OMG. Post-champagne shoes rock...

OMG. I just treated myself to the most darling pair of Miu Miu shoes. Yes, I 'fess up, they were a post champagne girlie lunch purchase but aren't they always the best? And, unlike one night stands, after dealing with the regret (expense rather than remorse), you gain pleasure every time you gaze lovingly at them afterwards. Cruise collection 2010-11 (check), nude patent (check), sexy high but not impossible to walk in high (check again). Parfait. Now I just need the right occasion. Hell, now. Husband's away. Kids are in bed. There's even a cold bottle of champagne chilling tantalizingly in the fridge. I might even just... Open it and... Put them on. And the love affair continues.

Headstands, rain and cute boys smiling...

Two great things just happened today. I did a yoga headstand in class with a little help and a cute guy smiled at me on the street. Clearly not French as a) over six foot and b) was smiling. The bad thing is the rain just will not go away. Boo.

Some of my fave Paris restos to date are...

Ok, so just before I pass out after a super fun dinner with friends, here are a bunch of my faves in no particular order (inspired by a lovely Brit friend who wanted tips for a forthcoming visit with her new husband);

Chez Janou
www.chezjanou.com
Completely fits the Parisien, cool in low-key, local, cosy kinda bistrot vibe. Small on menu. Big on atmos.

Caffé dei Cioppi
11eme
01 43 46 10 14
Rumoured to be the best Italian in Paris. Seasonal menu changes daily. Only handful tables. Food like it's just been killed/picked. Scrummy.   

Le Fumoir
www.lefumoir.com
Central Louvre location. Cool in chilled way, great anytime. Delicious cheap-ish set menu w top notch food. Pop in for cheeky coupe de champagne or café noisette anytime at bar.  

Derriere
http://www.mylittleparis.com/en/secret-restaurant-paris.html
One of my all time fave fashiony and Shoreditch-y vibe restos. Food just a backdrop. It's all about the laidback 'scene'! Check out the secret Lion, Witch and Wardrobe Fumoir! And get ready for a table tennis match in the centre of the resto. Yes, really.  

Mon Veil Ami
www.mon-vieil-ami.com
Romantic and just simply lovely. Delightful service and location on the l'ile close to St Germain.

Le Square Trousseau
www.square trousseau.com
Great chilled Sunday lunch place squeezing in an apero at Le Baron Rouge wine bar around the corner.