Vintage Dame loves this witty, entertaining little book "Entre Nous." It celebrates French Women and provides many helpful hints on how to channel our inner French Gamine: "The French Girl doesn't dress to the trend, she dresses to her strengths." Having grown up speaking French in school, (Ottawa is a bilingual part of Canada), I've always felt a certain connection to mes soeurs francaises. My first and only, (sadly), time in France, was in 1998 when I visited Paris with my Aunt. Like many before me, I fell in love with Paris - the food, the architecture, the traditions, the style & the people.
As the book points out, French women shop differently than American women. As a general rule, they tend to buy less "cheap and chic" clothes, prefering instead to buy a few more expensive, well made, classic pieces, that they can wear for years. And of course we can't forget the scarves - French girls love their scarves and wear them with such panache! French women appreciate artistic looking pieces, love collecting jewelry and have an affinity for vintage. They wear less makeup, take expert care of their skin and are known for throwing together those perfect "just threw this on at the last minute but I look fabulous outfits."
Another book on French women is "Parisiennes: A Celebration of French Women." This is a Must Buy if you are a vintage lover. Stunning black and white photographs of French women from the last 100 years.
To celebrate French Chic here are a few lovely pieces, all available on www.shopbop.com.
Un foulard avec couleur
A modern version of the iconic striped sailor top
Enough space to toss in a baguette and fromage on your way home from work
La Nouvelle Trench - with detachable sleeves! C'est incroyble!
Les Bijoux Magnifique
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