All the Prettiest Things About Paris

I've always had a thing for Paris—haven't we all? For me, I'll admit it all started with Passport to Paris, the 1999 direct-to-video movie starring Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen. My full-on obsession grew after watching films like The Red Balloon and my ultimate favorite, Everyone Says I Love You. So when I was 20-years-old, I ditched my DVD player and moved to The City of Light for six months. I rode around on Vespas, sat in coffee shops, and drank wine with lunch. Life was that good.

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To pay homage to the true love of my life, I've collected images from MC's Instagram feed to showcase the most inspiring, lovely, and Parisian snaps from the place I once called home. Et voila!

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@ladureeus is the best thing that's ever happened. #regram @rebshap

A post shared by Marie Claire (@marieclairemag) on Mar 4, 2014 at 6:55am PST

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Croissants & Pain au Chocolat in #Paris - Life doesn't get any better 🇫🇷 #marieclaire #pfw - 💌 @nausheenshah

A post shared by Marie Claire (@marieclairemag) on Mar 3, 2014 at 4:53am PST

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What a belle way to wake up in the morning at Le Meurice Hotel - #Paris original stay for #kings @lemeuriceparis #marieclaire #pfw - 💌 @nausheenshah

A post shared by Marie Claire (@marieclairemag) on Feb 27, 2014 at 3:39am PST

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Every season should be like this at Hotel Plaza Athenee - Reminiscing about my stay at @plaza_athenee in #Paris #BreakfastOfChampions #PFW #marieclaire - 💌 @nausheenshah

A post shared by Marie Claire (@marieclairemag) on Feb 26, 2014 at 2:59am PST

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You know... Just your average #Chanel cheese section - @ChanelOfficial #marieclaire #pfw #paris - 💌 @nausheenshah

A post shared by Marie Claire (@marieclairemag) on Mar 4, 2014 at 4:43am PST

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A beautiful set up for the Farfetch dinner with the launch of D'NA #paris #farfetch #marieclaire #pfw - 💌 @nausheenshah

A post shared by Marie Claire (@marieclairemag) on Mar 3, 2014 at 1:56pm PST

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Every turn is a new movie set #Paris ❤️ #lemarais #marieclaire #pfw - 💌 @nausheenshah

A post shared by Marie Claire (@marieclairemag) on Mar 1, 2014 at 8:53am PST

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Bonjour Paris! Debating if I should replace my morning croissants with these delectable #Guimauve #Maison #marieclaire #paris #pfw - 💌 @nausheenshah

A post shared by Marie Claire (@marieclairemag) on Mar 1, 2014 at 3:01am PST

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First show of Day 4 Paris Fashion Week at Place Vendome for Roland Mouret #marieclaire #pfw #paris - 💌 @nausheenshah

A post shared by Marie Claire (@marieclairemag) on Feb 28, 2014 at 6:34am PST

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Even the Flower Shops looked staged #Paris #OhLaLa #CantGetEnough #LeMarais #marieclaire #pfw - 💌 @nausheenshah

A post shared by Marie Claire (@marieclairemag) on Mar 3, 2014 at 2:13am PST

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Le Grand Entrance to Chloé #regram @kyleeditor #marieclaire #paris #pfw - 💌 @nausheenshah

A post shared by Marie Claire (@marieclairemag) on Mar 3, 2014 at 4:36am PST

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On to the next appt, lucky to breeze by this beauty - Notre Dame Cathedral #taxitourist #NotreDame #paris #pfw #marieclaire - 💌 @nausheenshah

A post shared by Marie Claire (@marieclairemag) on Mar 2, 2014 at 3:41am PST

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And she sparkles at night... Walking into Rick Owens show at Place du Trocadero #marieclaire #pfw #paris - 💌 @nausheenshah

A post shared by Marie Claire (@marieclairemag) on Feb 27, 2014 at 6:23pm PST

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Walking into Nina Ricci and Place Concord is GLOWING 💙 #paris #pfw #marieclaire - 💌 @nausheenshah

A post shared by Marie Claire (@marieclairemag) on Feb 27, 2014 at 10:50am PST

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Perfect Parisian Breakfast #SmokedSalmon #Fruit #Cappuccino #marieclaire #paris #pfw - 💌 @nausheenshah

A post shared by Marie Claire (@marieclairemag) on Feb 27, 2014 at 3:16am PST

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Even their cafés look like a movie set - nothing compares to #Paris #marieclaire #lafavorite #costesfamily #pfw - 💌 @nausheenshah

A post shared by Marie Claire (@marieclairemag) on Feb 26, 2014 at 11:01am PST

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Looking Up at Dries Van Noten Show @driesvannoten #HotelDeVille #stunning #paris #pfw #marieclaire - 💌 @nausheenshah

A post shared by Marie Claire (@marieclairemag) on Feb 26, 2014 at 7:49am PST

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Even the Metro is chic...#Paris #marieclaire #pfw - 💌 @nausheenshah

A post shared by Marie Claire (@marieclairemag) on Feb 25, 2014 at 3:18pm PST

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Not a bad view when leaving a show... Even at night she's magical #Paris #pfw #marieclaire - 💌 @nausheenshah

A post shared by Marie Claire (@marieclairemag) on Feb 25, 2014 at 12:37pm PST

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The reason why it is impossible to stay skinny during Paris Fashion Week #Heaven #MovingIn #MarieClaire #pfw - 💌 @nausheenshah

A post shared by Marie Claire (@marieclairemag) on Feb 25, 2014 at 10:26am PST

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#Taxitourist - even though it's cloudy in Paris, Le Arc de Triomphe some how makes it all better #marieclaire #paris #pfw - 💌 @nausheenshah

A post shared by Marie Claire (@marieclairemag) on Feb 25, 2014 at 7:44am PST

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Bonjour! We have arrived to Paris for the last fashion week #TaxiTourist #marieclaire #pfw - 💌 @nausheenshah

A post shared by Marie Claire (@marieclairemag) on Feb 25, 2014 at 4:13am PST

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