The season for lazy afternoons on the beach has arrived. Whether the time on the towel is used to recover from the night before or to relax after a bitterly-disputed beach volleyball match, your towel should no longer have a giant portrait of Droopy in swimming trunks. The choice of beach towel(s) is difficult as there is a limited range.

And don’t say “I don’t have the time to buy one before the holiday, I’ll buy one when I’m there,” as you’re tempting disaster and you risk finding yourself on a towel with a dolphin with a wry smile jumping out of the water.

You need to take the initiative immediately. That’s why I’m showing you a range of towels to match with your finest shorts (I remind you, if need be, that Speedos are banned!)

Towel with message (€28 from Scirius)

Benetton butterfly towel (€45 from Grandes marques)

Sporty towel (€24.90 from Dress for less)

The Emmanuel Ungaro designer towel, perfect for wearing around your waist (€89 from Grandes marques)

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The early spring often brings about a frantic rush for a jacket to warm up the cold Parisian mornings.

As I’m always short on time, I have a method of searching in concentric circles. Let me explain: you start off in the shops closest to your home and progressively widen your search as your despair deepens.

After a few unsuccessful attempts and a few afternoons spent outside thanking the sky for bringing friendly weather for the moment, I still didn’t have a jacket.

Desperate times call for desperate measures. And I still had the same resolution as in 2007. Off to Rue Madame and A.P.C.

And I wasn’t wrong. I came across this double-breasted pea coat which will I will definitely keep at my side over the coming months. The cut is perfect, as always with A.P.C. stuff.

I’m sure this jacket will remain a timeless classic in your wardrobe for a long time (I bet my truck’s wipers). You’ll just love hiding inside in the chilly city spring mornings.

€200 from A.P.C.

Grey is the new black. And this jumper combines a classic winter essential look with an unusual touch that makes it unique. It’s perfect with a white shirt.

€120 from IKKS

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The NDC made by Hand workshops have got exceptional know-how. This “Bond” style is just one example of what they are capable of. These are hand-made shoes with high-quality materials. Mine are blue-black, and feel like slippers!

€299 from Jefchaussures

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