Women's Wear Daily - June 30, 2006

SUMMER ON THE SEINE

PARIS - The couture season kicks off Wednesday, and although it is much abbreviated, the schedule remains packed with shows, presentations and parties. For those few moments of downtime, here are some stores, restaurants and galleries to check out.

NAME DROPPING

Imagine a peek into the little black books of eight chic Parisians, including Marie-Helene de Taillac, Loulou de la Falaise and Georgina Brandollini. Personal shopper Susan Tabak did just that with her new book "Chic In Paris," to be unveiled during couture week. Although she makes a business out of sniffing out the best of Paris, the New York-based Tabak learned a couple of new addresses. "Ines Fressange introduced me to a wonderful vintage jewelry store, Barboza, on Rue Saint-Honore, as well as Bread and Roses, a bakery on Rue de Fleurus," said Tabak, who prefers to keep her addresses under lock and key. Her 120-page book, priced at $30, will be available at Galignani and the Musee des Arts Decoratifs shop ahead of a fall launch in New York.