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Parisian club professional, DJ Paulette,
blew €100 in the City of Lights.
Here’s what she bought…
H&M GOODIES
Clothing can be quite expensive in Paris.
Yet adults and teens alike dress themselves
at H&M for basics, or fast-moving looks.
There are nine outlets throughout the city,
the biggest of which is at 54 Boulevard
Haussmann. This Lolita/Bardot-influenced
ensemble includes a limited-edition T-shirt
from the Fashion Against Aids line. Rufus
Wainwright Fashion Against Aids vest,
€12.90. Black 60 denier leggings, €6.90
metallic blue ballerinas,
€9.90, blue scarf (can also
be used as belt), €6.90
star earrings, €2.90 star
pendant, €4.90.
Sub-total: €44.40
TACKY GIFT
You can’t legally call yourself a tourist,
without buying at least one bit of tat,
like this Eiffel Tower ornament, which
sparkles in changing colours. €6
(AFTER HAGGLING WITH VENDOR!)
EIFFEL TOWER TICKET
Don’t be put off by the queue – but
if you see the word “brouillard” at
the till (fog), then only go to the
second floor. Also, if you go at night,
you can avoid the crowds a bit
more, and enjoy the ultra-romantic
sparkling light show! €11.50
MACARONS
These rainbow-coloured, light treats
from Ladurée (75 Avenue des
Champs-Elysées) were featured in
the film Marie Antoinette – although
Ladurée wasn’t founded until 1862,
so it’s a bit of an anachronism. €12.00
LA MÔME CD
Also known as La Vie en Rose, there’s
no mistaking this soundtrack to the
Oscar-winning Edith Piaf biopic. Buy it
from Virgin (52 Avenue des Champs-
Elysées, open until midnight). €6.99
POSTCARDS
These well-known
sights were taken from
some intriguing angles.
Aim to visit them in
real life, and don’t
forget to send one to
your family! €7.50
PARIS POCHE
Good enough for the French police
and lighter than your GPS, this handy
map is pure accuracy. It includes
tourist information, such as metro,
RER, tram, bus and boat, as well as
museums and markets. Bought
from Publicis Drugstore (133
Avenue des Champs-Elysées).
€3.30
MAGAZINES
Either read Libération to look
educated and politicised, or just use
it to hide your trashy Public or Voici.
Les Inrockuptibles has everything on
art, movies, music, media, politics and
culture. Plus you get a free CD. Also
from Publicis Drugstore. €8.40
01 April 08
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