Getting ready to meet @Shakira #3dwhitesmile @3dwhite like my…

Getting ready to meet @Shakira #3dwhitesmile @3dwhite like my fancy makeup bags? #securityapproved

via Tumblr http://lisahannam.tumblr.com/post/66371643450

via WordPress http://lisahannam.wordpress.com/2013/11/08/getting-ready-to-meet-shakira-3dwhitesmile-3dwhite-like-my/

As bright as my teeth will be #3dwhitesmile @3dwhite #barcelona…

As bright as my teeth will be #3dwhitesmile @3dwhite #barcelona

via Tumblr http://lisahannam.tumblr.com/post/66369471107

via WordPress http://lisahannam.wordpress.com/2013/11/08/as-bright-as-my-teeth-will-be-3dwhitesmile-3dwhite-barcelona/

Learned about the Crest #3dwhitesmile 2014-15 product launches…

Learned about the Crest #3dwhitesmile 2014-15 product launches here! #gaudi @3dwhite

via Tumblr http://lisahannam.tumblr.com/post/66368065615

via WordPress http://lisahannam.wordpress.com/2013/11/08/learned-about-the-crest-3dwhitesmile-2014-15-product-launches/

#regram from my kitchen mate @jillpercia of @womenshealthmag as…

#regram from my kitchen mate @jillpercia of @womenshealthmag as we prep lunch! #barcelonababy #3dwhitesmile

via Tumblr http://lisahannam.tumblr.com/post/66272790672

via WordPress http://lisahannam.wordpress.com/2013/11/07/regram-from-my-kitchen-mate-jillpercia-of-womenshealthmag-as/

Super cute micro desserts @3DWhite #3DWhiteSmile

Super cute micro desserts @3DWhite #3DWhiteSmile

via Tumblr http://lisahannam.tumblr.com/post/66203666289

via WordPress http://lisahannam.wordpress.com/2013/11/06/super-cute-micro-desserts-3dwhite-3dwhitesmile/

How cute is this tank from @nationalballet InStudio fitness…

How cute is this tank from @nationalballet InStudio fitness program?

via Tumblr http://lisahannam.tumblr.com/post/66105342336

via WordPress https://lisahannam.wordpress.com/2013/11/05/how-cute-is-this-tank-from-nationalballet-instudio-fitness/

Shopping in Paris

I never thought I would use a personal shopper. I like to think I know what looks good on me. And I’m very decisive. I’ll know right away if I want something or not. But what a dream to shop in Paris. Knowing I only had an afternoon to myself on a work trip to the “La Ville-Lumière,” I didn’t want to waste my time going to stores where I wouldn’t buy anything. My friend Daniel MacKinnon, the man behind the blog Jet Legs, suggested I make it a mission to buy a dress like no other – a frock you could only find in France.

After a phone consultation with Laetitia Roukbi of The Paris Shopper, I sent her some of my pins of gowns. And after Googling her name, I found out that not only is she gorgeous with impeccable taste, she’s also frequently photographed for her street style fashions. I loved that she went to stores ahead of time, put cocktail dresses and gowns in my size on hold, actually kept within my budget and had a schedule of where we would go. It was like shopping with a friend but better. Honestly, without Laetitia I would have never tried on these amazing dresses.

First, we went to Collette to try on Dior black and white cocktail number, Christopher Kane blue dress with feather trim, and a shape-shifter Simone Rocha pink frock.

Then we went to Dries Van Noten to see two dresses that really excited Laetitia. One was a shift with jewelled feathers, and the other was a backless dress with a feathered skirt (shown with pants and a blazer on the runway).

The fanciest dress was a gown from Alberto Ferretti.

Our last stop was at the French boutique Paule Ka, where I tried on red carpet gowns and glam cocktail dresses.      

Sorry, but I’m not showing the dress I bought. You’ll have to wait for another post.