Paris Tips: A Regalicious Marie Antoinette Movie Trivia Contest
I want candy colored slippers at the Porte de Vanves flea market for four euros Photos by Theadora Brack
It’s a win-sin!
By Theadora Brack in Paris
Allo, Cendrillon!
In celebration of the grand-spanking-new year, I’m giving away a copy of Sofia Coppola’s “Marie Antoinette” movie. How many times have I watched the flick? Your best is good as mine. Manolo Blahnik shines oh, sole brightly!
Feeling very much like Lady Bountiful, I’ll also throw in a copy of Caroline Weber’s “What Marie Antoinette Wore to the Revolution.” Blame it on the bubbly!
Be a queen
To win the Marie Antoinette movie and book set, just correctly answer the cinema-related question below.
We’ll announce the the winner on Monday, January 9th.
The winner will be chosen at random from the correct answers submitted. Bon Chance!
Chocolats et Macarons by Christophe Roussel and Julie Haumont
Pop Quiz!
The color schemes in Sofia Coppola’s “Marie Antoinette” movie were inspired by pastel colored macarons, created by a well-known, centuries-old pâtisserie in Paris.
What is the name of the historic pâtisserie?
Here are a few crumbs! Belle Époch poster artist Jules Chéret designed their Saint-Germain tea salon and shop. Also, Sex and the City fans, Carrie Bradshaw “feasted here” during the season six finale. Bon Chance!
Visiting Paris?
Marie Antoinette’s slipper is on exhibit at the Musée Carnavalet in the Marais, while Manolo Blahnik’s creations hold court at Galeries Lafayette and Printemps on Boulevard Haussmann.
About Theadora
Theadora Brack is the Paris Correspondent with the travel website, Eurocheapo.com. Trekking to Paris in the near future? Check out the site for tips. Theadora’s bi-weekly column on Paris covers art, architecture, fashion, cuisine and shopping, always served up with a side of history.
Maccarone?
Am I right?
Ha! What a wit. Here’s another clew. The mysterious, centuries-old company just opened a shop in New York, New York. Oh, the suspense.
Ha ha…
I know, I know!
It’s gotta be Laduree.
Oh… I miss Paris now.
Congratulations, London Caller!
Cha-Ching! You are the winner!
Yes, Ladurée’s macarons inspired the color schemes in Sofia Coppola’s “Marie Antoinette” film.
At your convenience, shoot us an email and let us know where to send your prize. The email address is: peopleplacesandbling@gmail.com.
Bravo! And thanks for playing!
Theadora
will be in Paris in March ! great blog !
Thanks, Isabella! Enjoy your trip. And if you shop, let us know what you find. Cheers! Theadora
I nominated you for the Genuine Blogger Award. You can check it out:
http://isabellart.wordpress.com
Wow. Oh, wow. Isabella, thank you! My goodness. How cool is that? By the way, I love your art. Your self-portrait is spectacular. I’m looking forward to hearing about your trek to Paris! Please keep us posted. Cheers! Theadora
The shoes looks like the ones I see in the province!
YES! How many pairs do you own? Is it possible to buy too many? I don’t think so!! My red pair owns my heart. Theadora
I am not really a shoe person…not too obsessed about shoes..a few is enough..
As I was watching Sofia Coppola at the 2013 Cannes Film Festival on TV, a couple of days ago, I couldn’t stop thinking about her stunning “Marie Antoinette” : the Converse, the Ladurée-inspired colors, The Strokes on the soundtrack, the grandiose Versailles … It took me a while to discover this post but I really like it !!!
YES. YES. YES. I’m with you! I’ve seen Sofia Coppola’s “Marie Antoinette” film about fifty times. Plus, the soundtrack is on my “running-jogging” iPod. Perhaps it’s time for another M.A. post. This year, Ladurée Chef Vincent Lemains rolled out a “Marie Antoinette” macaron, with a matching set of gift boxes. It’s pale eggshell blue. Stay tuned! It’s gorgeous! T.