Ellacoquine
Ella Coquine is an American writer living in Paris who writes about surviving a broken engagement in the most romantic city in the world.
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Tales from the Chambre de Bonne
http://www.ellacoquine.com/
Tales from the Chambre de Bonne is a diary of me, Ella Coquine as I count down 365 days of starting over after a painful broken engagement in Paris. Each day documents my adventures and mayhem as a newly single gal in the hopes to avoid becoming Miss Havisham during this transitional period. Let's see where life takes me 365 days later...
LATEST ARTICLES ( 499 )
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True Confession.
Illustration by Gunseli S. I have a confession to make... I don't know how comfortable I feel about publishing this considering that I live in France. Read more
Posted on 15 October 2012 DIARIES, RANTS N' RAVES, SELF EXPRESSION -
The Autumn Switch.
It's chilly, rainy and gloomy here in Paris. The days are getting noticeably shorter, leaving the house without a scarf (or an umbrella! Read more
Posted on 13 October 2012 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION -
So LA.
Just because I'm getting married, doesn't mean I'm getting all fancy and "adulty" on you. Ha! That'll be the day. I'm still the same little coquine who gets in... Read more
Posted on 11 October 2012 DIARIES, EXPAT, SELF EXPRESSION -
Let's Try This Again.
This summer something happened that I have been keeping a lid on - well at least on the blog - and I'm about to burst! I hate keeping things from you... Read more
Posted on 09 October 2012 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION, WEDDING -
Be a Model Or Just Act Like One...
Illustration by Garance Dore....completely and totally insane.As usual, Paris Fashion Week was a flurry of early showroom call times, sore and crusty feet... Read more
Posted on 07 October 2012 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION -
Coming Up for Air....
Here's a present that I received today! No, it's not from the Gods of Paris Fashion Week offering me a benchmark of an ideal weight for me (gross)...but it's a... Read more
Posted on 03 October 2012 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION -
Fashion Fat Ass.
Fun fact: My great grandmother made this dress by hand. It's so Belle from Beauty and the Beast! It's already that time of year...again. No, not Christmas,... Read more
Posted on 30 September 2012 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION -
All Hail Kale.
I love a good success story, especially when it's from one of your friends. A story that you were able to follow its progress over emails, blog posts and of... Read more
Posted on 28 September 2012 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION -
Taking Back the Marais.
Today was the first time in quite some time that I walked through the charming and narrow streets of the Marais. I have simply been unable to. Read more
Posted on 25 September 2012 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION -
Girls Gone Wine.
As I settle back into Paris life, I'm once again reminded that getting a job here is nothing short of a nightmare, and am wondering if I will ever find permanen... Read more
Posted on 22 September 2012 DIARIES, EXPAT, SELF EXPRESSION, TRAVEL -
Joyeux Anniversaire.
It's official! Happy Francoversary to me! Three years ago today, I got off the plane in the pursuit of a new life, perhaps some love, and happiness. Happiness!... Read more
Posted on 20 September 2012 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION -
Adopte a Séb.
Illustration by Inslee Haynes How did I meet Séb? For the new reader just jumping on board this cray train called my blog, this is a good question. Read more
Posted on 18 September 2012 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION -
The Ella P.V.
J'en ai marre! I'm leaving this urban jungle behind, for sun, fresh air, love and light in the LPV! That's right love and light. Today I'm in The LPV as in Le... Read more
Posted on 16 September 2012 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION -
Café Oy Vey!
Illustration by Equin-co DesignsWhen leaving the house and emerging onto the streets of Paris, unlike in New York, I actually pay attention to my appearance. Read more
Posted on 13 September 2012 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION -
I Heart New York.
Dr. Becky once told me that the are only two things that can make me cry on command; when I talk about the last conversation I had with my father and the... Read more
Posted on 11 September 2012 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION -
Paris 65.
Last week, the witty, straight-forward expert on expat living and creator of Paris blog, Finding Noon, invited me and Mary Kay (of Out and About in Paris) to... Read more
Posted on 10 September 2012 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION -
Beef Cake.
Despite this post's name, I thought I'd forewarn you that there in no mention of hunky dudes or male strippers...I know, I know, I'd be disappointed... Read more
Posted on 07 September 2012 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION -
Sistas Are Doin' It for Themselves!
Getting back in the groove of normal life after wrapping up our Househunter's episode has been challenging. Life sure is different without cameras documenting... Read more
Posted on 05 September 2012 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION -
31 Flavors...
It's 1 am and I got just got up for a glass of water before heading back to bed. I'm wiped out. This week really has been both exciting and hilarious with our... Read more
Posted on 02 September 2012 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION -
As Andy Warhol Once Said....
...everyone will get their fifteen minutes of fame. Well I used up about three of them from the gratuitous extra work I did out in LA, but it looks like the... Read more
Posted on 30 August 2012 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION