Author Archives: Alexandra de Faucigny

A New Season at Playtime – Looking ahead to SS16

Time is flying. I can’t believe that a few weeks ago there was a new...

Sunglasses Are More Than A Simple Fashion Accessory, They Are A True Health Product.

Are you about to pack your suitcase for the Summer holidays? You have probably already...

Smell, Play and Learn.

All babies, are born with well-developed senses that help them to adjust to their new...

Meet French Brand Jack n’a qu’un Oeil, Rock can be Soft!

When we talk about French Style, we often refer to classic, timeless & chic clothing...

The Secrets to French Style

I have had the chance to grow in the Western suburbs of Paris, prestigious, wealthy...

Vibrant Colours for a Child’s bedroom

Colours are key for a child’s development. One of the first external factors that an...

The Next Generation of Teddy Bears

Every Mum knows how important a Teddy could be for young children. It replaces Mummy...

Did you know that French uniform still exists?

The time when all French pupils were wearing berets and school smocks over their clothes...

If Kate had a baby girl, what French brands would she choose?

It’s no secret that one of Kate Middleton’s favourite brand during her pregnancy has been...

The Best Clothes for Superhero Play

My girls are now at an age where they love being Superheroes. I often have...

La Queue du Chat celebrates its 10th Birthday

I started my “Tendre Deal” journey to find French Children’s brands with high values, that...

Pink or Blue for my baby?

For centuries, babies were wearing white dresses as white cotton could be easily bleached.  In...

In the Magic Garden of Annabel Kern

I love Spring as nature bursts into life again. The days are getting longer, the...

Anton et Zea, a Chic grown-up style for Children

Your little-ones often like to mimic you as it their way to learn and develope....

This Easter, offer something other than Chocolate!

I love Easter celebrations because not only was I born on Easter day but also...

Chic Underwear by Jours Apres Lunes

Being Chic is looking at every little fashion detail. Wearing lingerie for a woman is...

Thao Van : a fabulous cultural mixing

Thao Van is the story of a French Mum who adopted her 2 Children in...

French Romance For My Little Valentine

It seems that the French have invented Valentine’s day. You shouldn’t be surprised, as France...

French Children’s Fashion at Playtime Paris Trade Show

It’s not without emotion that I went to Playtime Paris this week-end. At this famous...

Maison et Objet, 20th Anniversary of the French Lifestyle Trade Show

January isn’t only great for the New Year’s Resolution but that’s also the start of...

Doudou, a French Tradition

I have always been a big fan of Baby Comforters, as in France they play...