Elysées. It’s a quartier...
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Bottoms out and heels off for Lady Gaga
She battled strikes, blockades, and blizzards, and last night rewarded her loyal fans by throwing prized Armani shoes into the audience at Bercy. After a rousing and much anticipated concert, Lady...
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Inès de la Fressange, a Frenchwoman’s Parisienne
Check out Elaine’s NY Times review of Inès de la Fressange’s new style book on how to look French. I must admit, its the best guide I’ve seen in a long time on attaining that certain “je ne sais quoi”....
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Isami is the chic place for sushi
On the scenic banks of Ile Saint Louis, a small sushi restaurant named Isami is drawing in big names in the fashion industry. The expertly sliced sushi, and other japanese specialities, make...
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Mandarin Oriental Paris: worth the wait?
For those of us protectionistes who hate to see change in the classic landscape of Paris, the fears that the new Mandarin Oriental would be an eyesore on lovely rue St. Honoré were unfounded. After...
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