Bonjour!For quite some time now, I have literally been in love with all things French...more specifically, french women...
If you know me in 'real life', you may be like..."Really? I never knew..." (Je vous assure, le c'est vrai!)
That is because it's kind of a closet obsession for me as opposed to a scream it from the rooftops kinda thing.
So, today, right here in this post (as well as a few subsequent posts since this will indubitably take way too long to write in one sitting), I would like to come out of the closet a little bit (hehe)...and share with you just a few of the many reasons why I love...
Le Français.
The perfect white blouse
The perfect pullover.
The perfect overcoat.
Here is where you might wanna take notes, girls...that is, if you are french obsessed like me...p.s. you better believe that I will be printing a copy of this for future shopping trips! ;)
If money were no object, this is what the french girl would positively have in her closet...
(the top is not black, but I am in love with it anyway...and Audrey Tautou as you can probably tell)
Plus a collection of unique vintage pieces that take an exceptionally long time and a good eye to find.
French women are self-possessed.
"Throughout her life, she invests herself in learning and experiencing, not to change who she is, but to become more fundamentally and more fully who she truly is." "Because she is sure of who she is on the inside, she naturally, inevitably, appears sure of herself on the outside." - Debra Ollivier
French women think before they speak.
French women use discretion and mind their own business.
French women live in the moment...they do not multitask, they do not take short cuts.
French women prefer quality over quantity. Take their style for instance; they do not own what they do not love. Also, she does not buy what she cannot afford.
Could we not learn a thing or two from the french woman?
(Though Audrey Hepburn was not french, I don't think that anyone can deny that this was the perfect black dress)"Throughout her life, she invests herself in learning and experiencing, not to change who she is, but to become more fundamentally and more fully who she truly is." "Because she is sure of who she is on the inside, she naturally, inevitably, appears sure of herself on the outside." - Debra Ollivier
French women think before they speak.
French women use discretion and mind their own business.
French women live in the moment...they do not multitask, they do not take short cuts.
French women prefer quality over quantity. Take their style for instance; they do not own what they do not love. Also, she does not buy what she cannot afford.Could we not learn a thing or two from the french woman?
A look into a french woman's closet
(adapted from Debra Ollivier in her book Entre Nous)
(adapted from Debra Ollivier in her book Entre Nous)
The perfect black dress
The perfect white blouse
The perfect pullover.
The perfect overcoat.
Here is where you might wanna take notes, girls...that is, if you are french obsessed like me...p.s. you better believe that I will be printing a copy of this for future shopping trips! ;)
If money were no object, this is what the french girl would positively have in her closet...
A classic suit and coat.
Pure wool Italian pullovers and 1 or 2 cashmere sweaters.
Perfect fitting pants and long skirts (both black).
Perfect fitting jeans.
Excellent quality t-shirts in a "suitable variety of cuts and colors".
A few hip pieces - i.e. hippie chic.
One great silk shirt and some simple cotton shirts, preferably in black.
One or two perfect black dresses.
Two great hats and lots and lots of scarves.
Pure wool Italian pullovers and 1 or 2 cashmere sweaters.
Perfect fitting pants and long skirts (both black).
Perfect fitting jeans.
Excellent quality t-shirts in a "suitable variety of cuts and colors".
A few hip pieces - i.e. hippie chic.
One great silk shirt and some simple cotton shirts, preferably in black.
One or two perfect black dresses.
Two great hats and lots and lots of scarves.
Costume jewelry for a touch of fantasy.
One beautiful black wool coat and one raincoat (preferably NOT in black to boost the spirit when it rains too much)
One military style coat.
One pair of boots by Tod's or Clergerie.
One pair of walking shoes by Prada or Camper. Also, one pair of DKNY tennis shoes.
One pair of dress shoes (all shoes should be black except for one pair of red walking shoes or gold DKNY's).
A Longchamps or Coach handbag...also maybe Hermes or Vuitton but mostly just for inspiration.
(Longchamps for me please!)
Party attire:
Something very eccentric and kitschy for a one-night-only party. Something very high end for the ultra-elegant soiree. And also for a party: One sexy pullover, preferably in black, a nice trouser with very feminine shoes...
One beautiful black wool coat and one raincoat (preferably NOT in black to boost the spirit when it rains too much)
One military style coat.
One pair of boots by Tod's or Clergerie.
One pair of walking shoes by Prada or Camper. Also, one pair of DKNY tennis shoes.
One pair of dress shoes (all shoes should be black except for one pair of red walking shoes or gold DKNY's).
A Longchamps or Coach handbag...also maybe Hermes or Vuitton but mostly just for inspiration.
(Longchamps for me please!)
Party attire:
Something very eccentric and kitschy for a one-night-only party. Something very high end for the ultra-elegant soiree. And also for a party: One sexy pullover, preferably in black, a nice trouser with very feminine shoes...
(the top is not black, but I am in love with it anyway...and Audrey Tautou as you can probably tell)
Plus a collection of unique vintage pieces that take an exceptionally long time and a good eye to find.
Okay wow...that wasn't even THAT much information and I am already wiped out from writing...let's just call this the STYLE chapter of my favorite things about the french. So much more encompasses the french woman and the style that she possesses and while I would love to share as much as I possibly could, time does not allow me to.
Oui, je sais...very triste.
More to come on my french obsession but right now, la lessive (the laundry) and les enfants (the children) are calling!
Ahhhhhhhhh...C'est la vie.
XO
Oui, je sais...very triste.
More to come on my french obsession but right now, la lessive (the laundry) and les enfants (the children) are calling!
Ahhhhhhhhh...C'est la vie.
XO
My grandparents lived in France for a while because my grandfather was in the service. Thus, my mom was born in France. :) Thus (again) I also have an obsession with all things French! :) LOVED this post. So inspiring. A few things I read years ago about French women. They only spend their $$$ on two things: skin care and lingerie. Also, they only wear 2 colors at a time. I think that 3rd color just gets distracting. Think of someone with black pants, a white cami, and a pink sweater. Wouldn't it hold sooo much more "class" if they wore ALL black and had the pop of color in their shoes???? Hmmm, my mind is swirling with ideas. :)
ReplyDeleteOK - so the first paragraph of this blog had me thinking you were going into a WHOOOOLE OTHER direction! LOL "I love french woman..." "I'm coming out of the closet..." LOL Just kidding of course but thought that was kinda funny! xo
ReplyDeleteHaha...I know, Kim! I thought the same thing at first...I was going to change it but then I thought that hopefully people will just find it funny? Hence the "hehe"...er...maybe not. Oh well! lol Hopefully most people know that I am married...to a MAN. ;)
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