Paris shopping

As I have a NY girlfriend traveling to Paris for the 1st time, I made her a list for a cheap shopping in Paris (at least the cheapest  possible as we, Dollars earners, can really afford anything overseas right now). So here is my ideal shopping list from Paris with the addresses on a Google map on where to find it at the end of the post:

1. BEAUTY / PHARMACY

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  1. CREALINE H2O BIODERMA — Best Skin Cleanser, make-up remover - 9 Euros
  2. MONOI HEI POA  - Pure Monoi Oil form Tahiti - 10 Euros
  3. LIERAC “APAISANCE” Anti-Aging Cream  for sensitive skins (Great for winter) — 30 Euros
  4. VICHY DEODORANT 48 HoursSpray deodorant no perfume my favorite — 7 Euros
  • Note : when in Paris got to the Pharmacy City Pharma, they have the cheapest prices and great selection.

2. SUPERMARKET

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  1. DEMAK’UP — Extremely softs cotton pads, I am addicted to them — 1.50 Euros
  2. NAIR CIRE DIVINE au Monoi — Microwave Wax comes in 2 flavors Berries or Monoi —  6 Euros
  3. CHOCOLAT COEUR DE NOUGAT — Run straight to the chocolate alley, it’s heaven — around 2 Euros
  4. FOIS GRAS - It’s French tradition for the holidays, and you can get them through US customs (just make sure it is NOT refrigerated ) — 10 Euros

You can buy all this and much more at Monoprix ( it is could be an equivalent of Duane Reade in NYC  plus they have clothes too ! )

3. LINGERIE

  1. DARJEELING — Black Sheer panty with stones — 15 Euros
  2. PRINCESSE TAM-TAM - Polka dots bra & thong - 39 Euros & 25 Euros
  3. ETAM  - Natalia collection, Garter Belt — 25 Euros
  4. MONOPRIX — Deep Navy Bra & frou-fou panty — 20 Euros & 10 Euros

Below is a quick set done on Polyvore with some Parisian shopping, all below 100 euros or almost…

Some affordable shopping in Paris Some affordable shopping in Paris by Madame Lolo on Polyvore.com

Items in this set: Fur & Gold Boots | San Marina, 149 EUR Metallic Bracelet | Pimkie, 5.95 EUR Little Black dress | Pimkie, 20 EUR Crealine H2O Face and Eyes Cleanser, 9 EUR Neo Disco Gold & Black Sandals | André 99 EUR

And here is below, a quick maps of the Parisian Shopping with New Yorker’s stores references:


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