Category Archives: Shopping

Hermès Rive Gauche And Lunch At Le Plongeoir, Paris

Posted on May 5, 2012 by cheriecity

My trip to Paris with Hermès started off with a trip to the atelier to see the bags in production, so of course the next step was to see the shiny finished pieces in their proper surroundings. We visited the … Continue reading →

Posted in Designers, Fashion, France, Paris, Shopping, Stores | Tagged 17 Rue de Sèvres, Ambre Narguilé, Baptiste Pitou, Bellota-Bellota, Denis Montel, Hermès atelier, Hermès flower shop, Hermès Rive Gauche, Hermès Saint Germain, Jean-Michel Frank, Le Palais des Thés, Le Plongeoir, Montagne Bleue tea, RDAI architecture, Rose Ikebana | Leave a comment

Chelsea Market, New York

Posted on April 25, 2012 by cheriecity

Chelsea Market was one of my favourite foodie finds in New York. Located in the stylish Meatpacking District, Chelsea Market occupies the former New York Biscuit Company factory (dating back to 1890), where Oreos and Saltines were made. Today, the produce … Continue reading →

Posted in Cafes, Market, New York, Shopping, USA | Tagged Amy’s Bread, Anthropologie Chelsea Market, artisan food market, artists & fleas market, Chelsea Market New York, Chelsea Wine Vault, Eleni’s, Fat Witch Bakery, Gramercy Flower Shop, Meatpacking District, Morimoto, New York Biscuit Company, New York market, pop up market, Sarabeth’s, Tacomi, The Lobster Place, Williamsburg craft market | Leave a comment

Souq Waqif – Doha, Qatar

Posted on December 29, 2011 by cheriecity

For a glimpse of Qatar’s traditions and cultural heritage, a visit to Doha’s Souq Waqif is an absolute must. Souq Waqif has long been an integral part of life in Doha, but following a period of neglect, it was restored … Continue reading →

Posted in Doha, Shopping, Stores | Tagged 19th century souq, abaya, blended perfume, Corniche Doha, Doha Film Institute, Doha Qatar, Doha Tribeca Film Festival, Dohard, embroidered scarf, Emir of Qatar, fresh mint tea, ghutra, hand-carved boxes, mosque Doha, Museum Of Islamic Art, ogaal, Oud, pashmina, Qatari traditional dress, sandals, Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, shisha, souq bartering, Souq Waqif Qatar, spices, The Haggler film, wooden decorative boxes | Leave a comment

Last-Minute Christmas Shopping Dash

Posted on December 23, 2011 by cheriecity

Stuck for last-minute Christmas ideas or need a few suggestions for your own Christmas list? Here are a few Cherie City favourites that will make it a super glam Christmas… Fleur Chérie and Pivoine Flora are two of my favourite … Continue reading →

Posted in Beauty, Christmas, Shopping | Tagged Balenciaga L’Essence, cage bra, Carluccio's panettone, Christmas Eve, Christmas gifts, Christmas shopping, Etti satin bra, gifts for her, girly lingerie, Hope and Greenwood, L'Occitane Fleur Cherie, L'Occitane gift set, last-minute Christmas, moss, Mulberry Effie, Mulberry fuchsia satchel, Nicolas Vial, Panettone Tradizionale, perfume gift set, Pierre Hermé gift box, Pierre Hermé Macarons, Playful Promises, satin floral bra, Stila Dream Palette, Stila star palette, sweet tin, vetiver, violet | Leave a comment

Christmas Wish List & Gifts

Posted on December 14, 2011 by cheriecity

If you haven’t made your Christmas list yet, or need some last-minute gift ideas, here are a few suggestions… This headband Jennifer Behr gold tulle headband is a little bit Blair Waldorf and suitably sparkly for Christmas parties (£60, Liberty). Aromatherapy Associates … Continue reading →

Posted in Christmas, Shopping | Tagged 3939shop, Aromatherapy Associates Little Star, aromatherapy bath oil, Bettys hat box, Bettys tea room, Blair Waldorf, Bora Aksu LFW, Bora Aksu tights, Chloé gift set, Chloé perfume, Christian Lacroix notebook, Christian Lacroix Paper, Christmas gift set, christmas list, Christmas shopping, Fat Rascals Bettys, gold tulle headband, Jennifer Behr headband, Liberty London, Molton Brown gift set, navy angel tights, pink and black pepper shower gel, Selfridges beauty, Shorouk Miami pendant, shower oil, Space NK, swarovski crystallized, unwind bath oil | Leave a comment

Boxpark Shoreditch

Posted on December 11, 2011 by cheriecity

Shoreditch’s first pop up shopping mall, Boxpark, is now open, so we went down there yesterday to see what it’s all about. Created by ex-owner of Boxfresh, Roger Wade, Boxpark is made entirely out of shipping containers, making it a low-cost, environmentally … Continue reading →

Posted in Designers, Fashion, London, Shopping, Stores | Tagged Boxfresh, Boxpark Shoreditch, Brick Lane, Bukowski, chai latte, chop’d, DC Shoes, designer lingerie, Dockers, east London shopping, Farah Vintage, Foxcroft & Ginger, Frae, Hôp Namô, hot chocolate, Irregular Choice, Lacoste Live, low-cost retail, Marimekko, Mexway, New Era, Onepiece jumpsuit, Original Penguin, phaidon, Pie Minister, Playful Promises, pop up shopping centre, pork burrito, retail concept, Roger Wade, shipping containers, Shoreditch High Street station, Spitalfields market, Yucatan pork | Leave a comment

Beautiful Books For Christmas

Posted on November 29, 2011 by cheriecity

Finding a book under the Christmas tree is an absolute delight, but the thrill of receiving a beautifully-designed book just makes the words even sweeter. Here are a few top picks to ask Santa/grandma/boyfriend for… Pierre Hermé released the English version … Continue reading →

Posted in Christmas, Shopping, books | Tagged beautiful books, Carine Roitfeld Irreverent, Christmas books, Culture To Catwalk book, F.Scott Fitzgerald special edition, Kristin Knox, LUXE City Guides, olivier zahm, Penguin Classics, Pierre Hermé book, Pierre Hermé Macarons, Rizzoli, Tender is the Night, travel guides, Viktor & Rolf Fairy Tales | Leave a comment

Halloween Treats

Posted on October 21, 2011 by cheriecity

Halloween is almost upon us, so dust off your costume, get bobbing for apples and celebrate the darkest time of the year with some spooky treats… Philosophy Trick or Treat Duo, £18, Selfridges. Givenchy medium Obsedia Bag, £705, FarFetch.com. Witch … Continue reading →

Posted in Beauty, Fashion, Halloween, Shopping | Tagged Biscuiteers, Crumbs & Doilies, Deena & Ozzy boots, Givenchy Obsedia bag, halloween biscuits, halloween costume, halloween cupcakes, Philosophy skin care, Philosophy Trick Or Treat, pumpkin shower gel, Urban Outfitters boots, velvet chelsea boots, witch biscuit | Leave a comment

Shopping In Ghent, Belgium

Posted on October 15, 2011 by cheriecity

Bypass the chain stores (of which there are few) in Ghent’s pretty, cobbled old town and you can find the most delightful independent boutiques, gourmet food stores and bookshops. Read the Chérie City guide to some of the best finds … Continue reading →

Posted in Ghent, Shopping, Stores | Tagged Bleu, Brabantdam Ghent, Byredo, C’est Gris, Filles a Papa, Ghent Belgium, Ghent Marriott, Gusto Vero, IRO, Julie's House Ghent, Kloskanthuis, Korenlei, Le Mont St Michel, Lingeriet Ghent, Luc Duchêne, luxury lingerie, OR Espresso Bar Ghent, Paard Van troje, Pain Perdu Ghent, Rewind Store Ghent, Sao Paulo Koffie & Thee, Sessun, shopping guide to Ghent, Sint-Pietersnieuwstraat, Vlaanderenstraat Ghent, Weyn’s Honig Miel, Won Hundred, Wood Wood, WYRED, Yuzu For Nicolas Vanaise | Leave a comment

West Queen West: A Tour of Toronto’s New Art Quarter

Posted on September 23, 2011 by cheriecity

Every city has its up-and-coming art district, but very few can live up to the vibrant, energetic spirit of Toronto’s West Queen West. I met with Betty Ann Jordan, an arts journalist and owner of Art InSite for a tour … Continue reading →