What would you want from London/Paris?

[brit]

So, after waiting what seems like forever since we booked, DH and I are headed to London and Paris on Friday for our anniversary. I'd really like to pick up some souvenirs for my mom and DH's mom, who will both be taking care of the kids while we're gone. I'd also like to get something for each of my kiddos and my sister. The kids will be easy. If you were a 60 year old lady or a 30 year old, super fashionable girl, what would you want from London or Paris? Budget is probably $50-$75 for each person. 

[gt7301b]

I always get jewelry on my trips, it is something small and I don't have to worry about keeping it clean.

[konapoppy]

From Paris, some sort of sweet. If you don't want to do edibles, I would probably get a scarf or small bag.

[alleinesein]

Caramel macarons from Laduree
Chocolates from La Maison du Chocolat

Perfume

[v]

Definitely, definitely, definitely a Diptyque candle for your sister. Very likely for your mom too.

[brit]

May 13, 2015 17:46:04 GMT -5 v said:

Definitely, definitely, definitely a Diptyque candle for your sister. Very likely for your mom too.

I love the idea of a Diptyque candle, but my sister is a buyer for Neiman Marcus and I'm pretty sure they sell them.

[v]

Oh that makes things tough!

Maison du Chocolat then? Something from Liberty?

(I'd shy away from Laduree unless you'll see her and she'll have a chance to eat the macarons RIGHT when you get home.)

[redredwine]

Something from Liberty (London) in their iconic print. When Iw as there I picked up a journal for my BFF as she is a journal-er.
Also, the store is AMAZING and one of the most interesting retail spaces in an old Tudor style building.

[Muddled]

Wine and chocolate.

[msmerymac]

Macarons don't hold up that well on the way home.

I bought some Longchamp bags while in Paris. Which yes, you can get in the US, but I got the Eiffel tower version. If your sister likes makeup, the Sephora flagship store is in Paris, and they have some lines that aren't in the US stores.

[flymetothemoon]

African hot chocolate from Angelina's on rue de rivoli and a piece of personalized Limoges from the store a block down.

[cheezer]

Longchamp is much cheaper in Paris than in the U.S. I picked up a new bag. I also got earrings from a cool jewelry shop and a scarf from a cashmere store.

In London I would go to Aspinal. I only bought a wallet there but was leaning heavily towards a purse. Although the purse would not be in your price range. Bonus - the Diptyque store is almost right next door!

[UnderProtest]

Fortnum & Mason (on Picadilly in London) has the best teas and amazing cookies. I often bring them home for gifts.