I finally got out of the studio and downtown, although I did not get my errands done (translation: there'll be more picture and videos after tomorrow!).
Because I am sort of still in training as a photographer and video-maker, my efforts have a humorous quality I did not intend. Just stop laughing and turn your head!
First, this is what the outside of the Galeries Lafayette looks like at the corner of Rue d'Antin and Boulebard Haussmann.
I didn't realize I was taking videos, so... okay, again stop laughing, and just watch. Jeez.
Then I got closer and watched the window displays (this is the turn your head part).
In both cases, you'll probably want to turn the volume down, as well. I have two more of these scenes, and if you can control yourself, I might share them with you tomorrow.
Christmas at Galeries Lafayette this season is very, very MAGENTA. It's P.I.N.K. This may throw some of you more traditional readers, but I have to say it is festive. The G.L. is just like Macy's Herald Square at this time of year, only 16 days away from The Day: jammed, crowded, full o' people shopping, and busy. I went by and looked at The Bag I covet (but will buy somewhere else) and tried to walk around the ground floor. Im-Possible.
I did meet three charming young men from America who were taking photos by the Bobbie Brown makeup kiosk--not that they were paying attention to Bobbie Brown stuff or makeup in general, but apparently it was a good spot for photos with this:
The sparkling, flashing, giant pink-and-gold floating Xmas tree hanging in the midst of G.L.!!!!!
I ended up by taking photos of the cute masculine trio, who were having way too much fun in the middle of a department store. It was really nice to catch and share their enthusiasm for a few minutes.
Tease! I'll share more picture of the tree and the entire G.L. festive spirit tomorrow.
Pearl
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